Cisco challenges Broadcom, Nvidia with 51.2Tbit switch ASIC of its own Chip promises denser, greener networks – at least compared to the fire-breathing GPUs they connect Networks22 Jun 2023 |
Virgin Media email customers enter third day of inbox infuriation Updated Users report they're still struggling to communicate ... and ask vendor to be more open Networks21 Jun 2023 | 48
Mega patent holder Huawei said to be putting licensing squeeze on SMEs Updated Mobile network IP a compelling reason to ask folks to be FRANDs Networks19 Jun 2023 | 13
FCC questions ISPs' selective memory about data caps Why were they so easy to lift during the pandemic but not now? Networks19 Jun 2023 | 35
Users of 123 Reg caught out by catch-all redirect cut-off Web hosting company tells users to pay up or shift off, but users say they weren't warned in time Networks19 Jun 2023 | 59
After giving us .zip, Google Domains to shut down, will be flogged off to Squarespace Deal involving millions of domain names reportedly hits $180 million Networks18 Jun 2023 | 28
It’s official: Vodafone and Three to tie the knot in the UK Smile and say '5G' – CK Hutch and Voda group couple up in MergeCo Networks14 Jun 2023 | 47
Boss put project on progress bar timeline: three months … four … actually NOW! On Call Change approval board signed off as soon as it heard it was BT's fault Networks09 Jun 2023 | 77
BT boss Jansen agrees to 'waive' future salary bumps Says nothing about juicy share awards, as another major organizational reorg kicks off Networks08 Jun 2023 | 7
Beijing proposes rules to stop Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks going rogue Local wireless network operators need to abide by "correct" political direction Networks08 Jun 2023 | 16
Huawei could be banned from 5G networks across the EU In other news, member states are falling behind in their rollouts, says markets chief. Um... Networks07 Jun 2023 | 10
Starlink's rocket speeds hit a 50 megabit wall for large downloads Disgruntled customers claim throttling happens any time of the day or night Networks07 Jun 2023 | 42
Singapore to double its submarine cable landing sites by 2033 Anywhere China's navy struggles to reach seems like a nice place for a global internet connectivity hub Networks07 Jun 2023 | 3
Florida man (not that one) sold $100M-plus in counterfeit network gear Military, schools, and hospitals burned by off-brand Cisco inferno Networks07 Jun 2023 | 36
Cisco promises to unify its net management silos in the next three to five years Stop us if you've heard this one before Networks06 Jun 2023 | 10
UK launches SKYNET – not a doomsday plot, just shopping for improved satellite comms They really need to start branding these things better Networks05 Jun 2023 | 14
Has Amazon found the ultimate lock-in? Cheap cellphone service for Prime Updated Web giant downplays rumors of deals with carriers Networks02 Jun 2023 | 19
Starlink bags US defense contract to keep war-torn Ukraine connected And poor Elon gets a break from subsidies Networks02 Jun 2023 | 16
Cunningly camouflaged cable routed around WAN-sized hole in project budget On Call Leaf and spine networks aren't the only way to make a connection with nature Networks02 Jun 2023 | 138
Broadcom says Nvidia Spectrum-X's 'lossless Ethernet' isn't new Been there, done that, SVP Ram Velaga tells El Reg Networks31 May 2023 | 3
EU tells Twitter 'you can run but you can't hide' from disinformation policy Updated Avian platform pulled out of the voluntary Code of Practice last week Networks30 May 2023 | 154
UK watchdog won't block Openreach’s discount fiber pricing Nation's overwhelmingly dominant broadband plumber can run copper migration promo, despite rivals' pleas Networks24 May 2023 | 19
Billionaire BT stalker Patrick Drahi increases stake to 24.5% Just a shade under the 25% threshold that would spark investigation, but he still doesn't want to take over, honest Networks23 May 2023 | 9
AT&T warns T-Mobile US, Starlink may disrupt terrestrial cellphones Certain people don't have to jump through the same hoops that SpaceMobile did, opines analyst Networks22 May 2023 | 5
Excess profits on Motorola's Airwave estimated to be £1.3B UK competition regulator begins consultation on price controls for controversial blue light network Networks22 May 2023 | 12
Meta facing third fine of 2023 for mishandling EU user data under GDPR This one could set a new record for penalties against US companies doing business on the continent Networks18 May 2023 | 19
BT is ditching workers faster than your internet connection with 55,000 for chop by 2030 FTTP build to be done by then, network will be more 'efficient,' AI to take over in customer services Networks18 May 2023 | 112
Up to £895M up for grabs in UK Emergency Services procurement Here we go again: Next piece in troubled ESN upgrade Networks18 May 2023 | 16
Telco giant Vodafone to cut 11,000 staff as part of its turnaround plan Company 'more complex' than it needs to be, thousands set to lose jobs Networks16 May 2023 | 42
AFRINIC warns members of fake news campaign, voting rights grab Mysterious society fingered as source Networks16 May 2023 | 2
Remember those millions of fake net neutrality comments? Fallout continues Trio of digital marketing firms cough up $600K to make astroturfing brouhaha just go away Networks15 May 2023 | 33
So much for Pakistan’s plan for digital economy – it’s turned off the internet As protests roil, connectivity has been cut with no relief in sight Networks11 May 2023 | 10
Cisco to manufacture telecoms gear in India – but not much and not soon ‘To further strengthen and diversify the supply chain’ which is just what India loves to hear Networks11 May 2023 | 2
Don't turn it off and on again: Expired Cisco cert cripples vEdge SD-WAN kit Updates said to be rolling out now... if your gateway hasn't already bricked itself Networks10 May 2023 | 15
Google Cloud's watery Parisian outage enters third week, with no end in sight To make matters worse, other bits of the same region have wobbled Networks10 May 2023 | 20
LinkedIn links out of China with 716 roles for the chop Basic InCareers app perfect candidate to be included in cost cutting Networks09 May 2023 | 5
Cloudflare opposes Europe's plan to make Big Tech help pay for networks Prefers open peering – from which it profits Networks09 May 2023 | 14
The future of cars may be self-driving EVs gossiping about their humans and traffic Which might explain what Qualcomm wants with Autotalks Networks08 May 2023 | 23
Telcos need another $3B in Uncle Sam's cash to remove Chinese network kit, says FCC Take it Huawei? Not if they don't think Feds will refund them Networks05 May 2023 | 30
European companies form space jam to secure comms sovereignty with satellites IRIS² program aims to get the EU off other countries' infrastructure Networks05 May 2023 | 23
Beware of geeks bearing gifts, so check the fine print on Cisco's latest financing deal Buy now, even services or second-hand kit, and pay in 2024 … if you feel lucky Networks04 May 2023 | 4
West warns Malaysia to keep Huawei out of 5G networks Entertaining offers from 'untrusted suppliers' could cause damage, according to US and EU envoys Networks02 May 2023 | 25
US sanctions cut Huawei profits by half in first quarter The Chinese tech giant has 'yet again increased investment in R&D' to make up for technology losses Networks28 Apr 2023 | 10
UK emergency services take DIY approach amid 12-year wait for comms upgrade Motorola's contract departure draws question mark over future of ESN Networks28 Apr 2023 | 77
China again signals desire to shape global IPv6 standards As local usage slips despite annual call to do better Networks28 Apr 2023 | 36
The truth about those claims of Qualcomm chips secretly snooping on you Analysis Snapdragon giant and others insist alleged data gathering is overblown Networks27 Apr 2023 | 35
Tokyo has millions of surplus Wi-Fi access points that should be shared with blockchain, says NTT Claims it's verified viability of city-scale network that would free vast resources, in Japan or elsewhere Networks27 Apr 2023 | 29
5G on the high seas brings the Internet of Things to Singapore's port Inspection drones and telemedicine enabled by island-hopping hybrid network Networks27 Apr 2023 | 2
Spain gets EU cash to test next gen network, and US 'scrum for 6G' already under way How much better do mobile networks really have to be by 2030-ish? Networks26 Apr 2023 | 28
Chinese city of Changshu to issue salaries in digital yuan Adoption has been slow, maybe because there are few places to use it Networks26 Apr 2023 | 22
Aruba's AI strategy cuts the backchat, talks network automation instead What's NaaS? Whatever customers need it to be Networks25 Apr 2023 |
Building your own private 5G is as easy as Wi-Fi Systems Approach YMMV. Hold onto your hats, we're diving into network technicals today Networks25 Apr 2023 | 24
Huawei masters the great vanishing act as UK sales evaporate Revenues one third of 2018 peak as US and UK sanctions weigh heavy on Chinese biz Networks19 Apr 2023 | 28
Ericsson braces for 'choppy' year despite meeting Q1 expectations Waning 5G deployments in response to economic uncertainty blamed Networks18 Apr 2023 |
Germany to examine China-made kit in its 5G networks over security concerns Do you like American music? I like American music Networks17 Apr 2023 | 13
Tencent said to have demoted and fired tech bosses after brief outages Think the news has execs at Microsoft 365 or AWS quaking in their boots? Networks14 Apr 2023 | 10
Twitter users can now trade stocks on the platform – sort of Musk's everything app begins to take shape ... by adding links to an outside service Networks13 Apr 2023 | 20
Elon Musk actually sits down and talks to 'government-funded media' the BBC Updated Plus: RIP Twitter Inc – it's X Corp now Networks12 Apr 2023 | 108
UK govt wants standalone 5G by 2030 but won't shell out to help hit target Instead tech department working on 'range of measures' to foster investment Networks12 Apr 2023 | 105
Amazon: Diamonds are a quantum network's best friend While we're just here for De Beers Networks06 Apr 2023 | 8