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UK Government pledges £800M towards rural broadband upgrade

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August 13, 2024
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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 …

Net neutrality rules suspended by federal appeals court

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August 3, 2024
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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…

Ofcom tightens rules to combat foreign scam calls

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July 30, 2024
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Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, has introduced new measures to protect consumers from scam calls originating overseas. The strengthened industry guidance, announced today, requires phone companies to block calls from abroad that falsely…

Ofcom hits BT with £17.5M fine over emergency call system failure

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July 23, 2024
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Ofcom has imposed a £17.5 million fine on BT for its inadequate preparedness in handling a major disruption to its emergency call service last summer. The incident, which occurred on 25 June 2023, left nearly 14,000 emergency call attempts unsuccessful…

Ofcom cracks down on unpredictable telecom price hikes

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July 20, 2024
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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 1…

Germany prolongs banning Chinese 5G equipment

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July 12, 2024
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Germany has announced plans to ban critical components made by Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks, citing security concerns. The decision – revealed by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on Thursday – will be implemented in two phases s…

Germany prolongs banning Chinese 5G equipment

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July 12, 2024
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5G and security: The dual telecoms challenges facing the new UK government

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July 6, 2024
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As the newly elected Labour government takes office in the UK after 14 years of Conservative rule, industry leaders are calling for urgent action on cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. The recent high-profile cyberattacks on critical organisation…

FCC moves to strengthen internet routing security

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June 7, 2024
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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 rep…

FCC moves to strengthen internet routing security

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June 7, 2024
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