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1,055% surge in unauthorised SIM swaps as mobile and telecoms sector hit hard by rising fraud

Total Telecom

The stark warning comes as part of the organisations annual Fraudscape report, which paints a grim picture of escalating threats across the mobile and telecoms sectors. The telecoms sector has emerged as a primary target, with identity fraud linked to mobile products up 87%, reflecting a surge of more than 16,000 cases.

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Thailand’s AIS and True circling National Telecom’s subscriber base 

Total Telecom

According to the article, its mobile and broadband units are reportedly losing billions of baht each year because of high operating costs and intense competition in both markets. Any deal would need approval from the telecoms regulator, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand (NBTC).

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VodafoneThree sets big goals for 5G standalone and broadband services

Total Telecom

The move creates the UK’s largest mobile operator, with 27 million customers, and reduces the number of national operators from four to three. This will allow customers to access mobile services anywhere in the country, essentially eliminating not spots entirely. billion merger of Vodafone UK and Three finally closed. Roughly £1.3

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Shock U-turn as Jio and Airtel both sign up for Starlink

Total Telecom

News The Indian operators are the latest in a growing list of telcos to lean on SpaceX to cover hard-to-reach customers This week, Indias two largest mobile operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, have announced partnerships with SpaceX to use its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation Starlink.

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SIM Swap Fraud Soars as Mobile Identity Thefts Surge

VoIP Review

This surge was part of the annual Fraudscape report, which cast a shadow over the mobile and telecoms industry. Being the UK s largest fraud database, it reveals the telecom sector as a major target. Identity fraud linked to mobile products surged 87%, resulting in over 16,000 new cases. billion in losses last year.

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Vodafone and Three Merge to Lead UK Telecom Revolution

VoIP Review

billion amalgamation marks a pivotal moment for the UK mobile sector, forming a new leader called VodafoneThree with a customer base of 29 million. The deal is hailed as one of the most significant changes in UK mobile history. The post Vodafone and Three Merge to Lead UK Telecom Revolution appeared first on VoIP Review.

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Etiya Enables Fizz Mobile’s Expansion with Scalable, AI-Driven Digital BSS

Total Telecom

Istanbul, Turkey, 20 May 2025 Etiya , a leading CX-focused, AI-driven Digital Transformation provider, has extended and expanded its strategic partnership with Fizz Mobile , a fast-growing Canadian mobile, internet, and TV provider. www.etiya.com About Fizz Fizz is a mobile carrier in a class of its own with an all-online experience.

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