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European operators want platforms to contribute towards infrastructure

Ryan Daws — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:19:49 +0000

A number of large European operators are calling for content platforms to contribute towards the cost of infrastructure. In a joint statement, the CEOs of Vodafone, Telefónica, Deutsche Telekom, and Orange have expressed their opinion that content platforms should contribute towards building the connectivity infrastructure they rely on. “The current situation is simply not sustainable.... Read more »

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US carriers want $5.6B from the FCC for axing Huawei and ZTE

Ryan Daws — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:58:49 +0000

Carriers in the US are seeking $5.6 billion in reimbursements following the FCC’s decision to axe Huawei and ZTE from national telecoms networks. The FCC voted unanimously in 2019 to ban carriers from using the Universal Service Fund to subsidise purchasing equipment from companies deemed a national security threat. Huawei and ZTE were the first... Read more »

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Keeping the connection secure: Protecting the telecommunications industry against ongoing attacks

Paul Prudhomme — Wed, 19 May 2021 15:58:24 +0000

Shifting from being a necessity to a lifeline, the telecommunications industry is now part of the beating heart for nationwide communications as the world navigates times of disruption and uncertainty. Unfortunately, this makes it a key target for cybercriminals wishing to profit from the information held by an array of businesses. Whether it be through... Read more »

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New York Stock Exchange backtracks on plan to delist Chinese telcos

Ryan Daws — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:41:11 +0000

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) no longer plans to comply with a Trump administration order to delist Chinese telecoms groups. NYSE began proceedings to delist China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom last week after the order signed by President Trump in November. The order is designed to prevent transactions in securities “designed to... Read more »

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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is stepping down after eight years

Ryan Daws — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:50:55 +0000

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is stepping down from his role after eight years at the US telecoms regulator. Pai was appointed to the FCC as commissioner in 2012 by President Obama and was promoted to chairman in 2017 by President Trump. Pai has now served notice that he will be stepping down when President-elect Joe... Read more »

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