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Signal for Every Indian: Vi’s Big Step with Satellite Connectivity

Telecom Talk

based company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard mobile phones directly to satellites. Unlike traditional satellite internet services that require specialized equipment, AST SpaceMobile’s technology connects directly to standard 4G and 5G smartphones without any additional hardware.

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One-in-ten UK farmers lack internet connectivity

Total Telecom

The Censuswide survey, commissioned by CityFibre, the UKs largest independent full fibre platform, found that although almost two-thirds of farmers surveyed * (60%) believe internet connectivity is critical [1] for day-to-day farming activities, nearly one-in-ten farms (8%) have no internet connectivity at all.

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BSNL Quantum 5G FWA Could Disrupt Jio and Airtel in the Battle for Enterprise Internet

Telecom Talk

In a market where India’s enterprise connectivity needs are growing faster than fiber rollouts, BSNL has quietly entered the ring with Quantum 5G FWA , a government backed fixed wireless access service aimed squarely at businesses. It won’t dominate billboards or launch with bundled OTT platforms.

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Wi-Fi 7 adoption: Transforming multi-gigabit internet in Europe

Telecoms Tech News

The adoption of Wi-Fi 7 promises to extend ultra-fast connections beyond the cable line, promising improved speeds, latency, and reliability. Read more » The post Wi-Fi 7 adoption: Transforming multi-gigabit internet in Europe appeared first on Telecoms Tech News. But, with ISPs often.

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Airtel Africa and SpaceX Sign Deal to Deliver Starlink Internet to Customers

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Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet to underserved African regions, boosting rural broadband, digital inclusion, and connectivity through satellite technology.

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Michuki Mwangi, Internet Society: Bridging the global digital divide

Telecoms Tech News

billion people worldwide still lacking Internet access, the need for innovative and scalable solutions has never been greater. Read more » The post Michuki Mwangi, Internet Society: Bridging the global digital divide appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Vodafone Idea and AST SpaceMobile Partner to Bring Satellite Broadband Connectivity to India

Telecom Talk

Indian telecom service provider Vodafone Idea (Vi) and satellite-based cellular broadband network provider AST SpaceMobile announced a strategic partnership to expand mobile connectivity across India’s unconnected regions. billion mobile subscribers.

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