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    Russia strikes Ukraine's largest mobile provider's data centresβ–ΌRussia hits Ukraine's largest mobile provider, strikes data centresβœ‰newsWarUkraine1 d ago

    Russian strikes have hit data centres belonging to Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile network operator, disrupting communications services. The attack on critical telecommunications infrastructure comes as Russia continues targeting Ukrainian energy and utilities ahead of winter. Outages at a major provider affect millions of subscribers, and the strike is being widely reported by international outlets including Reuters.

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    Russia strikes Ukraine's largest mobile provider and data centres●Russia hits Ukraine's largest mobile provider, strikes data centresYhnWarUkraine826 min ago

    Russia attacked Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile network operator, striking its data centres and disrupting mobile services for millions of subscribers. The strike on critical telecom infrastructure marks an escalation in attacks on Ukrainian civilian systems, and readers are debating the implications for wartime communications and digital resilience.

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    Russia strikes Ukraine's largest mobile provider and data centres●Russia hits Ukraine's largest mobile provider, data centresβœ‰newsWarUkraine2 d ago

    Russian strikes have hit Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile network operator, along with data centre infrastructure, disrupting communications services in the country. The attack on civilian telecoms infrastructure marks another escalation in Russia's campaign against Ukrainian critical systems, drawing condemnation and raising concerns about the resilience of Ukraine's communications networks during the ongoing war.

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    Russia says it struck Kyivstar data center in Kyiv●The Russian Armed Forces hit the Kyivstar data center in Kyiv, which provides Internet for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Defense.βœ‰newsTechnologyInternet2 d ago

    Russia's Ministry of Defense says its armed forces hit a Kyivstar data center in Kyiv that provides internet services to Ukraine's Armed Forces. The claim, reported by CGTN, highlights the growing targeting of telecommunications infrastructure in the war. Kyivstar is Ukraine's largest mobile operator, and any disruption to its facilities could affect both military communications and civilian connectivity in the capital.

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    Simba data breach exposes details of more than 23,500 customersβ–ΌMore than 23,500 Simba customers affected in data breach involving IC numbers, birth datesβœ‰newsTechnologyCybersecurity1 d ago

    Singapore telecom operator Simba has disclosed a data breach affecting more than 23,500 customers, with personal information including IC numbers and birth dates compromised. The company has notified affected customers and is investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about data protection practices among telecommunications providers in the region.

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    SIMBA data breach exposes personal details of 23,000 customersβ–ΌSIMBA data breach exposes IC numbers and personal details of over 23,000 customersβœ‰newsTechnologyCybersecurity1 d ago

    Singapore telco SIMBA has suffered a data breach affecting more than 23,000 customers, with identity card numbers and other personal details exposed. The incident raises fresh concerns about how telecom operators safeguard sensitive customer information, and affected users may face heightened risks of identity theft and phishing attempts.

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    Nokia Teams with Microsoft and NVIDIA on AI-Powered 6G●Nokia Intensifies Focus on AI, Collaborates with Microsoft and NVIDIA for 6G Development # technology # artificialintellMmastodonTechnologyAI12 d ago

    Nokia is deepening its pivot from handsets toward AI-driven networking, announcing collaborations with Microsoft and NVIDIA to advance 6G and AI-RAN technologies. The century-old Finnish company aims to position itself as a key infrastructure player in the next generation of wireless networks, drawing attention as telecom vendors race to integrate artificial intelligence into network operations and future 6G standards.

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    Raghav Chadha hails new telecom rules for prepaid usersβ–Ό#WATCH | BJP MP Raghav Chadha tweets, "Good news for Prepaid Mobile Users in India. The Govt just introduced Telecom Con𝕏xINTechnologyMobile3.6K2 d ago

    India's government has introduced the Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, a change highlighted by AAP leader and MP Raghav Chadha. The new rules require telecom operators to offer 30-day recharge plans, meaning prepaid mobile users will need 12 recharges a year instead of 13 under shorter validity cycles. Chadha called it good news for prepaid users, and the announcement is drawing attention to how operators will roll out the revised plans.

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    Singapore telco Simba hit by data breach affecting 23,549 customersβ–ΌData breach affects 23,549 customers of Singapore telco Simba, personal data protection commission investigatingβœ‰newsTechnologyCybersecurity1 d ago

    Singapore telecom operator Simba has suffered a data breach affecting 23,549 customers. The Personal Data Protection Commission has opened an investigation into the incident. No further details about the nature of the breach or the type of data compromised have been released, and it is not yet known whether customers will be directly notified or offered support.

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    Strikes hit Ukrainian data centers and Kyivstar officesβ—πŸŸ‘ CyberAttack | 7/10 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Strikes on Ukrainian data centers and Kyivstar office Strikes were recorded in the area of the KMmastodonWarUkraine12 d ago

    Reported strikes in Ukraine targeted data centers and the office area of telecom operator Kyivstar. An effect on services is reported, but there was no total digital collapse. The incident is being tracked amid ongoing attacks on Ukrainian communications infrastructure, which has previously made Kyivstar a target of major cyber and physical disruptions.

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    Singapore telecom operator SIMBA has suffered a data breach affecting 23,549 customer records, according to a report by Singapore Business Review. The incident has raised questions about what data was accessed and how customers will be notified. No further details about the cause of the breach or those responsible have been released so far.

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    Trials are underway in Australia on wireless telecom towers wrapped in solar panels, a design that could let towers generate their own power and cut reliance on the grid. Industry coverage is focused on whether the solar-wrapped approach can withstand real-world conditions and how much energy it could realistically produce for network operators.

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    Simba data breach exposes 23,549 customers' ID numbersβ–ΌSIMBA Data Breach: 23,549 Customers' NRIC Numbers and Birth Dates Exposed, What to Do Nowβœ‰newsTechnologyCybersecurity1 d ago

    Singapore telecom operator Simba has suffered a data breach affecting 23,549 customers, with their NRIC identification numbers and dates of birth exposed. Reports are advising affected customers on steps to take, such as staying alert to phishing attempts and monitoring for misuse of their personal information. The incident has raised fresh concerns about how telecom firms safeguard customer data.

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    Quantum link runs alongside 400G Ethernet and 5G on same fiber●Quantum link shares deployed fiber with 400G Ethernet and 5Gβœ‰newsSciencePhysics2 d ago

    A quantum communication link has been shown operating over fiber optic cable already carrying 400G Ethernet and 5G traffic, demonstrating that quantum networking can coexist with conventional high-capacity telecommunications on deployed infrastructure rather than requiring dedicated lines. This points to a cheaper path for integrating quantum-secure communications into existing networks.

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    Sudan's Finance Ministry Signs SMS Service Agreement with MTNβ–ΌFinance Ministry Signs SMS Service Agreement with MTN Sudanβœ‰newsWarSudan1 d ago

    Sudan's Finance Ministry has signed a service agreement with telecom operator MTN Sudan to provide SMS messaging services. The deal, reported by Sudan Horizon, appears aimed at enabling the ministry to send text notifications to the public, likely covering tax alerts, payment notices and official communications. Details on the contract's value and duration have not been disclosed.

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    Orange Business wins EU backbone network contract for data exchangeβ–ΌOrange Business to provide European Union's backbone network for trusted data exchangeβœ‰newsBusiness52 min ago

    Orange Business has been chosen to provide the European Union's backbone network for trusted data exchange. The deal means the French telecoms group will build and run core infrastructure enabling secure data sharing across EU institutions and member states. The announcement strengthens Orange's position in large-scale public-sector digital projects in Europe.

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    Zain Jordan begins offering iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max●Zain Jordan starts offering iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Maxβœ‰newsTechnologyMobile1 d ago

    Zain Jordan has started offering the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to its customers in Jordan, according to a report by Telecompaper. No further details were provided about pricing, availability or launch dates. The move positions the Jordanian telecom operator among the first in the region to carry Apple's newest flagship phones.

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    AT&T CEO dismisses SpaceX direct-to-phone plan as not viable●AT&T CEO says Elon Musk's SpaceX phone strategy not "viable"βœ‰newsScienceSpace15 min ago

    AT&T's chief executive has publicly dismissed Elon Musk's SpaceX strategy of beaming phone service directly from satellites as not "viable." The criticism escalates the rivalry between telecom operators and SpaceX's Starlink, which is expanding direct-to-cell service. The comment is drawing attention across the telecom and space industries, with debate over whether satellite-to-phone connectivity threatens traditional mobile networks.

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    EU proposal could give telcos longer to drop high-risk suppliersβ–ΌEuropean telcos may get more time to phase out high-risk suppliers under EU proposalβœ‰newsWorldEU Politics2 h ago

    European telecom operators may be granted additional time to phase out high-risk suppliers from their networks, according to an EU proposal reported by Reuters. The move would loosen the timeline of the bloc's push to remove vendors deemed security risks, such as those covered by 5G toolbox guidance, giving operators breathing room to replace equipment.