Reduced requirements for delivering domestic letters
Postnord has repeatedly been criticized for failing to deliver letters on time. Now the government is significantly easing the requirements for letter delivery.
Swedish politics
Google, Meta and TikTok reported to European Commission over scam ads
Are the IT giants doing enough to protect users from scam ads? No, the Swedish Consumers' Association believes; it is now reporting Google, among others, to the European Commission.
Sweden
Two arrested on ship Fitburg suspected of causing cable break between Finland and Estonia
The ship suspected of causing the cable break between Finland and Estonia on New Year's Eve was carrying steel products subject to EU sanctions, according to Finnish Customs. Two crew members have been arrested.
World
Two breaks in fiber cable between Sweden and Estonia
Two breaks were discovered in a fiber cable between Sweden and Estonia, the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) said.
Sweden
60,000 phones need to be replaced – problems reaching 112
At least 7,000 mobile phones have already been blocked, and at least another 60,000 in the country need to be replaced in order to be able to reach the emergency number 112 via their own network after February 2. If you have been contacted by your operator, take it seriously and act, says Jonas Wessel, head of department at the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) at a press conference.
Sweden
Tens of thousands of mobile phones are blocked – unable to reach 112
Tens of thousands of mobile phone users will not be able to reach the emergency number 112 when the old 2G and 3G networks are shut down. In fact, they will not be able to make calls at all – they will be blocked. Some will be affected as early as Monday.
Sweden
Prepare for 2G and 3G Network Shutdown in December
In December, large parts of the country's 2G and 3G networks will be shut down to make room for new technology. Time is short for both municipalities and private individuals who need to replace equipment. There is equipment that can be considered critical to society and which can be affected, says Cecilia Baksa at the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS).
Sweden
Prepare for 2G and 3G Network Shutdowns in December
In December, large parts of the country's 2G and 3G networks will be shut down to create space for new technology. Time is short for both municipalities and private individuals who need to replace equipment. There is equipment that can be considered critical to society and which can be affected, says Cecilia Baksa at the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS).
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