A new Censuswide survey of 2,001 UK people (aged 16+) that have broadband, which was commissioned by UK ISP Zen Internet, has found 99% of respondents were unaware of all the factors that could be slowing down their WiFi and 76% didn’t know their neighbour’s broadband router may be hindering their own connection. Furthermore, some […]
Ofcom – More UK Spectrum for Satellite Broadband as Starlink Expand
Ofcom has today proposed to make more spectrum available for satellite operators via the 14.25 – 14.5GHz “Ku band“, which they say would effectively “double the capacity available” and support “better broadband for more rural homes“, as well as connecting planes and ships. Separately, Starlink plan to add more UK earth stations. The 14.25-14.5GHz band […]
SecurityGen urges mobile operators to revise their approach to security and upgrade their network defences
Earlier this month, multiple US Govt security agencies including the FBI, the National Security Agency (NSA) and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, warned that hackers breached major telecoms companies by exploiting software flaws in routers and other network infrastructure equipment.
The US report did not name the companies that had experienced the breaches. It also said that infrastructure equipment is “often overlooked by cyber defenders, who struggle to maintain and keep pace with routine software patching of Internet…
Myth busting – survey shows the public don't know what is messing with their connectivity
A new study conducted by conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Zen Internet has looked at a sample of 2,001 UK adults (aged 16+) that have broadband and has found an alarming lack of understanding around what impacts their connectivity. In particular, almost all (99%) are unaware of all the common household items and scenarios which could potentially be interfering with their connectivity…
Tesco Mobile UK Does U-turn to Reintroduce EU Roaming Fees
Customers of mobile operator Tesco Mobile have been left shocked and disappointed after the operator quietly updated their Terms & Conditions on 16th June 2022, which means that new or upgrading subscribers will no longer be able to benefit from free EU roaming – effective from 1st January 2023. The operator had initially said that […]
How will Medusa, the longest cable in the Mediterranean, boost connectivity between Southern Europe and Northern Africa?
In the framework of the Submarine Networks EMEA international congress (17 and 18 May 2022), Norman Albi, CEO of AFR-IX telecom, explains the keys to one of the company’s most important projects…
Control towers – who will win the battle for DT's tower unit?
Back in May Total Telecom reported that Brookfield Asset Management and Cellnex were eyeing up Deutsche Telekom’s towers business, but whilst discussions have continued another bidder has come forwards on they may not be the last…
Telcos must do more to ensure they have data governance processes in place
Google and Vodafone Spain recently faced a EUR14 million fine by the country’s data protection authority, with reports revealing that the total number of fines for GDPR enforcement now totals EUR1.6 billion.
Four years after the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in the EU, the threat of fines for businesses continues to grow as a host of new regulations and enforcements are set to come into effect this year, including the Data Governance Act and ePrivacy Regulation…
Jurassic Fibre Raise FTTP Broadband Target to 500K UK Premises
Exeter-based broadband ISP Jurassic Fibre has today announced that they’ve raised the coverage target for their Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network rollout in South West England, which will now aim to cover 500,000 premises across the region (including 30 towns and villages) by the end of 2026. The operator is currently being supported by an investment of […]
Connecting America: the Total Telecom roundup of broadband progression
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in the USA promises to see billions invested in broadband and bridging the digital divide. Total Telecom are keeping track of events by pulling together a timeline from multiple news sources…