Telecommunications & Media

Hackers claim they obtained personal data of 3,615 Trump Mobile users

A claim has emerged that data on more than 3,600 users of Trump Mobile, a wireless service branded with U.S. President Donald Trump’s name, was stolen. The hacking group BYOD said it obtained personal information on 3,615 people, including names, addresses, emails, phone numbers and order details. Some information appears to match real individuals, but the full scope has not been independently confirmed. Trump Mobile did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Telecommunications & Media

KT Japan launches tt mobile MVNO service for Japan long-term stays

KT Japan said on Monday it is launching tt mobile, an MVNO service that allows South Korean customers planning long-term stays in Japan to apply for a Japanese phone number in Korean using only a passport before departure. KT Japan said the launch expands its portfolio beyond corporate telecom services to individual customers such as students, working holiday visitors and expatriates. Customers can receive a USIM in Korea and activate after arriving in Japan.