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Bharti Airtel in Aggressive Expansion Mode in India

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel's aggressive expansion in 2024 includes major network upgrades, home Wi-Fi growth, new content partnerships, and sustainability efforts. Check the details.

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“Open RAN is an opportunity today”: Mavenir talks openness and the future of 5G at Connected Britain

Total Telecom

Interview At this year’s Connected Britain, Total Telecom’s Georgia Sweeting caught up with Mavenir’s SVP GM EMEA, Virtyt Koshi, to discuss the latest trends in Open RAN, the value of fixed and mobile convergence, and some of the biggest emerging opportunities for telcos in 2024 Watch our full interview with Virtyt below: Keep up to date with all of the latest telecoms news with Total Telecom’s daily newsletter Also in the news: Meta resumes use of UK user posts to train its A

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PDG expands data centre presence in Asia

Developing Telecoms

Data centre provider Princeton Digital Group (PDG), a major player in the Asian market, says it has acquired powered land for 500MW capacity expansion in key markets across Asia.

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Android 15 to Rollout Next Month for Google Devices: Here is the List

Telecom Talk

Google will start rolling out Android 15 for its devices next month in October. Android 15 is something tech enthusiasts have been waiting for some time now.

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VNPT starts work on base station for Lang Nu resettlement area

Developing Telecoms

Vietnamese telco VNPT said in Thursday it has commenced work to install a cellular base station in Lao Cai province to serve a new resettlement area for Lang Nu residents displaced by Super Typhoon Yagi earlier this month.

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VMO2’s data centre cooling optimisation will save £1m a year

Total Telecom

News The savings come as part of a partnership with data centre software specialist EkkoSense According to Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), working in partnership with EkkoSense across 20 of the company’s UK data centres has led to an average saving of 15% in data centre cooling energy usage. In environmental terms, this means reducing the company’s carbon footprint by around 760 tonnes per year.

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What next for Vodafone Idea after Supreme Court reversal?

Developing Telecoms

The Indian Supreme Court has this week rejected a plea for a recalculation of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues from a number of telecom companies – but the main focus of the news headlines after this decision has been on Vodafone Idea.

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Tata and ADI to explore semiconductor manufacturing opportunities in India

Developing Telecoms

Tata Group, a global enterprise headquartered in India, and Analog Devices (ADI), a major player in the semiconductor business, have announced a strategic alliance to explore potential cooperative manufacturing opportunities.

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AI-RAN collaboration set to advance mobile networks

Telecoms Tech News

NVIDIA is partnering with T-Mobile, Ericsson, and Nokia to design and drive the future of mobile networks through AI-RAN. The collaboration centres around the newly launched NVIDIA AI Aerial platform, a suite of accelerated computing software and hardware designed to optimise wireless networks and cater to the needs of generative AI across various sectors, including.

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MTN and ZTE unite in a first for African marine coverage

Developing Telecoms

Service provider MTN South Africa and technology giant ZTE Corporation have announced Africa's first 5G ultra-range maritime offshore coverage at Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.

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Live sports streaming and traffic spikes: A remedy for rural networks

Total Telecom

Contributed Article By Steve Miller-Jones VP, Product Strategy at Netskrt Systems Inc. The live streaming tsunami Live sports has quickly become some of the most-streamed content across digital platforms around the globe. Between live matches and Match of the Day highlights, the UK Premier League commands some 59% of the total UK TV audience. Meanwhile, the 2024 Uefa European Championship final was streamed by 24 million UK viewers according to SportsPro Media.

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Cambodia and Malaysia launch cross-border mobile payments

Developing Telecoms

The central banks of Cambodia and Malaysia have launched the first phase of a cross-border payments system that initially enables Cambodian travellers to purchase good and services in Malaysia using QR codes.

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India’s Supreme Court rejects telcos plea to recalculate AGR dues

Total Telecom

News Telcos Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel both owe the government billions of dollars in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) payments This week, India’s Supreme Court has rejected the latest appeals from Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea that seek to have debts they owe the government recalculated. The AGR fees, which amount to a combined total of roughly $11 billion, were calculated by the government in a court ruling back in 2019.

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Uztelecom gets cracking on 5G-A with test network launch

Developing Telecoms

One week after launching 5G across Uzbekistan, state-owned telco Uzbektelecom JSC, which operates as Uztelecom, made good on its promise to launch 5G-Advanced (a.k.a. 5.5G) this week, albeit only for testing.

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Vodafone Idea’s Talks with Lenders and Vendors Unaffected by SC Ruling on AGR Dues: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) is reportedly on track with its talks with lenders and vendors, despite the Supreme Court's recent rejection of its curative petition related to adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.

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Safaricom adds Mastercard payment option for M-Pesa merchants

Developing Telecoms

Safaricom and Mastercard announced on Thursday that they have signed a partnership to accelerate adoption of payment acceptance and cross-border remittance services in Kenya.

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Broadband Forum Launches Project to Enhance Home Networks with L4S Technology

Telecom Talk

The Broadband Forum's new L4S project enhances home broadband networks with ultra-low latency and high throughput, optimizing performance for cloud gaming, video conferencing, and XR.

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Improve global IoT results with Intelsat FlexEnterprise IoT

RCR Wireless

The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing how businesses operate by allowing the collection and analysis of data across many sites and devices in real time. However, for Industrial IoT to work well and the best results to be realized from IoT deployments, organizations need reliable network connectivity everywhere operations and machinery exist, which can […] The post Improve global IoT results with Intelsat FlexEnterprise IoT appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Airtel Business Launches Cloud-Based SD-Branch Solution for Enterprises

Telecom Talk

Airtel Business, in partnership with Cisco, launches Airtel Software-Defined Branch, a cloud-based managed network solution powered by Cisco Meraki.

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Industry Officials Say More Middle Mile Funding is Needed

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2024 – Broadband industry officials had one policy recommendation at Broadband Breakfast’s Digital Infrastructure Investment Summit on Thursday: more government funding for middle mile infrastructure. Digital Infrastructure Investment Digital Infrastructure Investment 2024 is ‘All-in’ on Open Access on September 19, 2024.

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Jio AirFiber Plans and OTT Benefits Detailed for September 2024

Telecom Talk

Check out Reliance Jio AirFiber plans, offering high-speed wireless internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Enjoy bundled OTT apps like Netflix and Disney+ Hotstar. Explore pricing, features, and installation details for Jio AirFiber services across India.

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Air Wireless extends bridge between DOCSIS and wireless

Light Reading

Air Wireless says it has developed a way for cable operators to extend broadband wirelessly off of the fiber node using a platform that taps into existing DOCSIS backoffice and provisioning systems and DOCSIS 3.1 cable modems.

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RETN Announces Activation of New Milan-Zurich Connectivity Route

Telecom Talk

RETN has launched a new 300 km connectivity route between Milan and Zurich, enhancing its network in Italy and boosting European connectivity.

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Qualcomm explains 5G RedCap (Part 1)

RCR Wireless

The benefits of RedCap extend across multiple industries that require broad connectivity without the need for full-speed 5G capabilities 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) technology, a component of 5G Advanced, is key to the evolution of 5G as the technology bridges the capability and complexity gap by offering the capacity and speed needed for use cases […] The post Qualcomm explains 5G RedCap (Part 1) appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Vodafone Idea Boosts Network in Kerala with 900 MHz Spectrum

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea has expanded its network in Kerala with additional 900 MHz spectrum on 8,000 sites, enhancing indoor coverage and data speeds.

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Nvidia and T-Mobile just tore up Intel's virtual RAN rulebook

Light Reading

General-purpose CPUs are not up to the RAN job, according to Jensen Huang, who says his GPUs hold the key to virtualization.

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Cellnex Deploys Multi-Operator DAS to Enhance 5G Coverage on Barcelona Seafront

Telecom Talk

Cellnex, Europe’s largest telecom towers and infrastructure operator, has deployed a multi-operator mobile coverage solution along 3.

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Dish seeks more time for 5G buildout

Light Reading

Dish's parent company, EchoStar, is seeking a waiver from the FCC that will extend the deadline for its 2025 5G network buildout commitments. In exchange, the company is proposing several new commitments, including accelerated deployments in certain markets.

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Reliance Jio’s 5G Stack is a Testament to Design and Make in India: Report

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio’s homegrown 5G stack demonstrates the strengths of “design in India” and “make in India,” Shyam P Mardikar, President

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Open Access Execs Offer Advice on Partnerships, Community

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, September 19, 2024 - A group of companies in the business of open access broadband said Thursday that increased engagement with community leaders, to address local needs, is important to facilitating open-access networks. Speaking at the Digital Infrastructure Investment Summit here, Meridiam Fiber CEO Scott Layman – when asked to offer advice for operating open-access networks – said it was important to “know the people who own the real estate.

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BSNL Has Two Options at Rs 699 for Broadband Users

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has one of the largest FTTH (fiber-to-the-home) businesses in India.

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Blues and Blynk strike deal on low-power no-code cellular IoT

RCR Wireless

Low-power cellular IoT hardware maker Blues is working with no-code IoT software provider Blynk to provide simpler IoT tools for IoT developers. The partnership, providing “cloud-to-cloud integration”, means Blues customers can use the Blynk platform to build custom mobile apps to monitor and control their IoT devices without needing specialised software development skills.

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Reliance Jio Offering 2 Days of Complimentary Services to Mumbai Users

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio is offering customers two days of complimentary services to users in Mumbai.

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Re-Imagining Zero Trust With an In-Office Experience, Everywhere

Cisco Wireless

Cisco has designed our solution to overcome common obstacles by powering a secure, in-office experience anywhere that builds on Cisco's own zero trust journey.

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#TBT: It’s ‘5G, 5G, 5G’; T-Mo US talks Sprint merger; AT&T touts Warner Media buy … this week in 2018

RCR Wireless

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Anritsu: ‘It’s 5G, 5G and 5G’ 5G testing is in full swing as […] The post #TBT: It’s ‘5G, 5G, 5G’; T-Mo US talks Sprint merger; AT&T touts Warner Media buy … this week in 2018 appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Microsoft and BlackRock Launch $30B AI Infrastructure Fund

VoIP Review

Microsoft and American investment firm BlackRock have launched the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership (GAIIP), aiming to raise $30 billion for AI infrastructure development. This initiative will focus on creating new and expanded data centers and exploring energy sources to power these facilities. Primarily, the investments will aim to “enhance American competitiveness.” Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President Brad Smith emphasized the need for extensive capital to develop

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T-Mobile taps OpenAI to reduce customer churn

Light Reading

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said the IntentCX AI service, developed together with OpenAI, will help T-Mobile better understand why some customers have left and will automate engagement with current customers.

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