Hacker News with Generative AI: Mobile Networks

Ask HN: How does my ISP know I am making a WhatsApp call? (ycombinator.com)
The MNO Econet Wireless in Zimbabwe has what are termed social media data bundles, these data bundles only work on say Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram, etc. When you purchase say the WhatsApp bundle, you get assigned some MBs of data that only works on WhatsApp. You can text, view statuses (even video statuses), download/upload media, etc. However, you cannot make call (either voice or video calls).
Mobile Networks, Data Bundles, Zimbabwe
12 points by dearjames 10 days ago | 8 comments
5G NR-U: Bringing the power of 5G to unlicensed spectrum globally (qualcomm.com)
5G, Mobile Networks, Spectrum, Technology, Telecommunications
28 points by ksec 15 days ago | 24 comments
T-Mobile users can try Starlink-enabled phone service for free during beta (arstechnica.com)
T-Mobile today said it opened registration for the "T-Mobile Starlink" beta service that will enable text messaging via satellites in dead zones not covered by cell towers.
Mobile Networks, Satellite Technology, Beta Testing, Telecommunications
5 points by mfiguiere 33 days ago | 3 comments
Widespread disruption in Denmark after mobile network outage (news.sky.com)
Severe outages for one of Denmark's largest mobile networks caused disruption for emergency services, with investigations ongoing to identify the cause.
Denmark, Mobile Networks, Outages, Emergency Services
9 points by austinallegro 50 days ago | 0 comments
Time-Memory Trade-Offs Sound the Death Knell for GPRS and GSM (iacr.org)
Cryptography, Security, Mobile Networks, GSM, GPRS
101 points by belter 141 days ago | 48 comments
UK's largest mobile network tells parents: don't give under-11s smartphones (bbc.co.uk)
Mobile Networks, Parenting, Technology, Children
14 points by bsdz 146 days ago | 13 comments
Operating Open Source Mobile Networks at Scale [video] (media.ccc.de)
Open Source, Mobile Networks, Technology, Video
15 points by pabs3 230 days ago | 0 comments
6G speeds hit 100 Gbps in new test – 500 times faster than average 5G cellphones (livescience.com)
6G, Technology, Mobile Networks, Speed, Telecommunications
11 points by kungfudoi 263 days ago | 10 comments
T-Mobile employees across the country receive cash offers to illegally swap SIMs (tmo.report)
T-Mobile, Cybersecurity, Mobile Networks, Data Breaches
460 points by miles 277 days ago | 419 comments