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O2 Telefónica & Mavenir Boost 5G with Cloud-Native Tech

VoIP Review

In a significant move to enhance telecommunications capabilities, O2 Telefnica Germany has renewed its partnership with Mavenir , signing a five-year contract to transition its 4G and 5G voice services to Mavenir’s cloud-native IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) technology. This extension reflects a growing trend in the industry focusing on advanced cloud-native solutions.

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Amazon Unveils More Conversational AI Assistant Alexa+, Free for Prime Subscribers

Telecom Talk

Amazon has introduced Alexa+, its next-generation AI assistant powered by generative AI, offering a more conversational, intuitive, and proactive user

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Infrastructure initiative will enhance connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Oman

Developing Telecoms

Saudi digital enabler stc Group and Ooredoo Oman, a regional telecommunications provider, have announced the signing of a head of terms agreement to establish an international terrestrial fibre optic network corridor between Saudi Arabia and Oman. Its called the SONIC project.

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AST SpaceMobile Secures $43 Million US Government Contract

VoIP Review

AST SpaceMobile has successfully secured a significant $43 million contract with the US government, further reinforcing its position within the satellite communications sector. This collaboration follows the successful testing of their BlueWalker-3 satellite last year. Under this new agreement, the company will deploy its advanced Block 2 BlueBird satellites, which feature expansive phased-array antennas measuring 2,400 square feet, to enhance connectivity for government operations.

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VNPT logs 3 million 5G users, plans to triple coverage in 2025

Developing Telecoms

State-owned Vietnamese telco VNPT Group said on Thursday that its mobile arm Vinaphone has signed on 3 million active subscribers to its 5G service, and plans to triple its 5G coverage by the end of this year.

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FCC Moves Forward on Efforts to Promote Spectrum

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously Thursday to propose rules for its upcoming spectrum auction and seek input on how best to open up the upper C-Band. Commissioners said both included language seeking input boosting Tribal spectrum ownership. The agency’s authority to sell off airwaves as it sees fit has been lapsed since March 2023, but late last year Congress greenlit a one-off re-auction of licenses in the AWS-3 band that were ret

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Magyar Telekom confirms plans to spin off tower assets

Developing Telecoms

Following months of speculation, a decision that may come as little surprise to many observers has been made by Hungarian mobile carrier Magyar Telekom, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, to spin off its telecom tower assets.

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iXAfrica unveils first phase of NBOX1 data centre with new KIXP PoP

Developing Telecoms

iXAfrica Data Centres unveiled the first phase of its NBOX1 hyperscale data centre in Nairobi on Wednesday, and has also signed a deal with Kenya Internet Exchange Point (KIXP) to establish a peering PoP at the facility.

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Nokia and AGC Partner to Introduce Glass Antennas for Network Expansion

Telecom Talk

Network equipment vendor Nokia and glass producer AGC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transform telecom network expansion

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AT&T, T-Mo US and Verizon team up on network APIs in US

RCR Wireless

Leveraging Ericsson’s joint API venture Aduna, the telcos will deliver network APIs related to end user security Aduna, an Application Programming Interface (API) joint venture launched in Septemberby Ericsson, Google Cloud and several major global operators, has announced that venture partners AT&T, T-Mobile US and Verizon are ready to deliver the first advanced network API […]

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ITU body issues cooperation guidelines for subsea cable resilience

Developing Telecoms

Delegates at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja, Nigeria on Thursday outlined steps for stakeholders to cooperate in tackling the issue of subsea cable resilience in the wake of network outages that have plagued countries around the world.

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Airtel 30 Days Service Validity Plans

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, a leading telecom operator in India, has three prepaid plans that come with 30 days of service validity.

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Michael Powell Stepping Down as CEO of NCTA

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2025 – NCTA President and CEO Michael K. Powell announced plans Thursday to retire later this year, after nearly 15 years leading the organization. “Serving this incredible industry has been deeply rewarding. NCTA is unique—working at the intersection of broadband innovation and creative video content has been an extraordinary experience,” Powell said in a statement.

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Meta in Talks for USD 35 Billion Financing for AI Data Centers: Report

Telecom Talk

Meta Platforms is in discussions for a USD 35 billion financing package led by Apollo Global Management to fund AI data centers.

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Report: The Agentic AI era is here—how can CSPs capitalize on this paradigm shift?

RCR Wireless

AI is no longer optionalit is a strategic necessity for CSPs: AI-powered automation is essential for reducing opex, enhancing customer experience, and unlocking new revenue streams. Agentic AI and generative AI will drive the next evolution in CSP automation: self-optimizing networks, predictive maintenance, and intelligent service assurance are the future of telecom operations.

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Juniper Networks Launches AI Cloud Networking Solution

Telecom Talk

Juniper Networks has introduced a new AI-native networking solution tailored for neocloud providers, traditional service providers (SPs), and AI cloud

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AI-RAN Alliance boasts 75 members, intros new data-focused initiatives

RCR Wireless

The AI-RAN Alliance is also working with tech partners to create four, distinct AI-RAN Alliance-endorsed labs The AI-RAN Alliance announced today that it now has 75 members from 17 different countries. The Alliance is also launching two flagship initiatives and will showcase several AI-RAN technology demos during MWC Barcelona next week.

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Microsoft Invests in Veeam to Build AI-Powered Data Protection Solutions

Telecom Talk

Microsoft has invested in Veeam Software to enhance AI-powered data protection solutions. The partnership integrates Microsoft AI into Veeams data resilience platform.

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Test and Measurement: Electro Rent sells intellirent

RCR Wireless

Electro Rent’s intellirent unit focused on testing solutions for the power, data center and renewable energy markets Test equipment distributor Electro Rent is selling its intellirent business, which focuses on test equipment forpower generation and distribution, data center and renewable energy, to private equity firm Sandbrook Capital.

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Private 5G Again in Focus in India

Telecom Talk

The telecom operators in the country believe that they can best help the enterprises in getting access to private 5G networks.

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How Internet and Phone Services are Revolutionizing Small Businesses

All West Telecommunications

In today's fast-paced digital world, small business internet and phone services have become indispensable tools for driving growth, enhancing customer interaction, and ensuring operational efficiency. These digital utilities are not just communication channels but are rapidly transforming how small businesses operate in a competitive marketplace. From enhancing customer service to enabling remote work, the integration of robust internet and phone systems is reshaping the business landscape.

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Grant Thornton Bharat and Yotta Data Services Partner to Drive Cloud and AI Adoption

Telecom Talk

Consulting firm Grant Thornton Bharat announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Yotta Data Services

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Unlock the AI Skills to Transform Your Data Center with Cisco U.

Cisco Wireless

Unlock your potential with Cisco U's AI essentials course. Dive into hands-on learning, engage with real-world applications, and earn valuable Continuing Education (CE) creditsfree until March 24, 2025.

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Samsung to Launch Three Galaxy A Series Phones Soon in India

Telecom Talk

Samsung is soon expected to launch three new Galaxy A series smartphones in India. The two will be the obvious arrivals - Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36.

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MN House introduces HF1740 a bill appropriating money for community cable television programming

Blandin on Broadband

This bill is tangential to broadband but could relate directly to cable franchising, which does connect it to broadband. Minnesota House reports Nadeau, Norris and Carroll introduced: HF. 1740, A bill for an act relating to arts and cultural heritage; appropriating money for community cable television programming. The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Legacy Finance Bill as introduced A bill for an act relating to arts and cultural heritage; appropriating money

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Nokia Adds New Agentic-AI Capabilities Across Its Autonomous Networks Portfolio

Telecom Talk

Nokia has introduced new Agentic AI capabilities within its autonomous networks portfolio, aimed at enhancing automation, security, and monetization for

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New Product: Cisco WebEx App on Cloud VoIP with Tech IP

TechAdvance

Cisco WebEx App on Cloud VoIP with Tech IP Enhance Business Communication with Cloud VoIP In todays fast-paced business world, seamless communication is key. Whether youre managing remote teams, hosting virtual meetings, or collaborating with clients, having a reliable and feature-rich communication system is essential. Thats where Cisco WebEx on Cloud VoIP comes inoffering businesses a powerful solution for high-quality voice and video communication.

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NTT DATA Launches Managed Private 5G Security Service with Palo Alto Networks

Telecom Talk

NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks introduce a managed private 5G security service, combining AI-driven threat detection, zero-trust architecture, and real-time visibility.

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Bell expands 5G partnership with Nokia for Cloud RAN, O-RAN

RCR Wireless

Under the deal, Bell Canada will roll out Nokias Cloud RAN solution, which is designed to be compatible with both existing and future O-RAN systems Bell Canada and Nokia have expanded their collaboration to include Cloud RAN deployment and the groundwork for Open RAN integration, the Finnish vendor said in a release.

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Eurobites: Elisa launches 5GA for domestic Internet connections

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional round-up: Telefnica results; Altice France reaches a deal with creditors; VMO2 offers a glimpse into farming's future.

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Metro Bytes: Lightpath, Cityside, MOX, eX2, Comcast Business

Telecom Ramblings

Five significant buildouts and upgrades to note from metros around the US: I'm not sure how I managed to miss this one, but last week Lightpath expanded

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Downstream broadband usage inches downward even as speeds climb

Light Reading

OpenVault's new study found that upstream usage is still strong as the rate of downstream usage has dipped despite a boost in provisioned speeds. Meanwhile, OpenVault's DOCSIS 3.1 optimizer is getting results.

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State of FinOps 2025 Takeaways

vmware

The fifth FinOps Foundation State of FinOps results were shared last week, and it is clear FinOps teams have their work cut out for them this year! Although we see consistencies with last years results, there is one new significant trend: FinOps teams are going to be responsible for more than just public cloud going … Continued The post State of FinOps 2025 Takeaways appeared first on Tanzu.

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5G standards groups scuffle for the AI advantage

Light Reading

The 3GPP, Telecom Infra Project (TIP), Open RAN Alliance and the newly formed AI-RAN Alliance are all pursuing artificial intelligence in one form or another. But is this a zero-sum game?

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VMO2 launches 5G trial for ‘connected farms of the future’

telecoms.com

Virgin Media O2 Business and River Severn Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSAWIR) have teamed up on a trial designed to show off the benefits of 5G connectivity in farming.

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MWC 2025 preview: AI on smartphones is a tough sell

Light Reading

At MWC 2025, service providers and smartphone vendors face the tough task of demonstrating why AI features on smartphones present a significant draw for consumers, and how to differentiate their satellite-to-smartphone messaging services.

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Dell Expands AI for Telecom with AMD Solutions

Dell

Dell AI for Telecom expands offerings with AMD solutions after launching many successful solutions with NVIDIA and Intel.