Fri.Jan 17, 2025

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Malaysia’s U Mobile to support digital transformation in Sarawak

Developing Telecoms

Malaysias mobile data service company U Mobile has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Berhad (SDEC), the implementing agency driving Sarawak digital economy initiatives for the East Malaysian state that is home to an estimated 2.5 million people.

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Reliance Jio Way Ahead of Competition in FWA Services

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jios aim is to add a million FWA (fixed wireless access) users every month in the near future.

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Mexico cancels 5G spectrum auction

Developing Telecoms

Mexican telecoms regulator, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (FTI), has cancelled the auction for 5G spectrum that was scheduled for this month.

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Airtel Tops Data Upload Speeds in Delhi: TRAI Report

Telecom Talk

Airtel emerges as the leader in Delhis telecom performance, achieving the highest upload speeds, according to a TRAI report.

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Mozambique regulator reveals telecom performance

Developing Telecoms

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Mozambique has completed a nationwide assessment of telecom operators quality of service, revealing significant disparities in performance and compliance. Movitel emerged as the worst-performing operator for data services, while Vodacom demonstrated the highest reliability.

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Ofcom cracks down on mid-contract price rises 

Total Telecom

News The new rules are designed to make pricing easier for customers to understand Starting today, UK telecom providers must clearly display any future price increases in plain monetary terms at the point of sale, following new regulations introduced by Ofcom. The rules are designed to eliminate confusion around mid-contract price hikes, and help customers make better-informed choices.

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Jio Confirms VoNR Deployment for 5G Users

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio has confirmed the deployment of VoNR deployment for its 5G customers. VoNR or Voice Over New Radio is a calling technology.

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Government Launches Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, NBM 2.0, and ICR at DBN 4G Sites

Telecom Talk

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia today launched a series of citizen-focused initiatives aimed at enhancing telecom accessibility, security,

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Forget TikTok, Americans are already great at spying on each other

Light Reading

A new Supreme Court ruling could shutter China's TikTok over concerns about its data collection practices. But don't worry! Plenty of other American companies are ready to fill the TikTok void.

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What Did COAI and Broadband India Forum Say About Spectrum Refarming?

Telecom Talk

Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Friday that 320 MHz of spectrum would be immediately available following the Cabinet’s

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US spending on private 4G/5G to jump 18% to $3.7bn by 2027

RCR Wireless

Another private 5G forecast for you (or your marketing departments): cumulative spending on private 4G/5G networks in the US will exceed $3.7 billion between 2024 and 2027, reckons market research firm SNS Telecom & IT. New spectrum and new technology means the market is going mainstream with deployments of all shapes and sizes, it says.

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BSNL Recently Added 350 4G Sites in Rajasthan

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run Indian telecom operator, has added 350 new 4G sites in the state of Rajasthan.

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Baicells now faces a Huawei-sized security problem

Light Reading

Baicells a radio vendor with ties to China is reportedly under US government investigation over security concerns. It's the same situation that sparked the US to put Huawei on its blacklist.

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Vodafone Idea Data Packs and Benefits for January 2025 Detailed

Telecom Talk

Discover Vodafone Idea's (Vi) 2025 data packs for prepaid users. Affordable options with daily, OTT, and long-term benefits, starting from Rs 22.

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Federated Wireless leads JMA, HPE in $6m private 5G project for Marine Corps

RCR Wireless

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has appointed Federated Wireless, sub-contracting JMA Wireless for radio (RAN) infrastructure and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for core network software, to deploy its first commercial private 5G network.

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Disney+ Hotstar to Live Stream Coldplay’s Ahmedabad Concert

Telecom Talk

Disney+ Hotstar announced on Friday, January 17, 2025, that it has partnered with Coldplay to stream the band’sMusic of the

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Ericsson and Nokia warn Europe is dying, but don't expect action

Light Reading

Europe already has 'one foot in the morgue,' says Nokia's CEO, as he is joined at a Brussels event by his Ericsson counterpart.

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IBM and L’Oreal to Build AI Model for Creation of Sustainable Cosmetics

Telecom Talk

IBM and beauty company L’Oreal have announced a collaboration to leverage IBM’s generative AI technology (GenAI) technology to uncover new

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Six operators advancing on 5G-Advanced

RCR Wireless

GSMA survey says: Enhanced multi-carrier operations, 5G multicast and advanced MIMO topped the list of 5G-Advanced priorities for telcos We saw the first set of technical specifications for 5G-Advanced (5G-A) in 3GPP Release 18; in addition to ongoing network performance upgrades, the standard also included an emphasis on further integration of 5G with Non-terrestrial networks […]

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Jio Says Customer Addition Back to Pre-Tariff Hike Levels

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio has seen a turn-around in customer addition after losing several million users post-tariff hike.

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Three UK picks Ericsson, drops Microsoft and Nokia, in core shift

Light Reading

Ericsson has landed a deal to provide cloud infrastructure and packet core software to Three UK and will replace Nokia and Microsoft's Affirmed Networks in the process.

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Jio AirFiber Total User Base at 4.5 Million in Q3 FY25

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio's 5G FWA (fixed wireless access) service is expanding aggressively in India. The telco has reached a total AirFiber subscriber base of 4.5 million at the end of Q3 FY25.

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China edges toward private 5G reform

Light Reading

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology calls for nationwide trials of private 5G networks.

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Securing DOT Infrastructure

Paloalto Networks

Resilient Solutions for Smarter Transportation As your city adopts Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to enhance mobility and safety, securing these interconnected networks is more critical than ever. The distributed nature of ITS networks, IT-OT convergence, limited physical security controls, and vulnerabilities in interconnected IoT devices can pose significant challenges.

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True Corporation and Royal Thai Police set up 'war room' to fight call center scams

Light Reading

True Corporation and the Royal Thai Police join forces to dismantle cybercrime networks.

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u-blox Exits Cellular IoT Sector Amid Persistent Losses, Shifts Focus

VoIP Review

Swiss IoT module maker u-blox has announced its decision to exit the cellular I o T sector due to persistent losses. With over 200 employees, this division generated CHF 27 million in revenue during the first half of 2024. However, it reported losses of over CHF 15 million in the same period. The strategic move aims to halt annual EBIT losses of at least CHF 30 million. u-blox will now focus on its more profitable GNSS satellite positioning and short-range IoT connectivity segments.

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Eurobites: BT's EV charging-point plan crashes and burns

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Ofcom's 'pounds and pence' rules come into force; oiltankergate latest; Telefnica enters Gartner's Magic Quadrant.

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FCC Names Participants in Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Schools and Libraries

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission announced the schools, libraries, and consortia of schools and libraries participating in agency's Cybersecurity Pilot Program in a public notice Thursday. Of the 707 selected participants for the test program, 645 were schools and school districts, 50 were libraries, and 12 were consortia.

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Three taps Ericsson to replace its Nokia core network

telecoms.com

Three UK has selected Ericsson to build it a new cloud-native core network replacing Nokia who has been doing the job since 2019.

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Maine Announces Updates to Starlink, BEAD Programs

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2025 – The Maine Connectivity Authority released Friday an update on its program to offer a free Starlink dish and installation to thousands of state residents. MCA’s Senior Director of Program Operations Brian Allenby provided an update about the state’s Starlink program that began taking applications in December.

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Adani’s 5G Ambitions Falter Amid Deployment Delays and Penalties

VoIP Review

The Adani Group entered the industrial 5G market with high ambitions, but recent reports suggest their efforts have fallen flat. After acquiring 5G mmWave spectrum for $27 million two and a half years ago, they have yet to deploy any private networks. This delay has caught the attention of India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which has inquired about the use of the largely idle spectrum and has issued penalties for not meeting rollout targets.

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BT trials 5G SA network slicing in Belfast

RCR Wireless

Network slicing uses 5G SA technology, which BT Group launched last September BT Group has announced what it claims to be the first real-world deployment of 5G Standalone (5G SA) network slicing capabilities over the EE mobile network.

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DIDWW Expands Emergency Calling to China

VoIP Review

DIDWW is excited to announce the expansion of its Emergency Calling services to China, enhancing the accessibility and reliability of global communication for businesses. This development allows businesses to leverage DIDWWs DIDs with two-way voice capabilities , ensuring seamless and immediate connections to Public Safety Answering Points in the region.

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Nokia, Zain deploy 4G/5G femtocells for Saudi enterprises

RCR Wireless

Nokia said its smart nodes are expected to enhance indoor connectivity for Zain KSAs enterprise clients Nokia and Zain KSA have announced a collaboration to address indoor mobile coverage challenges and optimize enterprise connectivity in Saudi Arabia.

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The Apple AirTag 4-pack is down to $70 for the first time since holiday sales

vmware

Grab a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for $29 off right now at Amazon so you can help the iPhone user in your life monitor their keys, wallet, luggage, and more.

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FCC’s Broadband Mapping Fabric Will Now Drive Other Agency Programs

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2025 – The national broadband map that has featured significantly in the deployment of the bipartisan infrastructure law will now be used by the Federal Communications Commission for other agency internet programs. On Jan. 10, the FCC adopted the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric as the authoritative dataset for calculating broadband deployment obligations and verifying compliance under its high-cost programs, like the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.

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Full stack capabilities

HCL Tech

Full stack capabilities anupriya-bera@ Fri, 01/17/2025 - 11:57 Content Group Corporate Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Cloud Short Title Full stack capabilities Short Description from semiconductor and hardware engineering at the bottom to consultancy at the top we are the only service provider right now offering a full-stack offering in AI Summary Thumbnail Publish Date Fri, 01/17/2025 - 12:00 Link Text Learn more Featured Off Promote on homepage Off Off Type Of Content No Link ( C