European network carriers are already blocking iOS 15’s Private Relay feature
Last year, iCloud got Private Relay, a feature that sets up an encrypted tunnel (much like a VPN) for all iPhone traffic that goes through Safari. Private Relay is currently available on the iOS 15 beta. It is not enabled by default- users have to opt-in.
The feature, according to Apple, makes i... Read more
Europe launches programme for 6G Research and Innovation
Nokia, Ericsson, Atos, Intel, Orange, Siemens, TIM and Telefonica are all supporting the initiative.
This week the European Commission announced that the newly created Joint Undertaking on Smart Networks and Services towards 6G (SNS JU) adopted its first Work Programme 2021-2022. The programme h... Read more
Telefonica to migrate its systems to Oracle’s cloud
The Spanish telecom company, Telefonica, signed a multi-year deal with cloud-services provider Oracle, to migrate most of its database to the cloud. The firms announced the deal on Monday in preparation for the use of IoT and 5G.
The telecoms company, which already used Oracle data systems, will... Read more
Telefonica launches document authentication service using blockchain
On Thursday, Spanish telecom company Telefonica Tech announced the launch of a new documentation authentication service, leveraging blockchain technology, with legal support.
The technology will be supported by the company’s own TrustOS managed blockchain service and will combine the user’s ... Read more
Nokia and Ericsson granted equal rights to its Spanish 5G bands by Telefonica
On Friday, Telefonica announced that it had awarded a contract for its Spanish 5G radio network to Nokia and Ericsson. In a Solomonic turn of events, the contract gives the two Scandinavian companies equal use of Telefonica’s Spanish 5G bands.
The frequencies in question are 3.5GHz and 700MHz.... Read more
Telefonica Tech set to acquire Altostratus Cloud Consulting
Telefonica Tech has announced plans to strengthen its cloud capabilities. It plans to do this by acquiring Altostratus Cloud Consulting, which will add highly qualified professions to its in-house team.
The hope is that it will reinforce its position in the industry, by extending its positioning... Read more