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Gotthard Base Tunnel: How Hardened Networks & IoT Keep World’s Longest Rail Tunnel Safe
The world's longest and deepest rail tunnel is fully operational, but building networks in the middle of a mountain is a difficult endeavour
Government Must Fix ‘Poor 4G’ If UK Is To Be 5G Leader
National Infrastructure Commission report says government should appoint a dedicated cabinet minister and improve transport 4G if the UK is to be a 5G and IoT leader
EU To Tighten User Data Rules For Skype & WhatsApp
Internet-based companies face stricter data security rules under draft changes that mirror upcoming data protection laws
SWIFT Discloses More Successful Bank Heists
Attacks have continued since the Bangladesh heist, with one-fifth resulting in fraud
EU Members Approve Roaming Rule Changes
We're a step closer to "roam like at home" becoming a reality as roaming rule changes get the green light from EU member states.
Apple iOS 10.2 Brings More Emojis And Boosts iPhone Security
Apple's latest version of iOS 10 also brings with it a host of word replacing emojis
BT Creates 500 More UK & Ireland Jobs
BT is "completely changing" the way it serves customers and is looking to fill 500 new roles in the UK and Ireland to make it happen.
Firmware Flaw Leaves Netgear Routers Vulnerable To Hacker Takover
Hackers can exploit a command injection flaw to execute malicious code on Netgear routers
BT and Huawei join forces to drive 5G research
The partnership aims to accelerate the development and standardisation of 5G technologies
Mirai UK Botnet Consists Mostly Of TalkTalk Routers
The Mirai botnet has spread like wildfire and now infects 2,398 home routers across the UK, with 99 percent of them being Talk Talk routers.
Ofcom Details How Third Parties Could Share BT Openreach Ducts And Poles
The regulator wants to make it easier for competitors to access BT's infrastructure in order to boost investment in all-fibre broadband networks
Marston’s Telecoms Hopes Ethernet Will Make The Pub Even Better
INTERVIEW: Marston's Telecoms chief explains why wholesale partnership with TalkTalk Business is transforming the company and enabling faster Wi-Fi
Sky Mobile Network Goes Live, Claiming To Be ‘Deepest MVNO Ever Built’
Sky Mobile finally launches with data rollover, tariff switching and TV programme streaming as director Lyssa McGowan claims most comprehensive MVNO ever
Jersey Broadband Slows Down After Ship’s Anchor Cuts Cables
Jersey Telecom traffic must reroute through France after ship anchor severs links with England. Repairs could last a week
CityFibre Starts FTTP Broadband Rollout To Business Parks
CityFibre will start FTTP rollout to businesses in Bristol, Coventry and Peterborough as it continues drive to be alternative to Openreach
Ofcom Notifies EC Of Plans To Legally Split BT & Openreach
Talks between BT and Ofcom fail to result in agreement over Openreach future
Plusnet Bills Itself As SMB Broadband Champion As Mobile Network Goes Live
INTERVIEW: Plusnet CEO Andy Baker says its customer service and no fuss contracts make it ideal for small businesses. But is a business mobile launch on the cards?
Deutsche Telekom: Cyberattack Could Have Taken 900,000 Routers Offline
Deutsche Telekom refuses to rule out "external parties" as it rolls out software upgrade to affected routers
Newcastle Will Play Host To UK’s Largest Purpose Built Data Centre
Newly minted data centre firm Stellium will make Newcastle's northern tech hub the base for its UK data centre
Three, TalkTalk Want Consumers To Support Calls For 30 Percent Spectrum Limit
Three, TalkTalk and others want mobile customers to contact Ofcom and will place pressure on CEO Sharon White with nationwide Make The Air Fair campaign
Poll: Do You Have A BYOD Policy?
POLL: Cloud apps, MDM advanced and employee demand are fuelling BYOD but what does your business do?
Broadband Industry Welcomes Government’s FTTP Commitment
INDUSTRY VIEW: Government pledge of cash for 'full fibre' is well received but each firm has its own view on what the priority should be
Autumn Statement: Government Commits £1bn For UK Digital Infrastructure
Government commits investment to tech R&D, broadband and 5G
How To Protect The Encryption Keys To Your Kingdom
ANALYSIS: Encryption keys are wonderful things that allow your organisation to conduct secure communications without issue- as long as you have control
EE 4G Covers 75 Percent UK Landmass & 99 Percent Population After 800MHz Switch On
EE says it will reach 92 percent next year and CEO Marc Allera calls on rivals and Ofcom to use geographical coverage as true metric
Cobalt Gang Makes ATMs Across Europe Spew Cash
The 'touchless jackpot' technique uses hacked bank networks to compromise teller machines
Government Pledges £400m For ‘Ultrafast’ FTTP Broadband Rollout
Chancellor Philip Hammond set to detail new funds for 'full fibre' but who will get money for FTTP?
Ordnance Survey, Met Office & 5GIC Create 5G Network Mapping Tool
DCMS commissions consortium to create 5G network 'windtunnel' that can accurately predict how thousands of expected sites needed will perform
Ofcom Bans BT-EE From Bidding For 2.3GHz Spectrum To Maintain Competition
Ofcom moves to stop BT hoarding mobile spectrum but falls short of the 30 percent cap demanded by Three