Telecommunication industry

DDoS Threat Landscape Report Reveals a 50% Increase in Peak Attack Traffic

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Denial-of-service attacks, Cyberwarfare, Denial-of-service attack, Internet Relay Chat, Telia Company, Telia, Telecommunications, Companies, Telecommunication industry

The report investigates changes in attack vector, size and frequency, and reveals a staggering 50% increase in peak attack traffic compared to 2019, with a jump to 1.18 Terabytes per Second (TBPS) or 887 Mega Packets Per Second (Mpps).

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  • The report investigates changes in attack vector, size and frequency, and reveals a staggering 50% increase in peak attack traffic compared to 2019, with a jump to 1.18 Terabytes per Second (TBPS) or 887 Mega Packets Per Second (Mpps).
  • The "Telia Carrier 2021 DDoS Threat Landscape Report" , is a snapshot of Telia Carrier's monitoring and mitigation efforts to protect customers across its extensive global network.
  • During the same period, the average size of a DDoS attack was 19 Gbps (23 Mpps), with an average duration of 10 minutes.
  • "The rise of carpet bombing as a popular attack vector and a dramatic increase in peak attack traffic are two important reasons why organizations need to move to automatic threat mitigation techniques," said Jorg Dekker, Head of Internet Services at Telia Carrier.

Mint Mobile Gives Away Six Months of Free Service With Phone Purchase

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Mobile virtual network operators, Telecommunications companies, Telecommunications, Mint Mobile, Telecommunication industry

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mint Mobile , one of the fastest growing wireless brands in America, today announced that its new Devices Program will give away six months of free service to users who purchase a new phone and six initial months of service.

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  • COSTA MESA, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mint Mobile , one of the fastest growing wireless brands in America, today announced that its new Devices Program will give away six months of free service to users who purchase a new phone and six initial months of service.
  • In reality, consumers aren't getting a free phone; they're making up that cost by being locked into two years of expensive service.
  • Consumers purchase a phone and six months of 4GB/month service and will get six months free.
  • With unlimited talk and text, nationwide coverage, and plans available for as little as $15/month, Mint Mobile offers incredible value for a premium service.

Telia Company's divestment of Telia Carrier completed

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Telia Company, Telia Carrier, Telecommunications, Companies, Telecommunication industry, Telia, TV4 Media

STOCKHOLM, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Telia Company has today completed the divestment of Telia Carrier to Polhem Infra as all conditions, including regulatory approvals, have been met.

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  • STOCKHOLM, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Telia Company has today completed the divestment of Telia Carrier to Polhem Infra as all conditions, including regulatory approvals, have been met.
  • On October 6, 2020, Telia Company announced the divestment of its subsidiary Telia Carrier to Polhem Infra, at an enterprise value of SEK 9,450 million.
  • Telia Carrier and Telia Company now enter a long-term partnership to continue to bring customers world-leading solutions.
  • "Telia Carrier operates the world's number-one global Internet backbone and together we are part of a global ecosystem," said Telia Company President and CEO Allison Kirkby.

QTS Further Expands its Connectivity Ecosystem with Telia Carrier, the World's #1 Ranked Global Internet Backbone

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Telia Carrier, Telia Company, Metropolitan area network, Internet backbone, Companies, Telecommunications, Telecommunication industry, Data centers

The addition of Telia Carrier supports increasing demand from QTS and Telia Carrier customers seeking diverse long-haul routes across the Southwest and into Mexico as well as IP, Cloud, Ethernet, DWDM and DDoS services.\nToday\'s announcement further expands Telia Carrier\'s presence across QTS\' data center footprint.

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  • The addition of Telia Carrier supports increasing demand from QTS and Telia Carrier customers seeking diverse long-haul routes across the Southwest and into Mexico as well as IP, Cloud, Ethernet, DWDM and DDoS services.\nToday\'s announcement further expands Telia Carrier\'s presence across QTS\' data center footprint.
  • "\n"We are pleased to continue the expansion of the world\'s number one ranked Internet backbone network across our highly connected data center footprint," said Sean Baillie, Executive Vice President, Connectivity Strategy, QTS.
  • "\nTelia Carrier solves global connectivity challenges for multinational enterprises whose businesses rely on digital infrastructure.
  • Our global Internet services connect more than 700 cloud, security and content providers with low latency.

Greater Than appoints Markus Waldenström as new CFO

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Chief financial officer, Telia Company, Business, Companies, Telecommunication industry

b'STOCKHOLM, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Greater Than, the leading provider of AI-based risk insight and Insurtech solutions, today announced that Markus Waldenstrm is named the company\'s new CFO.

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  • b'STOCKHOLM, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Greater Than, the leading provider of AI-based risk insight and Insurtech solutions, today announced that Markus Waldenstrm is named the company\'s new CFO.
  • Markus Waldenstrm joins Greater Than from Telia Ventures, where he most recently served as Investment Manager.
  • Markus will be based at the Stockholm headquarters and overseeing Greater Than\'s global finances and operations.\n"I am pleased that Markus Waldenstrm joins Greater Than as our chief financial officer.
  • "I am thrilled to join Greater Than, and I am both energized and humbled by the opportunity," said Markus Waldenstrm.

Flexential Partners with Telia Carrier to Boost Connectivity in Denver

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Telia Carrier, Telia Norge, Telia Company, Telia, Telecommunications, Companies, Telecommunication industry

Telia Carrier has extended its partnership with Flexential, launching a new PoP at Flexential's Aurora, CO location.

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  • Telia Carrier has extended its partnership with Flexential, launching a new PoP at Flexential's Aurora, CO location.
  • The partnership and expansion allow existing Flexential customers in the region access to a new Telia Carrier route.
  • This route provides a direct path from Denver to Omaha, Des Moines and Chicago, which bypasses carrier hotels, saving expense and reducing latency.
  • "Telia Carrier is excited to provide unique, diverse connectivity options supporting the demand to connect major markets and enable regional edge performance at scale," said Art Kazmierczak, Director of Business and Network Development, Telia Carrier.

ICT Coalition: India Tariffs Violate WTO Agreements

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Labor, Utilities, Public policy, Government, Energy, Semiconductor, Satellite, Nanotechnology, Other Manufacturing, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, White House, Federal Government, Electronic design automation, Manufacturing, Data management, Public policy, VoIP, Consumer electronics, Other Policy Issues, Telecommunications, Standards organizations, Telecommunication industry, Telecommunications Industry Association, Industry economics), Economic taxonomy, Tia, World Trade Organization, Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Act, TIA-942

These most recent tariffs are indicative of a broader effort by the Indian government to pressure companies to localize more of their supply chain in India without regard for the countrys WTO commitments, the letter says.

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  • These most recent tariffs are indicative of a broader effort by the Indian government to pressure companies to localize more of their supply chain in India without regard for the countrys WTO commitments, the letter says.
  • The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents more than 400 global companies that enable high-speed communications networks and accelerate next-generation ICT innovation.
  • Through leadership in U.S. and international advocacy, technology programs, standards development, and business performance solutions, TIA and its members are accelerating global connectivity across every industry and market.
  • TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Ribbon Wins TIA QuEST Forum 2020 Global Sustainability Award for Excellence in Software

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Telecommunications, Environmentalism, Articles, Telecommunication industry, Telecommunications Industry Association, Ribbon Communications, Sustainability

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and network solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it has won the 2020 TIA QuEST Forum Global Sustainability Award for Excellence in Software.

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  • WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and network solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it has won the 2020 TIA QuEST Forum Global Sustainability Award for Excellence in Software.
  • TIA's Global Sustainability Awards recognize organizations achieving excellence and showcasing energy, passion, and innovation in corporate sustainability, based on performance as recorded through assessments from the TIA Sustainability Assessor .
  • Ribbon recently released its Global Sustainability Report , which accounts for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance through 2019 and 2020.
  • While Ribbon Communications may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Ribbon Communications specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

Ribbon Wins TIA QuEST Forum 2020 Global Sustainability Award for Excellence in Software

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Telecommunications, Environmentalism, Articles, Telecommunication industry, Telecommunications Industry Association, Ribbon Communications, Sustainability

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and network solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it has won the 2020 TIA QuEST Forum Global Sustainability Award for Excellence in Software.

Key Points: 
  • WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and network solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it has won the 2020 TIA QuEST Forum Global Sustainability Award for Excellence in Software.
  • TIA's Global Sustainability Awards recognize organizations achieving excellence and showcasing energy, passion, and innovation in corporate sustainability, based on performance as recorded through assessments from the TIA Sustainability Assessor .
  • Ribbon recently released its Global Sustainability Report , which accounts for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance through 2019 and 2020.
  • While Ribbon Communications may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Ribbon Communications specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

EWIA welcomes Phoenix Tower International as a new member

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Wireless networking, Telecommunications, Telecommunication industry, Wireless Infrastructure Association, Wireless, Brussels, Phoenix, Arizona

BRUSSELS, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The European Wireless Infrastructure Association (EWIA) welcomed its newest member, Phoenix Tower International, a global tower company with EU presence in France, Spain, and Ireland, which joined the trade association after EWIA's last Annual General Meeting.

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  • BRUSSELS, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The European Wireless Infrastructure Association (EWIA) welcomed its newest member, Phoenix Tower International, a global tower company with EU presence in France, Spain, and Ireland, which joined the trade association after EWIA's last Annual General Meeting.
  • "In this context we welcome Phoenix Tower International as a new member so that our sector can speak with a stronger and even more representative voice in our ongoing engagement in Brussels."
  • "We are honored and delighted to be part of EWIA and look forward to working with all members to promote increased connectivity and wireless infrastructure across Europe" declared Dagan Kasavana, CEO of Phoenix Tower International.
  • Phoenix Tower International was founded in 2013 with a mission to own and operate high quality wireless infrastructure sites in stable markets experiencing strong wireless usage growth around the world.