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BSNL Brings 4G and FTTH to Aru Valley: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator in India, has launched 4G in Aru Valley.

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U Mobile to deploy GenAI-powered contact centre solutions from AWS

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian telco U Mobile said on Monday it will deploy contact centre solutions from Amazon Web Services (AWS) based on generative AI in its contact centre after running a successful proof-of-concept (PoC) for the past six months.

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IBM and Samsung poised to win £900m Emergency Services Network contract over BT 

Total Telecom

News The news comes after BT signed a separate ESN contract last week IBM and Samsung are set to secure a 895m contract to deliver user services for the UKs new Emergency Services Network (ESN), leaving BT and its Italian partner Leonardo out of the deal, according to a recent Telegraph report. The Home Offices decision marks a key step in the long-delayed and over-budget ESN project to modernise communication systems for police, fire, and ambulance services in the UK.

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AST SpaceMobile signs ten-year commercial deal with Vodafone Group

Developing Telecoms

Direct-to-device (D2D) LEO satellite operator AST SpaceMobile said on Monday it has signed a definitive ten-year commercial agreement with Vodafone Group to roll out its services in Vodafones markets worldwide.

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Vodafone Idea Board Approves Preferential Issue to Raise Rs 1,980 Crore

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea's Board of Directors has approved the issuance of up to 175.53 crore equity shares, aiming to raise up to Rs 1,980 crore through a preferential issue.

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Edotco Bangladesh extends leasing agreement with Grameenphone

Developing Telecoms

Edotco said on Monday its Bangladesh unit has signed a multi-year deal with Grameenphone to extend their existing infrastructure leasing agreement to support the telcos 4G network expansion into underserved areas.

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iGenius and Nvidia to Build AI Supercomputer for Highly Regulated Sectors

Telecom Talk

iGenius unveils the Colosseum supercomputer, one of the world's largest Nvidia DGX SuperPOD systems, designed to support AI models for regulated sectors like finance, healthcare, and government.

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Vivo X200 Series India Launch on December 12, What You Should Know

Telecom Talk

Vivo X200 comes with a 6.67-inch 10-bit OLED LTPS quad-curved display with support for HDR10+, PWM dimming, and 4500nits of peak brightness.

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Green data centre plans announced in Philippines and Somalia

Developing Telecoms

The drive to ensure that the data centre industry can be seen as a responsible user of power continues, with two recent announcements in Asia and Africa emphasising plans to use renewables.

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Moto G35 5G Launched in India: Check Price and Specifications

Telecom Talk

Motorola has launched the Moto G35 5G, which is the successor to the Moto G34 5G, a super successful affordable 5G smartphone.

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Cisco Modeling Labs Free: Get Free Hands-on Practice in Network Simulation

Cisco Wireless

Cisco Modeling Labs Free is now available, making our premier network virtualization platform easier and more accessible than ever.

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Vodafone Idea Selects Tejas Networks to Scale Up Backhaul Network for 4G and 5G Deployments

Telecom Talk

Tejas Networks has partnered with Vodafone Idea to supply packet and optical transmission products, enhancing backhaul capacity for VIL's 4G and 5G expansion across India.

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37 GHz: A ‘clean slate’ for spectrum sharing

RCR Wireless

Part of the 37 GHz band was auctioned in 2019; another part is being explored for federal/non-federal spectrum sharing The 37 GHz band represents a new opportunity to develop a spectrum-sharing model for federal and non-federal uses, according to a new report from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The 37 GHz band is […] The post 37 GHz: A ‘clean slate’ for spectrum sharing appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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JioThings Offers AI-Powered IoT Solutions to Transform Businesses: Check Out

Telecom Talk

Discover JioThings innovative IoT solutions for diverse industries, enhancing energy efficiency, operational performance, safety, and sustainability.

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Open RAN Tanks in 2024

Dell'oro

In this blog, analyst Stefan Pongratz discusses Open RANs challenges in 2024, with a 30% Y/Y decline due to slowed 5G adoption and technology delays. He maintains a positive long-term outlook, despite short-term uncertainties and revised projections. The post Open RAN Tanks in 2024 appeared first on Dell'Oro Group.

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Kinetic Green Partners with JioThings for Smart Features: Report

Telecom Talk

Electric vehicle maker Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions has reportedly announced a strategic partnership with JioThings, a subsidiary of

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How Louisiana Solved the BEAD Rubik’s Cube

Broadband Breakfast

On November 18, 2024, Louisiana’s Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity (also known as ConnectLA) posted its  Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program Final Proposal  for public comment, which was an historic achievement. Not only did Louisiana finish months ahead of other states, but it appears to have achieved the BEAD program’s objective of getting on a track for universal broadband coverage — and overwhelmingly by means of projects that will us

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AI/ML and Analytics Continue to Lead Job Demand: Nasscom-Indeed 2024 Report

Telecom Talk

With the increasing adoption of AI across organisational functions, expertise in AI/ML (artificial intelligence and machine learning) and data analytics

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How to right-size edge AI for easy enterprise consumption

RCR Wireless

An edge AI easy button for enterprise digital transformation In their own effort to better (and more profitably) serve enterprise customers, CSPs are going through a number of network overhauls designed to deliver customizable compute, connectivity and services directly to business locations. Similarly, the enterprises targeted for consumption of this new class of CSP offerings, […] The post How to right-size edge AI for easy enterprise consumption appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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AI Transforming Global Businesses Across Industries: Microsoft Ignite 2024

Telecom Talk

At Microsoft Ignite 2024, some of the world's largest organisations showcased examples of how they are harnessing the power of Microsoft's Copilot and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

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Nextivity and LG Join Forces for Enterprise 5G Innovation

VoIP Review

Nextivity and LG Electronics have teamed up to enhance enterprise-level technologies through new devices and apps designed for seamless integration with private 5G and Distributed Antenna System (DAS) infrastructure. This collaboration aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced 5G solutions across various sectors such as education, retail, healthcare, and warehousing.

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Airtel Says Flagged 8 Billion Spam Calls with AI Solution

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, India’s first spam-fighting telecom network, has flagged 8 billion spam calls and 0.

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NTIA Releases Draft Guidance on BEAD Performance Testing

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2024 – The Commerce Department released draft guidance on how Internet Service Providers will collect and report compliance data as part of its flagship broadband expansion program. The agency is taking comments until Dec. 19, 2024 before issuing a final policy notice. The $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program requires participants to provide speeds of at least 100 megabits per second download and 20 Mbps upload and latency below 100 millisecon

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Vodafone Idea Announces Easy+ for Corporate Postpaid Users

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced Easy+ service for corporate postpaid users. This is a service meant for corporate postpaid users who want to purchase additional services from Vi for personal needs.

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The Joker’s Haunting Legacy: How Heath Ledger’s Iconic Villain Shaped ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Movie

Airtel

In Christopher Nolan’s epic conclusion to the Dark Knight trilogy, ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, the shadow of Heath Ledger’s iconic Joker looms large. While the Clown Prince of Crime may not physically appear in the film, his impact is felt throughout the narrative, shaping the motivations of new villains and the inner turmoil of Bruce Wayne.

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Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 14 Series, Ultra Slim Powerbank and More in India

Telecom Talk

There are three Redmi Note 14 series devices including Redmi Note 14 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G.

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Nextivity and LG combine on private 5G/DAS devices and apps

RCR Wireless

Nextivity is working with LG Electronics (LG) to develop new enterprise devices and applications to accelerate, simplify, and maximise integrated private 5G and DAS infrastructure, the two companies have said. They will jointly develop, market, and install advanced 5G infrastructure offerings for various enterprise markets, including education, retail, healthcare, and warehousing, they said.

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Comcast Forecasting 100K Broadband Subscriber Losses in Q4

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2024 – Comcast expects to report more than 100,000 broadband subscriber losses in the fourth quarter, a top executive said Monday. The forecast, which caught Wall Street off guard, reflected competitive pressure the cable industry has been facing from fixed wireless broadband by the major mobile carriers and from fiber ISPs encroaching on their markets.

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Why is the edge the “Goldilocks” location for edge?

RCR Wireless

BT talks monetizing edge AI, creating a global connectivity fabric and the future of conversational networks Back in June at a telecoms industry show, BT CTO Colin Bannon referred to the edge as the Goldilocks location for AI. He expanded on this topic, and more, during the recent Telco AI Forum 2.0, available on demand […] The post Why is the edge the “Goldilocks” location for edge?

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Free Internet for Certain Service Members in National Defense Bill

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2024 – Service members living in unaccompanied housing may soon enjoy free broadband internet access under a key provision in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Contained within Section 651 of the 1,813-page bill is a provision authorizing the Secretary of Defense to provide broadband internet free of charge to service members without dependents who reside in barracks or dormitory-style housing on military bases across the United States.

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2025 6G: A look forward (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

6G work is dominated today by research, but the next two years will see the balance shift from research to actual development. The industry has aligned on the timing of the first implementable standard for 6G to be complete no earlier than March of 2029 so we have a ways to go. The list […] The post 2025 6G: A look forward (Reader Forum) appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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US Senate Committee secured $500M to preserve and expand the Regional Tech Hubs program

Blandin on Broadband

The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation reports… U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee and key architect of the CHIPS and Science Law, secured up to $500million in federal investments to preserve and expand the Regional Tech Hubs program.She also secured just over $3 billion to ensure communities across the country can remove and replace Chinese-owned telecommunication equipment from U.S. networks.Together, these strategic inv

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What is the global status of 6 GHz Wi-Fi?

RCR Wireless

IDC predicts that 807.5 million6 GHz Wi-Fi devices will ship in 2024, up 66% in 2023 In April 2020, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially opened up the 6 GHz band for unlicensed Wi-Fi use, resulting in the introduction of Wi-Fi 6E, and in turn, faster speeds and increased capacity. While the United States […] The post What is the global status of 6 GHz Wi-Fi?

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AWS Elevates S3 with Apache Iceberg, Metadata Innovations

VoIP Review

Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) has recently introduced enhancements to its Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) with the integration of managed Apache Iceberg tables and automatic metadata generation. These updates position S3 as the first cloud object store to offer integrated Apache Iceberg table support. This new feature aims to optimize the storage and querying of tabular data, boasting up to three times faster query performance and a tenfold increase in transactions per second.

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Telecom retail is healthy (Analyst Angle)

RCR Wireless

During the spring of 2020, many telecom stores closed temporarily amid the spread of the coronavirus. Wave7 Research in late March 2020 reported that an estimated 55% of national carrier stores have been closed, including 75% of Sprint stores and 80-90% of T-Mobile stores. Verizon and AT&T discouraged customers from casual shopping at their stores. […] The post Telecom retail is healthy (Analyst Angle) appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Nokia and stc Revolutionize Telecom with AI-Driven Solutions

VoIP Review

Nokia s Bell Labs and the Saudi Arabian telecom company stc Group have announced a promising development that seeks to streamline telecommunication services. This collaboration has successfully trialed a generative AI solution aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and accelerating service delivery. Prior to this innovation, stc Group faced complex configurations to offer seamless services.

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Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile strike long-term deal

RCR Wireless

The agreement, which extends through 2034, will enable Vodafone to offer space-based cellular broadband connectivity Direct-to-cellular company AST SpaceMobile has locked down another mobile carrier deal, securing a long-term commercial agreement with European and African telecommunications company Vodafone Group. The pair said the agreement, which extends through 2034, will enable Vodafone to offer space-based cellular […] The post Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile strike long-term deal appeared