Thu.Sep 05, 2024

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Integrating Wi-Fi and 5G—A unified approach for better security and performance

Telecoms Tech News

Author: Sachin Thakkar, Co-founder, Highway 9 As enterprises navigate the complexities of modern connectivity, the question isn’t whether to choose between Wi-Fi and 5G but how to combine and integrate their strengths for optimal performance. Over the years, many have predicted that 4G/5G would eventually replace Wi-Fi, and vice versa. However, recent insights reveal that.

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Sierra Leone and Malawi announce digital development deals with Chinese vendors

Developing Telecoms

Two recent deals in Sierra Leone and Malawi underline the continuing role of Chinese telecommunications in general, and tech giant Huawei in particular, in the ongoing digital development of the African market.

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India is Looking at 6G to Become a Developed Nation: Report

Telecom Talk

5G is still yet to reach the deep corners of India. The work for that is ongoing. With 5G, the possibilities of growth in the digital world become immense and 6G will supercharge that opportunity.

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New JV will address dark fibre infrastructure provision in Mexico

Developing Telecoms

SierraIG, a joint venture (JV) between dense dark fibre infrastructure provider SummitIG and Neutral Networks, a Mexican company focused on providing 100% neutral connectivity to carriers, service providers and operators, plans to establish itself as a pure-play dark fibre infrastructure provider in Mexico.

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Russian influence campaign disrupted by US court

Telecoms Tech News

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has filed an affidavit (PDF) under seal in support of a seizure warrant targeting 32 internet domains allegedly used for “cybersquatting” by the Russian government to conduct malign influence campaigns. Cybersquatting involves registering domain names with the intent to profit from the goodwill of a.

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SEA-H2X subsea cable lands in the Philippines

Developing Telecoms

Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions announced on Thursday that the South-East Asia Hainan-Hong Kong Express Cable System (SEA-H2X) subsea cable has officially landed in the Philippines.

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Infinix Hot 50 5G Launched in India for Rs 9999

Telecom Talk

Infinix Hot 50 5G launched in India on Thursday. This smartphone is one of the most affordable 5G phones in India.

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GlobalNet Expands into Austria with New PoP in Vienna

Telecom Talk

GlobalNet, an Amsterdam-based backbone ISP, launches its first Point of Presence in Vienna, Austria. This expansion enhances coverage across Central and Southern Europe, with scalable DWDM technology and diverse connectivity services.

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True Corp teams with Intel for 5G-powered AI healthcare solutions

Developing Telecoms

True Corp said on Thursday its business unit is collaborating with Intel to launch seven new smart healthcare solutions that leverage 5G connectivity and AI to improve diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and patient data management in hospitals and healthcare agencies in Thailand.

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Verizon to Acquire Frontier Communications for USD 20 Billion

Telecom Talk

American telecommunications company Verizon Communications has agreed to acquire Frontier Communications (Frontier) in an all-cash transaction valued at USD 20

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Globe expands coverage on Philippines' largest island

Developing Telecoms

Globe Telecom expanded coverage with 20 new sites across four provinces in the administrative region of Central Luzon, a move to boost digital infrastructure and support the agricultural and tourism sectors on the Philippines’ largest island.

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Odido to Launch 5G Fixed Wireless Access Service in Netherlands

Telecom Talk

Dutch operator Odido announced plans to launch fixed wireless access (FWA) over its 5G network, which it describes as a full-fledged new choice for fixed internet.

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Huawei's Tong Wen: 6G Needs Real Innovation to Reshape Mobile Industry

Developing Telecoms

At the IEEE PIMRC conference held on September 4, 2024, Dr. Tong Wen, Huawei Wireless CTO, presented his views on the development direction of the 6G industry. Titled “The Architectural Framework for A-RAN and A-Core”, Dr. Tong Wen noted “6G will not be a simple upgrade of 5G - it should integrate AI revolution for the past 20 months, so to reshape the wireless industry and take it to the next height.

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1547 CSR and Harrison Street Acquire Union Station Data Center in South Bend, Indiana

Telecom Talk

Data center developer Fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (1547) and investment management firm Harrison Street have acquired the Global Access Point

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ABI Research forecasts 80 Million RedCap IoT module shipments by 2029

RCR Wireless

The RedCap silicon market will become a ‘hyper-competitive space,’ according to ABI Research Drawing from findings in its recent 5G RedCap Standards and Chipsets for IoT report, ABI Research has forecasted that IoT 5G Reduced Capacity (RedCap) module shipments will reach to 80 million from 2024 to 2029. RedCap is a 5G Standalone (5G SA) […] The post ABI Research forecasts 80 Million RedCap IoT module shipments by 2029 appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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EE Launches 5G Standalone Network Powered by AI in 15 UK Cities

Telecom Talk

EE has launched its 5G standalone network (5G SA) across 15 UK cities, powered by AI for faster speeds, improved gaming, and enhanced video streaming.

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Verizon feeds its urge to converge with $20B play for Frontier

Light Reading

Verizon believes acquiring Frontier will supply the scale it needs to drive a fiber/mobile convergence strategy. However, one analyst says it's not nearly enough, declaring the deal 'a terrible idea.

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Empire Access Expands Fiber Network to Cortland, New York

Telecom Talk

Empire Access has launched high-speed fiber optic internet in Cortland, NY, offering speeds up to 2 Gbps for residents and 1 Gbps for businesses.

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Verizon and Skylo's alternative approach to direct-to-device messaging

Light Reading

Verizon and Skylo are partnering to use satellite spectrum for D2D connectivity to support Emergency SOS texting instead of using cellular spectrum. Next year, Verizon will add SMS services via satellite as well.

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Optus and TPG Telecom Mobile Network Sharing Deal Receives Approval

Telecom Talk

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said it will not oppose the proposed regional mobile network and spectrum-sharing agreements

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Benton: Local Governments Crucial in Preventing BEAD Bottlenecks

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, September 5, 2024 – With billions of federal dollars earmarked to expand high-speed internet access across the country, local officials could get inundated with permitting requests, perhaps causing a bottleneck that slows the deployment of broadband infrastructure. Before laying fiber or erecting new wireless towers, broadband Internet providers first need to navigate a maze of local, state, and federal permitting processes that threaten to slow progress.

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AtNorth Announces Second Data Center in Denmark with Heat Reuse

Telecom Talk

Nordic data center operator atNorth has announced plans to build its largest data center to date, DEN02, located in the

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Eurobites: EE launches 5G standalone in 15 UK cities

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Kjell Johnsen steps down at Tele2; EXA Infrastructure acquires Bulgaria's GCN; Greece fights wildfires, with help from Huawei.

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Vodafone Idea Prepaid Plans with SunNXT

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi), India's third-largest telecom operator, has several prepaid plans with which users can get a free subscription to SunNXT.

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Innovating file transmission in collaboration with Volvo Cars

HCL Tech

Innovating file transmission in collaboration with Volvo Cars bharath_mb Thu, 09/05/2024 - 12:14 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Cloud Short Title Innovating file transmission in collaboration with Volvo Cars Short Description HCLTech co-led a paradigm shift in file transmission and integrated ecosystems for Volvo Cars. Summary Thumbnail Publish Date Thu, 09/05/2024 - 12:00 Link Text Learn more CTA Link /case-study/innovating-file-transmission-in-collaboration-with-volvo-cars Featur

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Airtel Enhances 4G, 5G Network with Additional Spectrum in Assam and North East

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel has completed the deployment of additional spectrum across Assam and the North East, enhancing 4G and 5G network capacities.

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Verizon-Frontier deal a 'validation' of our convergence strategy, says Comcast CFO

Light Reading

The Verizon-Frontier deal is focused on wireline/wireless convergence, which suits Comcast just fine. 'I think we have an incredible hand to play in convergence,' Comcast CFO Jason Armstrong said at the Citi Investor Conference.

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Reliance Jio Announces Extra Benefits for Prepaid Users on 8th Anniversary

Telecom Talk

Eight years back, on the very same day, Reliance Jio started offering commercial services in India on September 5, 2016.

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Huawei explores the use of RedCap in various scenarios

RCR Wireless

A Huawei spokesperson highlighted that RedCap technology can reduce 5G NR module costs by 80% Chinese vendor Huawei has been exploring a broad range of scenarios for the implementation of 5G RedCap, also known as 5G NR Light technology, beyond wireless sensors and smart wearables, a Huawei spokesperson told RCR Wireless News. According to the […] The post Huawei explores the use of RedCap in various scenarios appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Ooredoo Qatar Completes Wi-Fi 7 Trial with FTTR Devices, Plans 2024 Launch

Telecom Talk

Ooredoo Qatar has completed the trial of Wi-Fi 7 technology.

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Maxis partners with HPE to offer ‘AI-powered’ networking

RCR Wireless

Maxis will leverage HPE Aruba Networking Central with AI for IT operations (AIOps) in its enterprise networking offerings Malaysian telco Maxis confirmed it has become a managed service provider (MSP) for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in Malaysia, with the aim of boosting the offering of “AI-powered” networking in the Asian nation. In a release, Maxis […] The post Maxis partners with HPE to offer ‘AI-powered’ networking appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Notes from BEAD Challenge weekly office hours Sep 5: timelines – no build expected until 2026

Blandin on Broadband

The Office of Broadband Development presented PowerPoint slides, shared information and took questions. I’ll paste the PPT, notes and questions below: If you have a rebuttal, please submit ASAP, in case of technical difficulties. Deadline is approximately Sept 20. Volume 2 is close to approval. Once that happens, we have 365 day select subgrantees, however we can’t choose until we know which areas need to be served, which is not likely to happen until after January.

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EE and BT finally try to wring some extra ARPU out of 5G

telecoms.com

BT/EE hosted an event at its London HQ to announce the launch of its standalone 5G network, as well as a new generation of routers using wifi 7 technology.

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Telia to Cut 3,000 Jobs for $253M Annual Savings

VoIP Review

Swedish telecommunications company Telia is set to reduce its workforce by approximately 3,000 jobs, equating to 15% of its current staff. This move aims to cut annual costs by $253 million and ensure long-term success by simplifying operations and speeding up decision-making processes. The downsizing comes after Telia has already reduced 455 positions earlier this year.

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Verizon-Frontier Deal Unlikely to Hit D.C. Regulatory Wall: New Street

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, September 5, 2024 – Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier is unlikely to face major regulatory hurdles, analysts at New Street Research wrote Thursday. The carrier announced today that it reached a deal to buy Frontier in a $20 billion deal, a move intended to bolster Verizon’s fiber broadband footprint. The acquisition talks were first reported by the Wall Street Journal Wednesday.

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Nokia and Rockwell Test Private 5G for Industrial Automation

VoIP Review

Nokia has partnered with Rockwell Automation to test private 5G in standalone mode in the 3.55-3.7 GHz CBRS band in the US. This collaboration aims to control and automate industrial assets using EtherNet/IP protocols. The testing incorporates time-sensitive networking (TSN) capabilities, which have been long promised in ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) versions of the wireless 5G standard in 3GPP releases 17 and 18.

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Network decommissioning — a once-in-a-generation sustainability opportunity for telcos (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

Across most developed economies, the scale of telecom equipment decommissioning — the process of retiring legacy infrastructure — is continuing at an astonishing pace. These markets were the first to adopt earlier generations of communications technology at scale, but they now need to make urgent progress toward systematically removing outdated hardware, including switches, routers, cables, […] The post Network decommissioning — a once-in-a-generation sustainability opportunity for telcos