How a dispute over IPv4 addresses blew the lid off an effort to reshape global allocation Special report Who is behind this lobby group calling for a stock market of network resources? Networks03 Jul 2023 | 11
Want to feel old? Ethernet just celebrated its 50th birthday The original bus network continues to run rings around all its rivals Networks30 Jun 2023 | 27
Huawei claims it’s ready to ship entire 5.5G networks – whatever they are – in 2024 Nobody else is using that nomenclature for planned updates to 5G Networks30 Jun 2023 | 9
It's time to mark six decades of computer networking Systems Approach As we yearn for a return to a truly decentralized internet Networks28 Jun 2023 | 72
Comms watchdog to probe errors that left Brits unable to make emergency calls Police reported backlog of 999 calls after unspecified technical error Networks28 Jun 2023 | 47
Cisco buys SamKnows to give ThousandEyes a look at millions of endpoints Packets you make at home or on mobile devices are in Switchzilla's sights, to make hybrid workers happy Networks27 Jun 2023 | 10
First pushback against EU's Digital Services Act and it's not Google Who are you calling a VLOP? asks German web fashionista Networks27 Jun 2023 | 31
Alphabet, Bharti Airtel to bridge India's digital divide with frickin' laser beams Dr Evil would be proud Networks27 Jun 2023 | 9
Biden lines up $42.5B for US broadband boost You get funding, you get funding, everybody gets funding Networks26 Jun 2023 | 14
Vodafone offers '5G Ultra' to users of very specific phones in very specific locations 'It will likely be unnoticeable for many consumers' says analyst Networks26 Jun 2023 | 19
US vendor accused of violating GDPR by reputation-scoring EU citizens TeleSign and Belgian parent did almost everything wrong, alleges Max Schrems Networks23 Jun 2023 | 23
Cisco challenges Broadcom, Nvidia with 51.2Tbit switch ASIC of its own Chip promises denser, greener networks – at least compared to the fire-breathing GPUs they connect Networks22 Jun 2023 |
Virgin Media email customers enter third day of inbox infuriation Updated Users report they're still struggling to communicate ... and ask vendor to be more open Networks21 Jun 2023 | 48
Mega patent holder Huawei said to be putting licensing squeeze on SMEs Updated Mobile network IP a compelling reason to ask folks to be FRANDs Networks19 Jun 2023 | 13
FCC questions ISPs' selective memory about data caps Why were they so easy to lift during the pandemic but not now? Networks19 Jun 2023 | 35
Users of 123 Reg caught out by catch-all redirect cut-off Web hosting company tells users to pay up or shift off, but users say they weren't warned in time Networks19 Jun 2023 | 58
After giving us .zip, Google Domains to shut down, will be flogged off to Squarespace Deal involving millions of domain names reportedly hits $180 million Networks18 Jun 2023 | 28
It’s official: Vodafone and Three to tie the knot in the UK Smile and say '5G' – CK Hutch and Voda group couple up in MergeCo Networks14 Jun 2023 | 47
Unlocking efficiency with connectivity Make collaboration and smooth and simple process with Virgin Media O2 Business Webinar
JP Morgan accidentally deletes evidence in multi-million record retention screwup Fined $4m for Who-Me-esque mess, for which it blames unnamed archiving vendor's retention settings
Canada plans brain drain of H-1B visa holders, with no-job, no-worries work permits They're vetted, almost acculturated, and will be booted from the US if they lose their gig
Bosses face losing 'key' workers after forcing a return to office Survey says most would prefer a gentle request
Rocky Linux claims to have found 'path forward' from CentOS source purge Ripples rebounding and reflecting from Red Hat's rebuff of RHEL rebuilds
Chinese balloon that US shot down was 'crammed' with American hardware Blasted from the sky in February, device never transmitted photos, videos, or radar data it collected, officials say
Microsoft, OpenAI sued for $3B after allegedly trampling privacy with ChatGPT Where did they get the idea this bot was potentially spitting out personal info? Oh, from The Register
Way out in deep space, astronomers spot precursor of carbon based life James Webb scope finds CH3+ – aka methyl cations – without which you probably wouldn't be reading this
Microsoft's GitHub under fire for DDoSing crucial open source project website A tale of emergency firewalling, a little bit of victim blaming, and workflow scripts gone berserk
It's 2023 and memory overwrite bugs are not just a thing, they're still number one Cough, cough, use Rust. Plus: Eight more exploited bugs added to CISA's must-patch list
Five billion phones are dead in drawers – carriers want to mine them There's gold in them thar mobes. Also copper, silver and cobalt
Boss put project on progress bar timeline: three months … four … actually NOW! On Call Change approval board signed off as soon as it heard it was BT's fault Networks09 Jun 2023 | 77
BT boss Jansen agrees to 'waive' future salary bumps Says nothing about juicy share awards, as another major organizational reorg kicks off Networks08 Jun 2023 | 7
Beijing proposes rules to stop Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks going rogue Local wireless network operators need to abide by "correct" political direction Networks08 Jun 2023 | 16
Huawei could be banned from 5G networks across the EU In other news, member states are falling behind in their rollouts, says markets chief. Um... Networks07 Jun 2023 | 10
Starlink's rocket speeds hit a 50 megabit wall for large downloads Disgruntled customers claim throttling happens any time of the day or night Networks07 Jun 2023 | 39
Singapore to double its submarine cable landing sites by 2033 Anywhere China's navy struggles to reach seems like a nice place for a global internet connectivity hub Networks07 Jun 2023 | 3
Florida man (not that one) sold $100M-plus in counterfeit network gear Military, schools, and hospitals burned by off-brand Cisco inferno Networks07 Jun 2023 | 36
Cisco promises to unify its net management silos in the next three to five years Stop us if you've heard this one before Networks06 Jun 2023 | 10
UK launches SKYNET – not a doomsday plot, just shopping for improved satellite comms They really need to start branding these things better Networks05 Jun 2023 | 14
Has Amazon found the ultimate lock-in? Cheap cellphone service for Prime Updated Web giant downplays rumors of deals with carriers Networks02 Jun 2023 | 19
Starlink bags US defense contract to keep war-torn Ukraine connected And poor Elon gets a break from subsidies Networks02 Jun 2023 | 16
Cunningly camouflaged cable routed around WAN-sized hole in project budget On Call Leaf and spine networks aren't the only way to make a connection with nature Networks02 Jun 2023 | 137
Broadcom says Nvidia Spectrum-X's 'lossless Ethernet' isn't new Been there, done that, SVP Ram Velaga tells El Reg Networks31 May 2023 | 3
EU tells Twitter 'you can run but you can't hide' from disinformation policy Updated Avian platform pulled out of the voluntary Code of Practice last week Networks30 May 2023 | 154
UK watchdog won't block Openreach’s discount fiber pricing Nation's overwhelmingly dominant broadband plumber can run copper migration promo, despite rivals' pleas Networks24 May 2023 | 19
RAN intelligence and the pursuit of 5G energy-efficiency ZTE Radio Composer, PowerPilot Pro among initiatives toward greener, intent-driven networks Sponsored Feature
Billionaire BT stalker Patrick Drahi increases stake to 24.5% Just a shade under the 25% threshold that would spark investigation, but he still doesn't want to take over, honest Networks23 May 2023 | 9
AT&T warns T-Mobile US, Starlink may disrupt terrestrial cellphones Certain people don't have to jump through the same hoops that SpaceMobile did, opines analyst Networks22 May 2023 | 5
Excess profits on Motorola's Airwave estimated to be £1.3B UK competition regulator begins consultation on price controls for controversial blue light network Networks22 May 2023 | 12
Meta facing third fine of 2023 for mishandling EU user data under GDPR This one could set a new record for penalties against US companies doing business on the continent Networks18 May 2023 | 19
BT is ditching workers faster than your internet connection with 55,000 for chop by 2030 FTTP build to be done by then, network will be more 'efficient,' AI to take over in customer services Networks18 May 2023 | 110
Up to £895M up for grabs in UK Emergency Services procurement Here we go again: Next piece in troubled ESN upgrade Networks18 May 2023 | 15
Telco giant Vodafone to cut 11,000 staff as part of its turnaround plan Company 'more complex' than it needs to be, thousands set to lose jobs Networks16 May 2023 | 42
AFRINIC warns members of fake news campaign, voting rights grab Mysterious society fingered as source Networks16 May 2023 | 2
Remember those millions of fake net neutrality comments? Fallout continues Trio of digital marketing firms cough up $600K to make astroturfing brouhaha just go away Networks15 May 2023 | 33
So much for Pakistan’s plan for digital economy – it’s turned off the internet As protests roil, connectivity has been cut with no relief in sight Networks11 May 2023 | 10
Cisco to manufacture telecoms gear in India – but not much and not soon ‘To further strengthen and diversify the supply chain’ which is just what India loves to hear Networks11 May 2023 | 2
Don't turn it off and on again: Expired Cisco cert cripples vEdge SD-WAN kit Updates said to be rolling out now... if your gateway hasn't already bricked itself Networks10 May 2023 | 15
Google Cloud's watery Parisian outage enters third week, with no end in sight To make matters worse, other bits of the same region have wobbled Networks10 May 2023 | 20
LinkedIn links out of China with 716 roles for the chop Basic InCareers app perfect candidate to be included in cost cutting Networks09 May 2023 | 5
Cloudflare opposes Europe's plan to make Big Tech help pay for networks Prefers open peering – from which it profits Networks09 May 2023 | 14
The future of cars may be self-driving EVs gossiping about their humans and traffic Which might explain what Qualcomm wants with Autotalks Networks08 May 2023 | 23
Telcos need another $3B in Uncle Sam's cash to remove Chinese network kit, says FCC Take it Huawei? Not if they don't think Feds will refund them Networks05 May 2023 | 30
European companies form space jam to secure comms sovereignty with satellites IRIS² program aims to get the EU off other countries' infrastructure Networks05 May 2023 | 23
Beware of geeks bearing gifts, so check the fine print on Cisco's latest financing deal Buy now, even services or second-hand kit, and pay in 2024 … if you feel lucky Networks04 May 2023 | 4
West warns Malaysia to keep Huawei out of 5G networks Entertaining offers from 'untrusted suppliers' could cause damage, according to US and EU envoys Networks02 May 2023 | 25
US sanctions cut Huawei profits by half in first quarter The Chinese tech giant has 'yet again increased investment in R&D' to make up for technology losses Networks28 Apr 2023 | 10
UK emergency services take DIY approach amid 12-year wait for comms upgrade Motorola's contract departure draws question mark over future of ESN Networks28 Apr 2023 | 77
China again signals desire to shape global IPv6 standards As local usage slips despite annual call to do better Networks28 Apr 2023 | 36
The truth about those claims of Qualcomm chips secretly snooping on you Analysis Snapdragon giant and others insist alleged data gathering is overblown Networks27 Apr 2023 | 35
Tokyo has millions of surplus Wi-Fi access points that should be shared with blockchain, says NTT Claims it's verified viability of city-scale network that would free vast resources, in Japan or elsewhere Networks27 Apr 2023 | 29
5G on the high seas brings the Internet of Things to Singapore's port Inspection drones and telemedicine enabled by island-hopping hybrid network Networks27 Apr 2023 | 2
Spain gets EU cash to test next gen network, and US 'scrum for 6G' already under way How much better do mobile networks really have to be by 2030-ish? Networks26 Apr 2023 | 28
Chinese city of Changshu to issue salaries in digital yuan Adoption has been slow, maybe because there are few places to use it Networks26 Apr 2023 | 22
Aruba's AI strategy cuts the backchat, talks network automation instead What's NaaS? Whatever customers need it to be Networks25 Apr 2023 |
Building your own private 5G is as easy as Wi-Fi Systems Approach YMMV. Hold onto your hats, we're diving into network technicals today Networks25 Apr 2023 | 24
Huawei masters the great vanishing act as UK sales evaporate Revenues one third of 2018 peak as US and UK sanctions weigh heavy on Chinese biz Networks19 Apr 2023 | 28
Ericsson braces for 'choppy' year despite meeting Q1 expectations Waning 5G deployments in response to economic uncertainty blamed Networks18 Apr 2023 |
Germany to examine China-made kit in its 5G networks over security concerns Do you like American music? I like American music Networks17 Apr 2023 | 13
Tencent said to have demoted and fired tech bosses after brief outages Think the news has execs at Microsoft 365 or AWS quaking in their boots? Networks14 Apr 2023 | 10
Twitter users can now trade stocks on the platform – sort of Musk's everything app begins to take shape ... by adding links to an outside service Networks13 Apr 2023 | 20
Elon Musk actually sits down and talks to 'government-funded media' the BBC Updated Plus: RIP Twitter Inc – it's X Corp now Networks12 Apr 2023 | 108
UK govt wants standalone 5G by 2030 but won't shell out to help hit target Instead tech department working on 'range of measures' to foster investment Networks12 Apr 2023 | 105
Amazon: Diamonds are a quantum network's best friend While we're just here for De Beers Networks06 Apr 2023 | 8
UK's Emergency Services Network unlikely to start operating until 2029 CMA initiates price cap amid spiraling costs, Motorola Solutions to appeal Networks06 Apr 2023 | 21
Cisco Moscow trashed offices as it quit Putin's putrid pariah state Even destroyed spare parts, then may have rubbed salt into the wound by filing for tax write-offs Networks06 Apr 2023 | 97
Parts of UK booted offline as Virgin Media suffers massive broadband outage Updated Even managed to kick its own website into touch in spectacular fail Networks04 Apr 2023 | 139
Defunct comms link connected to nothing at a fire station – for 15 years Who, Me? Realization they'd burned money for ages led to smoldering solution rather than angry conflagration Networks03 Apr 2023 | 131
Decade-old patent battle goes Apple's way But wait! There could be more litigation as VirnetX isn't giving up yet Networks31 Mar 2023 | 14
Lockheed Martin launches biz to build lunar satellite network Crescent Space will be 'well positioned' to get a piece of NASA's cash pie, no contract yet Networks29 Mar 2023 | 1
Amazon opens its ad-hoc Wi-Fi-sipping Sidewalk mesh to all manner of gadgets A reminder you can still opt-out Networks28 Mar 2023 | 33
APNIC backed off naming naughty nominees after injunction threat Code of conduct complaints were not publicized in case it disrupted voting Networks28 Mar 2023 | 3
OneWeb lofts last batch of satellites to enable global internet service Mission accomplished? Meanwhile Musk's Starlink's V2 sats experience de-orbit-worthy 'issues' Networks27 Mar 2023 | 4
Botched migration resulted in a great deal: One for the price of two Who Me? Moving premises can have all manner of hidden traps. Here's one to watch for Networks27 Mar 2023 | 99
Cisco, Huawei, Ericsson on the hook for Philippine telco's $880M overspend Next time you blow a project budget, console yourself that you weren’t this bad Networks24 Mar 2023 | 4
Turing Award goes to Robert Metcalfe, co-inventor of the Ethernet A cool $1 million to a man who is not afraid to eat his own words, nor roll out his own cable Networks23 Mar 2023 | 42
IT phone home: How to run up a $20K bill in two days and get away with it by blaming Cisco Who, Me? Badly configured routers ended up costing a bundle Networks20 Mar 2023 | 141
Germany clocks that ripping out Huawei, ZTE network kit won't be cheap or easy More than half of Euro nation's infrastructure would have to go Networks18 Mar 2023 | 58
UK watchdog still not ruled on Openreach wholesale fiber discounts Rival network operators champing at the bit amid claims dominant former state firm's undercutting them Networks17 Mar 2023 | 14
Lenovo ordered to pay $140M for InterDigital patents – sees this as a 'major win' Oh wait, another appeal is on the way. Seventh time the charm? Networks17 Mar 2023 | 11
Biden wants to claw back, flog off 1.5GHz of spectrum Good news, unless trees or walls get in the way Networks15 Mar 2023 | 10
Amazon: Behold our antennas, which you cannot use just yet Project Kuiper satellite broadband coming next year, maybe Networks15 Mar 2023 | 15
Requiem for Google Reader, dead for a decade but not forgotten Special report RSS pioneer Dave Winer sees Mastodon as a positive sign Networks14 Mar 2023 | 50
Qualcomm tries to kick holes in logic behind €242M fine Hopes to avoid paying up for crushing a rival while helping Huawei and ZTE to prosper Networks14 Mar 2023 | 4
Rebel without a clause: ISP promises broadband with no contract We don't need to trap customers to force loyalty, says boss Networks13 Mar 2023 | 45
Switchzilla revisits training and cert tools with looming debut of 'Cisco U.' Some training in refreshed certification platform to be free, including short how-to vids Networks13 Mar 2023 | 7
Is this the year 100GE NICs go mainstream? If you're into AI, it might be Gotta go fast! Networks10 Mar 2023 | 5
60% of Germany's 5G network is Huawei, says Chinese embassy Would be a shame if anything happened to it Networks09 Mar 2023 | 40
£2B in UK taxpayer cash later, and still no Emergency Services Network And not even a tentative date for a system go-live either Networks09 Mar 2023 | 107
US Air Force scares up $75.5M for ad-hoc missile silo network At a planned 25k square miles, it's said to be largest net of its kind yet Networks07 Mar 2023 | 7