Vodafone bolsters 4G network using phone boxes in four UK towns and cities, ahead of 3G switch off

3rd March 2022 – Vodafone is using phone boxes across the UK to ensure customers and businesses can keep enjoying 4G mobile connections. Phone boxes in locations across Bournemouth, London, Reading and Winchester have been kitted out with miniature 4G technology units adding extra mobile coverage and capacity in the area, without adding clutter to the high street.

“Vodafone bolsters 4G network using phone boxes in four UK towns and cities, ahead of 3G switch off”
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Movistar Chile continues to improve its 4G network with Siae Microelettronica’s multi-band link

Telefónica, which continues to improve its 4G network, has deployed Siae Microelettronica‘s multi-band solution through its brand Movistar Chile. Due to the strong traffic growth, Movistar Chile hopes to continue to increase mobile backhaul capacity and improve overall network reliability. “Movistar Chile continues to improve its 4G network with Siae Microelettronica’s multi-band link”

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Testing shows all 4G networks vulnerable to denial of service attacks, reports Positive Technologies

According to a report by Positive Technologies, flaws in the Diameter protocol can be used by an attacker to deprive subscribers of the high speeds and superior quality promised by 4G operators. In the case of many 4G-enabled devices—such as pipeline safety sensors and gas leak detectors “Testing shows all 4G networks vulnerable to denial of service attacks, reports Positive Technologies”

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Telia and Ericsson tests push Stockholm 4G networks to 757Mbps to prove readiness for 5G

Residents in Stockholm can soon experience record-setting speeds in Telia’s commercial network, thanks to recent tests by Telia and Ericsson. The tests pushed 4G networks to 757Mbit/s to prove readiness for 5G, and for advanced applications and services like Virtual and Augmented Reality. “Telia and Ericsson tests push Stockholm 4G networks to 757Mbps to prove readiness for 5G”

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