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MWC 2025: Green Development Elite Club, Huawei-hosted, presented with analysis from GSMA Intelligence, is fostering a green future for the ICT industry 

Total Telecom

Press Release [Barcelona, Spain, March 3, 2025] Huawei supported by content from GSMA Intelligence, hosted the “Green Development Elite Club” during MWC Barcelona 2025. The event, themed “Pave the Way for Green Telco,” convened key stakeholders including UNFCCC, GSMA Intelligence, ITU-T, and over 20 leading global operators such as China Mobile, Globe, Turkcell, and HKT, to deliberate on the imperative of green development within the ICT sector.

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Samsung and KT partner to counter 6G signal quality challenges

Telecoms Tech News

South Korean technology giants Samsung and KT are joining forces to research and develop technologies for improving 6G signal quality. The two companies will pool their expertise to advance multi-antenna technologies, aiming to expand coverage across the potential frequency bands earmarked for 6G. Furthermore, the collaboration will explore the integration of AI within telecoms systems.

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Viasat joins ESA’s Moonlight project for lunar connectivity

Total Telecom

News The satellite operator will serve as the projects end-to-end communications lead, helping to deploy a satellite communications network orbiting the Moon This week, satellite connectivity provider Viasat has been selected to design the lunar orbiting satellite communications system for the European Space Agency (ESA)s Moonlight project. The Moonlight Initiative was formally announced by ESA in 2021, aiming to deliver uninterrupted satellite communication between Earth and the Moon.

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Building international scale, one fibre cable at a time: YOFC's Dr Zhuang Dan

Developing Telecoms

In the rapidly evolving world of telecommunications, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (YOFC) company has emerged as a global leader. At the recent Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr Zhuang Dan, executive director and president of YOFC, about the companys international expansion, innovative product offerings, and strategies for the future.

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Jio 5G in 26 GHz band Launched in 21 States/UTs of India: List with Cities Here

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has launched 5G in 26 GHz band or mmWave (milimeter wavelength) frequency in 21 states and union territories of India.

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UK Government’s AI Ambitions Face Major Hurdles, Report Warns

VoIP Review

The UK ‘s aspirations to modernize its public sector with AI may face serious obstacles, according to a new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The report highlights the poor quality of government data and outdated technology systems as significant barriers to the effective use of AI. For AI to function optimally, it requires high-quality data, but the report reveals that much of the government’s data is fragmented and stored in legacy systems that are no longer supporte

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Michuki Mwangi, Internet Society: Bridging the global digital divide

Telecoms Tech News

With 2.6 billion people worldwide still lacking Internet access, the need for innovative and scalable solutions has never been greater. In response, the Internet Society (ISOC), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting an open, secure and accessible internet for all, has launched a ground-breaking Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative in partnership with Meta aiming to expand.

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Digicel Jamaica taps Caban to install solar tech at its cell towers

Developing Telecoms

Digicel Jamaica announced on Wednesday it has struck a partnership with renewable energy solutions provider Caban Energy to diversify energy sources for its cell towers with solar technology.

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BSNL 5G Sites Go Live in Multiple State Capitals, Designates April as Customer Service Month: Report

Telecom Talk

State-owned telecom operator BSNL has started testing 5G infrastructure, with tower sites beginning operations in Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Kolkata,

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Ofcom wants UK to be ‘first in Europe’ to use direct-to-device satellite services

Total Telecom

News The regulator is proposing that direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services make use of spectrum already licenced by mobile operators for 4G and 5G This week, UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has proposed new rules that would allow D2D satellite services to be provided using the same spectrum and terrestrial mobile networks. The regulator says the rules would make the UK the first country in Europe to adopt such an approach, giving the nation a lead in this emerging technology.

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Ericsson and SoftBank forge tech alliance towards future networks

Telecoms Tech News

Ericsson and SoftBank have forged a partnership evaluating, promoting, and co-creating what they call “NextWave Tech” for future networks. The collaboration which runs through 2030 encompasses a range of advanced technologies, including AI, Cloud Radio Access Network (RAN), Extended Reality (XR), and, of course, 6G. Jawad Manssour, President and Representative Director of Ericsson.

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Gov Tech reports on HF2279: expanding the name and duties of the state’s Office of Broadband Development

Blandin on Broadband

I have been following the bill to expand the name and focus of the Office of Broadband Development. Its always interesting to see what national sources this. Gov Tech reports House File 2279: This bill, introduced and first read by Minnesota Rep. Samantha Vang on March 19, would expand the name and duties of the states Office of Broadband Development.

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Airtel Africa, MTN to network share in Uganda and Nigeria

Developing Telecoms

Airtel Africa and MTN Group have partnered to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, aiming to expand coverage and improve cost efficiencies.

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Airtel Urges Govt to Reconsider License Fee on Wireline Broadband to Boost Penetration: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel has urged the Indian government to reconsider the 8 percent license fee on wireline broadband to accelerate fiber penetration.

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Huawei’s ushers in the AI era with raft of new solutions at MWC 2025

Total Telecom

Contributed Article At MWC in Barcelona this year, the topic of AI pervaded every aspect of the show. From AI-powered robots to agentic AI assistants, there is no doubt that we are rapidly entering the AI era But to make the most of this transformational technology, telco infrastructure will require modernisation. Networks themselves will need to leverage AI to become more automated and efficient, while also powerful enough to handle the unique pressures of merging AI use cases.

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Semtech reveals ITU-compliant asymmetric 50G PON OLT chipset

Telecoms Tech News

Semtech has achieved a breakthrough in fibre broadband with the launch of its new asymmetric 50G PON OLT chipset. This industry-first solution is fully-compliant with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) standards and comprises the GN7161, GN7153BW, and GN25L80B chipsets. This breakthrough will accelerate the global commercial deployment of 50G PON technology by enabling the development of.

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Qualcomm’s 6G blueprint—Evolving the network, revolutionizing the experience

RCR Wireless

With 6G standardization work officially underway, Qualcomm is working to make its R&D work a commercial reality As the world begins shaping the 6G era, Qualcomm is taking a dual-track approach: building on the strengths of 5G while pursuing transformative new capabilities.

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Vodacom Lesotho opens M-Pesa access to all smartphone users

Developing Telecoms

Vodacom Lesotho has expanded its M-Pesa mobile money service to all users in the country, regardless of which mobile network they subscribe to, in a bid to increase financial inclusion.

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Bharti Airtel Lands 2Africa Pearls Subsea Cable in India

Telecom Talk

Indian telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has landed the 2Africa Pearls subsea cable in India, connecting India to Africa, and

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AT&T mulls acquisition of Lumen’s consumer fibre unit 

Total Telecom

News AT&T has entered into acquisition talks with Lumen Technologies consumer fibre operations, according to Bloomberg , citing people familiar with the matter A potential transaction between the two companies could value the unit at $5.5 billion. Sources say that discussions are still in the early stages and no formal decision has yet been made.

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Major Low-Power TV Station Owner Wants to Shift to Datacasts

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2025 – The largest owner of low-power TV stations in the country is asking federal regulators to allow datacasting on the 5G broadcast standard, and potentially sunset the sector’s obligation to provide at least one free signal viewable on traditional TV sets. HC2, which owns 14 percent of the 1,801 LPTV stations in the United States, according to FCC data, asked the Federal Communications Commission for the change in a March 28 petition.

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Indian operators expand 5G to 469k base stations, 250m subcribers

RCR Wireless

The Indian government has reckons 5G coverage now extends to all states and 99.6 percent of districts nationwide. India had 469,000 5G base stations at the end of February, according to the latest available figures from the countrys Ministry of Communications.

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Telefónica extends full-stack BSS deal with Netcracker in Ecuador and Uruguay

Developing Telecoms

Telefónica Ecuador and Telefónica Móviles del Uruguay are extending their existing partnership with Netcracker.

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Jio Comes on Top for Various Metrics in TRAI’s Tests

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, the number one telecom operator in India, has emerged as the top player in the tests conducted by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

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Techbuyer collaboration yields successful recovery of precious metals from printed circuit board

Total Telecom

Press Release Bioscopes patented bioleaching solution delivers sustainable, high value returns Cambridge, UK 25 March 2025: Bioscope Technologies is pleased to announce Techbuyer, an established international provider of ICT equipment refurbishment, resale and disposal services, as an early adopter of its e-waste bioleaching solution. This follows Techbuyers desire to find sustainable solutions for end of life ICT equipment.

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USF Proponents ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ After Supreme Court Arguments

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2025 – Proponents of the Universal Service Fund said they were cautiously optimistic after the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case stemming from a challenge to its constitutionality. The roughly $9 billion-per-year subsidy funds programs supporting rural broadband networks and communications discounts for low-income households, schools and libraries, and healthcare centers.

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Getting ready for the next era of wireless connectivity: Global 6G technology standardization to begin soon

RCR Wireless

Qualcomm’s delegation to the recent 3GPP 6G Workshop discussed use cases, system design priorities and principles Our vision for 6G is an innovation platform connecting an expansive compute and intelligence fabric for the next decade and beyond. It is a new wireless system that builds on the technical foundation and deployment insights from previous generations.

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Singtel’s NCS acquires majority stake in Globe IT unit

Developing Telecoms

Singtel subsidiary and technology services company NCS is expanding its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region by acquiring a 51% majority stake in Globe Telecoms IT unit, Yondu.

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Meta in Talks with Indian Telcos for Project Waterworth’s Cable Landing: Report

Telecom Talk

Metas Project Waterworth, a 50,000-km undersea cable, will boost internet speeds, enhance AI applications, and support Indias digital expansion.

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Sky announces 2,000 job cuts 

Total Telecom

News Sky has announced 2,000 job cuts across its customer services sector, the Financial Times has reported The personnel cuts equate to around 7% of the workforce, and would see the closure of three of its ten call centres, Leeds, Sheffield and Stockport call centres, as well as affected operations at its Dunfermline and Newcastle sites. The company receives around 25 million customer calls from across Europe each year, which it expects to decrease by a third over the next few years, as custo

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The Ultimate Cell Phone Cost Comparison Timeline

Ooma

The cell phone has dramatically changed how we communicate, and its connected us more than ever before. While cell phones are now must-have devices, they werent always as accessible. When early models were released, their high cost made them more of a status The post The Ultimate Cell Phone Cost Comparison Timeline appeared first on Ooma.com - Smart solutions for home and business.

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Fujitsu on the end-to-end AI opportunity

RCR Wireless

For CSPs, AI delivers operational efficiencies and new monetization opportunities Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the telecommunications industry, offering communications service providers (CSPs) a pathway to both operational efficiency and new revenue streams.

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Are there alternatives to building out fibre in Africa?

Developing Telecoms

As data-hungry services become prevalent globally, escalating data demand is hardly a new phenomenon but addressing it can be a challenge in markets where fibre buildout is lacking. In terms of fibre deployment, many African countries face hurdles in terms of investment, logistics or both so how can they address these, and are there any viable alternatives?

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BSNL’s Lapses Cost Govt Rs 1,757 Crore in Unbilled Charges to Reliance Jio: Report

Telecom Talk

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged a massive financial lapse by state-run telecom firm Bharat Sanchar

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Spanish government invests €13.8 million in Sateliot  

Total Telecom

News The Spanish government agency Society for Technological Transformation (SETT) has invested 13.8 million in satellite company Sateliot The investment, approved by the countrys Council of Ministers, is part of Sateliots ongoing Series B funding round, which aims to raise 70 million. The funds will be used to expand Sateliots existing constellation of six LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites by over 100 additional satellites, which will support sectors such as defence, security, and logistics.

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Global Centralized HCP Experience Hub

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AI data center vs traditional data center – what is the difference?

RCR Wireless

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand at a fast pace, data centers needs to evolve to handle its demands. AI data centers are designed to support complex AI workloads, while traditional data centers focus on general computing tasks. But what exactly sets them apart? Lets take a closer look at the key differences.

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