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ExpressVPN lands official support deal for 2026 World Cup
Data Protection

ExpressVPN lands official support deal for 2026 World Cup

Fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup face heightened cyber risks on public Wi-Fi, as ExpressVPN gains exclusive supporter rights across three regions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
Firewalls

MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises

Enterprise IT teams could cut deployment delays as MetTel’s new service ships laptops preloaded, connected and supported across mobile networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
DNSFilter adds DNS PreCheck to protect roaming staff
Firewalls

DNSFilter adds DNS PreCheck to protect roaming staff

DNSFilter unveils DNS PreCheck to keep DNS security intact for roaming staff, blocking malicious domains across shifting Wi-Fi networks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Ubigi, Tripsora tie eSIM data to AI travel planning
Unified Communications

Ubigi, Tripsora tie eSIM data to AI travel planning

Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Vodafone, Netcompany launch global travel eSIM service
Digital Transformation

Vodafone, Netcompany launch global travel eSIM service

Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust
Firewalls

Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust

Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment

Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8

Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Holafly unveils unlimited global eSIM plan for frequent travellers
Mobile data

Holafly unveils unlimited global eSIM plan for frequent travellers

Holafly launches an unlimited global eSIM plan at USD $64.90/month, offering seamless mobile data across 160+ countries for frequent travellers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

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Australian football fans trust fake Wi-Fi networks
Virtual Private Networks

Australian football fans trust fake Wi-Fi networks

Most Australian fans would still join venue-named hotspots, leaving match-day travellers exposed to phishing, fake streams and account theft.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Katsina signs deal for 50,000 solar AI streetlights
Data Protection

Katsina signs deal for 50,000 solar AI streetlights

The deal could bring free public internet and a new revenue stream to Katsina, while shifting AI processing onto solar-powered street lamps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Uswitch warns of mobile signal disruption at London Marathon
Unified Communications

Uswitch warns of mobile signal disruption at London Marathon

Crowds of more than 59,000 runners and spectators could leave phones struggling with calls, data and live tracking along the route.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
Stampede launches SNAPguard for hospitality guest Wi-Fi
Software-as-a-Service

Stampede launches SNAPguard for hospitality guest Wi-Fi

Hospitality operators could see faster guest logins and better data capture, as the system links public Wi-Fi access with marketing tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity
Data Protection

A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity

A woman cybersecurity leader urges Canadians to claim their digital identity, push employers on cyber benefits and demand safer businesses.

By Leigh Tynan • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Free internet pilots connect vulnerable Australians online
Disaster Recovery

Free internet pilots connect vulnerable Australians online

Free internet pilots in Victoria and Western Australia have connected over 350 vulnerable people, offering a scalable model for digital inclusion.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Fraud losses top GBP £1.17 billion as Black Friday scams surge
eCommerce

Fraud losses top GBP £1.17 billion as Black Friday scams surge

Fraud losses in the UK surged to GBP £1.17 billion in 2024, with Black Friday scams and unauthorised card fraud sharply increasing online threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Providing a more secure guest Wi-Fi experience is good for business
Firewalls

Providing a more secure guest Wi-Fi experience is good for business

Most consumers distrust open-access guest Wi-Fi, urging businesses to enhance network security and build trust through transparent data privacy practices.

By Ric Chura • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025