TP-Link Announces Successful Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn) Testing Focused on Reliability and Latency
TP-Link Advances Wireless Connectivity with Successful Wi-Fi 8 Testing TP-Link has confirmed successful early testing of Wi-Fi 8 hardware, marking…
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Vodafone Outage UK: Mobile and Broadband Services Down Nationwide
Vodafone is experiencing a massive network outage across the UK affecting both mobile and broadband services. The disruption began around 3pm with over 135,000 customer reports logged within 20 minutes. The company confirms a “major issue” impacting broadband, 4G and 5G services nationwide.
Vodafone UK is experiencing a massive network outage affecting both mobile services and home broadband across the United Kingdom, with disruption reports beginning around 3pm according to monitoring service Down Detector. The widespread service failure has left thousands of customers without reliable internet access and mobile connectivity, highlighting the critical nature of modern telecommunications infrastructure.
Scale of the Vodafone Service Disruption
Google tried to kill this Pixel VoLTE-enabling app, but the developer already has a fix
Pixel VoLTE-Enabling App Survives Google’s Blockade with Clever Technical Workaround A Korean developer’s innovative Pixel IMS application, which enables VoLTE…
MegaFon Launches Major Data Center in St. Petersburg Amid Import Substitution Push
Russian telecommunications giant MegaFon has inaugurated its largest data center facility in St. Petersburg, capable of hosting over 800 racks with 14MW total capacity. The company emphasized using Russian-made equipment and climate control systems as part of its import substitution efforts. This expansion comes amid ongoing sanctions and technological challenges facing Russia’s telecom sector.
Russia’s telecommunications leader MegaFon has officially launched a major new data center facility in St. Petersburg, marking a significant expansion of its digital infrastructure capabilities amid the country’s ongoing import substitution initiatives. The announcement, made through an October 9 press release, highlights the company’s continued investment in domestic technological infrastructure despite international sanctions.
St. Petersburg Data Center Specifications
Telcos Transform Into Banks For Next Two Billion Customers
Telecommunications companies across Africa and Latin America are leveraging their infrastructure to provide banking services to underserved populations. With 1.4 billion adults remaining unbanked globally, telcos are positioned to become the financial institutions of the future through mobile money platforms and digital payment systems.
Telecommunications companies are rapidly transforming into banking institutions for the next two billion customers, leveraging their existing infrastructure to provide financial services to underserved populations across developing regions. This strategic pivot addresses both the massive customer churn facing telephone companies and the critical gap in financial inclusion that traditional banks have failed to fill. According to industry analysis, telcos in Africa and Latin America spend $15-21 billion annually on customer retention while still losing up to 67% of their customers each year, creating an urgent need for service diversification that increases customer loyalty and revenue streams.
The Mobile Money Revolution Transforming Telecommunications
Google Blocks Android VoLTE Hack for Pixel Phones in Unsupported Regions
Google has patched the Android exploit that allowed Pixel users to enable VoLTE globally. While a new workaround exists for VoLTE, VoWiFi access now requires rooting or waiting for official carrier support. This impacts users who import Pixel devices to unsupported countries.
Google has officially blocked an Android hack that previously enabled Pixel phone users to activate VoLTE (Voice over LTE) in regions where carrier support is unavailable. This development affects enthusiasts who import Pixel devices from other markets, as they now face limitations with essential calling features. Fortunately, a new method has emerged to restore VoLTE functionality, but accessing VoWiFi (Voice over Wi-Fi) currently requires either rooting the device or awaiting expanded official carrier support from Google.
Why Pixel phones face VoLTE and VoWiFi restrictions
FCC Broadband Labeling Requirements Under Review as Consumer Transparency Faces Rollback
Federal Communications Commission leadership is reconsidering broadband labeling mandates designed to protect consumers from hidden fees. Critics argue the move prioritizes ISP interests over consumer transparency in internet service billing.
The Federal Communications Commission is signaling potential rollbacks of broadband labeling requirements that mandate clear disclosure of internet service costs and fees. This regulatory shift comes despite evidence that consumers benefit from transparent billing practices when selecting internet access providers.