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SK telcos scramble to address unhappy 5G customers

As headlines worldwide boast the power and opportunities offered by the rollout of 5G networks, a different reality is being mirrored on the ground.  South Korea, the first country to introduce 5G and one which boasts the largest mobile network, is experiencing customer-related issues across the board due to poor quality, slow connections, and a […]

Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks

Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks, hoping that demand for higher data speeds will spark demand for new phones. That might not happen as quickly as Apple would like. In a virtual presentation Tuesday, the company announced four 5G-enabled versions of the new iPhone 12 […]

Cybersecurity in telecoms - now needed more than ever

It comes as no surprise that the telecoms industry ranks among the worst in handling and fighting cybersecurity. Although telcos have made immense leaps in protecting their networks and customers, the weak link resides among its employees and executives who poorly manage their passwords and access to their data. Almost 43 percent of telecom companies […]

COVID-19 impacts on the telecoms industry

As the current pandemic continues to unfold, reports indicate a new wave of change to come. While it may be too early to know all the details of this change, we can say the telecoms industry is headed towards a new era. What we know so far is that service providers were well equipped to […]

Starbucks latest to say it will pause social media ads

Starbucks is the latest company to say it will pause social media ads after a campaign led by civil rights organizations called for an ad boycott of Facebook, saying it doesn’t do enough to stop racist and violent content. Starbucks said Sunday that its actions were not part of the “#StopHateforProfit” campaign, but that it […]

Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump's

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Facebook said Friday that it will flag all “newsworthy” posts from politicians that break its rules, including those from President Donald Trump. CEO Mark Zuckerberg had previously refused to take action against Trump posts suggesting that mail-in ballots will lead to voter fraud, saying that people deserved to hear unfiltered statements […]

FCC calls hours-long T-Mobile service outage 'unacceptable'

By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The head of the U.S. communications regulator said T-Mobile’s nationwide, hours-long outage Monday was “unacceptable” and that the Federal Communications Commission will investigate. T-Mobile, one of the country’s three largest cellphone service providers, said it had a “voice and text wireless issue” that began around […]

FCC decision: A challenge for the telecom industry

“There is no reason that we should be lagging behind” tweeted President Trump about 5G. The United States has been working hard to assume its position as an international leader of 5G technology. In fact, the US has been advocating against China Telecom giant Huawei claiming that the company could create a real threat for […]

Telecoms to go ahead with 5G in spite of COVID setbacks

In this recent first quarter (Q1), three major U.S. telecom companies — AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon — stated that they are confident in their efforts to continue 5G deployment throughout the country, despite disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. There are however warnings that momentum could slow down, as some cities will require more time to […]

Can drones help in the fight against COVID-19?

Imagine that the next time the world faces another pandemic like COVID-19, drones are ready to take to the skies to provide help. Some are able to quickly release necessary supplies, notify medical professionals to attend to those at risk, and safely disinfect hard-hit areas, while others employ cutting-edge technology such as thermal sensors, which […]