Total Telecom

AUGUST 13, 2024

News Sale discussions have been ongoing since January Investment company Waterland Private Equity has acquired Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MNVO) Lebara for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2001, the company offers SIM-only mobile phone plans to around 4.4 million subscribers UK, France, Germany, Netherlands and Denmark.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Back in April, a consortium led by telecoms mogul Xavier Niel’s NJJ Holding announced plans to purchase both Ukrainian TV and fixed broadband provider Datagroup-Volia and mobile operator Lifecell, with the intention of merging the two operators.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 11, 2024

T-Mobile and Starlink score a win with the FCC The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved an application from SpaceX that will allow Starlink and T-Mobile the ability to provide supplemental cell service from space. Which states are excelling and falling short on telehealth access?

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 21, 2025

London, 21 st January 2025 Cerillion (AIM: CER), a leading provider of BSS/OSS-as-a-Service solutions to the telecoms industry, today announced a major new contract with Ucom, one of the leading telecommunications providers in Armenia. It operates large 4G+ and 5G mobile networks, extended fixed fibre network and up-to-date IPTV service.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

20, 2024 – The Justice Department has requested that a proposed transaction between T-Mobile and the nation’s fourth largest wireless carrier be paused pending assessment by law enforcement officials for possible foreign security risks. T-Mobile proposed the acquisition on Sep. WASHINGTON, Nov.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, Aug 11, 2024 – T-Mobile last week took the next step toward expanding beyond wireless and establishing a foothold as a major provider of fiber-based communications to millions of U.S. In a new filing with the Federal Communications Commission, T-Mobile sought approval for its $4.9

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VoIP Review

MARCH 5, 2025

A significant development in telecommunications has emerged with the launch of SatCo, a joint venture between Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile. This new entity aims to deliver comprehensive space-based cellular broadband connectivity across Europe. This operation is supported by a single turnkey arrangement.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2025 – The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approved by a voice voice 10 bipartisan bills on Tuesday, sending the full House the measures focused on telecommunications, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and domestic manufacturing. Buddy Carter , R-Ga., The bill’s sponsor, Rep. the U.S.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Back in 2021, India’s Department of Telecoms (DoT) announced that it was considering auctioning spectrum for satellite broadband players , going against the industry standard of simply allocating the frequencies. Both Jio and Airtel have major satellite ambitions for India, with the market estimated to be worth $1.9 billion by 2030.

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VoIP Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This decision follows the destruction of communication infrastructure caused by Hurricane Helene, which knocked out over 74% of mobile towers. The temporary license allows SpaceX ‘s Starlink to work with T-Mobile to facilitate emergency alerts via satellite to smartphones in the affected areas.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 21, 2024 – Expanding broadband access to all Americans will require accurate data collection and mapping to ensure that funding and resources are allocated effectively.  Broadband Breakfast on September 18, 2024 - Measuring Broadband: What’s the Next Step?

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, August 15, 2024 – In an effort to enhance broadband connectivity in one of the world’s most remote regions, a major telecommunications company has called for updates to a program supporting high-cost broadband deployment in Alaska. Representatives from GCI Communication Corp.,

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Total Telecom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Additionally, SK Telecom is working on “Edge AI,” which integrates mobile networks with AI computing to reduce latency and improve security.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 9, 2024

9, 2024 – Competitive ISPs told federal regulators to leave satellite out of their annual assessment of broadband deployment, but disagreed on whether to count fixed wireless. ” The agency puts together an annual report on the state of broadband deployment in the U.S. WASHINGTON, Oct. called the 706 report.

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Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We use our expertise to deliver comprehensive end-to-end services to our clients, including VMO2, Openreach and National Grid. M Group Services is the leading essential Infrastructure service provider within water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors across the UK and Ireland.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 8, 2024

August 8, 2024 – Telecommunications company SiFi Networks and T-Mobile Fiber announced a partnership that will expand their fiber optic networks across Wisconsin, Illinois, California and Michigan on Wednesday.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Nine companies received Notices of Apparent Liability from the agency’s Enforcement Bureau for failing to provide data about broadband internet access service, an apparent first time that companies have been proposed to be held liable for failing to provide data about their broadband internet access service.

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VoIP Review

MARCH 27, 2025

David Willis, Ofcoms Spectrum Group Director, explained the visionary approach: Ofcom always strives to be at the forefront of technological change, and were the first country in Europe to press ahead with the next frontier in mobile connectivity.

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Paloalto Networks

MARCH 2, 2025

They unlocked opportunities for mobile broadband and video streaming. Let me give you a few examples of this in action: Smart 5G Networks I recently met with a telecommunications company that has been combining AI with 5G to build smart 5G networks. Its exciting to see the continued momentum of 5G in transforming industries.

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IEEE ComSoc

MARCH 12, 2025

A t the Satellite 2025 conference in Washington DC, Analysys Mason Research Director Lluc Palerm moderated a panel session discussing Direct to Device (D2D) and satellite mobile backhaul. The reality is mobile network operators are under tremendous pressure, he said. Market forecasts have been impressive. He said its not if but when.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

4, 2024 – The Justice Department said the T-Mobile-Lumos deal is under the usual review for foreign participation to guard against risks to national security or law enforcement in the United States. Deutsche Telekom in Germany is T-Mobile's largest shareholder. T-Mobile is led by CEO Mike Sievert. WASHINGTON, Nov.

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Telecom Talk

AUGUST 20, 2024

Lambda, the AI developer cloud platform, has announced a partnership with SK Telecom (SKT), South Korea’s largest mobile telecommunications company.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

5, 2024 – Consumers should not have to wait 60 days or more to gain full control over their iPhone or Android-powered handset, according to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, a key communications policy advisor to the White House. WASHINGTON, Nov.

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Broadband Breakfast reports … Closing the digital divide requires collecting accurate data to ensure rural areas receive their fair share of the $42.5 billion in broadband expansion subsidies soon to be released by the Commerce Department, a national trade association said.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 21, 2024

21, 2024 – America's broadband industry invested $94.7 While lower in 2022, the investment marked the second-highest capital expenditure in 22 years, according to USTelecom’s 2023 Broadband Capex Report , released Friday. broadband market is clearly working. WASHINGTON, Oct. drop from the prior year.

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Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 7, 2025

The Benton Institute for Broadband & Society report On March 4, the House of Representatives’ Commerce Committee, chaired by Rep.Brett Guthrie (R-KY),held a full committee markup to consider twelve bills in totalthe committee’s first legislative markup of the 119th Congress.

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Mark Goldberg

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A couple of weeks ago, I saw two articles by academics writing in the Hill Times, each looking at rural broadband solutions. ” “Towards a new Canadian broadband future? ” “Towards a new Canadian broadband future?” Each presented a different perspective.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

14, 2024 – AT&T has pushed back against a consumer-focused proposal from federal regulators to unlock mobile phones within 60 days, citing potential legal overreach. WASHINGTON, Nov. In a recent filing to the Federal Communications Commission, AT&T argued that the FCC lacked explicit authority to enforce such a mandate.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 12, 2024 –  Broadband is straightforwardly a telecommunications service subject to common carrier regulation, the Federal Communications Commission told federal judges Wednesday. “These companies do not make or alter the food they deliver.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

1, 2024 – A broadband trade organization is supporting EchoStar’s extended deadline, granted by federal regulators, to roll out a new 5G wireless network. “Promoting and enabling a fourth nationwide provider is critical to enhancing competition in a concentrated mobile market.” WASHINGTON, Nov.

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Dell'oro

APRIL 30, 2024

This blog discusses T-Mobile's strategic foray into the fixed broadband market, highlighted by its acquisition of Lumos. T-Mobile's success in attracting over 5 million FWA subscribers and its transition to a wholesale model underscore its potential to disrupt traditional cable providers and shape industry dynamics.

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2025 – Industry leaders from AT&T, Lumen, Ziply Fiber and Brightspeed said Thursday that federal and state policies requiring providers to maintain copper telephone networks are diverting capital away from next-generation broadband networks.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A major player in the telecommunication cable industry, Sparkle owns and manages a network of more than 600,000 km of fiber spanning from Europe to Africa and the Middle East, the Americas and Asia. The company ranks amongst the top three mobile operators globally and its networks cover over two billion people.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, August 26, 2024 – As the federal government prepares to release billions of dollars to fund rural broadband projects, major Internet Service Providers want federal regulators to expand access to utility poles – a critical factor in the timely deployment of new broadband networks.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 16, 2024

In an era where staying connected is more important than ever, eSIM technology is rapidly transforming the way we use our mobile devices. Easy Activation and Management: Mobile apps like GigSky makes it simple to activate your eSIM and choose a data plan that suits your needs. billion, nearly four times its current value of $4.7

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Total Telecom

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

These Government backed projects will not only provide significant advancements in mobile communication, but help to bridge the digital divide, connecting communities in the most hard-to-reach areas, he continued. These are groups of many satellites that work together deliver broadband Internet access.

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VoIP Review

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As the telecommunications industry continues its rapid evolution, two major players, Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile , have embarked on a significant partnership. It enables Vodafone to offer space-based cellular broadband connectivitynot just within their home markets, but also through the Partner Markets program.

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