Tue.Oct 08, 2024

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Vodafone partners with Google for AI and phones

Developing Telecoms

Vodafone Group and Google have signed a 10-year billion dollar deal to provide Google Cloud services, devices, and generative AI tools to Vodafone customers across Europe and Africa.

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Vodafone and Google deepen relatioship with 10-year AI partnership 

Total Telecom

News The deal will see Google’s generative AI models enhance Vodafone’s mobile, fixed broadband, and TV offerings Vodafone and Google have agreed to expand their existing partnership for the next ten years, in a move that aims bring new services, devices, and TV experiences to millions of Vodafone customers across Europe and Africa. This expanded partnership is focused on leveraging Google Cloud and the company’s generative AI models known as Gemini to enhance customer experiences, providi

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Nigeria's Okra joins cloud hosting race to challenge AWS and Azure

Developing Telecoms

Nigerian fintech startup Okra launched a new cloud infrastructure service on Tuesday that is the latest of several startups in the country that aim to provide a local alternative to cloud giants like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.

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Fibre expansion 2.0: How digitalisation is making network expansion faster, smarter and more transparent

Total Telecom

Viewpoint Die deutsche Sprachversion folgt weiter unten Ahead of Connected Germany, we spoke to Kerstin Larsson-Knetsch, Chief Commercial Officer at Fiber Experts Germany. Fiber Experts’ digital construction platform brings together network operators and construction companies, digitising the entire fibre construction process Ms Larsson-Knetsch, what is the status of digitalisation in fibre construction and how does it affect the efficiency of projects?

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Maharashtra claims green data centre first in India

Developing Telecoms

The government of the Indian state of Maharashtra has approved the establishment of what are called Green Integrated Data Centre Parks, aiming for an investment of around US$20 billion.

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Mobilise partners with Gist Mobile to launch travel eSIM function

Total Telecom

Leader in eSIM technology, Mobilise has successfully partnered with digital mobile operator Gist Mobile to upgrade its operations, adding new functionalities and improved UX to the business. Through Mobilise’s digital business support system (BSS) platform, HERO, Gist Mobile now offers eSIM data connectivity packages, advanced VoIP functions and a host of back-end upgrades.

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Cisco teams with TM and others to boost AI in Malaysia

Developing Telecoms

Cisco announced several deals on Tuesday it says will accelerate AI innovation in Malaysia, including a collaboration agreement with Telekom Malaysia (TM) to help government digital agency Jabatan Digital Negara (JDN) upgrade its digital infrastructure.

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iBASIS to manage voice services for Saint Maarten operator

Developing Telecoms

iBASIS, a provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and TelEm Group, one of the leading mobile networks in the Caribbean island of Saint Maarten, have announced a five-year exclusive partnership to manage TelEm’s international voice services in key markets.

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Colne, Lancashire to get a broadband boost with new full fibre network from brsk 

Total Telecom

Press Release UK leading full fibre broadband provider, brsk, has announced that work is underway to upgrade connectivity to 11,000 homes and businesses in Colne, Lancashire to world-class infrastructure that will provide symmetrical speeds up to 2Gbps. This network deployment is part of brsk’s mission to transform digital connectivity in underserved areas, giving those without access to full fibre technology the chance to enjoy faster speeds and reliability at competitive prices, on a superio

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Nokia to help Airtel make its RANs more green with AI and ML

Developing Telecoms

Indian telco Bharti Airtel and Nokia announced on Tuesday they will collaborate on an initiative to introduce energy-efficient solutions and practices across Airtel’s 4G/5G RANs using AI and machine learning.

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“We’re the best kept secret in data centre and cloud,” says Nokia at Connected Britain

Total Telecom

Interview At this year’s Connected Britain, we caught up with Nokia’s Head of Cloud Infrastructure Business, Europe, Paul Alexander to discuss how AI is driving investment in the cloud and data centre sectors, how security requirements are evolving, and how regulators are doing their best to keep up! You can watch our full interview from the link below.

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MTC Namibia 'steps ahead' of rivals with mobile money launch

Developing Telecoms

MTC Namibia launched its mobile financial service, MTC Maris, as the Namibian government hailed the operator for “stepping ahead” of its rivals, while urging them to follow suit in order to connect the fifth of the population that remains unbanked.

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T-Mobile unveils portable 5G private network solution

Telecoms Tech News

T-Mobile has launched “5G On Demand,” a portable 5G private network solution designed to streamline the deployment of advanced, data-driven networks across various industries. Set to be commercially available by the end of 2024, 5G On Demand is tailored to meet the dynamic needs of sectors such as media and entertainment, oil and gas, and. Read more » The post T-Mobile unveils portable 5G private network solution appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Xantaro Group acquires managed services specialist nicos

Total Telecom

Press Release The Xantaro Group, Europe’s leading solution provider for high-performance networks, IT security solutions and managed services, today announced the integration of the nicos group. The aim of the transaction is to significantly expand the enterprise division and to strengthen the managed services portfolio with a Service and Security Operations Centre (SOC) that has global reach, among other things.

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Bharti Airtel Launches Green 5G Initiative to Enhance Energy Efficiency

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel has announced a collaboration with Nokia focused on ‘Green 5G,’ which aims to introduce energy-efficient solutions and practices

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Deutsche Telekom surpasses German railway connectivity targets 2 years early

Total Telecom

News Ninety-nine percent of German railway passengers on ‘main routes’ can now access speeds of at least 200 Mbps Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s state-owned railway company, have made significant improvements to mobile reception on trains in Germany over the past three years, according to a press release published by the companies last week.

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Jio Unhappy with TRAI’s Satcom Paper, Demands a Level Playing Field: Report

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s second-largest telecom operator, has written to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) to revise its consultation paper

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It looks like smooth sailing for Verizon/Frontier – analysts

Light Reading

T-Mobile, Comcast and others likely won't seek to block or oppose Verizon's proposed $20 billion acquisition of fiber network operator Frontier, according to a handful of financial analysts.

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Centranet Trial Brings 50Gbps Fiber Internet to Tribal Nation in Oklahoma

Telecom Talk

Centranet has achieved a 50 Gbps fiber internet connection for the Sac and Fox Nation in Oklahoma, marking a significant advancement in broadband access for rural and Indigenous communities with 50G PON technology.

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As more BEAD plans get approval, Ookla asks: Where do the states stand on broadband speeds?

RCR Wireless

As $42.5 billion in federal funding makes it way to the states to be translated into infrastructure deployment projects, Ookla recently assessed how the 50 U.S. states stand in terms of delivery of broadband speeds. Ookla examined its Speedtest data for broadband services in terms of the percentage of Speedtest users in a state who […] The post As more BEAD plans get approval, Ookla asks: Where do the states stand on broadband speeds?

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AI to Transform Global Economy with Growth and Innovation, Says UBS: Report

Telecom Talk

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to drive significant growth, creating an ecosystem for companies and investors that is brimming with innovation and financial gains, according to an UBS report.

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GSMA says telcos see $400 billion opportunity in enterprise

RCR Wireless

Four enterprise verticals emerged as the most promising for telcos: financial services, manufacturing, automotive and aviation A new report from GSMA Intelligence revealed that telcos see the enterprise space as a $400 billion opportunity, which the firm said equates to about 35% of the existing worldwide mobile operator revenue base. Further, four verticals emerged as […] The post GSMA says telcos see $400 billion opportunity in enterprise appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Google and Vodafone Expand Partnership to Bring AI-Powered Services Across Europe and Africa

Telecom Talk

Google and Vodafone have announced a 10-year partnership extension, bringing AI-powered services, devices, and enhanced TV experiences to millions across Europe and Africa.

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Cable group presses for 180-day phone unlocking rules

Light Reading

The NCTA is urging the FCC to adopt new rules requiring mobile operators to unlock phones 180 days after service is initiated. The org believes that period would spur mobile competition and help operators deter device fraud.

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SoftBank and Ericsson Partner to Explore AI-Integrated RAN Solutions

Telecom Talk

Japan’s SoftBank and Sweden’s Ericsson have announced a collaboration to explore the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Radio Access

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Where the wild things are—and how to connect them

RCR Wireless

Nevada System of Higher Education is exploring private cellular to connect remote environmental sensors used in a range of research initiatives LAS VEGAS—Ahead of the kick-off of Mobile World Congress Las Vegas, T-Mobile US sponsored a CIO Summit that brought together a range of enterprise decision-makers to take stock of the operational challenges they’re facing […] The post Where the wild things are—and how to connect them appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Viavi Opens VALOR Testing Facility to Accelerate Open RAN Adoption

Telecom Talk

Viavi Solutions has officially opened its Viavi Automated Lab-as-a-Service (VALOR) Open RAN testing facility in Chandler, Arizona, with a ribbon-cutting

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Telkomsat joins forces with BNM to help digitize Indonesia's maritime sector

Light Reading

Telkomsat and BNM will use the recently launched Merah Putih 2 satellite to enhance connectivity and provide digital solutions for the maritime sector in Indonesia.

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SK Telecom Launches AI Cloud Manager to Maximise GPU Usage

Telecom Talk

SK Telecom (SKT) has launched its AI-based B2B solution, ‘SKT Enterprise AI Cloud Manager,’ which optimises AI infrastructure resources and

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Still Monitoring Helene Recovery, FCC Readies for Milton

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2024 – With the Southeast still reeling from Hurricane Helene, the Federal Communications Commission activated its disaster reporting system in parts of Florida Monday in preparation for another historic storm. “This Hurricane season is proving to be a particularly active and destructive one,” FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said in a statement.

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Bharti Airtel Detected 51 Million Spam Calls in Rajasthan

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in India, said that it detected 51 million spam calls in Rajasthan.

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Elisa to continue expanding 5G, explores O-RAN tech

RCR Wireless

Elisa currently covers 95% of Finland’s population with 5G Finnish telecom operator Elisa now covers 95% of Finland’s population with 5G and has plans to expand the coverage even further in the coming years, the telco’s Head of Mobile Access Tiina Höckert told RCR Wireless News. During the interview, the executive also discussed the company’s […] The post Elisa to continue expanding 5G, explores O-RAN tech appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Spirent Announces 5G Fixed Wireless Access Testing Services

Telecom Talk

British Test and assurance solutions provider Spirent Communications has introduced new 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) testing services.

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Trade Group: Fiber Growth Fastest In U.S. History

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2024 - A national broadband association said that fiber connections in the United States are growing faster than at any time in the nation’s history. The Fiber Broadband Association, headquartered in Washington, D.C., filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission on Monday regarding the FCC’s annual Section 706 Notice of Inquiry.

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AI Fund Makes First Investment in India, Backs Healthcare Startup Jivi: Report

Telecom Talk

AI Fund, led by computer scientist Andrew Ng, has made its first investment in India by backing Gurugram-based artificial intelligence

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How the Next Generation of MVNOs Can Dominate the Telecom Industry

Fierce Telecom

Over the past decade the telecom industry experienced steady and predictable growth through the dominance of the big three of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. | Over the past decade the telecom industry experienced steady and predictable growth through the dominance of the big three of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. Then in January, 2022, Wavelo helped DISH enter the race, launching the fourth major mobile network faster than anyone thought possible.

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ChatGPT Introduces Canvas Interface for Writers and Coders

Telecom Talk

OpenAI has unveiled Canvas, a new interface designed to transform how users interact with ChatGPT for writing and coding projects.