Broadband ISP Plusnet UK Leaves Some Email Users Cut-off for Weeks
Low-cost internet provider Plusnet, which is part of the wider BT Group, has got itself into a bit of hot water with a small collection of their old legacy email users after leaving them unable to access their inboxes for several weeks. But despite the passage of time, the provider still won’t say what has caused the problem or when it will be fixed. The issue appears to have started, at least for those who raised it with ISPreview, around 11th November 2024 (although others say it started a...
Vodafone UK to Complete IPv6 Rollout on Fixed Broadband by March 2025
Mobile telecoms giant and UK ISP Vodafone has revealed that their roll-out of IPv6 internet addressing for fixed broadband customers, which began at the tail end of 2023 with a “limited trial” (here), has now reached 76% of subscribers and they “aim to reach 100% by the end of this fiscal year” (i.e. 31st March 2025). Internet Protocol (IP) addresses help to connect your software and devices with others around the online world – like an ID number for your connection. The deployment of IPv6 is...
IoH and Nokia team up for Indonesian 4G and 5G expansion
News The new equipment deal will support Indosat’s ongoing rollout of mobile technology across the nation Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has announced a new partnership with Nokia to expand its 4G and 5G networks across Indonesia. The collaboration will see IOH deploy Nokia’s advanced multiband radio technology and baseband solutions to improve network coverage and service quality in key regions. IOH and Nokia will work together on several key objectives, including boosting revenue growth,...
FCC moves to tighten cybersecurity for telecoms after major hack
News The ongoing cyber-attack was first reported in October The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is pushing for stricter cybersecurity rules for telecom providers after what experts are calling the worst hack in US telecommunications history. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel unveiled plans to require carriers to bolster their defenses against cyberattacks, responding to an incident allegedly tied to Chinese state-tied hackers last month The attack, linked to a group known as...
Cubic Telecom and Skylo partner for satellite capabilities for vehicles
Press Release Cubic Telecom, a leading global provider of software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, and Skylo Technologies, the pioneer in non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications, have unveiled a commercial partnership that will see Cubic’s connectivity solution extended to include access to Skylo’s global network. As part of this partnership, Skylo’s NTN solutions will be offered as a network connectivity option on Cubic’s industry leading solutions. With Cubic connecting more than 21...
CMA finally approves Vodafone–Three merger
News Today’s decision marks the culmination of an 18-month review process and paves the way for the creation of a new mobile market leader in the UK The Competition and Market’s Authority (CMA) has today approved the £15 billion merger of Vodafone and Three, which will create the country’s largest mobile operator. The combined business will have around 29 million mobile customers, topping previous market leader EE’s roughly 25 million. The approval of the deal was contingent on the newly...
From AI integration to Urban Air Mobility: KT talks the future of 5G
Interview In the run up to the World Communication Awards 2025, we spoke with shortlisted finalist KT to discuss their 5G journey and some of the most exciting use cases leveraging the new technology KT is recognised as a global leader in 5G technology. What are KT’s major achievements since launching the world’s first commercial 5G service? KT successfully launched the world’s first commercial 5G NSA network in 2019, leading the global telecommunications industry with groundbreaking...
Ofcom – UK Gigabit Broadband Cover Rises to 84% as 5G Hits 90-95%
Ofcom has published their annual Connection Nations 2024 digital infrastructure report, which among many other things finds that residential gigabit-capable broadband ISP networks now cover 84% of the UK (up from 78% in 2023), while outdoor 5G mobile cover from at least one operator is available to 90-95% of premises (up from 85-93%). But rural cover remains poor. The latest CN2024 report typically offers a general overview of fixed line broadband and mobile network availability, as well as...
OTA Identify Areas Needing Improvement in UK Broadband Switching Process UPDATE
The UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has revealed the outcome of the Telecoms Adjudicator‘s (OTA) recent review into the remaining problems (i.e. the matching process) with the new One Touch Switching (OTS) system, which was intended to make it easier for consumers to change broadband ISPs but is still somewhat of a work-in-progress. At present, the OTS process is being implemented by both communications providers directly and a centralised messaging platform via the industry-led One Touch...
Ransomware Group Claims to Have Breached One of BT’s UK Systems
Broadband and telecoms giant BT Group has confirmed that a ransomware gang made an “attempt” to compromise their BT Conferencing business platform. The group, which calls itself Black Basta, claims to have stolen 500GB (GigaBytes) of sensitive and financial data, although the UK operator has yet to confirm this. According to the FBI, Black Basta is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group that was first identified in April 2022 and is known to have targeted over 500 private industry and critical...