Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink for UK coverage boost
Virgin Media O2 announces groundbreaking collaboration with Elon Musk's Starlink to enhance mobile network coverage across Britain, eliminating signal blackspots in remote areas.
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Starlink rescues Brits from O2 network collapse
As Britain's second-largest mobile network crashes, leaving millions without service, Elon Musk's satellite internet emerges as an unlikely saviour for businesses and emergency services.
Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink for rural coverage
In a landmark deal that could transform connectivity across the British countryside, Virgin Media O2 partners with Elon Musk's Starlink to tackle mobile blackspots using satellite technology.
Australian Parliament Debates Social Media Age Verification Laws
Australian politicians clash over controversial social media age assurance laws while confronting toxic algae threats and telecommunications penalties in a dramatic parliamentary session.
Optus executives resign amid triple-zero network crisis
Australia's telecommunications giant Optus faces mounting pressure as two senior executives resign following catastrophic network failures that left millions unable to contact emergency services.
BT engineer error causes false paedophile accusations
A catastrophic broadband installation error by a BT engineer led to three people being wrongly investigated for child sex offences after internet connections were accidentally crossed.
FCC cracks down on spam calls with new regulations
US communications watchdog launches major offensive against spam calls, implementing strict new rules for telecom providers to protect consumers from fraudulent robocalls.
Spam Calls Surge to Six-Year High in US
New data reveals spam calls and robocalls have skyrocketed to their highest level in six years, with Americans receiving nearly 5 billion unwanted calls monthly. Discover what's driving this alarming trend and how to protect yourself.
Chinese SMS scam stole £2.9 billion from victims
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated Chinese criminal networks used simple text messages to defraud millions in one of history's largest telecommunications fraud operations.
Vodafone and Three Confirm UK Mobile Network Merger
Vodafone UK and Three UK confirm landmark merger to create Britain's largest mobile network, promising better coverage and 5G investment while facing regulatory scrutiny over competition concerns.
Sydney Protest & Optus Blackout: City in Chaos
Thousands gather in Sydney CBD for pro-Palestine demonstration while nationwide Optus network failure causes chaos and government pressure mounts on telecommunications giant.
Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services
Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.
Triple Zero Failure During NSW Bushfire Emergency
A major network outage during NSW's bushfire emergency exposes critical vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency communication systems, leaving rural communities dangerously isolated.
Optus Outage Blocks Triple-Zero Calls Nationwide
A catastrophic nationwide outage at Optus has left millions of Australians stranded without phone and internet services, with emergency calls failing and businesses facing chaos. The telecommunications giant faces scrutiny as customers demand answers.
O2 3G Network Shutdown: Is Your Phone Affected?
O2 is permanently switching off its 3G network in 2025, affecting millions of devices. Discover which phones will stop working and how to prepare for the 4G/5G transition.
Optus outage left SA ambulance without emergency alerts
A major Optus network failure prevented emergency alerts from reaching South Australian ambulance services, raising serious concerns about public safety and telecommunications reliability.
Afghanistan internet restored after 3-day blackout
After a devastating three-day nationwide internet blackout, Afghanistan's digital lifeline has been restored. The Taliban's surprise shutdown sparked international condemnation and crippled daily life across the country.
Taliban enforces nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime is systematically dismantling Afghanistan's digital infrastructure, imposing nationwide internet restrictions that isolate citizens and cripple the economy in what experts call digital repression.
Taliban cuts Afghanistan internet to 'prevent immorality'
The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connection, isolating millions from the global community in a drastic bid to enforce their strict moral code, with devastating consequences for healthcare, education and livelihoods.
Taliban's internet blackout silences Afghanistan
The Taliban's systematic internet shutdown represents a calculated strategy to crush dissent and consolidate power, creating an information vacuum that isolates millions of Afghans from the world.
Telstra to gain from Optus outage crisis
Analysis reveals Telstra could gain significant market advantage and pricing power following Optus's catastrophic network outage that left millions without emergency access.
Afghanistan Internet Blackout: Taliban Imposes Digital Crackdown
Afghanistan faces nationwide internet blackout as Taliban imposes sweeping restrictions on digital communications, raising alarm about human rights and information control.
Tonga's internet severed by volcanic cable damage
The Pacific island nation of Tonga faces an unprecedented communications blackout after volcanic activity destroyed crucial underwater internet cables, highlighting global digital vulnerabilities.
UK broadband costs 10 times European average, BT boss reveals
BT CEO Philip Jansen reveals the UK pays a staggering premium for broadband infrastructure compared to Europe, citing complex regulations and high costs as key factors holding back the nation's digital economy.
Secret Service blamed for New York mobile network crash
An official investigation reveals how US Secret Service radio systems caused a widespread mobile network failure across Manhattan, disrupting emergency services and public communications during a critical UN summit.
Optus Outage: Triple-Zero Calls Failed, Lives at Risk
A major Optus outage left Australians unable to reach emergency services, with calls to triple-zero failing. A victim who collapsed during the blackout warns that lives are at stake, demanding an urgent regulatory overhaul.
Optus Fallout: Emergency Call Watchdog Still Not Staffed
Exclusive investigation reveals the Australian government's promised failsafe for emergency calls, the 'Triple Zero Custodian', remains unstaffed and inoperative, leaving millions vulnerable over a year after the catastrophic Optus network blackout.
Optus Faces Severe Fallout Over Triple Zero Failure
The Australian federal government vows 'significant consequences' for telecom giant Optus following a catastrophic network failure that prevented emergency calls and has been connected to multiple deaths.
Australia's Triple-Zero Crisis: Optus Outage Sparks Emergency
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting pressure as a catastrophic Optus network failure leaves millions unable to contact emergency services, triggering a major review of Australia's telecommunications resilience.
Optus Faces Manslaughter Probe Over Deadly Triple Zero Outage
Australian telco giant Optus could face unprecedented corporate manslaughter charges as a national inquiry investigates a catastrophic 16-hour Triple Zero outage linked to multiple fatalities, prompting calls for massive fines and criminal liability.
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