Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has launched 4G in Pangi Valley, Himachal Pradesh.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Bahrain-based technology group Beyon has announced that its telecommunications arm, Batelco, has launched the first off-grid mobile site in the region powered entirely by renewable solar and wind energy.

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Bharti Airtel's increased stake in Indus Towers has made the company a subsidiary, prompting resignations from Vodafone executives.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Malaysian telco U Mobile announced on Tuesday it has launch an Open API portal based on the GSMA Open Gateway Initiative, which also makes it the first operator in Malaysia to do so.

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Reliance Jio's AI-Cloud Welcome Offer provides 100GB of free cloud storage along with early access to new AI features.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

How should the telecommunications industry respond to the transformation that technology evolution – and especially AI – will drive? It’s a transformation that will affect strategy, services and operations, as Huawei’s Liu Kang explained at OTF2024.

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Total Telecom

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

News The altnet has collapsed under mounting debt pressure UK altnet Spring Fibre, has been sold to Harmony Networks for £1.5 million, the company has announced. The sale reflects the challenges smaller broadband providers face in scaling operations and competing with larger players in the UK’s full-fibre rollout. Founded in 2019 with the ambition of rolling out gigabit broadband to one million premises across the UK, Spring Fibre initially sought to position itself as a key player i

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Yotta Data Services has acquired IndiQus Technologies, parent of Apiculus, to strengthen its sovereign AI and cloud offerings in India, advancing digital transformation with reduced reliance on foreign technologies.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Telecom Namibia says it successfully completed eight FTTx projects worth NAB35.5 million (US$1.9 million) for underserved areas in 2023 and 2024, and will invest another NAB27 million to expand its fibre access network further in the coming year.

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Cloudera has acquired Octopai’s data lineage and catalog platform to enhance its data management and AI capabilities, offering enterprises advanced tools for governance, data intelligence, and decision-making.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Mobile money services MTN MoMo in South Africa and EcoCash in Zimbabwe have partnered to provide what are described as effortless direct cash transfers between the two countries.

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

E& UAE partners with Ericsson to deploy dual-band Massive MIMO radio solution, boosting 5G performance, doubling spectrum capacity, and reducing environmental impact.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

India’s competition regulator has ordered WhatsApp to cease sharing data for advertising purposes with other Meta-owned applications for five years and fined the US tech giant US$24.5 million for antitrust violations.

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Apple's latest iPhone 16 series has outperformed the competitive flagship devices from Samsung, and the previous generation iPhones in the 5G department in India.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As industries worldwide accelerate digital transformation in an AI-driven era, resilient, high-speed networks have become essential. At the recent Net5.5G Intelligent IP Network Summit during the 2024 Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF) in Istanbul, industry leaders discussed the future of IP networks in the AI age.

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Bharti Global has acquired a 24.5 percent stake in BT Group. This move aims to foster synergies between India and the UK in AI, 5G R&D, and telecom engineering.

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Total Telecom

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

News NASA has collaborated with Microsoft to develop ‘Earth Copilot’, an AI-powered tool designed to make data discovery more straightforward. Built using Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, the tool allows users to interact with NASA’s datasets through plain language queries. For example, instead of navigating technical systems, users can ask questions such as, “How did Hurricane Ian affect Sanibel Island?

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

99 percent of organisations are planning further investments in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), shifting their focus from experimentation to long-term

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Telecoms Infrastructure Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Last month, SK Telecom released a 6G white paper that explores the evolution of wireless and wired infrastructure through the convergence of AI and telecommunications. The white paper highlights how Telco Edge AI infrastructure can redefine the value of network systems by enabling real-time data processing alongside AI-driven services. You can find my detailed blog post on the white paper here.

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Vodafone and AMD are developing advanced silicon chips to improve 5G base station performance, reduce energy consumption, and enable AI-driven services.

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Light Reading

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Netflix says 60 million households tuned in for the streamer's live coverage of the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul bout. But a good chunk of them said the experience was lackluster as Netflix preps to stream two NFL games on Christmas Day.

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

OPPO India confirmed on Monday that its upcoming Find X8 series in India will feature the Dimensity 9400 mobile platform from MediaTek.

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RCR Wireless

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

End-to-end fronthaul testing, as well as isolation testing, provide the big picture and granular data needed to drive Open RAN adoption Given one of the primary goals of Open RAN—providing architectural flexibility by breaking up the centralized unit (CU), distributed unit (DU) and radio unit (RU), and opening up the interfaces used to connect the […] The post Open RAN fronthaul testing considerations—automation is key appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

OPPO is soon going to launch the OPPO Reno13 series. This launch will be exclusive to China, however, it will later make it to the global stage as well.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024 – Oregon state broadband regulators have announced almost $133 million in new funding to serve residents who lack high speed broadband connections. “High-speed, reliable internet is a modern essential,” Gov. Tina Kotek (D) said in a Tuesday announcement. “Our broadband infrastructure is the lifeblood of Oregon businesses and communities, and these grants will help ensure that we’re not leaving communities behind.

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RCR Wireless

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The RIC can support quick wins but further standardization, and a more coherent approach to AI/ML integration, is needed to foster trust Back to this idea referenced in the introduction—how to leverage Open RAN interfaces for real-world innovation—it all comes down to the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) and the growing pool of rApps and xApps […] The post RIC reality check—what’s working, what needs more work?

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Light Reading

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Capacity-boosting software developed by Cohere Technologies could be a game changer, thinks Vodafone's Paco Pignatelli, provided kit vendors are open.

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RCR Wireless

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Ericsson noted that its AIR 3229 dual-band radio enables e& UAE to deliver 5G services simultaneously on both the 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum layers using a single unit Ericsson and Emirati-based operator e& UAE have completed what it claims to be one of the world’s first deployments of Ericsson’s dual-band Massive MIMO radio, […] The post e& UAE, Ericsson expand 5G network with dual-band radios appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2024 – Two U.S. Senators called for an urgent investigation into Starlink CEO Elon Musk ’s connections with Russian officials on Friday, citing serious national security concerns. The senators, Jeanne Shaheen , D-N.H., and Jack Reed , D-R.I., urged Attorney General Merrick Garland and a Defense Department official to assess whether Musk’s reported interactions with Russian officials could jeopardize his security clearance and SpaceX’s role as a go

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Cisco Wireless

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, finding precise and relevant information is crucial. At DevNet, we continuously innovate to enhance the user experience and streamline how our users interact with our platform.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2024 – New York awarded $140 million for publicly owned open-access broadband infrastructure, state officials announced last week. The projects are set to serve more than 60,000 homes and businesses. “Access to high-speed internet is not a luxury, but a necessity, a utility as vital as electricity for everyday life.

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Light Reading

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Eir invests another €500 million in fiber network; Telkom South Africa boosted by data services; Orange appeals against VAT seizure.

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VoIP Review

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Apple’s recent decision to adopt Rich Communication Services (RCS) has sent shockwaves through the messaging landscape, driving broader RCS adoption. RCS, an upgrade from traditional SMS, promises richer, more interactive messaging features that allow users to send high-quality media, see read receipts, and enjoy smoother conversations across devices.

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Light Reading

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Australian investment firm Macquarie Capital is reportedly exploring the possible sale of its 45% stake in one of the Philippines' largest telecom tower operators.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2024 – Louisiana released Monday the broadband expansion projects it plans to fund with its slice of $42.5 billion in Infrastructure Act funding, becoming the first state in the nation to do so. Available to Breakfast Club Members The state confirmed it will reach every home and business lacking adequate broadband, a main goal of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program.

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VoIP Review

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

EE has partnered with the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team to bolster communication capabilities on Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain. This initiative involves using a 35-meter tower in Glen Nevis. The collaboration aims to improve safety in the area, a favorite spot for numerous outdoor enthusiasts yearly, with an eye toward enhancing emergency response operations.

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RCR Wireless

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Turkcell CEO Ali Taha Koç told RCR Wireless News that the Turkish government is currently awaiting appropriate market conditions for a 5G launch Turkish operator Turkcell aims to enter the 5G era with the provision of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) services, the telco’s CEO, Ali Taha Koç, told RCR Wireless News. The executive noted that the Turkish […] The post Turkcell to launch 5G-Advanced in 2026, says CEO appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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