BSNL has Been Losing Wi-Fi Customers for Years
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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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Google Launches AI Campus in London to Equip Students with Digital Skills
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Google has launched the AI Campus in Somers Town, Camden, aiming to equip UK students with essential digital skills for
Telstra International: the Philippines is emerging as Asia’s next connectivity hub
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
EE CEO Marc Allera to bow out in Spring
Total Telecom
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Regulatory issues for Apple in Indonesia and Brazil
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Did your virtualization cloud provider just do you a massive favor?
Total Telecom
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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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UK Space Agency launches initiative to connect rural Britain
Telecoms Tech News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The UK Space Agency is launching a £3.5 million funding initiative aimed at testing hybrid connectivity solutions in some of Britain’s most isolated locations. Despite significant advances in superfast and gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure across the country, many remote and rural areas continue to struggle with reliable connectivity. The agency is collaborating with the Department for.
MTN South Africa, China Telecom, Huawei in digital infrastructure pact
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Top 5 American news stories from Broadband Communities
Total Telecom
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
News Change is in the air at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with a new review of rules around submarine cables, the first such review since 2001. That, and comments from President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be FCC chair signal a new scrutiny toward the government’s approach to broadband infrastructure. Carr says ‘important discussion’ needed about BEAD’s future FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said the commission will have to have an important discussion about the future of the
PLDT promises “always on” fibre access with FWA LTE backup
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Nvidia and Partners Develop AI Model to Predict Future Glucose Levels in Individuals
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Nvidia, along with researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science, Tel Aviv-based startup Pheno.
MTN South Africa’s Icon phone: an affordable entry point for 5G?
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Deutsche Telekom to Roll Out Commercial O-RAN Network in Germany with Nokia
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Deutsche Telekom partners with Nokia for the rollout of a large-scale Open RAN network in Germany, enhancing network coverage, capacity, and optimisation.
Decoding the Tech Industry
Cisco Wireless
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Orange Partners With OpenAI and Meta to Expand AI Models for African Regional Languages
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
French telecommunications company Orange, serving 292 million customers worldwide as of September 30, 2024, announced on November 26 its partnership
Nokia to finally boot Huawei out of Deutsche Telekom 5G sites
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The deal to replace Huawei at 3,000 sites in Germany is back on for Nokia following confirmation of the move by Deutsche Telekom.
Jio’s Netflix Prepaid Plans to Watch the Upcoming Squid Game Season 2
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
ITU: Global Internet users hit 5.5 billion, digital divide persists
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Deutsche Telekom, Skylo and Qualcomm Trial Satellite-Based SMS Service
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Deutsche Telekom, Qualcomm, and Skylo Technologies have completed an end-to-end trial of SMS sending and receiving over GEO satellite network
FCC Approves SpaceX and T-Mobile's Direct-to-Cell Service
Broadband Breakfast
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Tech Mahindra and AWS Collaborate to Develop AI-Powered Network Operations Platform
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Tech Mahindra has signed a multi-year strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop an Autonomous Networks Operations Platform (ANOP).
On BEAD and rural broadband, don't lose sight of the goal
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Era of Slim Phones is Coming Back with Apple and Samsung Taking the Lead
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Remember the era of slim phones? It wasn’t too long back.
Mobile subs and data growth are both slowing
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Global mobile take-up has slumped in the past two years and it's not clear why.
OnePlus Ace 5 Series Launching Soon, will Come to India as OnePlus 13R
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Navigating the Future of Cisco Distribution: Insights from the Black Belt Academy
Cisco Wireless
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Swedish AI Commission Urges SEK 12.5 Billion Investment to Boost AI Leadership
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Eurobites: Marc Allera to step down as BT Consumer boss
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Nokia finally replaces Huawei at 3,000 Deutsche Telekom 5G sites
telecoms.com
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Ericsson rewrites sales pitch in face of slowing traffic growth
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
FCC green lights Starlink and T-Mobile direct-to-cell service
telecoms.com
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Businesses prioritize cybersecurity in digital transformation: GSMAi
RCR Wireless
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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
An Informed Citizens View of the Current Broadband Fiber Kerfuffle
Broadband Breakfast
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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.
UK to plough £3.5 million into satellite comms for remote areas
telecoms.com
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
A new funding call from the UK Space Agency to the tune of £3.5 million aims to select partners for three projects designed to deliver future satellite services.
‘A thousand repeats of the same conversation’ – four challenges to make private 5G scale
RCR Wireless
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
There are a whole bunch of headaches, of course, that come with scaling private 5G systems to new venues and new markets. Even if they have been proven at one site, and the use cases and business cases have been mastered, the challenge to easily replicate them in new industrial domains is invariably fraught with […] The post ‘A thousand repeats of the same conversation’ – four challenges to make private 5G scale appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
DIDWW Expands Free National Number Porting in Romania
VoIP Review
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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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