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BSNL Starts Mock Tests for IFTV and Sarvatra Wi-Fi in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) recently commenced mock tests for intranet fiber TV (IFTV) and Sarvatra BSNL Wi-Fi in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu.

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AIS owner set to merge with Gulf Energy Development

Developing Telecoms

In July, we reported that Thai billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi was planning to merge two companies that he controls - Intouch Holdings, which holds a majority 40.4% stake in AIS, and power firm Gulf Energy Development. Now, shareholders in the firms have reportedly approved the proposal.

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Leading the future of connectivity: A vision for change

Total Telecom

Viewpoint Article by Pat Coxen, CEO of Cornerstone Connected Britain 2024 provided a vital platform for discussing the future of the UK’s digital connectivity. From policymakers to industry leaders, the event underscored a shared ambition to ensure that the UK remains competitive in the digital age while tackling the significant challenges that remain on the road to ubiquitous, high-quality connectivity.

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Omantel and Optiva complete digital transformation project  

Developing Telecoms

Omantel and Optiva have upgraded and migrated over 200 Omantel products and services across all business lines to Optiva’s convergent charging engine, hosted on Omantel’s private cloud.

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Airtel Detects 70 Million Potential Spam Calls in Maharashtra in 7 Days

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in India recently announced that it has deployed an AI (artificial intelligence) solution for

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Cornerstone CEO discusses making telecoms tangible at Connected Britain

Total Telecom

Interview “We as an industry have got to do a lot better at articulating the benefits of digital infrastructure” – Pat Coxen, CEO of Cornerstone At this year’s Connected Britain conference, we caught up with Cornerstone CEO Pat Coxen to discuss the UK’s shifting approach to digital infrastructure. From the gradual rollout of 5G standalone to the impact of the new Labour government, Pat explains why clarity and collaboration in both the public and private sectors wi

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CelcomDigi expands fibre broadband to compete against rivals

Developing Telecoms

CelcomDigi has enhanced its fibre broadband services to strengthen its position against competitors as demand for high-speed internet continues to grow in Malaysia.

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Thaicom asks SpaceX for a lift

Developing Telecoms

Satellite operator Thaicom announced its subsidiary Space Tech Innovation Limited (STI) had signed a deal with SpaceX to launch a satellite to provide gigabit connectivity across the Asia-Pacific.

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Microsoft announces €4.3 billion investment in Italian AI data centres 

Total Telecom

News This marks the company’s largest investment in the country so far Microsoft has announced plans to invest €4.3 billion over the next two years in Italy to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure. As part of the initiative, Microsoft will also train over 1 million Italians in digital skills by 2025, aiming to support economic growth and tackle demographic challenges.

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Dialog Axiata unveils AI scanning in telemedicine app

Developing Telecoms

Dialog Axiata unveiled what it described as Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered health scanning feature in its telemedicine app Doc990, which claims to be able to monitor multiple key indicators of health directly from smartphones.

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TIM receives €700m bid for Sparkle 

Total Telecom

News The Italian government are said to be focusing investment on critical national infrastructure The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Retelit, a subsidiary of the Spanish Asterion Infrastructure Fund, has made €700 offer for Sparkle, Telecom Italia’s subsea cable unit, the company has announced this week Negotiations are ongoing, and TIM is expected to carefully evaluate the offer in the context of its overall strategy.

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Apple to open more stores in India

Developing Telecoms

Apple will begin selling iPhones manufactured in India and has revealed plans to open four new retail locations in the country.

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BSNL Most Expensive Monthly Broadband Plan Detailed

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has several broadband plan options available for users.

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World Communication Awards 2024 Shortlist revealed!

Total Telecom

With over 200 entries across 23 categories, this year’s World Communication Awards is more competitive than ever. After months of deliberation by the Award’s expert panel of over 100 judges , Total Telecom is delighted to announce the shortlisted entries below. Congratulations to all of the entrants that have made it this far. We look forward to seeing you at the Awards Ceremony on 10 December at The Marriott, Grosvenor Square, London!

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Qualcomm Envisions a Hybrid AI Future with Enhanced Experiences: Report

Telecom Talk

US-based mobile chipset maker Qualcomm envisions a hybrid Artificial Intelligence (AI) future, where advanced AI capabilities across mobile, automotive, and

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Steven Schwerbel: BEAD Will Succeed If WISPs Can Participate

Broadband Breakfast

Decades of regulatory liberalization gave birth to the Internet and enabled, among other things, wireless internet service providers (WISPs) to flourish. As the high regulatory hurdles of bureaucracy were lowered and removed, WISPs found clear paths to run, taking them quickly to areas neglected by old monopolies, which had always deemed rural, underserved, and Tribal regions too costly and unprofitable to serve.

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AI Is a Force for Good, Says New Google India MD: Report

Telecom Talk

Google India envisions AI as a force for good, prioritising data security, responsible regulations, and significant investments in India's digitisation across key sectors.

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The Buildout: Cox awarded $61M for Oklahoma broadband

Light Reading

This week: Oklahoma awards $158M in ARPA funds for broadband; Twist Broadband launching fixed wireless in and around San Jose, California; Comcast launches services on Maryland's Kent Island – and more.

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Honeywell Unveils AI Solutions to Enhance Efficiency in Energy Sector

Telecom Talk

Honeywell says its new AI-enabled solutions are transforming the energy industry by enhancing operational efficiency, upskilling the workforce, and improving decision-making through innovative technologies.

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Telin breaks ground on second Bifrost cable landing station in Minahasa

Light Reading

Telin has started construction of the Minahasa cable landing station of the Bifrost System, which will strengthen the digital backbone of Indonesia's second international connectivity gateway in Manado.

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Aruba Inaugurates IT4 Hyperscale Data Centre Campus in Rome, Italy

Telecom Talk

Aruba unveils the largest hyperscale data center campus in Rome. The IT4 Hyper Cloud Data Center, spanning 74,000 square meters, is the first Rating 4 data center in South Central Italy.

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Tesla Pi Phone Price: Luxury Meets Technology in India

Airtel

The smartphone market in India is set to witness a game-changer with the arrival of the Tesla Pi Phone. This flagship device from Elon Musk’s Tesla combines luxury with cutting-edge technology, creating a smartphone that is in a league of its own. With its sleek design, powerful performance, and impressive features, the Tesla Pi Phone is expected to redefine the premium smartphone segment in India.

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Vodafone Idea’s 56-Day Validity Prepaid Packs for October 2024

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea's 56-day prepaid plans, offering voice-only and Hero plans with added benefits like Binge All Night, Data Rollover, and more.

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CelcomDigi Partners with SK Telecom to Boost AI Solutions in Malaysia

VoIP Review

In a strategic move to enhance AI services tailored to the Southeast Asian market, Malaysian telecommunications operator CelcomDigi teams up with South Korean tech leader SK Telecom. This partnership, cemented through a memorandum of understanding, aims to bring cutting-edge AI solutions to Malaysia. The agreement invites both companies to share expertise and collaborate on AI applications specifically designed for the Malaysian market.

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Omantel Migrates Over 200 Products and Services to Optiva Cloud Charging Platform

Telecom Talk

Oman’s operator Omantel has completed a complex transformation project in collaboration with Optiva, a provider of cloud-native revenue management software.

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NaaS, Expert Guidance and Seamless Connectivity: Long-Term Network Success for Enterprises

Telecom Ramblings

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Mark Daley, Director of Digital Strategy & Business Development at Epsilon Each year, the digital world grows more advanced, allowing enterprises to connect to services, partners, and customers across the globe within seconds. Network as a Service (NaaS) plays an essential role in enabling this digital ecosystem, with Mordor Intelligence predicting the market to grow from $14.46 billion in 2024 to $78.38 billion in 2029, with a CAGR of over 32%.

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Apple to Open Four More Flagship Stores in India

Telecom Talk

Apple is planning to open four new flagship stores in the country. The Cupertino tech giant opened two stores in Mumbai and Delhi in 2023.

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US and partners call for 'verifiable' subsea cable suppliers

Light Reading

As the Quad alliance commits $140 million to ensuring every Pacific island state is fiber-connected by end-2025, US and partners call for cooperation with 'verifiable' suppliers.

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Bouygues Telecom Launches AI-Powered Customer Service Assistant

Telecom Talk

French telecommunications service provider Bouygues Telecom has launched a new AI-based assistant for customer service.

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California Plan to Award $1.8 Billion in BEAD Funds Approved

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2024 – The federal government announced Friday it approved California’s plan for awarding $1.8 billion in broadband grants. “California is ready to put these funds to work, bolstering our economy, building durable broadband infrastructure, and generating quality jobs,” California Public Utilities Commission President Alice Reynolds said in a statement.

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Vodafone Expands Germany’s Largest Fibre Network

VoIP Review

In a significant push toward expanding its footprint in Germany, Vodafone Germany has embarked on a journey to bring fibre broadband to 11 million homes and businesses nationwide. This landmark move positions the company as the operator of the country’s largest fibre network. This expansion leverages infrastructure sharing agreements with both Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Glasfaser, promising an increase of 9.5 million new connections.

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Two Alabama Cooperatives Win Grant Funding to Expand Fiber Service

Broadband Breakfast

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey 's office has unveiled a  new round of broadband grants  that will expand fiber access to unserved homes and businesses across 23 Alabama counties. This latest round of grants should help fund 2,347 miles of new fiber deployment, bringing broadband availability to more than 15,000 locations scattered across the Yellowhammer state.

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Eurobites: VMO2 weighs in on Vodafone/Three merger

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Vodafone plans logistics hub in Luxembourg; Arcep on virtualization; French turn to GenAI for love-letter assist.

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TSMC, Amkor strike chip packaging deal at planned US plant

RCR Wireless

The TSMC-Amkor partnership is expected to increase Apple chip production in the U.S. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has signed an advanced semiconductor packaging and testing deal with Arizona-based Amkor Technology, which has been providing the Taiwanese company with semiconductor assembly and test services for many years. Per the agreement, Amkor Technology’s turnkey packaging and […] The post TSMC, Amkor strike chip packaging deal at planned US plant appeared first on

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ISPs’ Low-Cost Plans Reach 95% of New York Homes: Report

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2024 – New York has strategically leveraged merger conditions and partnerships with major Internet Service Providers in an effort to provide affordable broadband access to an estimated 1.7 million state households struggling to afford the service. The New York Department of Public Service’s report issued last week revealed that Charter, Altice USA, and Verizon, which together serve more than 95% of the state’s broadband addresses, will play a vital role i

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TechExpo 2024: It's a wrap!

Light Reading

Light Reading's Jeff Baumgartner, Omdia's Jaimie Lenderman, Heavy Reading's Alan Breznick and Dell'Oro Group's Jeff Heynen discuss unified DOCSIS 4.0, the challenges ahead for DOCSIS 5.0 and the potential for 5G on HFC.

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Rural Electric Co-ops Want Broadband Data Fixed by FCC Before BEAD

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2024 – 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. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, representing more than 900 electric cooperatives, warned this week that faulty data from the Federal Communications Commission could cause rural communities to miss out