Modern vehicles are often dubbed "computers on wheels," enticing consumers with comfort and convenience facilitated by a range of sensors, applications, infotainment systems and other technology features. However, the extensive data collection capabilities of these features and services have triggered privacy concerns.

Lurking in the shadows of this digital revolution is a rising concern – the surge of fraud, particularly on the very devices that have become extensions of our lives. As we approach 2025, a staggering 70% of online transactions are projected to flow through mobile devices. At present, consumer concerns are voiced out against the unseen forces of digital deception.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), aimed at subsidizing fixed broadband connectivity for low-income households, faces the possibility of termination if Congress doesn't approve additional funding, according to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Telecom work is both causing the most damage and its facilities remain the most damaged when it comes to underground construction, according to the latest data collected by the Common Ground Alliance (CGA). This is a major cause for concern given the rise in fiber deployments over the next five years as projects around the country work to close the digital divide.

Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) announced that Jay Brown informed the Company’s Board of Directors on December 6, 2023 of his decision to retire as Crown Castle’s President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the Company, effective January 16, 2024. The Board has appointed Anthony Melone, a member of Crown Castle’s Board, to begin serving as interim CEO at that time. The Board will conduct a search process to identify a permanent CEO.

Terms of the deal mean Dish Network will become a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar, a process Bloomberg reported the companies expect to close by the year-end.

Frontier Executive Chairman John Stratton stressed that he and the board are open to discussion as the company faces pressure from an investor to conduct a strategic review of the business and consider various options, including joint ventures and a sale of certain assets or of the full company.

INCOMPAS, the internet and competitive networks association, announced that its Board of Directors reelected Michael B. Galvin, Chief Administrative Officer of Granite Telecommunications, LLC, to serve a third year as its Chair. Also elected were Kurt Van Wagenen, CEO of Summit Broadband, to serve as Vice Chair, and reelected Brian Worthen, CEO of Mammoth Networks, to serve as Treasurer.

Inspired by Africa’s ‘Tree of Life’, Bayobab (formerly MTN GlobalConnect) is committed to providing Africa with next-gen digital solutions across its vast regions. With a foundation rooted in partnerships and a vision marked by ambitious and bold initiatives, Bayobab has successfully merged its rich heritage with its forward-looking aspirations.

Under its annual theme “Global. Regional. Digital,” the 17th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit successfully concluded its two-day gathering with the participation of a broad range of professionals, including telecom operators, telecom vendors, industry regulators, government officials, content providers, cybersecurity experts and consultants, among other attendees.