Fri.Mar 28, 2025

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MWC 2025: Green Development Elite Club, Huawei-hosted, presented with analysis from GSMA Intelligence, is fostering a green future for the ICT industry 

Total Telecom

Press Release [Barcelona, Spain, March 3, 2025] Huawei supported by content from GSMA Intelligence, hosted the “Green Development Elite Club” during MWC Barcelona 2025. The event, themed “Pave the Way for Green Telco,” convened key stakeholders including UNFCCC, GSMA Intelligence, ITU-T, and over 20 leading global operators such as China Mobile, Globe, Turkcell, and HKT, to deliberate on the imperative of green development within the ICT sector.

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Gov Tech reports on HF2279: expanding the name and duties of the state’s Office of Broadband Development

Blandin on Broadband

I have been following the bill to expand the name and focus of the Office of Broadband Development. Its always interesting to see what national sources this. Gov Tech reports House File 2279: This bill, introduced and first read by Minnesota Rep. Samantha Vang on March 19, would expand the name and duties of the states Office of Broadband Development.

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Huawei’s ushers in the AI era with raft of new solutions at MWC 2025

Total Telecom

Contributed Article At MWC in Barcelona this year, the topic of AI pervaded every aspect of the show. From AI-powered robots to agentic AI assistants, there is no doubt that we are rapidly entering the AI era But to make the most of this transformational technology, telco infrastructure will require modernisation. Networks themselves will need to leverage AI to become more automated and efficient, while also powerful enough to handle the unique pressures of merging AI use cases.

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Meta in Talks with Indian Telcos for Project Waterworth’s Cable Landing: Report

Telecom Talk

Metas Project Waterworth, a 50,000-km undersea cable, will boost internet speeds, enhance AI applications, and support Indias digital expansion.

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Vodacom Lesotho opens M-Pesa access to all smartphone users

Developing Telecoms

Vodacom Lesotho has expanded its M-Pesa mobile money service to all users in the country, regardless of which mobile network they subscribe to, in a bid to increase financial inclusion.

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Global Centralized HCP Experience Hub

HCL Tech

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Singtel’s NCS acquires majority stake in Globe IT unit

Developing Telecoms

Singtel subsidiary and technology services company NCS is expanding its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region by acquiring a 51% majority stake in Globe Telecoms IT unit, Yondu.

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Oman gives Starlink the green light

Developing Telecoms

Omans telecoms regulator has approved Starlink to provide broadband internet services across the country using its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.

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Ericsson: SoftBank Partnership for AI, 6G; Drei Austria Tests W-Band, Tunisie Telecom 5G and More

Telecom Talk

Discover how Ericsson is leading 5G, AI, and next-gen network innovations through global partnerships. From AI-powered Cloud RAN to Zero Trust security and 6G development, check the announcements from Global Telcos.

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Lynk Global’s satellite D2D services trialled in South Africa and Turkey

Developing Telecoms

Satellite-direct-to-device (D2D) provider, Lynk Global has had a busy week with the announcement of successful tests of its service in Turkey followed by further positive news this time in South Africa.

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GX Group Acquires Ping Communication to Expand in LATAM, Europe, and Middle East: Report

Telecom Talk

Telecom equipment maker GX Group has acquired Switzerland-based Ping Communication, a broadband and fiber solutions provider, to strengthen its footprint

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Advice from a CCIE: How to Carve Your Path to Cisco Certification Success

Cisco Wireless

Discover the journey of a CCIE Service Provider certification holder and learn his secrets to Cisco certification success.

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Subscription Bundling for Telcos - New Report from Bango

Developing Telecoms

Learn how telcos are increasing revenues by offering bundled subscriptions to customers. As subscribers get smarter they are looking for better deals on their video streaming, gaming and other subscription services. In this report you will find out. How the subscription wars gave way to the bundle economy Why subscribers are going indirect How subscribers are becoming smarter about their subs How to overcome subscription fatigue Who stands to gain most in the bundle economy Bango is the trusted

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BSNL CMD Post to Stay with Robert Ravi: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will continue to be led by Robert Ravi, the current Chairman and Managing Director (CMD).

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Huawei ban and open RAN failures prompt UK security concerns

Light Reading

Stripping out Huawei gear has increased the UK's reliance on a few other big vendors, with open RAN failing to produce any viable alternatives.

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5G market pulse – a game of two halves, hoping for a late show

RCR Wireless

5G is a game of two halves, they say because the industry is between rollout of 5G NSA and 5G SA architectures, and because there is everything to play for. The following is the introduction to a new Market Pulse report from RCR Wireless about the state of 5G, globally.

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‘Nuclear Congressman’ Says Small Modular Reactors Key to Data Center Growth

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2025 – Data centers, artificial intelligence, and broadband all require more energy than the grid can reliably deliver. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann , R-Tenn., thinks he has the answer: build small nuclear reactors. Lots of them. “America and the world’s energy needs are booming,” Fleischmann said at a Broadband Breakfast event on “Data Centers, Nuclear Power, and Broadband” here Thursday.

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Telus considers tower stake sale to strengthen balance sheet

RCR Wireless

Telus CEO and President Darren Entwistle said that 100% of the proceeds would be used to reduce debt Canadian operator Telus has confirmed ongoing discussions with financial advisors regarding the potential sale of a minority stake in its wireless tower portfolio a move aimed at improving its balance sheet.

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6G course correction: Vendors hear MNO pleas

Light Reading

Operators demand simpler market-focused 6G standard after 5G frustrations and vendors seem to be listening.

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Myriota launches satellite NB-IoT qwith Viasat; Sateliot closes €70m Series B round

RCR Wireless

More satellite IoT news. Australian satellite IoT outfit Myriota has launched its non-terrestrial (NTN; satellite) narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) service, Myriota HyperPulse. It uses US satellite broadband provider Viasats dynamic leasing capability, hinged on its geostationary L-band network, which scales satellite connectivity with demand. HyperPulse is the first solution to use the facility, apparently.

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Eurobites: Sky falls in on 2,000 UK call center workers

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: CMA accepts final undertakings on Vodafone/Three merger; Vodafone Germany protects SMEs from cyberattacks; Telefnica bolsters data governance offer.

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AI infra brief: From Nexthop AI, Oklo, Microsoft and more

RCR Wireless

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. Nexthop AI bids to build efficient Al infra for hyperscalers Nexthop AI launched with $110 million in funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. Additional investors include Kleiner Perkins, WestBridge Capital, Battery Ventures and Emergent Ventures.

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AI’s Energy Appetite Is Growing; Permitting Delays Could Starve It

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2025 – If there was one point of consensus during the “Data Centers, AI and Nuclear Energy” panel at Thursday’s Broadband Breakfast event , it was this: America’s permitting process wasn’t built for the AI era. Moderator Daniel Moore , an energy and climate reporter at Axios, opened the conversation with a simple premise — data centers are expanding rapidly, energy demand is spiking, and the grid is struggling to keep up.

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Top five AI data center bottlenecks (power, power, and more power)

RCR Wireless

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has driven an unprecedented demand for high-performance computing infrastructure, leading to a surge in the construction of AI-focused datacenters. However, scaling these datacenters efficiently comes with significant challenges. While various factors contribute to these bottlenecks, one particular issue arises as the main challenge: power.

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The Buildout: Ripple Fiber pours $140M into Massachusetts

Light Reading

This week in broadband builds: Ripple Fiber enters Massachusetts; Blue Stream Fiber expands to Cape Coral, Florida; Mercury Fiber touts new name and Midwest expansion; Fidium Fiber starting construction in Richmond, Maine and more.

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Quickline Secures £11M to Expand Broadband in Yorkshire

VoIP Review

Quickline, an altnet provider, has secured an additional 11 million in public funding to expand its Project Gigabit broadband rollout in Yorkshire. This expansion will extend full fibre connectivity to 6,000 more homes and businesses across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, especially in hard-to-reach areas. The initiative is part of the UK government’s plan, ensuring even remote regions gain access to high-speed internet.

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EchoStar dodges class action over Dish's 5G troubles

Light Reading

EchoStar, the company behind Dish Network and its Boost Mobile 5G offering, appears to have evaded a class action lawsuit that targeted the company's efforts to enter the US wireless industry.

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Arvig reports on reports on Line Extension grants and plans for broadband expansion

Blandin on Broadband

Arvig reports … More than 400 structures in rural Minnesota will soon have high-speed internet access as Arvig plans to invest recently awarded grants from the states Broadband Line Extension Connection Program in a last-mile fiber-to-the-home project. Arvig was awarded grants totaling $3,303,607 from the Line Extension program after submitting successful lowest-cost bids to serve 406 locations.

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Rep. Randy Weber: More Nuclear Power for Data Centers

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2025 – The vice chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy wants more nuclear energy to power increasing demands from data centers. “These facilities require an enormous amount of power, and their demand is only growing and going to get bigger,” Rep. Randy Weber , R-Texas, said. The lawmaker spoke Thursday at a Broadband Breakfast data centers summit in Washington.

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Nokia Expands IoT Capabilities with New App Marketplace

VoIP Review

Nokia has expanded its Industrial IoT capabilities with new apps and a marketplace. The company’s MXIE edge system now includes solutions for automation, efficiency, safety, security, and sustainability. The accompanying marketplace platform allows enterprises to buy Industry 4.0 accessories and devices alongside the private 4G/ 5G networks. Nokia announced collaborating with six new software vendors on its MXIE server platform.

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Telefónica installs 500 5G transmitters to reach 97% coverage in Germany

RCR Wireless

O2 Telefnica now reaches more than 97 percent of the German population with its 5G service. German carrier O2 Telefnica said it has deployed a total of 500 5G transmitters across Germany in the first quarter of the year, the telco said in a release.

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Orange lays out its network API ambitions

telecoms.com

We spoke to Orange at MWC 2025 about its network API related launches from the show, how operators might make some money from that type of thing in the future, and how it all interlaces with the unavoidable theme of AI.

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Friday Roundup: InfraPartners, Lumen, Ciena, Flexential, Megaport

Telecom Ramblings

An AI data center expansion, a technology trial, and two interconnection partnerships: InfraPartners and Nscale are partnering up to expand their data

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DIDWW Expands Coverage with Its Own National Numbers in Spain

VoIP Review

DIDWW has taken another significant step in the telecommunications landscape by acquiring its own national numbers in Spain. This marks an expansion of their existing footprint, adding Spain to the roster of countries where they provide national numbers. Currently, DIDWW offers coverage in 41 countries, with services continually growing. The newly acquired Spanish numbers are now available and ready for immediate activation.

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Fujitsu on private wireless—’It’s got to be easy’

RCR Wireless

Fujitsu is taking an all-in-one approach to private wireless, including a managed service offering, to drive adoption from enterprise and industry Communications service providers (CSPs) and network equipment vendors, both cooperatively and independently, have been gradually making inroads into the private wireless market.

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Qualcomm Challenges Arm’s Shift, Claims Anti-Competitive Move

VoIP Review

In the latest tech industry twist, Qualcomm has accused Arm of adopting an anti-competitive business model. This accusation has led Qualcomm to file complaints with several regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the European Commission. At the heart of the issue is Arm’s shift away from its longstanding open licensing model.

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Microsoft cans another bunch of planned data centres

telecoms.com

Microsoft has once again set tongues wagging by abandoning more data centre projects in the US and Europe.

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