Telco Security News
All the latest telco security news involving BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone.
Network & Infrastructure
Backup batteries drain Vodacom funds and dent ESG targets
ZAR 683m ploughed into project Energiser to deploy backup power to mitigate load shedding risk.
Public Affairs
Drahi’s BT stake raises national security concerns
UK Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wields National Security & Investment Act to review, and potentially reverse, Altice UK’s latest BT stake acquisition.
Interview
Unmanned Life creates “brain” for autonomous robotics
Wayra‑backed startup blends 5G, AI, and edge computing in “autonomy‑as-a‑service” platform for orchestrating fleets of drones and ground robots.
Operations
Telefónica Tech unveils digital operations hub at Madrid HQ
New Digital Operations Centre forms part of the Group’s Innovation and Talent Hub transformation strategy.
Partnerships & Alliances
DT expands SKT tie‑up to metaverse and beyond
Deutsche Telekom and SK Telecom map out new areas for cooperation. Tests of SKT’s metaverse platform expected in Germany by end 2022.
Innovation (R&D)
Telefónica taps IDEMIA for quantum‑secured SIM pilot
Quantum‑safe 5G SIM proof‑of‑concept showcased for Telefónica’s Spanish customers. Partnership set to expand to consumer eSIM offerings. Operator aims to stay ahead of quantum cyberthreat curve.
Network & Infrastructure
BT welcomes “quantum revolution” with network launch
Quantum‑secured metro network connects London offices, enabling quantum key distribution and management in partnership with Toshiba. EY named first commercial customer; revenue expected within 18 months. BT CTO Watson says quantum race is on, and UK is well placed. Believes quantum will become an “integral part” of country’s economic ...
Venturing & Investments
Wayra invests in ‘Spanish Google Drive’
Cloud storage provider Internxt receives cash injection in new funding round. Security-focused business hopes to grow “even faster” with newfound support.
Strategy & Change
Telcos seek security in the cloud as 5G grows
Telefónica’s Patricia Diez Munoz acclaims 5G security credentials, but edge deployments and multi‑vendor environments bring new challenges. Neil McRae of BT positions security at the fore of cloud‑native transformation and calls on vendors to finally ditch legacy attitudes to security, and the days of “stupid passwords”.
Public Affairs
TMUS ‘lost $200,000’ attempting to buy back leaked data
Reports say it’s unclear whether or not the US NatCo was aware of payments made to cybercriminals. Last year’s data breach affected nearly 55 million users.