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Ministry of Communications Emphasises India’s Role in Submarine Cable Infrastructure

Telecom Talk

Submarine telecommunication cables are the backbone of global communication, carrying approximately 99 percent of internet traffic and supporting critical services.

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Race Communications Brings Fiber Internet to Palmdale, California

Telecom Talk

Race Communications, an internet service provider (ISP) in California, has launched its high-speed fiber internet in Palmdale, offering speeds of

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Nigeria and the USTDA partner to enhance internet access

Developing Telecoms

Nigeria and the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) have announced the award of a USTDA grant to Nigerias Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) for a feasibility study to support internet access for 12 million people through the deployment of new fibre optic backbone infrastructure across the country.

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Alaska Communications Suffers Brief Outage after Damage to Subsea Fiber Cable

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2025 – Much of Southeast Alaska was without phone or internet service over the weekend after an Alaska Communications subsea fiber cable broke last Friday. We are also working to find alternate ways to restore connectivity in Juneau,” Alaska Communications said on Facebook.

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NCTA: Vandalism of Communications Infrastructure on the Rise

Broadband Breakfast

NCTA - The Internet and Television Association, headquartered here, cited an April 9 update that tracked 5,770 reported incidents of vandalism and theft between June and December in 2024. The updated report was released at the Telecom Industry Summit: Protecting Critical Communications Infrastructure in St. Louis, Mo.,

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Reflections on the World Communication Awards

Total Telecom

Reflections by Marc Ann, Chair of Judges at the World Communication Awards LastWednesday evening, all the shortlisted nominees as well as the Judges enjoyed the 26th anniversary of the World Communication Awards (WCA). This year, the Oscar grade gala eventtook place in The Marriott, Grosvenor Square, London.

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Rogers strikes $7bn deal with Blackstone-led group to boost balance sheet 

Total Telecom

News The deal is designed to reduce debt and highlight the value of Rogers wireless infrastructure, the companies said Rogers Communications, one of Canadas largest telcos, has agreed a CAD $7 billion equity investment with Blackstone and a group of major Canadian pension funds. As per the new agreement, Blackstone will acquire a 49.9%