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An FCC report released yesterday has revealed that a misconfigured “network element” on the AT&T Mobility network caused a nationwide service outage on February 22. The outage, which lasted several hours, affected both FirstNet, Built with AT&T users and AT&T commercial customers. According to the report, the misconfiguration occurred because the network element was implemented without proper review. #FirstNet #ATT #Mobile #Broadband #PublicSafety #FirstResponders #CriticalCommunications #Network

Humans are going to human. Critical infrastructure owners and operators should learn from each other's mistakes, where ever in the world they happen. Because they happen. A whole day without the ability to contact emergency services, let alone any phone service, for 12M people is pretty bad. "The July 2022 outage is attributed to an error in configuring the distribution routers within the Rogers IP network," the report says. It sounds vaguely similar to the Optus outage in 2023. Good to see the telco and oversight body note that the root cause was identified and addressed, and steps taken since to improve system resilience and reliability are satisfactory. https://lnkd.in/gqerzchc #OperationsManagement #BusinessContinuity #RiskManagement

Some interesting nuggets in this feedback from fixed line and mobile operators about communications continuity in the face of power interruptions. What I found most interesting was the number of minutes per year of interruption - which is an incredibly low 32 minutes for mobile operators. This becomes important when considering POTS turn off in January 2027, and the dependency that consumers have on availability of IP networks. I get the understanding that modern networks have a higher availability than older networks, in the same way that they are more energy efficient. Which makes the desire to be concerned about what happens in power loss scenarios more and more an emotive rather than an actual issue. Somehow I think the actual power interruption is more the issue to be dealt with rather than how long we can run the networks without power.

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When looking at the post 2022 outage actions for Rogers, I will need to disagree that splitting the core IP network fundamentally solves the real problem. The key issues (as we see elsewhere) are related to change analysis/management, incident management and key controls put into both the control and data plane to prevent impacting a live network ('overload' in the CRTC report). Not fixing the real issue [protection, change management and incident management] means spending money to split networks would have little effect for effective stability . In today's day and age, very little can truly be separated when we talk about services that fundamentally use networks that attach to the Internet and/or other interconnection frameworks such as IPX (we can pretend all we want). Getting something to work is often not hard. Making it continue to work under change and scale is the actual challenge. Jason Presement. This should make for a good debate. https://lnkd.in/gX4Px-XQ

The Bean Review, which examined the unprecedented Optus outage that affected 10 million customers last November, has finalized its report and made 18 recommendations. The key points are: Triple-0 System Enhancement: The establishment of a new body to ensure the triple-0 system is functioning effectively. Australians should be able to contact triple-0 at all times, and this recommendation aims to prevent disruptions like those experienced during the Optus outage. Real-Time Network Information Sharing: Telcos will be forced to share real-time network information during outages. This step is crucial for efficient emergency response and coordination. Improved Communication: The Bean review found that Optus’s communication during the outage was inadequate. The report calls for a complete overhaul in what telcos are required to tell emergency services and authorities in similar situations. Other Recommendations: The report also suggests obligating telcos to shut down their towers during outages (allowing triple-0 calls to be carried by other networks), introducing timely post-mortems on major outages, and reviewing legislation and regulation related to triple-0. Read the full report here:  https://lnkd.in/daY4BZwg

5G providers push back against new FCC outage reporting rules, but FirstNet gets a pass! - 📊 The FCC is tightening outage reporting requirements for all 5G providers. - 🤔 FirstNet, operated by AT&T, isn't subject to the same rules. - ⚖️ Providers argue this creates an uneven playing field. - 🌪️🚨 New rules aim to improve disaster response by ensuring faster, smarter decisions. #5G #FCC #Telecom - 📡 The new FCC rules include cable, wireless, wireline, and VoIP providers. - 📝 DIRS (Disaster Information Reporting System) activation requires providers to submit final reports within 24 hours of deactivation. - 🗣️ FCC seeks comments on whether FirstNet should also report outages. - 🛠️ AT&T restored FirstNet services quickly during recent outages, prioritizing public safety. - 🗂️ The FCC’s proposal aims to make the current voluntary outage reporting structure mandatory for more providers. - 🚐 Suggestions include reporting mobile recovery assets like cells on wheels (COWs). - 📈 The debate highlights the balance between public safety needs and fair competition in the telecom industry. 5G providers balk at outage rules – except for FirstNet https://lnkd.in/gniFJBmK

Here are some suggestions on why you should have a dedicated 5G connection: Public 5G Networks   Ownership and Management: Managed by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) Performance: No guaranteed capacity; higher latency during peak times. Quality of Service (QoS): No assured QoS; performance varies with network load. Security: Higher security risks due to public access. Coverage: Dependent on MNO strategy and investments Private 5G Networks   Ownership and Control: Owned and controlled by enterprises, allowing for full customization. Performance: High device capacity, faster speeds, and low latency. Quality of Service (QoS): Guaranteed QoS with committed SLAs. Security: Enhanced security with enterprise-specific protocols. Coverage: Tailored coverage for specific areas like manufacturing plants or campuses #Opticoms #5GPrivateNetwork #5GPrivateNetwork #CampusSolution #PN

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