"Telephones in the Art Nouveau Era" - A Look at the History of the Riga Telephone Network and the Most Elegant Examples of Communication Tools
A new exhibition in Riga showcases the history and evolution of telecommunication technologies in Latvia, featuring the first telephone switchboard established in 1882.
Tele2 warns: scammers are making scam calls through new solutions
Tele2 warns that scam calls in Estonia have evolved, utilizing SIM boxes to make hundreds of calls daily without needing to spoof phone numbers.
New tax on mobile data? Charge may be imposed on every GB
The Indian government is considering introducing a new tax on mobile data usage, which could add an additional charge of around ₹1 per GB.
The history of the first telephone call: the words that changed the world
The article discusses Alexander Graham Bell's first successful telephone call, marking the beginning of telecommunication as we know it today.
150 Years since a Phrase that Changed the World and Started a Technological Revolution: the One of the Telephone
The article discusses the historical significance of Alexander Graham Bell's creation of the telephone, highlighting his contribution and the overlooked role of Antonio Meucci in the invention's history.
NSCDC warns contractors against damaging fibre-optic cables in Abuja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has warned construction companies in Abuja against damaging underground fibre-optic cables, threatening prosecution for negligence.
ON THIS DAY ⟩ The historic words "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you" were said
The article discusses the first words spoken during a telephone conversation between Alexander Graham Bell and his assistant Thomas Watson in 1876, which are recognized as the inception of telecommunication.
Fraudsters swindled nearly 50,000 euros from four residents of Vilnius and Klaipeda
Fraudsters conned four residents in Vilnius and Klaipeda out of almost 50,000 euros by posing as telecommunication, banking employees, and police officers.
Vorcaro suggests in message that meeting with Lula was 'great'
Banker Daniel Vorcaro remarked in a message that his meeting with President Lula and several government ministers was 'great' and 'very strong', following a telecommunication breach by Federal Police.
The Impact of Hacking: Last Year's 'Telecommunication Service Dispute Mediation' Exceeds 2,000, a Record High
Last year, the number of dispute mediation requests related to telecommunication services exceeded 2,000, marking the highest record to date, largely due to large-scale security breaches at SK Telecom and KT.
Businesswoman friend of Lulinha appeals to the Supreme Court to suspend confidentiality breach in INSS CPI
Roberta Moreira Luchsinger has appealed to the Supreme Court of Brazil to suspend the breach of her banking, tax, and telecommunication secrecy approved by a mixed CPI investigating improper discounts in social security benefits.
Quiet gatekeeping of global Internet
Meta is forming partnerships with telecommunication operators in the Global South, significantly improving WhatsApp service quality in markets like Nigeria.
Bell, Reis & Co.: 150 Years of the Telephone – Is that it now?
The article commemorates the 150th anniversary of the telephone's invention, exploring its historical significance and the potential resurgence of voice communication through AI.
Gilmar Mendes cancels the confidentiality breach of a company belonging to Toffoli's family: 'abuse of power'
Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes has annulled the breach of confidentiality on financial and telecommunication records of a company linked to his colleague, Minister Dias Toffoli, citing 'abuse of power' by the Senate's organized crime committee.
Clean Network Project: DME begins a cleanup in Poços
DME Distribuição has launched the first cleanup effort of the Clean Network Project in Poços de Caldas, focusing on the cleaning and reorganization of telecommunications networks.
André Mendonça breaks the confidentiality of Lulinha at the request of the Federal Police
Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the break of bank, tax, and telecommunication secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, following a Federal Police request as part of an ongoing investigation.
Ottobrunn: Fake Handymen Steal from Senior Citizen
Two fraudsters posing as telecommunication workers stole a significant amount of jewelry from an elderly woman in Ottobrunn.
Prosecutorial investigation into sabotage of telecommunication cables on the Athens – Thessaloniki railway line
A formal investigation has been initiated regarding the cutting of telecommunication cables along the Athens-Thessaloniki railway line, impacting train operations.
Recommendation for Chun Young-sik, a member of the Broadcasting and Media Telecommunication Committee, rejected
A proposal by the ruling People Power Party to appoint Chun Young-sik to the Broadcasting and Media Telecommunication Committee has been rejected by the National Assembly, while the Democratic Party's proposal for Go Min-soo passed successfully.
Data from the Master bank's secrecy breaches are with the Federal Police with no forecast to return to the CPI, say lawmakers
Lawmakers report that information obtained from the breaches of banking, tax, and telecommunication secrecy of the Master bank's owner is currently held by the Federal Police without a timeline for its return to the investigation committee.
Drammen Hospital is having problems with the telephone system
Drammen Hospital is experiencing issues with its telephone system, affecting all incoming and outgoing calls.
European operators criticize EU plan to remove equipment from China
European telecommunication operators warn that the EU's plan to replace Chinese technology in telecommunications networks poses risks to service quality and entails enormous costs.
Do you remember them? Payphones resist in almost 100 cities in RS that have no mobile coverage (and should not be removed anytime soon)
In Brazil, nearly 100 cities in Rio Grande do Sul will retain public payphones until 2028 due to lack of cellular coverage, highlighting the challenges of maintaining traditional communication infrastructure in the modern age.
VIDEO: telecommunication tower catches fire in Taubaté, SP
A telecommunications tower caught fire in Taubaté, Brazil, but thankfully, there were no victims reported.
Coming from Japan and the United States, collector keeps almost 2,000 payphone cards: 'Good times'
A retiree from Birigui, Brazil, has amassed a collection of over 1,800 payphone cards from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, prompting nostalgia as Brazil phases out its remaining public payphones.
The phone number is not personal data. Court ruling by NSA
The article discusses the NSA's ruling that phone numbers do not qualify as personal data and explores the implications for marketing practices and telecommunication regulations.
New large protests began in Tehran, chanting 'Long live the Shah'
Large protests have erupted in Tehran with protesters chanting 'Long live the Shah', despite internet and telecommunication blackouts, and the Iranian military threatening force against demonstrators.
Regulations on data retention are likely to be amended according to EU proposal
The European Commission is expected to present a new telecommunications data retention proposal in the first quarter of this year, following concerns over compliance with EU law expressed by the Czech Supreme Court.
VIDEO Finland releases footage of seized Russian ship. It was carrying valuable cargo
The Finnish Border Guard released footage of a cargo ship seized for allegedly damaging a telecommunication cable between Helsinki and Tallinn, which was carrying sanctioned Russian steel during heightened tensions in the Baltic Sea region.