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Red Sea cables damaged, causing 'significant' disruption to global internet traffic
Undersea cables in the Red Sea -- the invisible forces powering the internet -- have been damaged, causing "significant" disruption to global telecommunications networks.
Charlie Ergen reportedly looking to merge Dish Network, EchoStar: report
The companies have engaged advisers, according to the report, which did not offer details on the timeline for a deal or the size.
A blatantly rancid bit of Hochul 'economic development'
In a bit of "economic development" that reeks of something rotten, Gov. Kathy Hochul's arranged for New York taxpayers to cover $2.2 million of the $3 million cost of expanding...
Amazon in talks to offer free mobile services to Prime members: report
The reported talks come as Amazon faces a slowdown in new sign-ups for the Prime service.
'Americans are sick and tired': Firm accused of making over 7.5 billion robocalls hit with suit
Attorneys general across the U.S. joined in a lawsuit against a telecommunications company accused of making more than 7.5 billion robocalls to people on the national Do Not Call Registry....
Biden to nominate Dem attorney for key FCC seat after Gigi Sohn flap
Since January 2021, the FCC has been deadlocked 2-2, stalling Democrats' efforts to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules revoked under Republican then-President Donald Trump.
Controversial FCC nominee Gigi Sohn withdraws after Manchin opposes bid
The White House confirmed that Sohn had withdrawn from consideration.
Australian telecom giant Optus hit by cyberattack, personal info at risk
Wireless carrier Optus said in a statement on Thursday it had immediately shut down the attack after discovering it, and personal info had not been compromised.
Telecom giant Nokia is latest firm to stop doing business in Russia
Hundreds of foreign companies are cutting ties with Russia following its Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine and after Western sanctions against Moscow.
Ericsson investors revolt over ISIS payments scandal: 'We don't trust them'
Last month, Ekholm noted “unusual expenses dating back to 2018” as the company attempted to gain access to truck routes in Iraq that were controlled by terrorist groups, including ISIS.
Ericsson shares tank after CEO says telecom giant 'may have paid ISIS'
Shares of Ericsson tanked on Wednesday after its CEO said the Swedish telecom giant may have made payments to ISIS in an effort to gain access to the Iraqi market....
Leftist FCC nominee Gigi Sohn faces another 'conflict' hurdle
Gigi Sohn’s journey to the Federal Communications Commission has seen more volatility than the Nasdaq. Expect the fireworks to continue this week.
AT&T, Verizon change 5G rollout plans after airlines protest
AT&T and Verizon said Tuesday they would change their planned rollout of 5G service to avoid airports after US airline CEOs warned the deployment could have “catastrophic” consequences.
'Catastrophic': Airline CEOs warn 5G rollout could disrupt travel, supply chain
The CEOS demanded "immediate intervention" from the government before planes are grounded by the 5G service set to be deployed by AT&T and Verizon.
Verizon moving hundreds of NYC employees to a new tower on the Lower East Side
Verizon is making a pioneering move to the Lower East Side, with plans to move hundreds of staffers to the trendy neighborhood’s new Essex Crossing development -- and out of...
McCarthy warns telecom companies against complying with Jan. 6 committee requests
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) warned telecommunications firms against complying with the Jan. 6 select committee’s call that they turn over phone and email records as part of its...
Ryan Reynolds could make hundreds of millions from potential Mint Mobile sale
While Scarlett Johansson tussles with Disney over her "Black Widow" compensation, claiming she's out $50 million, her ex Ryan Reynolds could be prepping for a windfall in the hundreds of...
Myanmar’s military junta bars foreign telecom execs from leaving country
Myanmar's military junta has told foreign executives of major telecommunications companies that they cannot leave the country without permission.
Nokia cutting up to 10,000 jobs under restructuring plan
Nokia on Tuesday said it plans to slash up to 10,000 jobs over the next two years as it forges ahead with a corporate restructuring. The layoffs are part of...
China passed new rules to push back against Trump order
China passed new rules over the weekend to push back at President Trump's sanctions after he signed an executive order to delist three Chinese communications companies from the New York...