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In the media

Telemedia Online reports on Upstream’s Growth

“Since 2018 Upstream has sustained an impressive CAGR of 12.4% over its EBITDA”.

BuzzFeed’s story based on exclusive Secure-D findings reports on suspicious background activity of popular Android video downloading app with 500 million downloads.

The study analysed 82,501 apps, pre-installed on 1,742 Android smartphones by 214 vendors, concluding that pre-installed malware is a huge threat.

The Wall Street Journal publishes exclusive findings from Upstream’s Secure-D platform, that discovered Alcatel smartphones being sold with pre-installed malware.

The BBC World Service picks up on Upstream’s Secure-D platform findings, which reveals Alcatel smartphones being sold with pre-installed malware.

The Times of London covers Secure-D’s findings on Alcatel smartphones with pre-installed malware, also available on Google Play.

The Wall Street Journal builds upon exclusive findings from Upstream’s carrier grade platform on how cheap Android smartphones come with pre-installed malware, harvesting personal info and triggering fraudulent charges.

Recent press releases

November 11, 2020

Network Operators Risk Missing “Massive Opportunity” To Drive Change Says Upstream at AfricaCom 2020

Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are missing a “massive opportunity” to bridge the digital gap in Africa as the COVID-19 pandemic alters the telecoms...

October 07, 2020

“Passive reliance on toxic revenues no longer acceptable for MNOs” Upstream says at Global Carrier Billing Summit 2020

Fraud prevention technology will cut toxic revenue for mobile network operators (MNOs), keep customers safe, safeguard user experience and...

October 05, 2020

Demand for Free Mobile Internet Access in Emerging Markets Reaches New High in Q2 During Pandemic

The demand for uninterrupted, free mobile Internet access is only increasing as the world dives deeper into the pandemic. That’s according to information...

September 30, 2020

“MNOs need new revenue streams to safeguard their future” Upstream outlines at NigeriaCom 2020

“Potential”, “digital growth” and “new revenues” are three keywords characterizing Nigeria’s telecom market. That’s according to mobile technology company, Upstream...

September 11, 2020

Upstream’s Zero-D Scores Gold Hat Trick at Stevie® Awards

Leading mobile technology company, Upstream, has been awarded three Gold Stevie® Awards  in the 17th Annual International Business Awards®...

September 04, 2020

Malware main culprit for mobile ad fraud and airtime theft in South Africa according to Secure-D

Nearly 1.7 million mobile subscribers are infected with mobile malware in South Africa alone, according to full year 2019 data...

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