Wed.Nov 27, 2024

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BSNL has Been Losing Wi-Fi Customers for Years

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has been losing Wi-Fi customers for years.

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UK govt looks to satellite to solve rural connectivity woes 

Total Telecom

News The government has announced a trio of new projects, supported by the UK Space Agency, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), and the European Space Agency, aiming to provide reliable, high-speed internet for some of the UK’s hardest-to-reach areas This week, the UK government has announced new satellite projects aimed at delivering broadband to some of the country’s most remote communities.

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Telstra International: the Philippines is emerging as Asia’s next connectivity hub

Developing Telecoms

The Philippines is well on its way to becoming a major connectivity hub in Asia. The archipelago has a strategic geographical location and is a key node for submarine connectivity, with the subsea route between the Philippines and the US attracting particular investment.

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Google Launches AI Campus in London to Equip Students with Digital Skills

Telecom Talk

Google has launched the AI Campus in Somers Town, Camden, aiming to equip UK students with essential digital skills for

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Regulatory issues for Apple in Indonesia and Brazil

Developing Telecoms

A reminder of the difficulties that can be faced by a global brand working in multiple territories with specific local rules and concerns comes from multinational technology company Apple, which is facing two very different regulatory challenges in two very different regions.

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Did your virtualization cloud provider just do you a massive favor? 

Total Telecom

Contributed Article by Rakuten Symphony At Telecoms World Asia 2024, a familiar theme echoed in the halls: a certain virtualization leader’s post-acquisition pricing has reached untenable levels. Here’s the twist: they may actually have done you a massive favor. Why? These rising costs are a wakeup call. They are forcing operators to take a hard look at whether legacy platforms—once the backbone of networks—can support the demands of modern telecom operations.

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Viasat claims D2D first in Saudi Arabia

Developing Telecoms

Satellite communications company Viasat has announced that it has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in Saudi Arabia for the first time, in conjunction with its ecosystem partners.

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MTN South Africa, China Telecom, Huawei in digital infrastructure pact

Developing Telecoms

MTN South Africa has reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China Telecom Global and Huawei to develop digital infrastructure across MTN’s African footprint.

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EE CEO Marc Allera to bow out in Spring

Total Telecom

News Allera will be replaced by telecoms veteran Claire Gillies from April next year EE CEO Marc Allera has announced that he will step down from the role at the end of March next year, having spent nine years with BT Group. In a statement, Allera said he was “proud to have led an incredible team through enormous change in the market” over the past nine years.

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PLDT promises “always on” fibre access with FWA LTE backup

Developing Telecoms

Philippine telco PLDT has reportedly launched what it’s billing as an “uninterruptible fiber internet connection” service that uses fixed wireless access (FWA) LTE as an automatic backup connection in case of a fibre outage.

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Nvidia and Partners Develop AI Model to Predict Future Glucose Levels in Individuals

Telecom Talk

Nvidia, along with researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science, Tel Aviv-based startup Pheno.

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MTN South Africa’s Icon phone: an affordable entry point for 5G?

Developing Telecoms

South African operator MTN is launching an own-branded 5G smartphone. Called the Icon 5G, the new MTN smartphone will sell for 2,499 rand (about US$138). The smartphone is manufactured by ZTE.

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Deutsche Telekom to Roll Out Commercial O-RAN Network in Germany with Nokia

Telecom Talk

Deutsche Telekom partners with Nokia for the rollout of a large-scale Open RAN network in Germany, enhancing network coverage, capacity, and optimisation.

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Decoding the Tech Industry

Cisco Wireless

Transforming perceptions of tech careers, Cisco and Virgin Media O2 join forces to inspire UK youth, highlighting diverse opportunities and skills development through an impactful event.

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Orange Partners With OpenAI and Meta to Expand AI Models for African Regional Languages

Telecom Talk

French telecommunications company Orange, serving 292 million customers worldwide as of September 30, 2024, announced on November 26 its partnership

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Nokia to finally boot Huawei out of Deutsche Telekom 5G sites

Light Reading

The deal to replace Huawei at 3,000 sites in Germany is back on for Nokia following confirmation of the move by Deutsche Telekom.

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Jio’s Netflix Prepaid Plans to Watch the Upcoming Squid Game Season 2

Telecom Talk

Jio bundles two different Netflix subscriptions with its plans. The Rs 1799 plan, which is the more expensive Netflix prepaid plan comes with Netflix Basic.

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ITU: Global Internet users hit 5.5 billion, digital divide persists

Developing Telecoms

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) stated that 227 million new people connected to the internet for the first time in 2024, bringing the total number of connected people to over 5.5 billion.

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Deutsche Telekom, Skylo and Qualcomm Trial Satellite-Based SMS Service

Telecom Talk

Deutsche Telekom, Qualcomm, and Skylo Technologies have completed an end-to-end trial of SMS sending and receiving over GEO satellite network

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Navigating the Future of Cisco Distribution: Insights from the Black Belt Academy

Cisco Wireless

Explore Cisco Black Belt Distribution Academy's new updates! Enhance your skills with role-based enablement, new content, and a streamlined learning experience, empowering distributors to excel in supporting Cisco technologies.

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Tech Mahindra and AWS Collaborate to Develop AI-Powered Network Operations Platform

Telecom Talk

Tech Mahindra has signed a multi-year strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop an Autonomous Networks Operations Platform (ANOP).

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FCC Approves SpaceX and T-Mobile's Direct-to-Cell Service

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2024 – The Federal Communications Commission approved Tuesday SpaceX and T-Mobile's bid to offer supplemental mobile coverage from space. “This first-of-its-kind authorization is an exciting new development for the future of combined satellite and wireless communications. And it won’t be the last,” FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said in a statement.

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Era of Slim Phones is Coming Back with Apple and Samsung Taking the Lead

Telecom Talk

Remember the era of slim phones? It wasn’t too long back.

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On BEAD and rural broadband, don't lose sight of the goal

Light Reading

As funds begin to roll out from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, here's a former broadband director's take on why states must follow rules to assess applicants' financial viability and business case in advance.

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OnePlus Ace 5 Series Launching Soon, will Come to India as OnePlus 13R

Telecom Talk

OnePlus is soon going to launch a new smartphone series in China - Ace 5. It will have two phones - the OnePlus Ace 5 and OnePlus Ace 5 Pro.

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Mobile subs and data growth are both slowing

Light Reading

Global mobile take-up has slumped in the past two years and it's not clear why.

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Swedish AI Commission Urges SEK 12.5 Billion Investment to Boost AI Leadership

Telecom Talk

Swedish Government must invest SEK 12.5 billion (over USD 1.14 billion) over five years to remain competitive in artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Swedish AI Commission.

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Eurobites: Marc Allera to step down as BT Consumer boss

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: UK government seeks satellite broadband partners; Orange teams up with AI giants for more inclusive large language models; Zain tests Huawei's microwave tech.

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Nokia finally replaces Huawei at 3,000 Deutsche Telekom 5G sites

telecoms.com

Finnish kit vendor Nokia has not only been welcomed back into the fold by DT, it’s replacing Huawei and showing off its Open RAN credentials at the same time.

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Sweden Probes Baltic Subsea Cable Breaks, Eyes Chinese Ship

VoIP Review

Sweden has taken decisive steps concerning damage to subsea cables in the Baltic Sea, urging a Chinese ship to return to its waters for investigation. This proactive move follows the severance of two critical cable systems last week. The BCS East-West Interlink, 218 kilometers long, was damaged on Sunday. This vital link connects Gotland, Sweden, to Lithuania.

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Ericsson rewrites sales pitch in face of slowing traffic growth

Light Reading

Ericsson substitutes value for volumes in its patter after recognizing a slowdown in traffic growth – but it still bets AI will have a massive impact on the network.

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BSNL 5G Tender Faces Backlash from Telecom Titans

VoIP Review

In India’s dynamic telecommunications landscape, BSNL finds itself under scrutiny due to its recent 5G tender conditions. Nordic telecom giants, Ericsson and Nokia , have voiced their dissatisfaction. The core issue revolves around BSNL’s mandate to use only locally manufactured equipment for the 5G network expansion. This requirement comes as part of BSNL’s broader strategy to roll out 5G Standalone (SA) services within New Delhi.

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FCC green lights Starlink and T-Mobile direct-to-cell service

telecoms.com

The FCC has given the go-ahead to Starlink's direct-to-cell offer, a move that could mean T-Mobile US hits its year-end launch target by the skin of its teeth.

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DIDWW Expands Free National Number Porting in Romania

VoIP Review

DIDWW has expanded its phone number porting services in Romania to include national numbers. This development enables businesses to transfer their national Romanian DID phone numbers to DIDWW without any cost. By doing so, companies can benefit from DIDWW’s seamless two-way SIP trunking services , enhancing their communication capabilities. A major advantage of the offer is the cost-efficiency of the service.

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An Informed Citizens View of the Current Broadband Fiber Kerfuffle

Broadband Breakfast

Rural broadband Internet in this country for the most part remains monopolized, overpriced, insufficiently fast, hampering economic growth and resilience, as well as educational and healthcare  opportunities.  Federal government programs are currently funding the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, and other programs to help alleviate this.

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Australia Allocates 3.8 GHz Spectrum, Boosting Private 5G Networks

VoIP Review

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has recently allocated 47 area-wide licenses (AWLs) in the 3.8 GHz midband spectrum. This allocation is crucial as midband spectrum holds significant value for 5G services, offering an optimal balance of capacity, speed, and coverage. Such characteristics make it highly sought-after, especially by mobile operators.

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Businesses prioritize cybersecurity in digital transformation: GSMAi

RCR Wireless

The GSMAi noted that companies are planning to allocate 9% of their revenue to digital initiatives between 2024 and 2026 Enterprises are increasingly prioritizing cybersecurity and revenue growth over cost-cutting as they accelerate their digital transformation, according to a new report by GSMA Intelligence (GSMAi). The study, titled “The Rise of Digital Industries: Navigating Enterprise […] The post Businesses prioritize cybersecurity in digital transformation: GSMAi appeared first on RC

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