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BSNL Showcases Automatic Customer Acquisition and SIM Vending Machine at IMC2024

Telecom Talk

Government-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) showcases Automatic Customer Acquisition and SIM Vending Machine at India Mobile Congress

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UAE’s Space42 and nybl unite for AI offering targeting oil and gas companies

Developing Telecoms

Two UAE-headquartered companies, artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer nybl and Space42, which describes itself as an AI-powered spacetech company with a global reach, have unveiled what they call a first-of-its-kind satellite-enabled AI solution for oil and gas companies that, they say, will optimise oil wells’ efficiency and productivity.

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Qualcomm Partners with Indian ODMs to Boost Edge AI Deployment: Report

Telecom Talk

Qualcomm announced on Thursday its collaboration with Indian original design manufacturers (ODMs), including VVDN, Tessolve, Teksun, and Innominds, to accelerate

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E-commerce company Jumia to exit South Africa and Tunisia

Developing Telecoms

Africa-focused e-commerce platform Jumia Technologies has announced plans to exit the South African and Tunisian markets at the end of this year to concentrate on markets with stronger growth potential.

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Jio Leads in 5G Availability and Consistent Quality in India: Opensignal Report

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio users enjoy the most consistent internet experience in India, as the country’s largest operator retains the “Consistent Quality”

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Vodafone Idea’s long awaited 5G launch targeted for March 2025

Total Telecom

News The operator’s rivals, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, both launched 5G services in 2022 This week, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced plans to launch commercial 5G services by March 2025. The operator says its initial rollout will cover all metros and major cities in 17 of India’s 22 telecom circles (essentially licencing regions), beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.

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MWC Kigali postponed as Rwanda contains Marburg virus outbreak

Developing Telecoms

The GSMA has announced MWC Kigali has been postponed as Rwanda implements measures to contain the Marburg virus, including restrictions on international travel.

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Intelsat claims major milestone with Nigerian backhaul service launch

Developing Telecoms

Satellite and terrestrial network operator Intelsat has unveiled a new satellite cellular backhaul service platform, located at the Open Access Data Centres facility in Lagos, Nigeria. Data centre facility provider OADC is a division of core digital infrastructure solutions and managed network services company WIOCC.

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Addressing the growth imperative: Pressure building on EMEA telcos

Total Telecom

Contributed Article By Angel Dobardziev , Senior Director, European Consulting at IDC and Chris Barnard , Vice President, European Telecoms and Infrastructure, at IDC Telcos in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) are coming under increasing investor pressure to deliver stronger growth. The average year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth rate among the “Big 5” European telcos — BT, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, and Vodafone — in 2023 and the first half of 2024 was 0% and 1%,

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Huawei wins awards in two categories at Network X

Developing Telecoms

Huawei has won two awards at Network X 2024, held in Paris, France, which has demonstrated Huawei's technological advantages in the global optical network field.

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Dig Once Policy delivers carbon savings and improved connectivity across Cambridgeshire

Total Telecom

Press Release An innovative ‘Dig Once’ policy is continuing to demonstrate its value in reducing carbon emissions, minimising disruption and successfully expanding the county’s digital connectivity. Through Light Blue Fibre, a joint venture between Cambridgeshire County Council and the University of Cambridge to commercially market the fibre assets of both the University and the Council, this forward-thinking approach is helping to yield substantial environmental and economic benefits.

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Telecom Egypt to host two new Colt internet transit nodes

Developing Telecoms

Colt Technology Services says it has formed a partnership with Telecom Egypt to launch two new high-speed internet transit nodes in Cairo and Alexandria that will enable both firms to offer digital services to customers across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

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NIS2 Directive: Experts share their views on the cybersecurity law

Telecoms Tech News

The EU’s Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive comes into force today, ushering in sweeping changes that will impact a broad spectrum of critical infrastructure organisations across various sectors. Unlike more specialised regulations, NIS2 applies to a wide array of entities, aiming to enhance cyber resilience throughout the EU. Andrea Carcano, Co-founder and Chief Product.

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ACT Fibernet Upgrades Internet Speed as a Festive Gift

Telecom Talk

ACT Fibernet, a regional internet service provider (ISP), has decided to upgrade the internet speed for users.

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KT announces restructuring, cuts jobs 

Total Telecom

News The move is part of a new strategic direction devised by the company’s new CEO, Kim Young-seop, who has been in the role since August South Korean telco Korea Telecom (KT) has announced a major restructuring programme as part of an increased focus on AI and cloud services. This strategic shift involves the establishment of two new subsidiaries and significant changes to the company’s workforce.

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4 sales strategies for the telecoms industry

Telecoms Tech News

The telecoms industry faces unique challenges that demand innovative approaches to thrive. High competition, rapid technological advancements, and evolving customer expectations create a dynamic environment where staying ahead is critical. Telecom companies must continuously adapt to these shifts, often finding it difficult to balance quality service with cost efficiency while differentiating themselves from competitors.

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DoT Drafts Proposal to Waive Bank Guarantees for Spectrum Dues Following Vi’s Call: Report

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly prepared a draft cabinet note seeking to waive the requirement for bank guarantees (BGs) related to deferred spectrum payments.

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Witbe Launches New Virtual NOC

Total Telecom

Witbe’s New Remote Eye Controller Update Empowers Video Service Providers to Remotely See, Control, and Monitor Their Services on Any Real Device NEW YORK — Oct. 2, 2024 — Witbe (Euronext Growth – FR0013143872 – ALWIT), a worldwide leader in automated testing and monitoring technology for video service providers, today revealed a new version of its widely deployed Remote Eye Controller (REC) application.

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Chipotle Invests in AI Supply Chain Platform Lumachain

Telecom Talk

Chipotle Mexican Grill invests in Lumachain and Brassica through its Cultivate Next fund, focusing on AI-driven supply chain solutions and fast-casual dining innovation to support its growth plans.

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The Connected World: Exploring the Impact of Smart Wearables Across Industries

Total Telecom

Overview When you think of smart wearables, you might picture a sleek smartwatch or a fitness tracker, but this industry is evolving far beyond the basics. An increasing interest in wearable technology is seen from the astounding 21% of adults worldwide who own a smartwatch. Let’s take a closer look beyond the basics and see the forces shaping the smart wearable device industry, what’s driving its growth, and the trends.

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Airtel Set to Award New 4G, 5G Contracts to Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel is set to award multi-year contracts worth over USD 2 billion to Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for 4G and 5G expansion, including launching 5G SA network.

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Sparkle and Mobily Partner to Connect Europe, the Middle East and South-East Asia

Total Telecom

London, 15 October 2024 Sparkle , the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, and Mobily , a leading innovator in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a new route to connect Europe to South-East Asia and thus meet the growing demand for secured and diversified connectivity between the two continents.

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Exclusive: Airtel and Vonage Executives Give Insights into their Partnership

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, recently announced a new partnership with Vonage, an American cloud communications provider and a

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Neterra Welcomes James Knowles as New Chief Product Officer

Total Telecom

Neterra, a leading provider of global telecommunication services, is excited to announce the appointment of James Knowles as its new Chief Product Officer. Bringing over two decades of experience in the telecom and technology industries, James has a proven track record of leadership and product innovation, and will now help drive Neterra’s mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions to its global customer base.

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Ericsson Enhances Focus on AI, Gen AI and Network APIs at India R&D Centers

Telecom Talk

At India Mobile Congress 2024, Ericsson announces its focus on Network APIs and AI technologies at Indian R&D centers, aiming to enhance 5G innovation.

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Shaping Tomorrow's Connectivity: Reflecting on Mobile Broadband Forum 2023 as the Next Edition Approaches

Developing Telecoms

From one dynamic city to another, Mobile Broadband Forum 2024 is a must-attend event for anyone interested in technology.

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Sensorise Launches Remote SIM Provisioning Platform for Consumer SIMs at IMC2024

Telecom Talk

Sensorise, an Indian Internet of Things (IoT) Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions provider, launched its M2M Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) platform for

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Paradise Mobile's CEO touts Bermuda progress, eyes AI

Light Reading

Paradise Mobile launched 5G services in Bermuda in December, and the company's CEO, Sam Tabbara, says its open RAN technology is working well. He also discusses AI, network APIs and more.

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Airtel Boosts Network with New Spectrum Deployment in UP West and Uttarakhand

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel completes the deployment of additional spectrum in Uttar Pradesh (West) and Uttarakhand, enhancing 5G and 4G network capacities.

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New Study Proposes Funding Reforms for ACP

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2024 – With millions of Americans still struggling to afford internet access, a new report sheds light on how future broadband affordability programs could better target those in need.  Broadband Affordability: What Should Change? Executive Summary: The Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, enrolled more Americans than any previous broadband affordability program in the United States.

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Rogers Completes 5G Network Upgrade at Rogers Centre in Toronto

Telecom Talk

Canadian telecommunications operator Rogers Communications has completed an 8 million CAD upgrade to its 5G network at the Rogers Centre

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Sipartech & FiberSense Partner for groundbreaking asset protection across European networks

Total Telecom

FiberSense a deep technology fibre sensing company and the European network provider Sipartech, have today announced their partnership to deliver the world leading DigitalAsset™️ monitoring and protection service on key parts of the Sipartech network across Europe. DigitalAsset delivers enhanced network security and availability. The state-of-the-art service provides 24×7 monitoring and real-time detection and localization of a variety of threats to fibre networks, providing total “always

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Airtel Tops 5G Experience in India: Opensignal Report

Telecom Talk

Opensignal report says Bharti Airtel tops position in India's 5G Experience metrics, including download and upload speeds.

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Sparkle Joins Liberty, Gold to Build MANTA

Telecom Ramblings

The western Caribbean could be getting some new subsea fiber infrastructure soon. Sparkle has joined Gold Data and Liberty Networks to construct and commercialize the MANTA regional system.

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OnePlus Announces OxygenOS 15 Launch Date

Telecom Talk

OnePlus has announced the launch date for OxygenOS 15 in India.

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19 companies self-certify US-made equipment for BEAD

Light Reading

Adtran, Calix, Ciena, DZS and Nokia are among the first companies to self-certify that their equipment meets 'Build America, Buy America' manufacturing requirements for the BEAD program.

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N.Y. Attorney General Wants Supreme Court to Back Off State Law

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2024 – New York state is urging the Supreme Court to toss out a challenge to its 2021 law that requires Internet Service Providers to offer low-cost plans to low-income New Yorkers. Much of the case centers on the legal classification of ISPs and the scope of state power under various readings of federal law. N.Y Brief Opposing Supreme Court Review of State Law An order by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued in 2018 classified broadband internet as

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