Tech & Startups
Saily Ultra eSIM Premum Plan Review: Packed With Perks
Wired · Global
For uninterrupted service as you country-hop, the Saily Ultra eSIM works well and comes with plentiful perks. It’s pricey though.
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Geopolitics
China’s telecoms giants bet on ‘token factories’ as AI drives revenue growth
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s three state-owned telecoms giants have made billable artificial intelligence tokens a key focus of their growth strategies, as AI adoption accelerates …
Geopolitics
Why Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network throttling exercise
South China Morning Post – World · China
Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network throttling exercise this week to test how the public responds to wartime communications disruptions, a new c…
Tech & Startups
WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app
TechCrunch · US
Similar to the smartphone and desktop apps, the web app will support calling features such as screen-sharing and reactions.
Geopolitics
Malaysia probes telecoms giant Maxis over Khairul Aming privacy leak
South China Morning Post – World · China
A social media post over an unpaid phone bill has triggered a data-protection investigation in Malaysia, after one of the country’s most recognisable influence…
Startups
How an Ericsson Castoff Became the Backbone of India’s Fibre Internet: The GX Group Story
Your Story · India
GX Group grew from an Ericsson castoff into a telecom exporter and is now investing Rs 500 crore to make photonics chips in India.
Geopolitics
Taiwan opens door to Starlink – but now it must wait to see if Elon Musk is ready to enter
South China Morning Post – World · China
Taiwan has cleared the way for overseas satellite internet providers such as Starlink to operate on the island – a move analysts said could strengthen military…
Startups
BSNL launches satellite phone service in India: How it works
Your Story · India
BSNL has launched a satellite phone in India priced at Rs 1,34,166, offering connectivity in remote regions without mobile network coverage.
Tech & Startups
How to Get Reliable Wi-Fi in Your Backyard
Wired · Global
There are several ways to extend your Wi-Fi network into your backyard and out onto the deck or patio. Here’s how.
Geopolitics
Wake-up call: how Telstra’s ‘unreasonable’ price rises may cause customers to hang up
The Guardian – World · Europe
The telco’s sweeping price changes and the closure of its cheaper ‘starter’ plan risk putting off many of its loyal customersTelstra has long traded on its cla…
Geopolitics
Amazon cloud operations in Bahrain reportedly damaged in Iran strike
Times of India – World · India
Amazon's cloud operations in Bahrain were reportedly damaged following an Iranian strike, with civil defense forces extinguishing a fire at a company facility.…
Engineering
Invences Empowers Small Businesses With Smart Telecom Networks
IEEE Spectrum · Global
To stay competitive, many small businesses need advanced wireless communication networks, not only to communicate but also to leverage technologies such as art…
Engineering
How 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks Enable Ubiquitous Global Connectivity
IEEE Spectrum · Global
5G covers under 40% of landmass. This Whitepaper details how 3GPP Release 17 addresses six satellite challenges: delay, Doppler, path loss, polarization, spect…
Tech & Startups
50% Off Verizon Promo Codes | March 2026
Wired · Global
Save with Verizon coupon codes for $1,100 off Galaxy S25 phones, free iPhone 17 Pros, and up to 50% off plans.
Geopolitics
China Mobile bets on Hong Kong as gateway for global computing flows
South China Morning Post – World · China
China Mobile has invested nearly HK$10 billion (US$1.28 billion) over five years to help turn Hong Kong into a global computing hub, integrating the city into …
Tech & Startups
AT&T Promo Codes and Bundle Deals: Save $50 in March
Wired · Global
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
Geopolitics
U.K. broadband rules: Ofcom extends BT Openreach regulation by five years; widens price caps to 80 Mbps tier
The Hindu – World · India
“The prices of higher-speed products will remain unregulated, so providers had an incentive to invest in networks that can deliver faster speeds,” Ofcom said
Engineering
40 Years of Wireless Evolution Leads to a Smart, Sensing Network
IEEE Spectrum · Global
Every generation of mobile networks, from 1G to 5G, has rewritten the rules of how the world lives and works. The coming 6G revolution, by decade’s end, will r…
Tech & Startups
How to Run Ethernet Cables to Your Router and Keep Them Tidy
Wired · Global
Boosting internet speeds around your home is easy with Ethernet cables, and these tips will help you keep things neat.
Tech & Startups
Push for $40 smartphones builds momentum, but still faces cost hurdles
TechCrunch · US
A coalition of telecom operators and device makers is pushing $40 smartphones to bring up to 20 million people online, but rising component costs threaten the …
Engineering
Scenario Modeling and Array Design for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs)
IEEE Spectrum · Global
Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) using low earth orbit (LEO) satellites present unique technical challenges, from managing large satellite constellations to ens…
Engineering
Taara Brings Fiber-Optic Speeds to Open-Air Laser Links
IEEE Spectrum · Global
Taara started as a Google X moonshot spinoff aimed at connecting rural villages in sub-Saharan Africa with beams of light. Its newest product, debuting this we…
Tech & Startups
This AI Agent Is Ready to Serve, Mid-Phone Call
Wired · Global
Deutsche Telekom, the German cell provider—which holds a majority stake in T-Mobile—is partnering with ElevenLabs to enable an AI assistant on all of its netwo…
Tech & Startups
Say Goodbye to the Undersea Cable That Made the Global Internet Possible
Wired · Global
History was unmade last year, as engineers began the massive project of ripping the first-ever transoceanic fiber-optic cable from the ocean floor. Just don’t …
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