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5G BTS Deployment in India Slows; Vodafone Idea and BSNL Readying 5G Launch

Telecom Talk

India's 5G deployment has slowed down, with Airtel and Jio completing major rollouts. Vodafone Idea plans a 5G launch in Mumbai, while BSNL prepares for a June 2025 rollout.

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Turkcell and Huawei Successfully Apply Autonomous Network Functions in IP Backbone Network

Developing Telecoms

Turkcell (NYSE: TKC) (BIST: TCELL), Trkiyes leading telecommunications and technology company, in collaboration with Huawei, has successfully implemented autonomous network functions within its IP Backbone Network. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the evolution of telecom infrastructure, enhancing the automation, efficiency, and intelligence of Turkcells network management systems.

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Deutsche Telekom Unveils AI Phone with Perplexity Assistant: MWC25

Telecom Talk

Deutsche Telekom is bringing AI-powered convenience to customers as the company announced its plans to introduce its “AI Phone”, featuring

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New Telefonica chairman begins to remould exec board with new COO

Total Telecom

News Fuelled by a newly refreshed Board of Directors, Telefonicas incoming chairman Marc Murtra is wasting no time in reshaping the company from the top down. Telefonica has this week announced a major executive reshuffle, marking the start of a new strategic direction with chairman Marc Murtra at the helm. The first and most significant change is the promotion of Telefonica Spain CEO Emilio Gayo to the role of Group COO and executive director.

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SKYNET 6A satellite passes key space tests

Telecoms Tech News

SKYNET 6A, part of the UK’s next-generation military satellite communication system, has successfully completed its initial phase of rigorous testing. The test was completed at the newly established, government-funded National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) in Harwell, Oxfordshire. SKYNET 6 a programme co-sponsored by Strategic Command and UK Space Command is designed to provide.

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SEACOM taps Q-KON to expand LEO satellite connectivity in Africa

Developing Telecoms

Subsea cable provider Seacom tapped satellite firm Q-KON to enhance its LEO satellite services, and bolster the resiliency of its network across its footprint in Africa.

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Zain KSA Completes Major Digital Transformation Program in Collaboration With Netcracker

Total Telecom

WALTHAM, MA and RIYADH, KSA March 4, 2025 Zain KSA announced today that it has completed a large-scale digital transformation program with Netcracker Technology. The complex BSS/OSS transformation across all lines of business was successfully achieved in less than three years. With the new cloud-based BSS/OSS in place, Zain KSA will further enhance customer experiences and scale up its business ecosystem and expansion across adjacent markets, including fintech, IoT and cloud computing services.

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Apple Could Launch the Foldable iPhone in 2026

Telecom Talk

While Apple competes with the flagship phones of every brand, there's one category or segment of flagship it hasn't touched yet - foldables.

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Hotspot taps Clear Blue consortium for solar-powered mobile sites

Developing Telecoms

Nigerian last-mile connectivity and tower operator Hotspot has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a consortium led by solar-power company Clear Blue Technologies to deploy 312 solar powered mobile sites across Nigeria.

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Jio’s 4G Feature Phones See Waning Interest Amid Preference for Smartphones: Report

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio’s effort to migrate 250 million 2G users to 4G through its ultra-affordable ‘JioBharat’ and ‘JioPhone’ keypad devices is

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MTN and Globalstar boost ITU’s Partner2Connect pledges to US$73b

Developing Telecoms

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) says that its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition has now reached US$73 billion in pledges for universal connectivity, including fresh commitments this week from South Africas MTN Group and LEO satellite operator Globalstar.

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HFCL Says Deployed 360 Wi-Fi Hotspots, Backhaul Radios at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

Telecom Talk

HFCL deployed 360 Wi-Fi hotspots, high-capacity backhaul radios, and security infrastructure at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, ensuring seamless connectivity and real-time surveillance for over 660 million pilgrims.

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Viasat demos D2D satellite for connected vehicles in Brazil

Developing Telecoms

Global satellite operator Viasat announced on Thursday it has completed a trial in Brazil with ecosystem partners GuardianSat, Quectel, and Acceleronix to showcase direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity for the automotive industry.

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Apple is Working on Refreshed C1 Modem for mmWave 5G Support

Telecom Talk

Apple, a technology giant, is working on the refreshed C1 modem. The C1 modem is the company's first 5G modem introduced with the iPhone 16e globally.

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Huawei and Appledore Jointly Release White Paper ‘Towards Next Generation Telco Billing 3.0’

Developing Telecoms

At Mobile World Congress (MWC 2025), Huawei Service and Software held the Intelligent Operations Summit. During the event, Huawei, in collaboration with Appledore Research, released Towards Next Generation Telco Billing 3.0 , a white paper on Next-Generation Convergent Billing Solution.

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Realme 14 5G RAM Details and More Leaked Online

Telecom Talk

Realme is soon going to launch the Realme 14 5G for the global market. Ahead of the launch, the device's RAM details and colour options have been revealed.

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Creating value through AI Innovation

Developing Telecoms

On Day 3 of MWC2025, James Chen, President of Carrier Business, Huawei, gave a speech focused on how AI innovation will drive value creation.

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Lightpath Acquires WANRack’s Phoenix Business

Total Telecom

New York March 4, 2025 , Lightpath , an all fiber, infrastructure based connectivity provider revolutionizing how organizations connect to their digital destinations, announced the company has completed the acquisition of WANRacks network assets and customers in the Phoenix metropolitan market. This acquisition adds 133 route miles of fiber, including diverse paths between the Goodyear data center ecosystem and metro Phoenix carrier hotel facilities, accelerating Lightpaths service readiness an

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Vodafone Idea’s Only SwiggyOne Bundled Postpaid Plan

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, has only one postpaid plan with which it bundles the additional benefit of SwiggyOne.

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Qvantel Elevates Veon’s Digital Transformation with New BSS Deal

VoIP Review

Finnish digital Business Support Systems (BSS) firm Qvantel has secured a significant contract with Veon Group , involving their digital operations in several countries, covering over 130 million customers. Qvantel will deliver BSS and comprehensive managed services for Veon’s digital operators Jazz in Pakistan, Banglalink in Bangladesh, and Kyivstar in Ukraine.

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Cisco Live Amsterdam: A Big Moment for SMBs

Cisco Wireless

At Cisco Live Amsterdam, Cisco showcased innovative SMB solutions, highlighting secure networking, AI, and hybrid work technologies, emphasizing their commitment to empowering small businesses with scalable, efficient IT strategies.

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Eurobites: Team Murtra installed at Telefónica

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Vodafone targets business with mobile/Teams mash-up; Italy's Lega party sticks up for Starlink; school smartphone ban off the table in UK.

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Deutsche Telekom Unveils AI-Fueled Innovations at MWC 2025

VoIP Review

Deutsche Telekom made a strong impression at MWC 2025 with the introduction of its AI Phone, highlighting its commitment to artificial intelligence. The phone aims to simplify daily tasks, offering a virtual assistant capable of handling various responsibilities. These include booking taxis, making reservations, translating languages, shopping, and drafting emails.

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Telcos among biggest beneficiaries of China AI boom – Goldman

Light Reading

Unique cloud and AI role has become a nice earner for China's state-owned telcos.

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Unlocking the Potential of Network APIs: Relevance, Challenges, and the Path Forward

Telecom Ramblings

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Shabahat Shakeel, Head of Business Development, WaveMaker The telecom industry is at the cusp of transformation, driven by advancements in 5G, edge computing, and IoT. At the heart of this transformation lies the concept of network APIs.

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T-Mobile defines 5G-Advanced – and then launches it

Light Reading

T-Mobile's networking chief, Ulf Ewaldsson, said the operator now offers 5G-Advanced nationwide. He also explained exactly how T-Mobile defines that technology.

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The Telecoms.com Podcast: MWC 2025 special

telecoms.com

An attempt to feature five guests resulted in possibly the most chaotic version of the podcast ever.

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Mavenir seeks Gulf buyer, wins at Vodafone and pins hopes on AI shift

Light Reading

Courting Middle East investors, Mavenir looks to address financial problems as it lands a contract with Vodafone and touts new AI tech.

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NetConnect Episode 2 - Revolutionize next-gen connectivity with HCLTech Managed SD-WAN powered by Cisco

HCL Tech

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MWC visitor numbers are up again, but the industry is decaying

Light Reading

Telecom's biggest annual event proves once again it is the only thing in the industry that grows.

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KDDI and Space Data Build Virtual ISS for Robotic Testing

VoIP Review

KDDI and Space Data have collaborated to create a virtual International Space Station (ISS) as part of their partnership with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). This initiative aims to showcase robotic operations in a virtual setting from April to October 2025. The technology in development allows robotic movements in the virtual ISS, mimicking the commands used for JAXA’s Int-Ball2, a space robot on the real ISS.

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The Buildout: IQ Fiber plots $50M Florida build; Lumos enters Georgia

Light Reading

This week in broadband builds: IQ Fiber to start work in Southwest Florida; Lumos adds ninth state to fiber footprint; Comcast connects parts of Greater Phillipsburg, New Jersey; Fidium Fiber forges forth in northeast and more.

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How Digital Twins Are Shaping the Future of 6G

Fierce Telecom

Join Joaquin Torrecilla at MWC Barcelona as he dives into the exciting evolution of 6G! | Join Joaquin Torrecilla at MWC Barcelona as he dives into the exciting evolution of 6G!

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Telstra fined for SMS spam as Australia moves to establish SMS Sender ID Register

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Telstra paid a $396,714 penalty for sending nearly 10.5 million text messages in violation of the opt-out requirement of Australia's anti-spam law.

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Ericsson inks a 6G deal with Chunghwa that's really about 5G SA

telecoms.com

Ericsson and Chunghwa Telecom have signed an MoU to work together on speeding up the rollout of 5G standalone and making ready for 6G mobile.

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Indian telcos raise concerns over OTT, satellite providers and more

Light Reading

India's COAI raises concerns over the DoT and TRAI's proposed service framework, calling for a level playing field with OTT and satellite providers.

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Telefónica shows off 5G SA RAN over hybrid cloud

telecoms.com

With the industry descending on Spain for Mobile World Congress (MWC), it is incumbent on Telefnica to garner some attention by staking a claim on a European first.

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