mobile world live The U.S. Federal Communications Commission proposed reinstating net neutrality rules, AT&T disclosed historic data breach affecting 7.6 million existing customers, and Vodafone Group entered into low-level negotiations with Nokia Bell Labs. In the wake of tackling delays, here are this week's top three.
FCC plans net neutrality restoration vote
what happened: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that the agency will hold a final vote on April 25 to decide whether to reinstate controversial net neutrality rules.
Why it's important: The FCC is bringing broadband regulation back under its jurisdiction after previous net neutrality rules were repealed by former President Donald Trump in 2017. Carriers and industry groups disagree, and Roger Entner, founder and analyst at Recon Analytics, called the story “dejah.” That's because regulators are trying to “solve imaginary problems rather than addressing the real problems at hand.”
AT&T investigates leaked data on millions of users
what happened: US carrier AT&T has revealed that the data of 7.6 million customers and 65.4 million former account holders has been published on the dark web.
why is it important: The company believes the leaked data includes personal information such as social security numbers, but not financial information or call history. AT&T said a robust investigation by internal and external cybersecurity experts is underway.
Vodafone joins Nokia L4S technology fan club
what happened: Vodafone Group has welcomed the potential for Internet technology pioneered by Nokia to change the broadband latency problem.
Why it's important: The operator has tested low-latency, low-loss, scalable (L4S) technology pioneered by Nokia Bell Labs at one of its UK facilities, after which it will be used in online gaming, remote surgery, connected and autonomous vehicles, and smart factories. We have highlighted opportunities related to: