Fri.Mar 14, 2025

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FBA CEO defends rural fiber subsides at Connected America

Total Telecom

News By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities The Fiber Broadband Association CEO pushes back against rhetoric questioning the feasibility of subsidizing rural fiber at Connected America. Gary Bolton, the CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, was outspoken in defense of rural fiber broadband subsidization at Connected America in Dallas this week. Boltons comments came in response to another panelist during a keynote discussion on Day 2 of Connected America, titled Fiber for Everyone?

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Vermont Looks To Bring Oasis of Fiber-Connected Telehealth Hubs to ‘Healthcare Deserts’

Broadband Breakfast

Many rural healthcare facilities are struggling to keep their doors open. Some have been shuttered. Add to that the looming federal budget crisis  threatening to end Medicare payments for telehealth  and the urgency of what a coalition of Vermont healthcare leaders, librarians, and state broadband officials are doing comes into view.  It’s called  VITAL VT  (Virtual Integration for Telehealth Access through Libraries in Vermont) – an exploratory effort bein

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‘Adapt or die’: VOX Solutions’ message to telcos in the age of AI

Total Telecom

Interview We caught up with Ehsan Ahmadi, CEO of VOX Solutions, to discuss the many monetisation opportunities offered by AI and why telcos must evolve to take advantage You founded VOX Solutions back in 2010 how has the industry changed since then and what has that meant for VOX? The telecom industry used to be a walled garden. Now? Its a battlefield.

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ZTE's 5G-A minimalist private network solution helps live broadcasting enter the mature commercial wireless era

Developing Telecoms

At MWC Barcelona 2025, ZTE won the "GSMA Foundry Innovation Award" at the GLOMO Awards 2025 for its Minimalist Private 5G-A solution.The award demonstrates ZTE's technological leadership and outstanding contribution to the digital transformation of the cultural and entertainment industry, and further indicates its unlimited potential in future live broadcast transformation.

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Netmore Expands to Brazil, Strengthens Global LoRaWAN Presence

VoIP Review

Netmore, a Sweden-based LoRaWAN operator, has expanded its reach to Brazil, following the acquisition of Dutch operator Everynet. Targeting sectors like energy, agriculture, transportation, and logistics, Netmore aims to provide advanced solutions and enhanced connectivity to Brazilian enterprises. The move marks a significant step in the company’s ambition to establish a global LoRaWAN network.

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Key Cybersecurity Considerations for Financial Institutions

Paloalto Networks

Financial Institutions Are Facing Growing Security Challenges Financial organisations face unprecedented cybersecurity challenges that threaten their operations, reputation and customer trust. Together, Palo Alto Networks and IBMs experts share their top cybersecurity considerations in a new, compelling vodcast series. Consideration 1: Navigating the Fiscal Implications of Cyberthreats and Operational Complexity Our first episode explores the most pressing threats to UK financial institutions, i

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Zayo to acquire Crown Castle’s fiber business for $4 billion

RCR Wireless

Zayo said the purchase will expand its fiber network and reinforce its strategic focus on enabling AI and digital transformation across the U.S. Communications infrastructure provider Zayo has agreed to acquire Crown Castles Fiber Solutions business in a deal valued at approximately $4.25 billion.

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Carr declares open season on regulations: ‘Delete, delete, delete’

RCR Wireless

‘Every rule, regulation, or guidance’ of the FCC is up for potential elimination under the new ‘Delete Delete Delete’ FCC proceeding Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has opened a new proceeding dubbed “Delete, Delete, Delete” aimed at massive deregulation, asking for input from the public on what rules and regulations of the FCC should […]

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States Push Forward with Fiber-Heavy BEAD Applications

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2025 – States are moving toward the final phases of the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, with more than 30 states currently fielding applications from interested Internet service providers.  Click on this chart to go to the page on "Premium Charts and Data" Available to Breakfast Club Members This week's data reinforces fiber as the leading technology choice in BEAD-funded projects, with Illinois limiting its first wav

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Orange Expands Satellite Connectivity with Telesat Partnership

VoIP Review

Orange has signed an agreement to provide satellite-based connectivity services through Telesats low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. As part of the deal, Orange will host a Telesat landing station at its teleport facility in Bercenay-en-Othe, France. This station will connect to a point of presence in Paris via Oranges international private line network.

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FCC to Increase Universal Service Contribution Factor to 36.6 Percent

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2025 – Telecommunications companies will see a slight increase in the percentage of end-user revenue they must contribute to the Universal Service Fund (USF). In a public notice Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission’s Office of Managing Director announced that the universal service contribution factor for the second quarter of 2025 will be 36.6 percent, up slightly from 36.3 percent in the first quarter.

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Microsoft Bolsters South Africa’s Cloud, AI with $298M Investment

VoIP Review

Microsoft has revealed its plans to inject an impressive ZAR 5.4 billion ($298.6 million) into the expansion of its cloud and AI infrastructure in South Africa. This move aims to meet the climbing demand for Azure services in this region. This fresh investment builds on a prior ZAR 20.4 billion effort that introduced South Africa’s first enterprise-grade data centers in Johannesburg and Cape Town over the last three years.

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FCC to Increase Universal Service Fund (USF) contribution for telecom companies

Blandin on Broadband

Broadband Breakfast reports … Telecommunications companies will see a slight increase in the percentage of end-user revenue they must contribute to the Universal Service Fund (USF). In a public notice Thursday, the Federal Communications Commissions Office of Managing Director announced that the universal service contribution factor for the second quarter of 2025 will be 36.6 percent, up slightly from 36.3 percent in the first quarter.

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Millicom to Acquire Telefonica’s Colombian Operations for $400M

VoIP Review

Millicom International Cellular has reached an agreement to acquire Telefonica ‘s operations in Colombia for $400 million. The deal, which includes Telefonicas 67.5% stake in Colombia Telecomunicaciones (Coltel), has been in the works for nearly eight months. While the purchase price was previously set, negotiations over details, including the acquisition of minority shareholder stakes, took time to finalize.

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Jio’s 700 MHz Spectrum Contributed to Broader Coverage at Maha Kumbh 2025, Says Ookla

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio reported 83.9 percent 5G availability, nearly twice that of Airtel’s 42.

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Canal+ Telecom Expands Fibre Network with Nokia Partnership

VoIP Review

Canal+ Telecom is set to enhance its fibre network across French Guiana and Guadeloupe by deploying Nokia s Lightspan and Altiplano solutions. This initiative aims to create a more advanced and efficient network capable of meeting the rising demand for high-speed internet while integrating greater automation into its operations. The company plans to roll out Nokias Lightspan Mini Optical Line Terminal (OLT) to accelerate the expansion of Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) services in the region.

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IPL 2025: JioStar in Talks With Airtel, Jio, Vi to Bundle Its Subscription With Data Plans: Report

Telecom Talk

JioStar is reportedly in discussions with private telecom operators in IndiaBharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi)to bundle its

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Industry Backs FCC’s Push to Eliminate ‘Outdated’ Regulations

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2025 – FCC Chairman Brendan Carr 's sweeping deregulatory effort, known as ‘Delete, Delete, Delete’, has elicited varied responses from industry stakeholders since it was announced Wednesday. One of the first groups to publicly back the initiative was the National Association of Broadcasters, applauding Carr’s deep dive into expelling FCC’s rules and regulations that “no longer serve any meaningful public interest purpose.

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Microsoft: Introduces Copilot for Gaming, AI in Andhra Pradesh and AI Boost to Ireland

Telecom Talk

Microsoft unveils Copilot for Gaming, an AI assistant to enhance the gaming experience. Meanwhile, a new report highlights AIs potential to add EUR 250 billion to Irelands economy by 2035.

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Telefónica sells Colombian unit to Millicom for $400 million

RCR Wireless

Telefonica recently sold its Argentine operation as part of its strategy to reduce its exposure in Latin America Spanish telco Telefnica has finalized an agreement to sell 67.5% of its Colombian unit Coltelwhich it operates under the Movistar brand to Millicom for approximately 368 million euros ($400 million).

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Changes to BEAD Can Help Keep America Competitive

AT&T Connects

Communications infrastructure and connectivity are the lifeblood of Americas innovation economy and are crucial to the security of our nation. This is why AT&T has committed to investing tens of billions of dollars annually to build state-of-the-art broadband networks throughout the country. With that in mind, we welcome the new Speed for BEAD Act in the U.S.

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MN HF1289: bill requiring mental health warning labels Social media to be discussed March 20, 2025

Blandin on Broadband

The MN House reports on HF1289 (Stephenson); Social media platforms required to post a mental health warning label and timer notifications. To be discussed next week Commerce Committee Co-Chairs: Rep. Kaohly Her and Rep. Tim ODriscoll Thursday, March 20, 2025 8:15AM Room 120, Capitol Building Co-Chair Her holds the gavel AGENDA Call to Order Approval of the Minutes March 19, 2025 HF1392 (Lee, K.); Consumer protection restitution account established, report required, and money appropriated HF22

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AI infra brief: From ASUS, Block and more

RCR Wireless

Block will deploy the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD and Cerebras expands AI inference data centers In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector ASUS showcases AI solutions at CloudFest 2025 ASUS unveiled a comprehensive lineup of AI infrastructure solutions at CloudFest 2025, integrating Intel Xeon […]

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MN House Ag Bill proposes $17 million – $2 million for broadband development

Blandin on Broadband

The MN House reports The chair of the House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee unveiled a committee budget bill Monday that he said supports all kinds of agriculture here in Minnesota. All sizes of farmers, large and small, organic and conventional. It supports urban farming, it supports rural farming, said Rep. Paul Anderson (R-Starbuck). The committee heard a walk-through of an Anderson-sponsored delete-all amendment to HF1704 appropriating $168.9 million from the General Fund for the D

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What is a GPU Cluster?

RCR Wireless

A GPU cluster consists of interconnected computing nodes, each equipped with GPUs, CPUs, memory and storage There is no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries in many ways, but training complex AI models demands immense computational power. This is where GPU clusters come into play.

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Broadband Breakfast on Minnesota’s broadband installer training requirements

Blandin on Broadband

I have been following the story, but always interesting to see what others say; Broadband Breakfast reports… Minnesotas push to bring high-speed internet to every corner of the state could hit a roadblock. A new state law requires broadband technicians to complete 40 hours of training and pass a state-approved exam no later than June 30, 2025. … The law does nothing to improve safety or efficiency, argued Melissa Wolf , executive director of the Minnesota Cable Communications Associa

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Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Launched in India, Check Price and Specs

Telecom Talk

Lenovo has launched a new tablet for the Indian market. This new tab is called Lenovo Idea Tab Pro.

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MWC25 Barcelona: A week of big ideas, innovation and future-shaping tech

RCR Wireless

MWC25 Barcelona: A week of big ideas, innovation and future-shaping tech MWC25 Barcelona just wrapped up, and what a week it was! With 109,000 attendees from 205 countries and territories, the worlds biggest connectivity event was buzzing with game-changing tech, powerful collaborations and discussions that will shape the industry for years to come.

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Reliance Jio Rs 666 Plan: Then vs Now

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio has a Rs 666 plan on offering for users since the last several years. The Rs 666 plan has been one of the favourites for many users as it hits the sweet spot of budget friendly.

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Upgrading Texas’ Network for More Connectivity

AT&T Connects

Everything we do is with connection in mind. More connection means more opportunity and more possibility for cities, counties and states across the country. In Texas, we invested more than $12.6 billion in our network infrastructure from 2019-2023 to connect more people to greater possibility. Were working to expand access to broadband to as many Texans as possible.

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2025 – The Year of Practical AI: Chain of thought is more powerful, productive, & present in our everyday lives

Telecom Ramblings

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Rajiv Papneja, CTO of Prodapt Expect many enterprises to realize ROI from their AI investments This year will be about taking the AI impact from Proof to Value. Businesses will lay a sharp focus on measuring the impact of AI adoption. A new range of customer success KPIs will emerge.

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PTC Member Profile: Kokum Randeni, NCINGA

PTC

Kokum Randeni VP of Sales NCINGA Kokum is a dynamic sales professional with over 11 years of experience across technology and multinational companies in the Asia-Pacific region. His diverse, cosmopolitan career has equipped him with a deep understanding of cultural nuancesan essential skill for fostering meaningful, win-win client relationships. Beyond his dedication to driving business growth, expanding markets, and delivering results, Kokum is deeply passionate about giving back to underserve

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Call center analytics: how to measure performance

Ooma

A call center can be a lifeline for your business, but the brain behind the operation is call center analytics. This post helps you take a hard, data-driven look into how your team is handling clients or customers on phone calls and can help you boost not only your customer satisfaction numbers, but your bottom line, too. The post Call center analytics: how to measure performance appeared first on Ooma.com - Smart solutions for home and business.

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Safeguarding the in-vehicle experience: why connectivity is key

Cubic Telecom

As the automotive industry continues its shift toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), connectivity is seen as a foundational element enabling OEMs to enhance their in-car services, fortify their cybersecurity, and drive greater consumer adoption. Our new eBook, developed in collaboration with industry experts Wards Intelligence, delves into these critical aspects, exploring how automakers should integrate smart, global connectivity early in the build if they want to future-proof their vehicles

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Huawei might finally have a Chinese fix for high-end chips

Light Reading

A homegrown version of the extreme ultra-violet lithography system needed to produce the most advanced chips is on trial at a Huawei facility, say reports.

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IoT market to almost double to $1.8 trillion in five years – on edge AI rush

RCR Wireless

The global IoT market will almost double in value over the next five years, growing a compound rate (CAGR) of 13.5 percent per year over the period, from a total revenue of $959.6 billion in 2023 to $1.8 trillion in 2028.

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Heat is a huge villain in mother nature versus the network

Light Reading

How cable company Optimum prepares for inclement weather, and why extreme heat can create the most network management headaches.

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