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Ofcom Backs Removal Of Fax Machine Lifeline

Regulator backs government decision to remove obligation for fax services under the Universal Service Order (USO) legislation

2 years ago

UK Defending Ukraine From Russian Cyberattacks

The United Kingdom is using its cyber expertise to protect Ukraine’s critical national infrastructure from Russian cyberattacks

2 years ago

Amazon To Construct Project Kuiper Satellite Factory, Near Seattle

Starlink challenger. Project Kuiper internet satellites are to be constructed at new factory in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland

2 years ago

Single Chip Transmits All Internet Traffic In A Second

More speed vicar? New chip design sees ultra-fast data transmission at a rate of 1.84 petabits per second...and more speed…

2 years ago

Starlink Terminals Smuggled Into Iran – Report

Amid Internet shutdowns and ongoing protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, Starlink terminals are reportedly being smuggled into Iran

2 years ago

US Charges Two Chinese Intelligence Officers In Huawei Case

BREAKING....multiple charges and arrests in US of mostly Chinese intelligence agents, in case involving a PRC telecoms firm

2 years ago

Shetland Isles Reconnected After Subsea Cables Repaired

Connectivity with the British mainland restored for the Shetland and Faroe Isles, after damage last week to two subsea cables

2 years ago

Major Incident Declared As Shetland Loses Internet

Police declare major incident, as damage to subsea cable cuts Shetland's communications including phones, internet off from British mainland

2 years ago

Starlink Aviation Targets Private Jet In-Flight Connectivity

Elon Musk's satellite internet service from SpaceX pushes into in-flight connectivity sector with rollout of Starlink Aviation

2 years ago

UK To Probe Viasat’s Inmarsat Acquisition

In-depth phase two investigation of Viasat's Inmarsat deal officially confirmed by UK regulator, after finding competition concerns last week

2 years ago

UK Extends Huawei 5G Removal Deadline

Removal of Hauwei 5G kit from network 'cores' extended from January 2023 to December 2023, after BT warning

2 years ago

Amazon Project Kuiper Satellites Set For Early 2023 Launch

Competitor for Starlink edges closer, after Amazon confirms launch in early 2023 of two prototype satellites for Project Kuiper

2 years ago

UK Is Ninth Best Country To Live Digitally

The UK has risen one place in Surfshark's Digital Quality of Life index, but is ranked 32nd globally for 'Internet…

2 years ago

Elon Musk Denies Speaking To Vladimir Putin About Ukraine Poll

Tesla CEO flatly denies allegation that he spoke to Russia's Vladimir Putin before posting his controversial Twitter poll about Ukraine

2 years ago

GCHQ Boss Jeremy Fleming Warns Of China Tech Threat

No real threat from TikTok says GCHQ boss, but there is real concern over China's digital currencies and its Beidou…

2 years ago

UK Flags Concern Over Viasat Purchase Of Inmarsat

British competition regulator, the CMA, to deepen investigation, after finding merger could lead to higher Wi-Fi prices for airlines

2 years ago

Vodafone Confirms Merger Talks With Three UK

Potential merger between the UK's third and fourth largest mobile networks will likely face intense regulatory scrutiny

2 years ago

Elon Musk Slammed Over Ukraine Tweets

Tesla CEO widely criticised after he tweeted his thoughts about how Ukraine should appease Russia for its invasion of that…

2 years ago

UN Defeats Russia With ITU Boss Vote

United Nations stops Russia installing their own candidate for secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

2 years ago

Australia Says Optus Must Pay For Replacement ID Documents

Singapore owner of hacked Australian telecoms operator must pay cost of replacing passports and drivers licences, Australian minister says

2 years ago

China Alleges NSA Hacked University And Stole Data

Chinese researchers allege NSA infiltrated local telecoms network and a government backed university, and exported “sensitive identity” data

2 years ago

Optus Slammed By Aussie Cybersecurity Minister, After Hack

Australia’s cybersecurity minister lambasts Optus, while alleged hacker apologises in change of heart and drops ransom demand

2 years ago

Ericsson Still Provides Support Services To Russia

Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson says hardware is not exported to Russia, but it still provides software and technical support

2 years ago

Chinese Media Allege NSA Tapped Into Telecom Network

State media outlets in China allege US NSA has infiltrated country’s telecommunications networks to 'control' local infrastructure

2 years ago

Google Spins Out Secret Telecom Project Aalyria

Project Loon successor, Aalyria, seeks to “radically” improve satellite communications, Wi-Fi on planes and ships, and cellular connectivity

2 years ago

EU Plans Consultation On Tech Giants’ Contribution To Telco Costs

European Commission to launch consultation on whether tech multinationals should contribute to cost of EU telecoms networks amdist controversy

2 years ago

Apple iPhone 14: Industry Reaction

Industry experts react to Apple's 'Far Out' launch of the iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, Watch Ultra, and next…

2 years ago

Future Of Plusnet Under Review, Says BT Boss – Report

Future of BT's low cost Internet Service Provider Plusnet, is 'under review', amid move to rebrand EE as flagship consumers…

2 years ago

Dell, Ericsson To End All Business In Russia

More Russia withdraws, as Dell confirms it has ceased all Russian operations, and Ericsson says it will wind down operations…

2 years ago

SpaceX, T-Mobile To Connect Mobile Phones To Satellites

No more not-spots? Elon Musk's SpaceX and T-Mobile plan to connect mobile phones to satellites, so as to expand mobile…

2 years ago