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SK Telecom and Nokia introduce fibre environment sensing

Muhammad Zulhusni — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:22:12 +0000

SK Telecom and Nokia are joining forces to implement fibre sensing technology, an innovative approach to detecting environmental changes that could affect optical cables in fixed networks. This collaboration aims to enhance network safety and prevent potential damage by monitoring earthquakes, climate changes, and construction-related issues near fixed networks. This partnership will utilise machine learning... Read more »

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UK Government pledges £800M towards rural broadband upgrade

Ryan Daws — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:41:54 +0000

Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across rural Britain, long plagued by sluggish internet speeds, are set for a major connectivity upgrade as the UK Government pledges up to £800 million to modernise broadband infrastructure. For the first time, Wales – currently lagging behind with the lowest percentage of gigabit coverage – will benefit... Read more »

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Bharti Enterprises to acquire majority stake in BT

Ryan Daws — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:39:14 +0000

Bharti Enterprises has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in BT, the UK’s largest broadband and mobile provider. Bharti will purchase approximately 24.5% of BT Group from its current top shareholder, Altice. The acquisition will be executed through Bharti Global, the international investment arm of Bharti Enterprises. Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of... Read more »

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NATO funds satellite backup for subsea internet cables

Ryan Daws — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:26:09 +0000

A NATO-backed initiative is looking to bolster the internet’s resilience against disruption by quite literally taking things to the next level: space. The ambitious £2 million project – dubbed HEIST (Hybrid Space/Submarine Architecture Ensuring Infosec of Telecommunications) – received the greenlight on 31 July 2024, with partial funding coming from NATO’s Science for Peace and... Read more »

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Net neutrality rules suspended by federal appeals court

Ryan Daws — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:38:36 +0000

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt a significant blow to net neutrality advocates by blocking the recently reinstated rules from taking effect. This decision extends an earlier temporary pause, effectively putting net neutrality on hold until further notice. The court granted a stay after reviewing petitions from broadband providers who opposed the rule.... Read more »

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France hit by coordinated attacks on telecom infrastructure

Ryan Daws — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:50:28 +0000

France has been targeted by a new wave of sabotage attacks, this time focusing on telecom operators. The incidents occurred on Sunday night and have affected fibre optic networks across six regions of the country. French authorities have confirmed that installations belonging to major telecom providers SFR and Bouygues Telecom were vandalised. The attacks appear... Read more »

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T-Mobile and KKR to broaden US fibre network with Metronet acquisition

Muhammad Zulhusni — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:31:33 +0000

T-Mobile has entered into a joint venture (JV) with KKR to acquire Metronet in a move that will significantly expand T-Mobile’s fibre footprint. Metronet, it’s worth noting, is currently the fastest-growing pure-play fibre company in the US. “This is a unique opportunity and a smart, capital-efficient deal that enables T-Mobile to profitably build on our... Read more »

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Ofcom cracks down on unpredictable telecom price hikes

Ryan Daws — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:08:01 +0000

Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, will require telecoms providers to clearly state any price increases in pounds and pence upfront, giving customers more certainty about their monthly outgoings. The new regulations are set to take effect from 17 January 2025 and come in response to the growing trend of major UK phone, broadband, and pay... Read more »

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Amazon’s Starlink rival Project Kuiper delayed again

Ryan Daws — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:00:58 +0000

Amazon has once again delayed the launch of its first production satellites for Project Kuiper, the company’s ambitious rival to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet constellation. In a blog post, Amazon revealed that it is preparing to ship the first completed production satellites to launch sites “this summer.” However, the actual launch is not expected to... Read more »

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FCC moves to strengthen internet routing security

Ryan Daws — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:43:57 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has unveiled a proposal aimed at bolstering the security of America’s networks against cyberattacks by improving internet routing security. The new initiative mandates that ISPs produce confidential reports detailing their efforts and plans to address vulnerabilities in the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), a fundamental technical protocol used for routing information... Read more »

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