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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to open research hub in Málaga

Total Telecom

News The Innovation Centre is supported by a grant from the Spanish Space Agency and will allow partners to test solutions combining satellite and mobile connectivity Vodafone has this week announced the creation of a new innovation centre in Mlaga, Spain, aimed at better integrating satellite and terrestrial mobile communications.

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Somalia’s NCA, IFC to revamp submarine cable landings

Developing Telecoms

The National Communications Authority of Somalia (NCA) partnered with the International Finance Corporation to prepare new regulations for submarine cable landings aimed at bolstering Somalia’s connectivity sector.

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U Mobile gets financing for Malaysia’s second 5G network

RCR Wireless

U Mobile received approval from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission last November to operate as the countrys second 5G provider Malaysian operator U Mobile has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with local bank CIMB Bank Berhad (CIMB) with the aim of extending financing support for its upcoming 5G network rollout.

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Comcast Business Expands Enterprise Reach with Nitel Acquisition

VoIP Review

These developments enable Comcast to expand offerings in critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, and education, allowing enterprises to manage operations and networks more effectively. Edward Zimmermann, President of Comcast Business, stated, The completion of the Nitel acquisition is a significant milestone for Comcast Business.

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USF Funding Exceeded $8.5 Billion in 2024

Broadband Breakfast

4, 2025 – The budget of an internet subsidy program overseen by the Federal Communications Commission rose by about 5 percent in 2024, reaching more than $8.5 billion mostly used to bolster the finances of rural-based broadband providers. WASHINGTON, Apr.

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FCC Draft Order Would Loosen RDOF, CAF II Auction Financing Rules

Broadband Breakfast

20, 2024 – A draft of an order up for consideration at the Federal Communications Commission’s December meeting would loosen some financing rules for its broadband subsidy programs. The agency has been extending a waiver applying RDOF financing rules to CAF II auction participants since 2020. WASHINGTON, Nov.

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FCC Opens Airwaves for Low Power Devices, Loosens Financing for Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

11, 2024 – The Federal Communications Commission moved Wednesday to open more of the unlicensed 6 GigaHertz band to very low power devices, and to loosen financing requirements for some of its broadband subsidy programs.  WASHINGTON, Dec.

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