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Vodafone, A1, Ericsson demo first 5G SA international roaming link

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Vodafone, A1 Group, and Ericsson have announced the successful first 5G SA (Standalone) international roaming connection between two distinct operator groups. The link forged between Vodafone Germany and A1 Bulgaria represents a crucial advancement in enabling seamless, high-performance roaming experiences for consumers and, notably, for businesses operating internationally.

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UK-built satellite to deliver first 3D map of Earth’s forests 

Total Telecom

News The move ispart of a major European Space Agency (ESA) mission launching later this month A satellite developed and built in the UK is set to become the first in the world to measure the structure and condition of Earths forests in 3D from space. Known as Biomass, the satellite will use radar technology to map tropical forests over a five-year period, helping scientists understand how carbon is stored and released by forest ecosystems.

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Vodafone and A1 Achieve Milestone in 5G SA Roaming

VoIP Review

Britain’s Vodafone Group and Austria’s A1 Group have made a significant stride with successful 5G Standalone (SA) roaming between two distinct networks. This achievement showcases a mobile subscriber from A1 Bulgaria seamlessly connecting to Vodafone Germany’s 5G SA network. The connection utilized commercially available 5G core network software adhering to the latest 3GPP standards.

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Reliance Jio Rebrands Broadband Business to JioHome

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has rebranded its broadband business. Under the rebrand, no new services have launched.

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Our Telekom to transform digital experience in Solomon Islands with Oracle

Developing Telecoms

Solomon Islands operator Our Telekom is partnering with Oracle for an end-to-end digital transformation initiative.

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SK Telecom issues free SIM replacements following hack

Telecoms Tech News

SK Telecom (SKT) is offering free SIM card replacements to 23 million users to ease security concerns following a hack leaking customer USIM data. The announcement came directly from SK Telecom CEO Yoo Young-sang during a press briefing focused on customer information protection held at the company’s headquarters in Seoul. Acknowledging the gravity of the.

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Investing in the North: How Virgin Media O2 is powering a more connected, inclusive future 

Total Telecom

News As the telecoms industry descends on Manchester for this years Connected North conference, I wanted to reflect on the great work we have done to deliver a more connected and inclusive future in the North At Virgin Media O2, we believe that connectivity is more than just cables, masts and signals: its the foundation of opportunity, innovation and community.

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Airtel and Jio Lead Wireless Subscriber Growth in February 2025, Vodafone Idea and BSNL See Decline

Telecom Talk

TRAIs February 2025 telecom report shows subscriber gains for Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, while Vodafone Idea and BSNL see losses. 5G FWA usage rises, and wireline subscriptions grow sharply.

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Microsoft and du plan hyperscale data centre

Developing Telecoms

UAE operator Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) has announced a major hyperscale data centre deal with Microsoft.

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Telenor IoT adopts next-gen SGP.32 eSIM standard

Telecoms Tech News

Telenor IoT has become one of the early adopters of the GSMAs forthcoming SGP.32 global eSIM standard. Signalling a commitment to future-proofing customer deployments, the company plans to integrate SGP.32 into its offerings starting autumn 2025. This move aims to provide businesses with a robust, standardised solution that enables them to manage large-scale IoT deployments.

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du and Microsoft sign AE $2 billion hyperscaler deal 

Total Telecom

News The facility will be delivered in phases and is aimed at meeting rising demand for AI, cloud, and digital services in the region UAE operator du has unveiled plans for a new hyperscale data centre worth AED 2 billion ($544.54 million)with Microsoft confirmed as the lead tenant at AI week in Dubai. This marks a significant investment in digital infrastructure, reinforcing Dubai’s leadership in adopting the latest technologies, innovations, and digital services, said the Crown Prince

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Should Your Business Invest in an 1800 Number? Here’s What You Need to Know

VoIP Review

Businesses are constantly looking for ways to improve the customer experience, boost accessibility, enhance brand credibility, and streamline communication channels. The toll-free 1800 number has, for several decades, stood the test of time as a valuable asset for many companies, from small startups to global enterprises. The most important feature of his type of number is that it allows customers to reach a business without incurring charges for the call.

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11 State Attorneys General Defend FCC’s Cap on Prison Phone Rates

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2025 – A coalition of 11 attorneys general is urging a federal appeals court to uphold a Federal Communications Commission order that drastically reduced the cost of phone and video calls for incarcerated individuals and their families. In an amicus brief filed Monday with the First Circuit Court of Appeals, the AGs said the FCC acted squarely within its authority when it issued its July 2024 order capping calling rates in prisons and jails.

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Vodafone Idea taps Cisco to upgrade backhaul network with MPLS

Developing Telecoms

Indian telco Vodafone Idea (Vi) said on Thursday it has signed a deal with Cisco to deploy an MPLS transport solution in its 4G/5G backhaul network to improve network agility, scalability and operational efficiency.

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UK announces first ban in Europe on SIM farms

Telecoms Tech News

The UK government is set to ban the possession and supply of ‘SIM farms’ in the fight against fraudsters and scammers. SIM farms, sophisticated devices capable of housing numerous SIM cards simultaneously, enable offenders to automate the sending of scam text messages on a massive scale. They are also instrumental in creating large volumes of.

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Virgin Media O2 to continue 3G switch off in Norwich, Telford, Guildford and Torquay

Total Telecom

Press Release Following the successful pilot in the city of Durham in April, Virgin Media O2 has confirmed that Norwich, Telford and Guildford will be the next UK locations to have 3G withdrawn on 16 July, with Torquay to follow on 4 August While the vast majority of customers will not need to take any action, the operator is directly contacting all customers across the UK who currently dont have a 4G or 5G device to provide information and support ahead of a wider switch off beginning from Aug

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NTT Data Invests $1.2B in Hyderabad AI Data Center

VoIP Review

NTT Data , a Japanese IT giant, is spearheading efforts to establish a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Hyderabad, India. Partnering with Neysa Networks and the Telangana government, this undertaking involves a substantial $1.2 billion investment. The goal is to develop a 400 MW data center campus equipped with 25,000 GPUs, forming one of Indias most sophisticated AI computing hubs.

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Apple’s Next Two Stores in India will Come Here

Telecom Talk

Apple, the Cupertino tech giant, is planning to launch new stores in India. The company has already opened two stores.

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Zambia’s lawyers express concern about new cybersecurity act

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There has been unease expressed by the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) about many of the provisions in Zambia's new Cyber Security Act, which recently became law.

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Finance firms struggle to modernize as AI and blockchain race ahead

RCR Wireless

Legacy tech is holding finance back; nearly half of financial firms admit outdated infrastructure is stalling AI progress, with data quality and harmonization key to unlocking value.

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BT agrees sale of Italian unit 

Total Telecom

News BT is to sell its remaining stake in its Italian unit to local telco Retelit, the Financial Times has reported today Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed, but the unit sold generated revenues of approximately 160 million in 2024. The expansion will further strengthen Retelit’s coverage of the Italian corporate market, providing a more comprehensive suite of ICT infrastructure and services to support the innovation and the digital transformation of Italian enterpris

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Ericsson’s Income Soars 61% Amidst Leadership Uncertainty

VoIP Review

Ericsson has reported a remarkable 61% jump in net income for the first quarter of 2025, ending at SEK 4.217 billion from the previous year’s SEK 2.613 billion. Its net sales also grew by 3% to reach SEK 55.025 billion. A significant growth in North American network sales, emphasizing pre-tariff acquisitions, fueled this rise, counterbalancing slumps in other regions.

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Precision planning and smart operations are key to stepping up environmentally sustainable FTTH networks

Telecom Ramblings

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Jay Cadman, SVP Americas, IQGeo Over the last few months, weve seen a number of major corporations scale back their sustainability initiatives, citing economic pressures. From cutting investment in renewables to rolling back commitments on plastic reduction , environmental priorities are being sidelined in favor of short-term financial stability.

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Airtel acquires spectrum from Adani to boost 5G network

Developing Telecoms

Bharti Airtel has reached a deal to acquire 400MHz of spectrum in the 26GHz band from Adani Data Networks, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, as part of its strategy to enhance 5G services across key regions in India.

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Test and Measurement: The rural/urban digital divide is getting deeper

RCR Wireless

More pervasive broadband expansion in urban areas and the loss of the ACP may be factors in deepening the digital divide, Ookla says The difference between broadband speed experience in urban and rural markets is deepening, according to new analysis from Ookla.

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Connected America 2025: Is there a US–China 5G rollout race?

Total Telecom

Interview At Connected America this year, we caught up with Brooke Donilon, Vice President of Government relations at the NCTA – The Internet & Television Association to discuss unlicensed spectrum and how it can benefit consumers and businesses, spectrum policy in the US, competition with China and much more. Check out the full interview below!

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Airtel Bolsters 5G Expansion with Key Spectrum Acquisition

VoIP Review

Indian telecom company Bharti Airtel has announced a significant step to boost its 5G services. It has acquired 400 megahertz of the 26GHz spectrum from Adani Data Networks, a branch of Adani Enterprises. This strategic acquisition will help Airtel expand its 5G presence across key Indian regions. The company plans to use the new spectrum to enhance coverage in major urban markets and address high-capacity use cases like Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and enterprise solutions.

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Enable Perpetual KYC powered by Pega and HCLTech

HCL Tech

Enable Perpetual KYC powered by Pega and HCLTech Content Group Demo anupriya-bera@ Wed, 04/23/2025 - 18:49 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Corporate Short Title Enable Perpetual KYC powered by Pega and HCLTech Short Description Traditional KYC processes are not sufficient to meet the demand for real-time updates. Thats where Perpetual KYC steps in redefining compliance by automating updates, reducing manual intervention and proactively mitigating risks.

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Indus Towers and Indian technology institute to research sustainable energy

Developing Telecoms

Public research university and technical institute the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT B) has signed an agreement with telecom infrastructure firm Indus Towers for research initiatives in sustainable energy.

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Advantages of US manufacturing of telecom equipment (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

As 5G becomes vital to national infrastructure, U.S.-based production offers security, supply chain control and long-term growth for Americas digital future Manufacturing the next generation of cellular telecommunications equipment within the United States offers numerous advantages, particularly from the perspective of ensuring national security.

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Ericsson commits €200M to Irish R&D 

Total Telecom

News Ericsson has announced a 200 million investment in a research, development, and innovation (RD&I) project in Ireland Photo: Ericsson. (From left to right: IDA Ireland, CEO, Michael Lohan; Ericsson President and CEO, Brje Ekholm; Irelands Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Peter Burke, TD; Head of BA Cloud Software and Services, Ericsson, Jenny Lindqvist; Head of Ericsson Athlone, Denis Dullea.

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6G Developments Surge. AI and ISAC Lead the Charge

VoIP Review

As the buzz around 6G grows, the question on everyones mind is: Is 6G inevitable? Are we certain it will surpass 5G ? While 5G remains a current focus, significant investments have been locked into enhancing current networks. It’s no surprise then that the transition to 6G happens amid intense debate about its timing and necessity. Despite the controversy, work toward 6G standardization is in full swing.

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Indian Army Facilitates 4G, 5G Mobile Connectivity in Remote Ladakh, Including Siachen Glacier

Telecom Talk

Indian Army enables 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across Ladakh, including Siachen Glacier and Galwan Valley, enhancing troop welfare, digital access for border villages, and national integration.

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Ericsson to expand local antenna manufacturing in India

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson Antenna System (EAS), part of technology giant Ericsson, says it is expanding its local manufacturing footprint in India, positioning the country as a strategic innovation hub within Ericssons global network.

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Accelerating cloud-native transformation with Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks for Red Hat

RCR Wireless

Built for speed and simplicity, Dell Technologies AI-ready infrastructure and automation tools help CSPs fast-track their journey to cloud-native The telecom industry is in the midst of a profound architectural shiftfrom proprietary, vertically integrated stacks to disaggregated, cloud-native infrastructure.

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Connected North: Thoughts from the show floor

Total Telecom

Interviews Connected North 2025 was an enormous success, bringing together key stakeholders from accross the North of the UK to discuss the digital economy and emerging technologies. Total Telecom’s very own Kieran Murphy was prowling the exhibition hall throughout the event, speaking to innovators helping the region on its digital journey. Check out his interviews below!

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The Future of Insurance: Integrating Process Automation and GenAI for a Seamless Total Experience

HCL Tech

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