SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 24, 2024 – The holiday season is a time for giving, and this year, millions of mobile phones are getting a second chance at life. A new global survey by the GSMA, the organization representing mobile operators worldwide, reveals that handing down old smartphones to family and friends is a widespread tradition, particularly during the Christmas season.

The Growing Trend of "Hand-Me-Down" Mobile Phones

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 24, 2024 – The GSMA recently concluded its Year End Gala in Beijing, an event that highlighted China's pioneering use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various sectors. The Gala brought together over 150 attendees from over 100 organizations, including prominent figures from China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, and leading technology and media companies.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 24, 2024 – In a significant move to enhance online security, France's four major mobile operators – Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange, and SFR – have announced the launch of two new network APIs designed to combat fraud and protect digital identities. This initiative is part of the global GSMA Open Gateway program, which aims to provide standardized APIs for developers to access mobile network capabilities.

Rising Online Fraud Prompts Action

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 24, 2024 – Teleste North America is experiencing a significant increase in orders for its ICON 1.8 GHz intelligent amplifiers, designed to meet the DOCSIS 4.0 specification. This surge follows the company's March 2024 announcement that its amplifiers had been approved by a lead customer and commercial deliveries had commenced in North America.

Cable Operators Embrace 1.8 GHz Technology