Chinese telecom engineers claim to have built the world’s first 6G field test network, as reported by China Daily. This experimental network demonstrates advancements in communication capacity and efficiency, leveraging existing 4G infrastructure. China aims to commercialize 6G by 2030, aspiring to set technology standards by 2025.
Germany has officially banned critical components from Chinese telecom firms Huawei and ZTE in its 5G network infrastructure, citing security concerns. German telecommunications companies must eliminate Chinese equipment from core networks by 2026 and from 5G access and transport networks by 2029.
A significant data breach at AT&T, impacting nearly all wireless customers, has exposed call and text message records. The 2022 breach highlights vulnerabilities in telecommunication security, emphasizing the need for VoIP engineers to implement robust measures.
In a recent privacy breach, Telstra revealed that a technical fault exposed the personal details of over 24,000 customers with silent numbers. This incident has raised serious concerns about data security, especially for VoIP users seeking privacy. Telstra is now taking steps to enhance protections and prevent future breaches.
Sparkle’s new Point of Presence (PoP) at Aruba’s Hyper Cloud Data Centre in Rome enhances VoIP connectivity, strengthening Rome as a global hub linking Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. This collaboration boosts Sparkle’s BlueMed cable, delivering high-speed VoIP services through advanced, renewable-powered infrastructure.
The Australian Government’s strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aims to enhance the nation’s cybersecurity with a $2 billion investment. This move involves creating a Top Secret AWS cloud infrastructure to secure intelligence data.
By 2030, nine billion cellular and IoT devices will feature eSIM and iSIM technology, revolutionizing the VoIP industry. With a projected 22% annual growth rate, these technologies promise enhanced versatility for smartphones, connected cars, and industrial sensors.
Telecom Italia (TIM) celebrates the successful sale of its fixed-line grid to the Optics BidCo consortium, led by investment firm KKR. This strategic move aims to reduce TIM’s significant net financial debt and marks a first in major European telecom history.
Proximus, a leading Belgian telecommunications operator, has announced a five-year partnership with tech giant Microsoft. This collaboration aims to migrate Proximus’ key platforms to Microsoft’s Azure cloud, significantly enhancing their AI capabilities.
Airties, a global leader of managed Wi-Fi solutions for broadband service providers, today announced it has opened its first office in India – a new R&D center based in Bangalore, focused on enhancing the AI, cloud, and DevOps capabilities of Airties for use in Smart Wi-Fi deployments. The new center in India aims to employ around 100 specialized software engineers focused on further extending the capabilities of Airties Cloud management platform.