In response to the communications crisis caused by Cyclone Chido, French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced the deployment of 200 Starlink kits in Mayotte. This initiative aims to restore internet access for residents struggling after extensive damage to infrastructure. Despite…
In southern France, approximately 800,000 people are experiencing mobile reception issues following a fire at a telecommunications mast near Lyon. Authorities suspect a potential arson incident, as a 90-meter-high mast was reported ablaze. The regional director of the service provider…
Cyclone Chido has severely impacted the French island of Mayotte, destroying homes and infrastructure, with a preliminary death toll of 22 and over 1,300 injured. The storm has disrupted communication networks, complicating efforts for families to locate their missing loved…
On December 12, several thousand residents in Finistère, France, experienced phone and internet outages following cable thefts and a network failure affecting Orange. Initially impacting 2,000 households in areas like Concarneau and Trégunc, the situation worsened with 4,000 additional subscribers…
U.S. authorities, including the FBI, are warning citizens about the risks of espionage and hacking when texting between Apple and Android devices. Following a recent large-scale cyberattack attributed to China targeting telecommunications companies, officials advise using end-to-end encrypted messaging apps…
The US government has attributed a significant cyber attack on several American telecommunications companies to China, impacting dozens of other countries as well. The White House reported that officials in Beijing may have gained access to private messages and calls…
Finnish authorities report that there is currently no suspicion of criminal activity regarding the cutting of two fiber optic cables. One incident may be linked to excavation work, while investigations continue into the second cut. Recent breaks in underwater cables…
French telecommunications operator Free has been fined 2.2 million euros for misleading commercial practices after cancelling customer phone orders without timely refunds. The fine was imposed by the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control (DGCCRF), which stated…
Chinese internet satellite operator SpaceSail has entered the Brazilian market by signing an agreement with state-owned telecom company Telebras for satellite communication and broadband services. The deal was finalized during a state visit by President Xi Jinping, who met with…
Russia has dismissed allegations of its involvement in the damage to two telecommunications fiber optic cables in the Baltic Sea, which occurred over the weekend. European governments have speculated about possible sabotage, with notable accusations directed towards Russia. Following the…
The President of the Union of Employees of the Ministry of National Defense of Greece, Apostolos Kongas, has voiced strong opposition to rumors regarding the closure of the Telecommunication Technical Training School (SETTIL). Highlighting SETTIL’s nearly 80-year history and its…
Germany and Finland have expressed serious concerns following the severing of a 1,170km undersea telecommunications cable linking the two nations. The incident, which occurred during a time of heightened tensions with Russia, is currently under investigation. Foreign ministers from both…
