Satellite broadband provider Inmarsat has begun rolling out its new “gold standard” GX Aviation in-flight WiFi on AirAsia aircraft. AirAsia will gain access to the world’s first and only global commercial Ka-band aviation broadband network. Passengers flying on equipped aircraft can try the service free of charge through the end of the month. GX Aviation … Read more

The UK Space Agency has awarded £16 million to two projects that strengthen Britain’s position in satellite communications. This funding will support the development of technologies designed to improve the efficiency, interoperability and capability of satellite constellations. The investment is part of the UK Space Agency’s Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) programme, which plans … Read more

Digital payment fraud is rising rapidly across Europe as real-time payments, mobile wallets and peer-to-peer platforms reshape how money moves between people and businesses. Banks and fintech companies now face a new wave of cyber fraud as transactions become faster, more automated and often occur without human oversight. Over the past decade payments have become … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Stephen Krow) Several Australian broadband providers have been criticized by some Netflix customers for delivering what users describe as “unusable” access. In response, Netflix has launched a localized version of its ISP Speed Index to help Australian viewers identify which internet providers deliver the best streaming performance for Netflix’s library of films and … Read more

HiQ is strengthening its presence in Germany by fully integrating the acquired company Scandio under the unified HiQ brand. This move is part of a long-term strategy to meet rising demand for advanced digital solutions across Europe. HiQ takes the next step in Europe After thirty years of a strong Nordic presence, HiQ is now … Read more

Once the dominant supplier of AT&T’s base stations, Ericsson is being supplanted by Nokia and Samsung as the primary providers of 5G equipment for the US carrier. Ericsson currently supplies roughly 65 percent of AT&T’s 4G base stations. However, Michael Genovese, an analyst at MKM Partners, reports that Ericsson has virtually no presence in AT&T’s … Read more

IONOS uses the latest supercomputer technology to deliver advanced AI and data applications in a GDPR-compliant environment. IONOS has been a pioneer in the European cloud landscape by deploying the NVIDIA DGX H200 system in its ISO-certified data centers. This integration, enabled through Cronon, represents a significant advance for businesses, research institutions, and public agencies … Read more

Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, will require telecom providers to state any contract price increases in clear pound-and-pence terms, giving customers greater certainty about their monthly bills. These new rules will take effect on 17 January 2025 and respond to a rising trend among major UK phone, broadband and pay-TV companies to include inflation-linked price … Read more

The startup Cyber Defencely will launch a new AI-driven platform this autumn to help organizations address growing threats and comply with the upcoming Swedish cybersecurity legislation (NIS2). With offices in Linköping, Västervik and Stockholm, the company aims to deliver measurable impact in an environment where threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Combining AI-supported expert teams, streamlined … Read more

SpaceX conducted its ninth Starship test launch on May 27 from its Starbase facility in Texas. The launch followed two recent unsuccessful attempts, and this flight aimed to demonstrate Starship’s ability to carry test payloads, survive reentry, and operate with a previously flown Super Heavy booster. About 30 minutes into the mission, the vehicle lost … Read more