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War tests Ukrainian telecom, internet resilience

Network World

One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the country’s overall resilience and defiance has been inspiring, but telecommunications and internet connectivity has grown much more difficult.

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The future of the telecommunications industry hinges on modern commerce technology

TM Forum

In fact, there is probably no industry that has had a greater impact on human communications than telecommunications. We associate communication service providers (CSPs) with products at the forefront of innovation, shaping the way people connect with each other.

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FCC reinstates Net Neutrality in the US to ensure a level playing field for all internet users

TechSpot

The Obama-era rules classify broadband service providers in the US as common carriers under Title II of the Telecommunications Act, subjecting them to the same regulatory oversight as telephone networks and cable TV. According to the FCC, the open internet standard will "protect consumers, defend national security, and advance public.

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Why enterprises should care more about net neutrality

Network World

CIOs and network operations and planning professionals cite the topic as important in less than 5% of cases. Starting in the 1990s, the Internet has transformed networking at every level. The “no discrimination against lawful content” is the single most common element in any regulations on the Internet or Internet access.

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FCC proposes BGP security measures

Network World

Jessica Rosenworcel wants ISPs to tell her how they’re securing BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) , a critical system for routing internet traffic. The proposal aims to protect against bad actors who could pose a threat to national security and disrupt critical Internet infrastructure by exploiting BGP vulnerabilities, the FCC said Wednesday.

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FCC looks to big tech to help fund network infrastructure

TM Forum

shouldering a share of telecom network costs. Carr’s statement references a report that finds that such a move “would eliminate entirely the roughly 30% charge that consumers pay on their telecommunications bills today simply by assessing a far lower, 7% charge on Google’s and Facebook’s digital advertising revenues.”

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Your attack surface is showing, Unit 42 warns enterprises

Network World

Companies in the telecommunications, insurance, pharma and life sciences industries can add over 1,000 new services every month, while those in financial services, healthcare and manufacturing industries often add over 200 new services monthly, says the security research group, which is part of Palo Alto Networks.