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

Telecoms Tech News

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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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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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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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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Diversifying the UK’s data centre landscape: a path to economic growth 

Total Telecom

Insight By Spencer Lamb, Chief Commercial Officer at Kao Data Data centres are the foundations of our digital economy and the backbone of the AI revolution. The UKs data centre industry is heavily concentrated in and around London, with more than 85% of facilities in Slough and across West London – which together, represent the second largest data centre hub in the world.

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One radio, 12 dozers, zero downtime – Newmont plans private 5G at 14 mines on four continents

RCR Wireless

In sum what you need to know One radio, full control mining outfit Newmont has connected 12 dozers at a 2.5 km construction site with a single private 5G radio from Ericsson delivering 175Mbps on uplink, without missing a beat.

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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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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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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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Airtel acquires spectrum from Adani to boost 5G expansion

RCR Wireless

Airtel will deploy 100 megahertz of spectrum in both Gujarat and Mumbai, and 50 megahertz each in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu In sum what you need to know: New frequencies for 5G spectrum Bharti Airtel is acquiring 400 megahertz of 26GHz spectrum from Adani Data Networks to expand its 5G […]

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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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4iG signs satcoms MoU with Azercosmos

Developing Telecoms

4iG Group, a leading ICT company in Hungary and the Western Balkans, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Azerbaijan's state space agency Azercosmos.

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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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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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Top five AI data center projects in India

RCR Wireless

India is actively promoting AI adoption through initiatives like the IndiaAI mission India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) development. As the demand for compute power and AI model training increases, hyperscale data centers are becoming central to India’s digital infrastructure.

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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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Zambia’s lawyers express concern about new cybersecurity act

Developing Telecoms

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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UK Moves to Ban SIM Farms to Fight Rising Fraud

VoIP Review

The UK government is preparing to implement a pioneering ban in Europe targeting the possession and distribution of ‘SIM farms’ This regulatory move aims to combat the growing problem of fraud and scams facilitated by these devices. SIM farms are complex systems capable of housing multiple SIM cards. They enable criminals to deploy large-scale automated messaging schemes and create a multitude of seemingly legitimate online accounts for fraudulent activities.

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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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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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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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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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UK Biomass Satellite to Map Earth’s Forests in 3D

VoIP Review

A significant advancement in satellite technology is on the horizon with the launch of the UK’s Biomass satellite. Part of an ambitious European Space Agency (ESA) mission, Biomass will be the first satellite globally to map Earth’s forests in 3D. This breakthrough will offer unprecedented insights into the planet’s forests. The use of long-wavelength P-band radar technology gives Biomass a unique capability.

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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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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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Embracing the Future of Work with Innovations in Prisma SASE

Paloalto Networks

We are witnessing a seismic shift in the way we work. The browser has evolved from a simple utility to the central workspace of modern organizations, where employees connect, collaborate and create. From using GenAI tools to accessing business-critical apps, the majority of work now happens in the browser. In fact, employees spend over 85% of their time working in the browser.

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Viettel breaks ground on Vietnam’s biggest data centre yet

Developing Telecoms

Vietnamese telco Viettel says it has broken ground on its 16th data centre, which it claims will also be the biggest data centre in Vietnam upon completion and one of the ten biggest in Southeast Asia.

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Institute for Local Self Reliance talks with former BEAD Director Evan Feinman about BEAD

Blandin on Broadband

What else are you going to do on a rainy Sunday? I like ILSRs podcast because they speak about the practicality of how policy impacts broadband development. This weeks Community Broadband Networks podcast is a good example. It’s not specifically about Minnesota but they talk about states that have been moving forward with BEAD process as Minnesota has done In this episode of the podcast, former BEAD Director Evan Feinman joins Christopher Mitchell and Sean Gonsalves to talk about the turmo

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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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The state of 5G – chart smashes, heritage flops and sleeper hits

RCR Wireless

FWA is paying the bills, but the 5G market is still chasing dreams. For all the frustration about 5G money-making, FWA has been a revelation for operators; here we consider the impact and implications of FWA for telecoms, plus network gains with NSA and likely service gains with SA.

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