Introduction Apple has released iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, a focused security update that closes 29 vulnerabilities across core system components and Safari’s WebKit engine. Highlights include a fix for an issue that could let VoiceOver read out a passcode, a patch for a browser address bar spoofing bug, multiple WebKit memory flaws, and corrections …
Introduction Low Earth orbit satellites are moving from niche connectivity to a practical tool for everyday business operations. The technology offers fiber-like latency, rapid installation, and coverage far beyond terrestrial reach. A recent market forecast points to global spending on LEO communications services approaching the mid-teens of billions of dollars in 2026, reflecting fast enterprise …
Introduction Mobile operators have spent the first five years of 5G largely leaning on existing 4G cores. That phase is ending. A new wave of 5G Standalone deployments is reshaping the mobile core network market, pushing buyers toward cloud-native software, automated operations, and edge-aware architectures that unlock services most people associate with next-generation connectivity. An …
Introduction Global IoT connectivity revenues rose about 12 percent year over year to reach roughly €14.2 billion in 2024. One major forecast now expects 6.4 billion cellular IoT devices in service by 2029, generating about €22.4 billion in annual connectivity revenues. The average revenue per connected device implied by that 2029 outlook is about €3.50 …
Introduction If you choose IoT connectivity on price alone, you are likely to spend more over the life of your project. The sticker price of a SIM card or data plan is only a small piece of what you will pay to design, deploy, operate, secure, and sustain a fleet of connected devices. The real …
Introduction Austria has passed a law that allows its domestic intelligence service to deploy spyware on smartphones and computers in order to monitor encrypted messaging. The measure was approved by the lower house on July 9, 2025, after years of political false starts. The government argues it needs a targeted way to reach communications that …
Introduction VodafoneThree says more than 600 sites across the United Kingdom now support integrated coverage for both legacy Vodafone and legacy Three customers. If you have a SIM or eSIM from either brand, your phone can use the other network at no extra cost when signal conditions allow. This is the first visible piece of …
Introduction Industry 5.0 is not about counting from four to five. It is a shift in mindset that brings people back to the center of advanced manufacturing. Think of it as a partnership between skilled workers and intelligent machines, where factories pursue productivity and resilience at the same time as they protect workers, reduce waste, …
Introduction AST SpaceMobile plans a rapid buildout of a space-based cellular network that connects directly to ordinary smartphones. The company says its program is fully funded to place 45 to 60 satellites in orbit by 2026. The goal is simple to state and hard to execute. Provide continuous service across the United States, Europe, Japan, …
Introduction Private 5G is graduating from pilot projects to production networks across factories, ports, energy sites, hospitals, and large campuses. After years of trialing private LTE and small 5G proofs of concept, organizations are now budgeting for scale. Market spending on private 5G is projected to grow rapidly through the second half of the decade, …