Telecoms Tech News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Satellite cellular network provider AST SpaceMobile has further cemented its partnership with telecoms giant Vodafone. The deal, which runs through 2034, paves the way for Vodafone to integrate space-based cellular connectivity into its primary markets, including offering services to external operators through its Partner Markets programme. With the expanded partnership, the pair take another step.

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Developing Telecoms

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Qatari telecommunications and ICT services provider, Ooredoo, with Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, and tech giant Microsoft, plan to bring what is described as a revolutionary tool in conversational artificial intelligence to the Qatar market. Its called AI Hub.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Consumer electronics brand Samsung has unveiled TVKey Cloud Technology, which allows you watch live television without the need for a

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Developing Telecoms

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Tower deals are again in the news in major Asian territories, this time in Pakistan and the Philippines.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Tata Play Fiber, a Tata Group-owned internet service provider (ISP) is offering its 100 Mbps broadband plan with free OTT (over-the-top) benefits.

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Developing Telecoms

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Thai satellite operator Thaicom says that its subsidiary IPSTAR India has been granted approval by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) to provide broadband satellite services in India.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Press Release Rural broadband provider Quickline has taken a significant step in its commitment to nurturing regional talent by welcoming its first cohort of telecoms apprentices. The group of eight, aged from 18 through to mid-40s, joined the business in October and have already completed the initial phase of their training. Coming from diverse backgrounds, the recruits bring a wide range of experiences to their new roles.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 10, 2024

NetIX , a global internet exchange platform under the Neterra Group, has achieved a new record, reaching 4.02 Tbps of traffic through its network. At the start of 2024, NetIX had surpassed the 2 Tbps threshold. Within five months, its clients increased their traffic by an additional 1 Tbps, placing it 13th among the largest Internet Exchange Platforms (IXPs) globally by traffic.

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Developing Telecoms

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Indonesian telcos XL Axiata and Smartfren Telecom announced on Wednesday they have finally agreed to merge their operations in a deal valued at IDR104 trillion (US$6.5 billion) after years of rumours and negotiations.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 10, 2024

LONDON, December 9th, 2024 – Gigs , the operating system for mobile services, has partnered with Vodafone UK to empower startups and large tech companies across the UK to launch their own mobile services. Together, Gigs and Vodafone UK are drastically lowering the barriers to entry and reducing operational overhead for businesses to launch their own Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO).

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Developing Telecoms

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Ericsson and Saudi Arabian telco Mobily said on Tuesday they have successfully completed a trial of Ericssons 5G uplink interference optimizer, an Open RAN rApp that uses AI to make 5G uplinks run faster and more efficiently.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Due for completion in 2025, this follows a competitive tender where enhanced network security, resilience and bandwidth availability were high priorities. MLLs managed SD-WAN solution will also ensure seamless connection for employees to key administrative applications. The SD-WAN includes dual rather than single circuits and the implementation of Fortinet firewalls.

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Developing Telecoms

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Chile is now home to an optical telescope for global satellite tracking coverage. Its been installed and activated by Neuraspace, a leading name in space traffic management (STM).

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 10, 2024

News Shareholders are scrambling to keep the company afloat TalkTalk has reported deepening financial woes, with losses reaching 72 million in the six months to August 2024, up from 47 million in the same period last year, according to its latest accounts which have been seen by The Telegraph. Revenues also fell 6% to 700 million, reflecting a shrinking customer base and the sale of its business division for 95 million last year.

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Developing Telecoms

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Yango, one of Cte dIvoires most trusted platforms, which handles millions of rides and deliveries each month through its partners, has teamed up with COFINA, a leading mesofinance institution in the country and Yabx, an embedded finance platform that builds credit profiles for thin or no-file customers, to introduce a driver cash advance service.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC) has selected seven proposals to establish and operate the first AI Factories across Europe, a key step in boosting the regions artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This initiative, backed by a EUR 1.

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Developing Telecoms

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Two notable fintech deals have recently been announced in the United Arab Emirates. The latest involves payments services company Worldline, which has partnered with Telr, a Dubai-based payment gateway aggregator and provider, to launch an e-commerce payments solution for the rapidly expanding UAE market.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2024

AST SpaceMobile, a space-based cellular broadband network provider, has signed a long-term commercial agreement with the UK’s Vodafone Group (Vodafone).

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Cisco Wireless

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Discover Cisco's New Hire Learning Plan from the Cisco Black Belt Academy, empowering new talent with essential skills and knowledge for success through modular, interactive training and expert support. Join us in shaping future leaders.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Iliad Group has signed a multi-year partnership extension with Nokia to enhance its 3G, 4G, and 5G networks in France, Italy, and French territories.

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VoIP Review

DECEMBER 10, 2024

An intriguing partnership emerges as Vodafone UK teams up with Gigs, a leader in mobile service operating systems, to reshape the telecom landscape. Together, they enable UK-based startups and tech giants to effortlessly establish their own Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) services. This platform removes traditional hurdles and slashes operational costs.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Reliance Jio has several prepaid plans under Rs 300 which come with 1.5GB of daily data that users can recharge with to keep their budget in check.

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RCR Wireless

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Open RAN market is seeing a second tough year After starting off with rapid growth, Open RAN technology took a plunge during 2023 and has continued to struggle during the course of 2024, according to new analysis from Dell’Oro Group. “2024 is so far not a great year from an Open RAN revenue perspective,” […] The post Open RAN ‘tanked’ in 2024, Dell’Oro says appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2024

While we are a month away from the announcement of the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung has launched the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra Enterprise editions in India.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program aims to connect 25 million Americans currently without high-speed Internet access. Building these broadband networks on time and at scale across 56 states and territories will require tens of thousands of broadband construction workers: from network designers to pole surveyors, from locators to drill operators, from general laborers to fiber splicers.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2024

STMicroelectronics, Global semiconductor company, has launched a new series of microcontrollers, for the first time integrated with embedded artificial intelligence

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AT&T Connects

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Getting connected to high-speed internet means something different to every person. In Amarillo, Texas , high-speed internet means Vicky Lewis was able to pursue her lifelong dream of obtaining her degree without worrying about an unstable connection dropping her from her online studies. In Oldham County, Kentucky , it means beef producer Steve Greenwell can compare cattle prices from the comfort of his home, ensuring he sells his stock for the best price out there.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Glance, a consumer technology company, has partnered with Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel to rollout the ‘Glance TV’ feature through

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Cisco Wireless

DECEMBER 10, 2024

What links a Spanish pilgrimage path, Cisco, and nearly $55K? Join Solutions Engineer Leader Keith R. on his Camino de Santiago journey to find out.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Microsoft AI solutions are used by over 85 percent of Fortune 500 companies to shape their future, according to the

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VoIP Review

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Czech Republic’s cloud service provider, CRA, is leveraging the LoRaWAN platform operated by Netmore, a Swedish tech firm, to enhance its Internet of Things ( IoT ) services. This collaboration will target sectors like water and gas utilities, alongside real estate management. By adopting Netmore’s platform-as-a-service (PaaS), CRA aims to standardize and scale its LoRaWAN network, afford better monitoring capabilities, and receive technical support.

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RCR Wireless

DECEMBER 10, 2024

More than 110 million Bluetooth-equipped solutions for finding personal items are expected to ship this year alone, according to numbers from ABI Research. Another 29 million Bluetooth key fobs and accessories are also anticipated to ship in 2024. Those type of devices, and many more applications of Bluetooth, demand the best possible location accuracy.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The broadband landscape in 2024 has been nothing short of transformative. From the appointment of a new FCC Chairman, the landmark overturn of the Chevron Doctrine, and the lapse of the popular Affordable Connectivity Program internet subsidy, this year has reshaped the industry against the backdrop of a historic election. Join Broadband Breakfast's team of reporters and editors for a dynamic discussion on the year's most pivotal topics in broadband, telecom, and technology policy.

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RCR Wireless

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Private cellular specialist Celona held court for just 20 minutes at Industrial 5G Forum last month to deliver a handy overview of the whole private 5G spectacle, and to light-up some of its own private 5G pyrotechnics as well. It was the busiest session of the day, with Mehmet Yavuz, its co-founder and chief technology […] The post Applications, permutations, innovations Celona powers-up private 5G party appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Blandin on Broadband

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Ookla reports … Our reliance on technology is so total that for many it feels like the world is ending when a popular site or service on the internet is inaccessible, and 2024 saw many outages that reminded us how much one such interruption can disrupt the daily lives of millions. We analyzed Downdetector data from Q1-Q3 2024 to see where that pain of disconnection was felt most acutely.

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VoIP Review

DECEMBER 10, 2024

IBM and Samsung are on the brink of securing a monumental 900 million contract for the UK’s Emergency Services Network (ESN). This significant move comes as the Home Office aims to upgrade and modernize the communication systems for police, fire, and ambulance services. The contract is a pivotal step in the ESN project, which has faced several delays and budget overshoots.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 – Opponents of the Federal Communications Commission’s October order allowing AT&T’s FirstNet to access the 4.9 GigaHertz band had promised to take the agency to court. They’ve now sued to block the plan.  The Coalition for Emergency Response and Critical Infrastructure, a group backed by Verizon , T-Mobile, utilities, and some public safety groups, filed a petition for review in the U.S.

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