UK regulator Ofcom fines Vonage £700,000 for emergency call failures
– Ofcom has fined communications provider Vonage £700,000 for failing to ensure certain business customers could make calls to the emergency services.
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1.6 million Brits hit switch on their landline or broadband provider
– Millions of customers have switched landline or broadband provider using One Touch Switch process since it launched a year ago – more than the total who saw Beyonce on the Cowboy Carter tour or snagged Oasis tickets this year, according to Ofcom analysis.
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Northumberland communities connected to lightning-fast broadband in Project Gigabit first
– Over 3,800 homes and businesses across north Northumberland can now access lightning-fast broadband in a major milestone for the Government’s mission to close the digital divide.
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Multiple UK mobile networks report outages (EE, BT, Vodafone, Three, o2)
– From around lunchtime today multiple UK mobile phone networks appear to be having major problems.
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Balancing Value and Versatility in Telecommunication Tools
– In today’s fast-paced business world, communication tools must be more than just functional — they need to be adaptable, scalable, and cost-effective. Striking the right balance between value and versatility in telecommunication systems is no longer optional; it’s a critical part of staying competitive.
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Emergency video relay service for deaf British Sign Language users saving lives
– A new Ofcom study has found a video relay service that connects deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users to the emergency services is successfully saving lives.
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Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines
– The 2 million vulnerable people in the UK who rely on lifesaving telecare alarms to call for help have today been urged to get in touch with their landline providers so companies can provide additional support for them during the switch to digital landlines.
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Mobile signal boost across UK countryside now covering area larger than 66,000 football pitches
– Tourists and hikers exploring the UK’s most renowned beauty spots and national parks can now benefit from a huge boost in mobile coverage, helping them plan routes and receive live weather updates for safer outdoor adventures.
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What are the Tips to Secure Your Smartphone in 2025?
Smartphones hold personal data, passwords, banking access, and identity details. As threats evolve, so must your approach to device security. From system-level settings to behavioral habits, every user has the power to improve their phone’s protection.
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The History of Undersea Cabling
From the mid-1800s on, underwater cables changed global communication. The first successful English Channel telegraph connection occurred in 1851. Laying the undersea cable was crucial.
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