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The fibre fork in the road: Securing long-term competition for the UK’s digital infrastructure

by Harry Baldock | Nov 20, 2025

Contributed article by Giles Rowbotham, General Counsel & CDO, nexfibre Our digital...

UK telecom industry unites to combat scam calls with new fraud charter

by Total Telecom Staff | Nov 5, 2025

UK telcos have taken a significant step towards tackling the persistent issue of scam calls by committing to a new Telecommunications Fraud Charter.

US govt pushing to ban TP-Link over national security fears

by Harry Baldock | Oct 31, 2025

U.S. federal agencies are reportedly considering a significant restriction on TP-Link, a company that produces widely used home internet routers, amid escalating concerns over national security linked to China.

NDIA sues to reverse Trump decision to cancel Digital Equity Act

by Harry Baldock | Oct 17, 2025

News The NDIA is suing to reinstate the Digital Equity Act Competitive Grant Program, which they...

Court rejects Verizon’s appeal over $46.9m data sharing fine

by Harry Baldock | Sep 11, 2025

This week, the US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit as rejected Verizon’s appeal to overturn a $46.9m fine issued to it last year for illegally handing customer location data to third parties without consent.

MTN and Telkom once again eye the negotiating table

by Harry Baldock | Sep 5, 2025

This week, a report from Bloomberg suggests that MTN are once again considering making another takeover bid for rival telco Telkom.

South Africa looks to consolidate fibre networks of state-owned enterprises

by Harry Baldock | Aug 28, 2025

According to recent reports, South Africa is advancing efforts to coordinate and consolidate public fiber infrastructure across state-owned enterprises (SOEs), aiming to improve digital connectivity, reduce costs, and expand high-speed internet access to underserved areas.

Korean regulator hits SKT with $97m fine over data breach

by Harry Baldock | Aug 28, 2025

This week, South Korea’s privacy regulator has announced it will fine SK Telecom 134.8 billion won (~$97 million) in response to a data breach the company revealed in April.

Judge upholds $92m fine for T-Mobile for illegally sharing location data

by Harry Baldock | Aug 19, 2025

This week, the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has sided with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), upholding a fine against T-Mobile for illegally selling customer location information (CLI).

Trump rattles Asian chip market with threat of 100% tariffs

by Harry Baldock | Aug 7, 2025

Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100 percent tariffs on imported semiconductors has triggered a major shift across the Asian chip markets, with a distinct divide between firms punished by the measure and those benefiting from exemptions linked to U.S. investment.

Starlink finally secures Indian operating licence

by Harry Baldock | Jul 31, 2025

Today, India’s Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has revealed that SpaceX’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Starlink, has been granted an operating licence, allowing it to legally provide connectivity services across the country.

BT shells out £18m in refunds after Ofcom probe

by Harry Baldock | Jul 30, 2025

This week Ofcom has revealed that BT has refunded £18 million to an unspecified number of affected customers, as well as donating £440,000 to 17 charities.

VMO2 buys £343m of spectrum from Vodafone

by Harry Baldock | Jun 30, 2025

Virgin Media O2 has today announced the details of its spectrum transfer agreement with Vodafone UK

AT&T to pay $177m to customers hit by data breaches

by Harry Baldock | Jun 25, 2025

On Friday, a US court judge gave preliminary approval for a $177 million settlement proposed by AT&T to resolve class-action lawsuits levelled against the company following major data breaches.

Senators push Homeland Security to reinstate Cyber Safety Review Board

by Harry Baldock | Jun 3, 2025

A group of U.S. Senate Democrats has penned an open letter to Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, imploring her to reinstate the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) as a matter of urgency.

Federal court in New York City deals Trump a tariff setback

by Harry Baldock | May 29, 2025

The Court of International Trade, based in New York City, has largely upended President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda this week.

GSMA bemoans high spectrum prices in latest report

by Harry Baldock | May 15, 2025

The GSMA today released its latest ‘Global Spectrum Pricing Report’, highlighting that average spectrum prices have not reduced in line with operator revenues over the last decade — putting significant pressure on their ability to invest in essential network infrastructure.

US rescinds AI chip export controls

by Harry Baldock | May 14, 2025

This week, the DOC has announced it will cancel the so-called ‘AI Diffusion Rule’, a policy related to the export of AI semiconductor technology, just two days before it was due to come into effect.

EU looks to revamp merger rules to remain globally competitive

by Harry Baldock | May 9, 2025

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.