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Indosat completes project to make core network cloud-native

Developing Telecoms

Indonesian telco Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison says it has completed a large core network consolidation project in Jakarta that saw its packet-switched core network transformed to a cloud-native core.

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Singtel and Hitachi Expand Partnership for Data Centres and GPU Cloud Services in Japan

Telecom Talk

Singtel and Hitachi have signed an MOU to develop advanced data centers and GPU Cloud services across Japan and the Asia Pacific region. This collaboration will enhance AI and cloud capabilities with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.

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Ericsson signs antenna deal with e& Egypt

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson has announced a new partnership with operator e& Egypt that marks what is described as a ‘significant milestone in advancing ICT infrastructure in Egypt and the wider region’.

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Airtel Nigeria Deploys Eutelsat OneWeb Satellite Dish for Enhanced Connectivity

Telecom Talk

Airtel Business Nigeria has successfully installed a Eutelsat OneWeb satellite dish in Lagos, bringing high-speed internet to remote areas and enhancing connectivity across Nigeria.

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Colombia’s plans for Wi-Fi in rural schools may resume

Developing Telecoms

After a number of delays, the Colombian government’s plans to connect schools in isolated areas via Wi-Fi is apparently resuming.

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Telcos to Stop SMS from Unregistered Templates Starting September 1

Telecom Talk

TRAI has directed the telecom operators to stop all kinds of service and transactional messages from banks and financial instutions if their message template is not registered.

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Nokia and NGIC partner for open-access and cloud-based network in Ghana

Developing Telecoms

Nokia has announced that it is further strengthening its partnership with 4G and 5G network-as-a-service (NaaS) operator Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC) by building a 5G mobile core network.

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Safaricom urges Kenyan regulator to make Starlink partner with telcos

Developing Telecoms

Kenyan telco Safaricom has reportedly written a letter to the Communications Authority of Kenya complaining that LEO satellite operator Starlink is a threat to the telecoms market and should be required to partner with local operators rather than compete with them.

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Hurricane Electric Launches New Point of Presence in Venissieux, France

Telecom Talk

California-based Hurricane Electric, an IPv4 and IPv6 Internet backbone operator, has announced the deployment of a new Point of Presence

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OTT players may be regulated in India, but not as telcos: DoT

Developing Telecoms

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly rejected demands by telcos to regulate OTT players like WhatsApp and Telegram under the same rules as telecoms companies, although they could still be regulated under other laws.

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DoT Not Looking to Regulate OTT Players Like WhatsApp

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is not looking to regulate the OTT (over-the-top) communication players like WhatsApp, Telegram and more.

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New MVNO Unifique is authorised to operate in Brazil

Developing Telecoms

There’s a new MVNO about to enter the market in Brazil after Unifique received authorisation from regulator Anatel to launch in most of the country.

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Xerox and HCLTech Extend Agreement to Drive Innovation with AI and Digital Engineering

HCL Tech

Xerox and HCLTech Extend Agreement to Drive Innovation with AI and Digital Engineering siddhartha_bhatnagar Mon, 08/26/2024 - 12:46 NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, August 26, 2024 — HCLTech , a leading global technology company, today announced an extension of its strategic AI-driven Engineering services and Digital Process Operations (DPO) partnership with Xerox.

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Kagan: Tarana Wireless helps US Cellular increase FWA capacity

RCR Wireless

FWA 5G wireless broadband may be the next competitive battleground Broadband seems to be gearing up to be the next competitive battleground. Traditionally, Cable TV and telephone companies offer wireline broadband. Suddenly, wireless carriers are starting to use FWA to offer wireless broadband. So, let’s take a closer look at what’s coming as this battle […] The post Kagan: Tarana Wireless helps US Cellular increase FWA capacity appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Review: More Premium and Balanced

Telecom Talk

OnePlus Buds Pro 3 recently launched and will be available in the market from August 24, 2024.

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CableCARD era at Comcast is drawing to a close

Light Reading

Amid its shift to IP video, Comcast has told customers that it will no longer provide new CableCARD security modules to new or existing customers starting on October 24.

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PAL of Massachusetts, State Police and AT&T Distribute 200 Laptops to Boston Teens

AT&T Connects

Law enforcement officials often know their communities better than anyone and have firsthand experience working to address the challenges faced by local families. That’s why AT&T teamed up with the Police Activities League of Massachusetts (PAL) to help close the digital divide in Boston. AT&T and Human-I-T collaborated with PAL and the Massachusetts State Police to bring 200 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies to Boston students who need it most.

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Reliance Jio Brings New Rs 448 OTT Prepaid Plan

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio has added a new prepaid plan silently to its portfolio of offerings.

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Red Hat updates OpenStack with an eye on telco AI

RCR Wireless

Red Hat envisions “a singular, modernized network fabric” connecting and automating distributed, mass-scale infrastructure Red Hat today announced that the latest release of its OpenStack Platform, called Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift, is now generally available. The company, which was acquired by IBM in 2019, specifically called out the applicability of its flagship platform […] The post Red Hat updates OpenStack with an eye on telco AI appeared first on RCR Wireless

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West Virginia Opens BEAD Grant Application Window

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, August 26, 2024 – The state of West Virginia began Monday to accept applications to receive broadband deployment grants under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. The state was allocated $1.2 billion to expand broadband infrastructure as part of the $42.5 billion BEAD program. It’s one of the first states to start soliciting grant applications under the Infrastructure Act program, trailing just Montana and Louisiana, which got started last week.

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The Divide: How two rural co-ops are connecting their communities with Conexon

Light Reading

This week: Conexon's Jonathan Chambers joins Washington EMC's Wendy Sellers and Tri-County Electric's Julius Hackett to discuss the rural co-ops' partnerships with Conexon to deploy and deliver fiber broadband to members.

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Vodafone Germany, 1&1 launch national roaming partnership

RCR Wireless

Last year, Vodafone and 1&1 had signed a preliminary contract to work together from this summer German carriers Vodafone and 1&1 confirmed they have launched their national roaming partnership to offer mobile communications across the country. Last year, both operators had already agreed in a preliminary contract to work together starting this summer.

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Fortifying the future of Security for AI: Cisco Announces intent to acquire Robust Intelligence

Cisco Wireless

Cisco announces a significant step in securing the AI-driven enterprise with intent to acquire Robust Intelligence, Inc., a trailblazing company at the forefront of AI security solutions.

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DNB cancels equity deal with Telekom Malaysia

RCR Wireless

Telekom Malaysia failed to obtain more time to approve the share subscription agreement with DNB Malaysian telco Telekom Malaysia (TM) has confirmed that it received a termination notice from state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) regarding their share subscription agreement (SSA). The agreement, signed on December 1, 2023, was dependent on Telekom Malaysia securing […] The post DNB cancels equity deal with Telekom Malaysia appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Qualcomm Acquires Sequans’ 4G IoT Tech to Boost Industrial IoT

VoIP Review

Qualco mm is acquiring 4G IoT technology from Sequans Communications, a French-based fabless semiconductor company. This deal includes several employees, assets, and licenses. Sequans’ specialization in creating cellular semiconductor solutions for massive and critical IoT markets makes this acquisition significant for Qualcomm. With 4G IoT technologies now under its control, Qualcomm plans to integrate them into its end-to-end solutions, enhancing its current industrial IoT portfolio.

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PAWR’s ARA rural Iowa testbed expands

RCR Wireless

Rural PAWR testbed has quadrupled its reach since launch last year The rural testbed of the Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) Project Office has quadrupled its coverage area in the past year as part of its second phase of operations, as well as adding new research capabilities. The Agriculture and Rural Communities, or ARA, testbed in central […] The post PAWR’s ARA rural Iowa testbed expands appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Celebrating Women’s Equality Day: Innovating for Inclusion

Cisco Wireless

As we celebrate Women's Equality Day on August 26th, it's important to consider and reflect upon the incredible potential that lies within each woman when given the right tools and opportunities.

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ExxonMobile, VMware on running OT workloads on IT systems

RCR Wireless

Standardizing interoperable, open, secure industrial control architectures, LAS VEGAS–ExxonMobil has a vision for technology enablement marked by a long-term shift from closed IT and OT systems to open, secure, standards-based systems that promote value creation. A tricky problem unique to heavy industries, however, is that control systems have a long—think 20 to 30 year—lifespan.

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Understanding VoIP Regulatory Compliance – An Overview for Businesses

VoIP Review

VoIP is rapidly becoming a ubiquitous communications technology for businesses, providing a cost-effective, flexible, and scalable alternative to traditional phone systems. However, with the adoption of VoIP technology comes the responsibility of complying with a complex landscape of regulations designed to ensure security, safeguard data privacy, maintain public safety, and promote fair competition.

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Recognizing Women Driving Innovation

Cisco Wireless

The progress and pioneers we celebrate today are a testament to the resilience, innovation, and determination of countless women who have paved the way.

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AWS Expands in Asia Pacific: New Malaysia Region Launched

VoIP Review

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially launched the AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region. This new infrastructure will significantly benefit developers, startups, entrepreneurs, enterprises, government bodies, educational institutions, and non-profits. By hosting applications closer to home, these organizations can serve end users more effectively from Malaysian data centers.

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Wireless Carriers Press FCC to Expand Access to Light Poles

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, August 26, 2024 – As the federal government prepares to release billions of dollars to fund rural broadband projects, major Internet Service Providers want federal regulators to expand access to utility poles – a critical factor in the timely deployment of new broadband networks. The urgency of this issue was underscored last Wednesday , when representatives from CTIA, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon met with Federal Communications Commission representatives to seek cla

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SK Telecom Revamps AI Service: Natural Conversations

VoIP Review

SK Telecom is undergoing a significant transformation of its artificial intelligence (AI) service, “A.”, pronounced “A-DoT” The revamp aims to enhance daily convenience for customers, emphasizing a more natural conversational experience and comprehensive daily management functions. The highlight of this overhaul is the enhancement of the natural conversation experience through a large language model (LLM).

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Major Broadband Awards Handed Out in California, Ohio

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, August 26, 2024 – Two states made major broadband grant awards last week, with California allocating $237 million and Ohio awarding more than $94 million. The California award will go to 21 projects across the state , which are slated to serve nearly 30,000 homes and businesses with fiber broadband.  Incumbents like AT&T and Frontier took about $81.5 million of the California funds, with almost all the rest going to municipalities, counties, and tribal governments.

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Axiom, Nokia Revolutionize Lunar Exploration with 4G Spacesuits

VoIP Review

Axiom Space is partnering with Nokia to bring 4G/LTE communication technology into their next-generation spacesuits for NASA ‘s Artemis III lunar mission. This integration aims to revolutionize lunar exploration by enabling high-speed data transfer. It will allow astronauts to transmit HD video, telemetry data, and voice communication over long distances on the lunar surface.

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Cruz Critical of Broadband Subsidy Administrator After Audit

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Aug 26, 2024 – A new government audit found the management of a major broadband subsidy complied with government requirements, but costs have risen over the last six years. A frequent critic in the Senate renewed his calls for Congress to exercise more control over the program. The Government Accountability Office said last Thursday it found the “administration of universal service programs is consistent with selected [Federal Communications Commission] requirements.

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TM Loses 5G Stake as Malaysia Preps Dual Network

VoIP Review

Telekom Malaysia (TM) recently received a termination notice from the state-run 5G network Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) regarding their share subscription agreement (SSA). This development is highlighted by TM’s failure to obtain the shareholder’s approval by the original deadline of August 21, 2024, following the agreement signed on December 1, 2023.

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