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2024 July


Ofcom cracks down on unpredictable telecom price hikes

Ofcom cracks down on unpredictable telecom price hikes

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 TV companies including inflation-linked price rises in their contracts.


Berlin’s 5G shift: Germany to phase out Huawei, ZTE components

Berlin’s 5G shift: Germany to phase out Huawei, ZTE components

In a statement released Thursday, the company asserted, “There is no specific evidence or scenario that Huawei’s technology has cyber security risks.” The tech giant pledged to continue promoting cybersecurity improvements and supporting the development of mobile networks and digitalization in Germany.


AT&T data breach affects 109 million US customers

AT&T data breach affects 109 million US customers

It follows a string of high-profile cyberattacks affecting American consumers, including a recent ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit in February, which potentially exposed the private data of an estimated one-third of the country’s population.


Apple issues spyware warnings to iPhone users across 98 countries

Apple issues spyware warnings to iPhone users across 98 countries

The company cautioned that divulging additional details could potentially aid attackers in evading future detection, underlining the delicate balance between informing users and maintaining effective security measures.


ITU-R appoints Samsung researcher to lead 6G coordination group

ITU-R appoints Samsung researcher to lead 6G coordination group

“Samsung will actively engage with influential standards organisations and continue developing innovative communications technologies en route to reinforcing its position as a global leader in 6G standardisation,” the company explained.


AT&T data breach affects 109 million US customers

AT&T data breach affects 109 million US customers

It follows a string of high-profile cyberattacks affecting American consumers, including a recent ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit in February, which potentially exposed the private data of an estimated one-third of the country’s population.


Bridging the connectivity gap to power the next generation of AI

Bridging the connectivity gap to power the next generation of AI

This model not only facilitates faster service deployment but also paves the way for a robust, secure, and agile mobile infrastructure capable of supporting the next generation of edge-based AI-driven applications and use cases.


Apple issues spyware warnings to iPhone users across 98 countries

Apple issues spyware warnings to iPhone users across 98 countries

The company cautioned that divulging additional details could potentially aid attackers in evading future detection, underlining the delicate balance between informing users and maintaining effective security measures.


Bridging the digital divide: How a coalition is tackling smartphone affordability

Bridging the digital divide: How a coalition is tackling smartphone affordability

Mats Granryd, the GSMA’s director general, underscored the urgency of the situation: “Mobile has helped billions of people worldwide to play an active role in our increasingly digital world, but the cost of entry can still be too high for many on low incomes.


Germany prolongs banning Chinese 5G equipment

Germany prolongs banning Chinese 5G equipment

Ryan Daws is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience in crafting compelling narratives and making complex topics accessible.


Mint Mobile now includes free Canada roaming

Mint Mobile now includes free Canada roaming

With this new benefit, Mint Mobile says its customers can now enjoy their Canadian adventures – from hiking in Banff to savouring poutine in Montréal – without the worry of excessive phone bills.


Vodafone and Meta collaborate on European network optimisation

Vodafone and Meta collaborate on European network optimisation

Gaya Nagarajan, VP of Network Engineering at Meta, commented: “Our relationship with Vodafone is a long-term partnership, and collaboration on video optimisation is an opportunity to drive innovation and shape the future of the internet.