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Online Scams in 2024 – please share
PLEASE SHARE - Last year we published a guide on online scams and traps you should be aware of. These remain as popular as ever, so we're reminding users to read and share the guide with others to avoid them falling victim.
Eutelsat OneWeb LEO constellation gets highest space sustainability rating
OneWeb's low earth orbit satellite constellation gets a platinum rating in the SSR index.
Top 7 countries with best data for tourists ranked
Getting online when travelling is now a key factor when choosing where to travel according to Truely eSIM.
The Register goes missing from X and is now back
We've no idea what has gone on, but The Register is missing from X.
Free EV charging for trialists from first BT Group charging point
etc which is a division of BT Group where they incubate startups has switched on its EV charger that is using the power supply from a VDSL2 cabinet
Vonage to be investigated by Ofcom over emergency call disruption
With the PSTN switch-off and everyone going to be reliant on Voice over IP running a VoIP service and ensuring the emergency call criteria are met is becoming every more important.
Move along nothing to see in Spring 2024 Budget for broadband
No mentions relating to broadband and Internet connectivity during the Budget if one ignores mentions of Google and Microsoft building large data centres.
2024 ISPA Awards launch to celebrate progress and achievements in Internet industry
The 2024 ISPA Awards which are now in their 26th year have started, and fifteen categories are now open to enter.
BT Tower sold to MCR Hotels for £275 million
The sale of the BT Tower to MCR Hotels does not impact on consumer broadband but the Post Office Tower has been iconic since the 1960's even if it did not officially exist on any maps.
IP revolution consumes Redcare as service to close in 2025
It looks likely that the push to all-IP services and the increased competion that brings means the BT Redcare service will close in August 2025.