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RCS, or Rich Communication Services, is how operators will continue the fight against feature-rich OTT services like WhatsApp through an interoperable standard enabling things like group messaging, IP voice calls, and file sharing between networks.
As traditional SMS use declines, it will be RCS which hopes to retain those...
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The GSMA, an official body which represents telecom companies, has published guidelines today which aim to ensure the secure deployment of IoT services and devices. Developed in consultation with the mobile industry, ‘The GSMA IoT Security Guidelines’ will help to boost growth of this exciting sector.
“As billions of devices become connected in the Internet of Things, offering innovative and interconnected new...
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Apple will be ahead of the pack when it comes to delivering LiFi support on mobile devices, if references found in the latest iOS beta release hint at Cupertino's future plans.
We first reported on the impressive technology last November, but a recent dive into iOS’ source code reveals a library cache file referencing "LiFiCapability," alongside other code-related hints to the networking protocol. In a message posted to...
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As our lifestyles become reliant on access to a reliable data connection, mobile networks are expected to maintain a consistent level of high performance. In a survey conducted by Vasona Networks, the majority of UK consumers have indicated their dissatisfaction with current mobile internet performance.
Over two-thirds of the respondents (67%) said they expect “good mobile data performance all of the time, with no temporary...
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Virgin Media has sent a complaint (PDF) to state aid officials in Brussels claiming the UK government's £68 million taxpayer-funded BDUK scheme does not offer value for money in today's market, and will just lead to wasteful overbuild.
The company uses other European markets as supporting evidence in the opening summary of its complaint; pointing towards Britain having a less consolidated market than France, Spain, Italy,...
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Alcatel-Lucent appears set to be acquired by Nokia after getting over the final hurdle it needed of winning the approval of China's Ministry of Commerce. It's not hard to see why Nokia is so bullish about gaining the company's talent and technology, with the amount of innovations being pumped-out of Alcatel's labs...
Today, Alcatel-Lucent has debuted new industry-leading innovations in fiber and copper technologies that will enable operators to meet...
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With the rise of the Internet of Things, the sheer amount of devices being connected around the home is putting significant demand on our local network. Not only this, but we expect each to work seamlessly without a drop in connection or speed to ensure we are able to have remote access wherever we are.
Federico Guillén, president of Alcatel-Lucent’s Fixed Access Business Line, said: “With the Internet of Things...
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Employees of AT&T's call centres were found to have illegally taken the personal information of almost 280,000 customers following an investigation by the FCC's Enforcement Bureau. As such, the regulator has fined the telecommunications giant with a $25 million fine for unauthorised use of customer data.
“As the nation's expert agency on communications networks, the Commission cannot — and will not —...
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The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) ruled on Friday that GCHQ's use of mass surveillance data intercepted by the National Security Agency in the US breached human rights. Groups who advocate human rights believe that the intelligence-sharing between the two controversial government bodies was illegal for at least seven years.
PRISM, the primary interception program used by the NSA, was introduced in 2007 and has been...
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Patent battles and Apple are often used in the same sentence, but usually alongside Korean giant Samsung. The heat between those two long-term partners/enemies has since died down, but Apple has found itself in a new fight with Ericsson over LTE patents.
They have been a valued partner for years, and we hope to continue that partnership.
Apple has used Ericsson's cellular technology for years, but their agreement with the company...
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