US air traffic control update includes major telecoms refresh | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The three-year plan will see new telecoms equipment deployed at over 4,600 locations This week, the US Department of Transport (DOT) has announced a new plan to upgrade the nation’s ‘antiquated’ air traffic control infrastructure. The three-year ‘Brand New Air Traffic Control System Plan’ will includes upgrades throughout the system, from new hardware and software to the construction of six new air traffic control centres. “Decades of neglect have...
BT taps Deutsche Telekom CIO to lead Digital unit | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Press Release BT has appointed Peter Leukert to the role of Chief Digital Officer, in which he will have responsibility for leading BT’s Digital unit and driving the company’s digital transformation. Peter is currently Group Chief Information Officer at Deutsche Telekom and will join BT on 1 September this year and be a member of the Executive Committee, reporting to Allison Kirkby, Chief Executive. BT’s Digital unit is at the heart of the company’s...
GoFibre Grows UK FTTP Broadband Customers in Montrose to 1,000 | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Edinburgh-based alternative network and UK ISP GoFibre, which has been building their new full fibre (FTTP) gigabit broadband network across rural parts of Scotland and Northern England, have confirmed that their deployment in the Scottish town of Montrose has connected its 1,000th customer. The operator has so far managed to build their network to cover over 120,000 premises (RFS) across over 30 “local areas”. But to celebrate the latest milestone in...
EU looks to revamp merger rules to remain globally competitive | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The proposed changes aim at promoting European innovation and competitiveness on the global stage This week, the European Commission has launched a public consultation on the bloc’s longstanding merger rules, which it is hoped will encourage investment and innovation. The review relates to the horizontal merger guidelines (HMG), which governs mergers between actual or potential competitors in the same market, as well as those that operate at...
Vodafone Introduces Screen Damage Insurance for UK Mobiles | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Mobile network operator Vodafone UK has today introduced Screen Damage Insurance, which costs “from” as little as £2 per month and enables new and existing customers to “protect one of the most important parts of their phone” with manufacturer approved parts and flexible repair options. The new ‘Screen Damage Insurance’ feature is available alongside existing ‘Accidental Damage & Breakdown’ cover, as well as ‘Loss, Theft, Accidental Damage &...
Wireless Broadband Alliance Wi-Fi 7 Trials Demonstrate Significant Performance Gains for Real-World Enterprise Environments | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, has today announced the results of Wi-Fi 7 industry trials in Enterprise Scenarios, conducted in collaboration with AT&T, CommScope (RUCKUS Networks), and Intel. The trials, designed to evaluate Wi-Fi 7’s real-world performance, demonstrated significant...
Neos Networks launches rapid activation proposition, delivering optical connectivity in less than ten days | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More London, UK, 8th May 2025 – The UK’s leading dedicated B2B network provider, Neos Networks, has today announced the launch of its new rapid activation proposition, enabling customers to order and use high-capacity optical connectivity in just five to ten days. The new proposition is powered by Neos’ recently re-architected network, including its first “super region” – a high-demand zone spanning London and the South East, connecting 131 exchanges and...
Lightpath Expands Miami Network, Connecting New Cable Landing Station | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More NEW YORK and MIAMI, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lightpath, an all-fiber infrastructure-based connectivity provider that is revolutionizing how organizations connect to their digital destinations, announces a significant expansion of its Miami network to the Hollywood Cable Landing Station located at 460 NE 215th Street, Miami, in partnership with a strategic anchor customer. Lightpath will offer diverse, high-capacity connectivity options to the landing...
1,055% surge in unauthorised SIM swaps as mobile and telecoms sector hit hard by rising fraud | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Cifas, the UK’s leading fraud prevention service, has today raised the alarm on SIM swap fraud, with cases surging by 1,055% in 2024. The stark warning comes as part of the organisation’s annual Fraudscape report, which paints a grim picture of escalating threats across the mobile and telecoms sectors. Nearly 3,000 cases of unauthorised SIM swaps – where criminals hijack a victim’s mobile number by porting it to a new SIM without their consent – were...
Carnival Internet UK launches, promising better broadband that gives back | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Carnival Internet UK, a new broadband provider, has launched in the UK, aiming to disrupt the telecoms industry with a focus on fairness, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology. Promising ultra-reliable, full-fibre broadband without hidden fees, or mid-contract, annual price increases, Carnival Internet UK also pledges to reward customer loyalty in unique ways, contribute to environmental efforts, and do its bit to help tackle digital poverty...