Telstra and OneWeb collaborate to deliver a massive low Earth orbit (LEO) backhaul rollout, expanding connectivity for remote mobile customers in Australia and extending coverage to hard-to-reach regions.
Navigating workplace communications is challenging for business owners. Choosing between PSTN and VoIP is complex. PSTN offers reliability and call quality, while VoIP provides flexibility and scalability. VoIP integrates with tools and supports remote work. PSTN is secure and compliant, but VoIP can be secured with measures. PSTN excels in emergency services, but VoIP is improving.
Hyperoptic announces over 100 layoffs, with plans to reassign 40 network build engineers to customer-focused roles amid growing competition and economic pressures in the UK fibre market. Industry consolidation seems inevitable as rival networks face similar challenges.
The EU’s messaging around “high-risk” vendors hints at a potential ban on Huawei and ZTE, urging members to accelerate their removal from 5G networks. As the EU Commission pushes for swift implementation, the debate on security risks and dependencies intensifies.
Telekom Austria advances in spinning off its towers business, appointing Ivo Ivanovski and Lars Mosdorf as future leaders. Tasked with preparing a Vienna listing in H2, the duo will oversee 12,900 towers potentially worth billions, enhancing Telekom Austria’s asset monetization.
DIDWW, a provider of premium quality VoIP communications and two-way SIP trunking services worldwide, has successfully passed the annual ISO 27001 audit for the Information Security Management System (ISMS). This step further demonstrates the telecom operator’s commitment to protecting corporate data and customer information while maintaining the highest standards of security in its operations. As one of the world’s most recognized information security frameworks, ISO 27001 certification reinforces a set of standards for effective data protection. The successful renewal of this certificate confirms that the DIDWW ISMS remains aligned with the best international practices for information security. The scope of ISO 27001 certification includes employees, processes, software development, and infrastructures that continue to operate, innovate, and support voice capacity building, messaging and cloud PBX services. The reaffirmation of ISO 27001 certification by DIDWW serves as further evidence for the company’s partners and customers regarding the continued quality and security of…
Vodafone and CK Hutchison announce plans to merge their UK operations, highlighting potential benefits such as a top-class 5G network and better customer value. However, regulatory approval may pose a challenge and delay the process.
Deutsche Bahn, Ericsson, O2 Telefónica, and Vantage Towers collaborate on the Gigabit Innovation Track project, securing €6.4 million to provide gigabit 5G speeds for German train passengers and explore resource-efficient implementation methods. The trial aims to deliver reliable 5G by 2024, potentially impacting global connectivity improvements.
At the Future Enterprise Networks event, experts discussed challenges of 5G private network adoption, emphasizing security benefits and market infancy. Strategies to expand usage to SMEs and overcoming obstacles like education and cost were also highlighted.
The FCC’s recent proposal for shared access of the 42 GHz band could revolutionize the telecom industry by introducing new service providers and business models. With mixed reactions, the proposed sharing mechanism aims to prevent interference and encourage competition, potentially attracting companies like Amazon to the mmWave spectrum.

