Port Sudan Emerges as Sudan’s Digital Lifeline Amid Conflict
Port Sudan sustains Sudan’s connectivity through undersea cables and satellite systems amid civil war, enabling vital services despite $70M in telecom losses.
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Port Sudan sustains Sudan’s connectivity through undersea cables and satellite systems amid civil war, enabling vital services despite $70M in telecom losses.
Submarine cables are vital to global communications, but their vulnerability to unpredictable damage is causing concern. An incident involving Chunghwa Telecom has sparked a debate between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland.
China’s 5G mobile subscribers exceeded one billion by November’s end, with 5G base stations reaching over 4 million, marking significant growth in the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure.
China’s 5G mobile subscribers have exceeded 1 billion, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s telecommunications industry.
After merging with OneWeb, Eutelsat launched 20 satellites using SpaceX\u0027s Falcon 9 rocket, aiming to expand its communications network and integrate deeper into the telecommunications ecosystem.
Chinese companies are playing a pivotal role in driving 5G technology growth in Mexico, helping the country bridge the digital divide.
Tens of thousands of Verizon customers across the U.S. faced a service outage on Monday, leaving many without cellphone service for hours as the company works to fully resolve the issue.
China’s 5G base stations reached nearly 3.92 million by June’s end, with over half the population now using 5G services, reflecting rapid expansion of the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure.
AT&T has announced a significant data breach from a third-party platform, affecting approximately 109 million customer accounts and highlighting vulnerabilities in cybersecurity.
The U.S. probes China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom over national security concerns, despite no evidence of wrongdoing.
AT&T investigates a major data breach affecting 73 million current and former customers, with compromised data reported on the dark web.
China’s MIIT reports over 850 million 5G users, highlighting significant growth in telecommunications and emerging sectors like cloud computing and big data.
The Israeli military has resumed combat in Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating a seven-day truce. Telecommunications services in Gaza City and northern Gaza have been lost, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.