SMS Authentication Faces Decline in 2024 Due to Rising Prices and Fraud

A recent study conducted by Juniper Research, a renowned telecommunications authority, has revealed that the escalating costs of SMS authentication services and the emergence of fraudulent activities are poised to curtail the demand for SMS-based authentication among enterprises. As a result, telecommunications operators are projected to witness a mere 4% increase in traffic in 2024,…

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Evaluating KKR’s Stake Proposal in Telecom Italia’s NetCo

Last week, the investment firm KKR took a significant step forward in its pursuit of a stake in Telecom Italia’s (TIM) anticipated NetCo, which encompasses the company’s fixed-network. While specific financial details were not disclosed, it’s believed that KKR values the assets at roughly $23 billion. On the other hand, Vivendi, TIM’s largest shareholder, thinks…

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FCC’s Vote: Reinstating Net Neutrality, Protecting Data Privacy

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted in favour of starting procedures to bring back open internet protections, often referred to as net neutrality rules. These rules, dissolved during the Trump administration, have been opened for public comments and are set to be voted on once more in a few months. The scope of the…

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