Fri.Sep 20, 2024

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“A page has been turned”: VMO2 praises Labour’s approach to digital infrastructure

Total Telecom

Interview Is the new Labour government’s approach to digital infrastructure going to be effective? In this Connected Britain interview, Simon Miller, Director of Public and Regional Affairs at Virgin Media O2, describes the “encouraging” discussions with government so far and how the UK’s digital infrastructure landscape is shifting in 2024.

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Reliance Jio to Showcase Private 5G Deployments in Coming Months: Report

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio plans to showcase its private 5G network deployments with enterprise customers within four months, focusing on Industry 4.0 and remote healthcare applications.

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IMT-2030 Vision: Industry experts outline the path to 6G

Telecoms Tech News

As the world prepares for the transition to 6G, industry experts have shared their insights on the ITU’s IMT-2030 Vision framework. This collaborative effort between industry, government, and academia aims to shape the future of mobile communications, focusing on key technologies and standards that will guide the development of 6G. The IMT-2030 Vision document outlines.

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Nokia launches sustainability calculator for private networks

Total Telecom

Press Release Nokia today announced the launch of a new sustainability calculator for private wireless networks for enterprises. This tool helps companies estimate the environmental and social benefits of using private wireless networks and the new Industry 4.0 applications they enable. Notable benefits include improved operations, reduced costs and carbon emissions, and fewer workplace accidents.

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BSNL was the Only Telco to Add Users in July 2024: Tariff Hike Effect

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a struggling Indian telecom operator, was the only company to add users in July 2024.

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Axian Telecom reportedly in for triple-play provider in Kenya

Developing Telecoms

Axian Telecom was reportedly looking to acquire Kenya-based mobile, internet and TV provider Wananchi Group.

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OyxgenOS 15 Might Come with iOS Like Features

Telecom Talk

OxygenOS 15 is the Android 15-based operating system (OS) for OnePlus devices.

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Vodafone Idea Data Packs in September 2024: Pricing, Validity, and Key Benefits

Telecom Talk

Check out the latest Vodafone Idea data packs as of September 2024, offering a range of options from Rs 22 to Rs 1189. Find the perfect pack for your data needs, including OTT subscription bundles and special cricket offers.

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The Buildout: Alabama awards rest of capital projects funds for broadband

Light Reading

This week in broadband builds: Spectrum wins millions more in Alabama; Ripple Fiber to expand into Michigan; GoNetspeed starts construction in Middletown, Connecticut – and more.

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MTN Claims Africa’s First 5G Ultra-Range Maritime Coverage

Telecom Talk

MTN South Africa and ZTE are transforming maritime connectivity with Africa's first 5G Ultra-range coverage at Mossel Bay, enhancing safety and efficiency for local fishermen, tourism, and maritime operations.

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Harmonic zeroes in on 'unified' DOCSIS 4.0

Light Reading

Nimrod Ben-Natan, Harmonic's new CEO, says the supplier will demo products powered by new 'unified' DOCSIS 4.0 silicon at next week's SCTE TechExpo. He also weighed in on proposals to deliver 5G signals on HFC networks.

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Bell Canada and MacLean Partner to Advance Autonomous Mining Technologies with 5G

Telecom Talk

Bell Canada has partnered with MacLean, a Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment, to accelerate research and development in mining

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THE UK’S SMARTPHONE THEFT CRISIS

Telecom Ramblings

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Dario Betti, CEO of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum The UK government wants to crackdown on “snatch thefts” of smartphones; an estimated 78,000 Brits had their phones stolen on the streets in the year up to March 2024 – a rise of over 150% compared to the previous 12 months. The government wants a technology solution, but technology by itself might not be able to address the root cause.

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Airtel Black Rs 899 Plan Bundles 100 Mbps Wi-Fi + DTH

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, has a bestseller Airtel Black plan that costs Rs 899 per month.

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Nokia intros sustainability calculator to show private 5G’s green creds

RCR Wireless

Nokia has introduced a ‘sustainability calculator’ for enterprises to estimate the environmental and operational (“social”) benefits of using private 4G (LTE) and 5G networks as a platform for new Industry 4.0 applications. The tool seeks to map out how edge networking and computing technologies stand to deliver a broad return on investment, potentially, in terms […] The post Nokia intros sustainability calculator to show private 5G’s green creds appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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OnePlus 13 Could Feature Unreal Amount of Memory

Telecom Talk

OnePlus 13 is about to launch in China next month. The device will later make it to the global markets.

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Qualcomm explains 5G RedCap (Part 2)

RCR Wireless

5G RedCap supports fewer antennas and frequency bands, reducing device cost and size 5G reduced capability (RedCap) technology is designed for Internet of Things (IoT) support and IoT environments as it operates primarily in the sub-6 GHz frequency bands, which provides a balance between coverage, data speed, and importantly, signal penetration through structures, Gautam Sheoran, vice […] The post Qualcomm explains 5G RedCap (Part 2) appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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'Offshore Actor' Caused Cyberattack on Seattle Public Library

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2024 – In late May, the Seattle Public Library was hit by a cyberattack , forcing SPL to take offline many electronic features, including library accounts, book catalogs, e-books, in-building Wi-Fi, and public computers and printers. After saying little for several months about the nature of the debilitating attack, SPL officials have begun to discuss some of what happened.

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OneLayer Secures Evergy’s Private LTE Network with New Partnership

VoIP Review

OneLayer, a private 5G security startup, has signed a multi-year agreement with U.S. energy provider Evergy to handle and secure operational technology (OT) assets on its private cellular network. This deal comes after OneLayer partnered with network vendors Nokia and Ericsson. Evergy, based in Kentucky, has selected OneLayer’s device management and zero-trust security platform, OneLayer Bridge, to manage OT and IoT devices on its new private LTE (4G) network.

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Nvidia shows what open RAN could really look like with ARC-1

Light Reading

The ambitions of the world's biggest chipmaker in the mobile industry go much further than it previously indicated and could be a serious threat to Ericsson and Nokia.

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MTN, ZTE claims Africa’s first 5G maritime coverage

RCR Wireless

ZTE said the MTN 5G deployment will enhance tourism, fisheries and the broader maritime economy and support ecological preservation efforts Mobile operator MTN South Africa, in collaboration with Chinese vendor ZTE Corporation, has launched what it claims to be Africa’s first 5G ultra-range maritime coverage off the coast of Mossel Bay, in Western Cape.

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T-Mobile dedicates 5G network slice to first responders

Light Reading

T-Mobile's T-Priority service will use a 5G network slice to support first responder connectivity, starting with New York City.

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‘Much more than chatbots’ — T-Mo US, OpenAI to ‘revolutionize’ customer experience with AI

RCR Wireless

T-Mobile US said it hopes to eventually create an AI blueprint that will applicable across industries T-Mobile US has given ChatGPT creator OpenAI access to its customer data as part of a collaboration aimed at the development of an “intent-driven AI-decisioning platform.” The platform, called IntentCX, will use this data to be able to “maximize […] The post ‘Much more than chatbots’ — T-Mo US, OpenAI to ‘revolutionize’ customer experience with AI appeared first on

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Synergizing Cybersecurity: The Benefits of Technology Alliances

Cisco Wireless

There are many integrations made available by Cisco Security and their tech partners, improving cybersecurity posture and defenses of mutual customers.

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The killer AI app for network operators? It’s OSS (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

New Generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI) use cases seem to emerge each day across geographies and verticals. Everyone is on the hunt for more and it’s easy to see why. A recent Deloitte GenAI Pulse survey found that 79% of respondents, all business and technology leaders, expect gen AI to transform the business within three years. […] The post The killer AI app for network operators?

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Eurobites: EU tells Apple how to be more open

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Vodafone Ireland updates BSS with Amdocs; Lightspeed launches wholesale arm; has anyone seen my phone?

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Local Leaders Oppose Broadband Permitting Bill

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, September 20, 2024 – Mayors and other city leaders on Thursday opposed a House bill on telecom permitting, arguing that it jeopardizes historic preservation and environmental regulations in favor of broadband providers. American Broadband Deployment Act - Broadband Breakfast Broadband Breakfast reports every day on America’s broadband buildout.

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Open RAN on greener path than closed RAN, asserts Orange exec

Light Reading

Atoosa Hatefi, head of radio innovation at Orange Group, says there are more green levers to pull in open RAN than traditional RAN.

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Kagan: Air Wireless introduces DOCSIS wireless broadband for cable TV

RCR Wireless

Yesterday, Air Wireless just popped-up on the radar. They are a new company with a top team of executives who are using a new twist of DOCSIS to help companies offer wireless broadband. This wireless DOCSIS helps cable television, broadband providers and wireless networks quickly expand their ability to offer data or broadband services to […] The post Kagan: Air Wireless introduces DOCSIS wireless broadband for cable TV appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Massachusetts Institute to Celebrate Digital Inclusion Week

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2024 –The Massachusetts Broadband Institute will host its first digital inclusion event on Oct. 9 to celebrate Digital Inclusion Week, which runs from Oct. 7-11. The Massachusetts Broadband Institute, based in Westborough, Mass., works with state and federal legislators as well as broadband providers to help close the digital divide in the state.

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Celona Partners with Xingtera for Chinese Private 5G Expansion

VoIP Review

Celona, a U.S.-based private networks specialist, has taken a significant step in the Chinese market by partnering with Xingtera, a provider of industrial IoT solutions, according to a company release. The collaboration aims to introduce Celona’s 5G LAN solution to various industries within China, supported by Oriental Cable Network (OCN) and Inspur, which offer spectrum and core/edge server technology, respectively.

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India's Airtel to award $1B 4G expansion deals – report

Light Reading

Airtel is likely to announce 4G expansion contracts worth $1 billion covering the next three years.

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T-Mobile Teams Up with NVIDIA, Ericsson, and Nokia to Transform Mobile Networks with AI

VoIP Review

T-Mobile has announced a major partnership with NVIDIA , Ericsson , and Nokia to shape the future of mobile networks by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into radio access networks (RAN). This collaboration aims to revolutionize network capabilities and enhance customer experiences. The companies, all founding members of the AI-RAN Alliance, are launching an AI-RAN Innovation Center in Bellevue, Washington.

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From Wi-Fi 6 to 7: The Journey to the Next Wireless Frontier

Light Reading

As the demand for faster, more reliable wireless connectivity grows, Wi-Fi technology continues to evolve. Wi-Fi 7 represents a critical leap forward in the evolution of networking. Building on the foundation of Wi-Fi 6, this next-generation standard promises unprecedented speeds, lower latency, and greater capacity to meet the demands of an increasingly connected world.

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Abstracting complexity in pursuit of network automation, monetization

RCR Wireless

Appledore Research talks APIs, BSS/OSS, network automation and monetization Operators are busy at the moment—they’re navigating a tough macro environment while working to muster the capital needed to modernize network hardware and software, including the slow transition to cloud-native networking. Simultaneously, the commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI) is shining a light on the latent value […] The post Abstracting complexity in pursuit of network automation, monetization app

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'Thanks guys, great quarter' – 2024 edition

Light Reading

A list of some of the most recent telecom earnings calls in 2024, and whether or not women participated on each one.

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Checking in on the Intel five nodes in four years plan

RCR Wireless

Intel has entered the angstrom era with 20A and 18A process nodes Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger took the top job at the semiconductor design and manufacturing company in February 2021. A big part of his remit was to manage a turnaround, including the ambitious five nodes in four years (5N4Y) strategy announced in July 2021. […] The post Checking in on the Intel five nodes in four years plan appeared first on RCR Wireless News.