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The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity Report (SOMIC) issued recently by the GSMA has shed light on the continuous expansion of global smartphone use. More than half of the world’s populace now possesses a mobile device that can connect to the mobile internet. Indeed, 57% of the global population is currently connecting to the mobile…

The UK’s telecommunications powerhouse, BT, is in the headlines, having launched the first-ever Drone SIM in the country, aimed at enhancing the functionality of beyond visual line of sight (BVLoS) drone operations coast-to-coast. The SIM leverages the EE network to ensure seamless connectivity and unlimited data plans for drones at great altitudes. Built with a…

First Orion Launches SENTRY™ to Combat Phone Call Spoofing First Orion has introduced SENTRY™, an authentication solution aimed at curbing fraudulent and spoofed outbound calls by enterprises, mitigating financial losses and preserving brand reputations. A 2020 report revealed $25.6 billion in account takeover-related fraud in the US. SENTRY ensures that authorized calls reach their destination,…