Digital Catapult has announced that its SONIC Labs initiative, focused on developing Open RAN technology, is launching a new phase with the introduction of several international companies into its program. These companies will utilise the newly established outdoor testing facility in West London, exploring the practical applications and benefits of Open RAN in a real-world... Read more » The post Global firms join SONIC Labs initiative for Open RAN testing appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

Glance, a Google-backed Indian startup known for its smartphone lockscreen platform, is intensifying its efforts to penetrate the US market. This follows a recent pilot program with Verizon and Motorola. Glance’s platform offers customised content such as news feeds, local events, sports updates, media content, and interactive games without requiring additional app installations. The company... Read more » The post Glance eyes full US expansion with telco partnerships appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager has issued a stern warning against further consolidation in the bloc’s telecommunications industry, countering a recent EU report that advocated for mergers among operators to bolster networks. Speaking at a conference in Brussels, Vestager forcefully rejected the notion that more concentrated national telecoms markets would lead to better outcomes. “No... Read more » The post EU antitrust chief warns against telecoms mergers   appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

The FCC is gearing up for a vote aimed at regaining regulatory power over ISPs and reinstating federal net neutrality rules discarded by the Trump administration in 2017. Net neutrality is designed to ensure that the choices of internet users, not ISPs, dictate online activities. Early in April, the FCC revealed its draft rules, which... Read more » The post FCC to decide on net neutrality’s future appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

T-Mobile employees are being propositioned via text messages to partake in illegal SIM swapping activities, with a financial incentive of $300 per swap. SIM swap attacks take advantage of consumers using SMS as their two-factor authentication (2FA) method. By transferring a number via a SIM swap, an attacker can gain unauthorised access to victims’ accounts.... Read more » The post T-Mobile staff receiving cash offers to help with SIM swap attacks appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

To reduce dependence on foreign technologies, Chinese officials have reportedly mandated the country’s leading telecom operators – including China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom – to eliminate foreign semiconductors from their networks by 2027. Beijing’s directive particularly targets chips made by American giants Intel and AMD, which have been a staple in Chinese telecom... Read more » The post Chinese telcos given 2027 deadline to ditch foreign chips appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

Multiple French municipalities have experienced significant disruptions to public services following a “large-scale cyber attack” on shared servers. The ongoing cyber assault has compromised the operational capacity of crucial local government functions, illustrating the growing threat of digital attacks against public infrastructure. The affected areas – including Saint-Nazaire, Montoir-de-Bretagne, Donges, La Chapelle-des-marais, and Porniche –... Read more » The post French municipal services disrupted by cyberattack appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

Google has announced that it’s spending $1 billion on new subsea cable systems to boost internet connectivity between the US and Japan. The tech giant said the initiative, called the Pacific Connect, includes the development of two new undersea fibre-optic cables: Proa and Taihei. Google is partnering with several telecoms companies – including KDDI, ARTERIA,... Read more » The post Google is spending $1B on new US-Japan subsea cables appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

US internet service providers with over 100,000 subscribers must now display standardised broadband labels that lay out the true costs, speeds, and data caps for their services. The new rules from the Federal Communications Commission take effect today in response to widespread complaints about hidden fees and misleading marketing tactics used by broadband companies. “For... Read more » The post US ISPs must display broadband ‘nutrition’ labels from today appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more

CU Phosco Lighting has unveiled a groundbreaking new product, Connected Urban, which they believe will become the next evolution in smart city infrastructure.  In response to the increasing demand for densification of 4G networks and to support the continued rollout of 5G, Connected Urban has been designed to enhance connectivity on our streets, delivering both... Read more » The post Connected Urban: CU Phosco Lighting set to revolutionise smart city infrastructure with innovative smart pole launch appeared first on Telecoms Tech News ..read more