Internet & Connectivity

Sextortion on the Rise: BSI and ProPK Warn of Growing Threat to Children and Teens

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 12, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 12, 2025 – Sextortion, a form of blackmail where perpetrators use intimate images to extort victims, is becoming increasingly prevalent among children and adolescents. The Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) and the Programm Polizeiliche Kriminalprävention der Länder und des Bundes (ProPK) are raising awareness about this alarming trend, particularly in online spaces like dating platforms and chat rooms.

Online Predators Exploit Trust to Obtain Explicit Content

Digital Identity: From 18? Telekom and Scytáles Launch Smart Age Check for the Internet

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 12, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 12, 2025 – The internet and its applications are set to become more secure for EU citizens. The European Union is promoting a personal digital wallet on cell phones, where users will store official documents and identity data, creating a digital twin of their electronic ID card. This initiative aims to speed up processes like entry and exit checks in the Schengen area. The EIDAS Regulation mandates all member states to issue and recognize an EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW) by 2026.

Telekom and Scytáles Develop Age Check

MagentaTV to Premiere "Beckenbauer - The Last Emperor" Documentary

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – MagentaTV will soon premiere a three-part documentary titled "Beckenbauer - The Last Emperor," a tribute to the legendary footballer Franz Beckenbauer, who would have turned 80 in 2025. The documentary, directed by Grimme award-winner Torsten Körner, offers a captivating retrospective on Beckenbauer's life, from his humble beginnings in Munich to his rise as a global football icon.

A Journey Through Time

The documentary "Beckenbauer - The Last Emperor" takes viewers on a journey through Beckenbauer's extraordinary life, exploring his personal and professional milestones. From his early days in the "Glasscherbenviertel" (glass shard district) of Giesing, Munich, to his triumphs on the world stage, the documentary captures the essence of Beckenbauer's remarkable career.

The Rise of a Football Icon

Deutsche Telekom Launches 5G+ Gaming Offer for Next-Level Mobile Cloud Gaming

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – Deutsche Telekom has launched its new "5G+ Gaming" offer, a gaming package designed to enhance the mobile cloud gaming experience. Developed in partnership with ALSO and Ludium Lab, the package utilizes innovative 5G network functionalities based on 5G Standalone technology to provide a seamless and lag-free gaming experience on the go.

"5G+ Gaming offers a real advantage because every millisecond can decide between victory and defeat in online gaming," says [Name and Title of Deutsche Telekom spokesperson]. "It provides more stable response times."

MagentaTV Unveils a Diverse Lineup of Streaming Highlights This Fall

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, MagentaTV is bringing the heat with a diverse lineup of streaming highlights to keep viewers entertained all season long. From captivating talk shows and historical dramas to thrilling crime series and culinary adventures, there's something for everyone on MagentaTV this fall.

MagentaTV Original "Bestbesetzung": Kerner Meets Kerkeling

Johannes B. Kerner sits down with the legendary entertainer Hape Kerkeling for a candid conversation about aging, family history, and the challenges and triumphs of life in the spotlight. Kerkeling also opens up about his new book, "Gebt mir etwas Zeit" (Give Me Some Time), and the fascinating story of his family's ancestry.

"A Very Royal Scandal": A Three-Part Miniseries

Oktoberfest Sets New Data Record on Telekom's Mobile Network

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 30, 2024 – The second weekend of Oktoberfest saw a surge in mobile data usage, setting a new record on Telekom's network. Despite less-than-ideal weather, data volume on Saturday soared past 24 terabytes, surpassing even the first weekend's impressive figures. Telekom's network handled the increased traffic seamlessly, ensuring uninterrupted calls and data connections.

The 5G standard played a crucial role in this success, handling approximately 40% of the data traffic. This highlights the growing importance of 5G in supporting high-bandwidth activities like streaming and social media sharing, especially during large-scale events like Oktoberfest.

T-Systems Revolutionizes Nursing Education with Virtual Patient Training

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 30, 2024 – T-Systems, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, is transforming the landscape of nursing education with its groundbreaking software solution for the University Hospital Bonn (UKB). This innovative platform allows nursing students and professionals to practice patient care in a virtual environment, enhancing their skills and confidence before entering real-world clinical settings.

The software features meticulously crafted virtual patient rooms, lifelike avatars of patients of all ages, and a range of nursing procedures. Equipped with virtual reality headsets and controllers, trainees can interact with these virtual patients, simulating various scenarios from wound care to monitoring vital signs and providing newborn care advice.

MagentaTV Unveils November Streaming Extravaganza: From Coming-of-Age Dramas to Comedy Hits

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 29, 2024 – MagentaTV subscribers are in for a treat this November with a diverse lineup of new streaming highlights. The highly anticipated final season of the coming-of-age series "My Brilliant Friend," chronicling the complex friendship of Lila and Lenù, premieres on November 28th. For those seeking a touch of magic, the fantasy series "Mayfair Witches," based on Anne Rice's captivating trilogy, debuts on November 10th. And on November 21st, prepare to laugh out loud with the comedy "Dream Scenario," starring the incomparable Nicolas Cage.

'My Brilliant Friend': A Neapolitan Saga Reaches its Conclusion

The fourth and final season of "My Brilliant Friend" brings the beloved story of Lila and Lenù to a close. Set against the backdrop of a changing Italy, the series explores the enduring bond between these two women as they navigate the complexities of adulthood, love, and loss.

Telekom Launches goodride: A Single App to Conquer the Mobility Jungle

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 24, 2024 – HERIDAN, WYOMING – September 24, 2024 – Deutsche Telekom has unveiled goodride, a groundbreaking Mobility-as-a-Service platform and app designed to simplify urban travel in Germany. The app, available nationwide from today, consolidates various mobility services like scooters, buses, bikes, and trains into a single, user-friendly interface.

Seamless Multimodal Travel

goodride eliminates the need to juggle multiple apps for different modes of transport. With a one-time registration, users can plan, book, and pay for their entire journey, combining various transport options seamlessly. The app provides real-time data on schedules, delays, and availability, ensuring users have the most up-to-date information at their fingertips.

Personalized and User-Friendly

The app boasts a range of features designed to enhance the user experience:

MagentaSport Celebrates a Decade of Growth, Reliability, and Innovation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING - September 23, 2024 - MagentaSport, the sports streaming platform from Deutsche Telekom, is marking its 10th anniversary. Launched on September 27, 2014, as "Telekom Basketball," the platform has grown significantly, captivating millions of sports fans and becoming a symbol of reliability for leagues and associations.

A Decade of Milestones

Since its inception, MagentaSport has delivered over 13,000 live productions, witnessing a remarkable increase in viewership from 4.5 million to 82 million per season. The platform's evolution is evident in its name changes, from "Telekom Basketball" to "Telekom Ice Hockey" in 2017, and finally to the all-encompassing "MagentaSport" in 2019.