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Cyclonic winds, flooding are common threats to telecom towers in Assam, Tamil Nadu, finds study finds
Telecom towers in Assam and Tamil Nadu have a common problem; they are highly vulnerable to cyclonic winds and flooding, a study by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure said. The New Delhi-based global coalition comprises 72 members…
The market's lack of ambition is putting your super at risk
One of the big changes no one's talking about is who is responsible for funding Australia's growth. It's not public markets – IPOs have dried up; the biggest stocks in what should be the growth engine small caps are well-established…
SpaceX's ambitious, pricey gamble to replace AT&T and Verizon
Today, I'm talking with Walter Piecyk, a partner and analyst at LightShed Partners who covers tech, media, and telecom, about SpaceX's recently announced plan to become a major wireless carrier. Last week, SpaceX agreed to buy a big chunk of…
Jio Platforms IPO: Terrific history, but is the future prized or pricey?
India's largest IPO deserves more attention, and this is not just for its size, but the impact Jio Platforms has had on the digital ecosystem in India. The ‘LTE' or the ‘long term evolution' of the Indian mobile telephone market has…
Ukraine war latest: Trump orders last-minute stay on Russian sanctions
At least 1,500 troops from Britain, France and Germany will take part in the war exercise next month, according to The Times, alongside Polish forces. The wargames will simulate moving troops and supplies such as food and fuel, and was agreed at a…
Starlink says built India's infrastructure with requisite government approvals, ready to offer hi-speed internet
Starlink on Friday (October 16, 2026) said it has worked with Indian regulators, industry and operators for over five years and built dedicated infrastructure in the country “all with the requisite government approvals”, as the Elon…
UK households with landline phones face huge change in January - after 150 years
The transition is expected to be straightforward Brits relying on the copper-wire telephone system will be facing its permanent switch-off by January 31, 2027. BT OpenReach will shut the UK's ageing analogue Public Switched Telephone Network…
New 4,300-mile-long internet cable will shuttle data along the ocean floor at 1 million gigabits per second
A new 4,300-mile (7,000-kilometer) undersea fiber cable will shuttle data between the U.S. and France at breakneck speeds of up to 1 million gigabits per second (Gbps) — enough to move around 125 terabytes of data every second, or roughly…
What drives Bortoleto as his junior rivals hit new heights in F1
Gabriel Bortoleto has watched Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar celebrate their first Formula 1 podiums. Both are from his generation of drivers, having competed against him throughout the junior categories. So he knows them well, having raced…
SpaceX Is Changing: Here's What You Need to Know
In the months since Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX -1.74%) went public -- and even before -- barrels of virtual ink have been spilled describing how SpaceX, which began life as a rocket launch company, is leaning ever more toward becoming an…
Jio IPO 2026: Jio Platforms files RHP, issue to open on October 21; check eligibility, how to apply and allotment tips
Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has filed its Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) with the Registrar of Companies, Gujarat, marking a significant step towards its much-anticipated initial public offering…
Leap seconds being retired next year to avoid wreaking havoc on computer systems - International measurement organization makes move to simplify atomic time tracking
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), which maintains the International System of Units (SI), has voted to expedite the retirement of the leap second, moving forward the date from 2035 to May 20, 2027, an adjustment that could…
Gabriel Bortoleto on Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar's F1 success: 'Let's see where we are in 20 years
Gabriel Bortoleto has watched Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar celebrate their first Formula 1 podiums. Both are from his generation of drivers, having competed against him throughout the junior categories. So he knows them well, having raced…
GSMA: Digital Reforms Could Connect 1.12 million More People in Madagascar and Add MGA 4.1 trillion to GDP by 2031
Targeted digital policy reforms could connect an additional 1.13 million people to mobile internet in Madagascar and generate MGA 4.1 trillion in additional GDP by 2031, according to a new GSMA report. Launched at the GSMA's Digital Africa Summit…
The new Cold War is in the sky: Why Starlink and Chinese satellites demand an Indian stand
Look at what is going up. SpaceX has close to 10,000 Starlink satellites in orbit and plans tens of thousands more. China is building two rival networks, Guowang and Qianfan, each designed for well over 10,000 satellites. Amazon is close behind.
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