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Jio banks on AirFiber subscription drive to boost 5G ARPU

Developing Telecoms

Indian telco Reliance Jio is reportedly moving to ramp up onboarding of new customers for its AirFiber 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) business over the next year in an apparent move to boost 5G ARPUs ahead of a planned IPO later this year.

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Nexfibre’s network passes 2m premises

Total Telecom

News The operator claims the move makes it the UKs second largest alternative network Today, fibre network wholesaler nexfibre has announced it has passed 2 million premises with its fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) network. The milestone, the company says, makes it the second largest alternative fibre network in the UK although this will depend on whether you still classify CityFibre (over 4 million premises passed) as an altnet.

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iPhone 16 production ban continues in Indonesia

Developing Telecoms

The dispute between the Indonesian authorities and Apple is rumbling on as the smartphone giant apparently remains barred from selling the iPhone 16 in Indonesia despite a recent investment deal.

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Telstra International Appoints New Global Head of Wholesale

Total Telecom

Based in Singapore, Sarah’s extensive expertise in international digital infrastructure will continue Telstra Internationals leadership in the Wholesale market. With 25 years’ industry experience, Sarah previously served as Chief Revenue Officer for Neos Networks, a UK infrastructure business managing both Enterprise and Wholesale and held the position of Business Development Director for Telefonica Global Solutions, overseeing sales, commercial, and solution design teams across LatA

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Could semiconductor giant Malaysia produce GPUs?

Developing Telecoms

Malaysia, already a semiconductor powerhouse, is looking to locally produce GPU chips in the next five to ten years, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

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IoT Tech Expo Global 2025: Shaping the future of IoT innovation in London

Telecoms Tech News

IoT Tech Expo Global, set against Londons vibrant tech and innovation landscape, is making a highly anticipated return to Olympia London on 5-6 February 2025. Bringing together industry leaders, innovators and technology specialists, the event will provide a deep dive into the latest advancements in IoT, artificial intelligence, and sustainable tech solutions.

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Spirion localises data discovery with data centre opening in South Africa

Developing Telecoms

Data discovery, classification and remediation company Spirion LLC, has announced the opening of its first data centre in South Africa and its third international expansion in the past five months to support customers moving to Spirions software as a service (SaaS) offering.

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Nokia and STC trial long-haul terabit data centre link

Developing Telecoms

Nokia and Saudi Arabian telco STC Group say that theyve successfully wrapped up what they claim is the first trial in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region of a long haul terabit optical solution for data centre interconnectivity.

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Submarine Networks EMEA: Over 1,000 people to attend world’s largest subsea cable event  

Total Telecom

Press Release London, UK Submarine Networks EMEA, the worlds largest annual subsea connectivity event, is returning to London this February for its seventh annual event. Hosted by communications media and events specialist Total Telecom, this years event will bring together over 1,000 global industry leaders and key stakeholders, 120 speakers, and 50 exhibitors to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping submarine networks across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

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Vodafone Increases Stake in Vi to 24.39 Percent After Completing Share Placing in Indus

Telecom Talk

Vodafone completes the sale of 79.2 million shares in Indus Towers, raising USD 330 million. Proceeds used for loan repayment and increasing stake in Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi).

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BT Group places UK’s largest ever Electric Vehicle order 

Total Telecom

News The new EVs are part of a broader investment in 6,000 new vehicles, over half of which will be electric BT has announced the largest-ever commercial electric vehicle (EV) order in the UK, as the company continues its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. The order includes 3,500 new EVs, which will contribute to BT Groups goal of operating the largest fleet of electric vehicles in the UK, with nearly 8,000 vehicles by 2026.

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Openreach to Build Open-Access Fiber Network in UK with Nokia

Telecom Talk

Openreach collaborates with Nokia to build a scalable, future-proof fibre network, connecting 25 million UK premises by 2026.

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Toyota completes Phase 1 of Mount Fuji smart city construction

Total Telecom

News At CES 2025, Toyota Motor Corporation announced the completion of Phase 1 construction of Toyota Woven City (Woven City), its self-made smart city at the base of Mount Fuji. The Japanese automaker giant has labelled the city as a test course for mobility and plans to launch Phase 1 for late 2025. Speaking at the CES confrence, Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s Chairman of the Board of Directors (Representative Director), detailed his vision for the city: From personal mobility devices, like a wh

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Airtel’s Rural Expansion Helps Close RMS Gap with Jio: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, put more focus on expanding in rural areas in FY25.

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Charter is terrified that T-Mobile is stealing its convergence secrets

Light Reading

A new lawsuit by Charter against its former VP shows the company is worried that T-Mobile's Metronet might be trying to steal trade secrets about wireline-wireless convergence.

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Microsoft Signs Partnerships to Advance AI in Core Indian Sectors

Telecom Talk

Microsoft announces major AI partnerships with Indian government and top companies like RailTel, Apollo Hospitals, Bajaj Finserv, and Mahindra Group to boost AI innovation and digital transformation across key sectors.

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Verizon Business to upgrade 4G/5G at 35 Air Force bases in the US

RCR Wireless

Verizon Business has been appointed by the US Air Force to upgrade 4G/5G infrastructure, including additional C-Band carriers and new macro builds and small cells, at 35 Air Force bases throughout the US. The contract is part of the Air Forces so-called offer-to-lease (OTL) programme to upgrade critical comms infrastructure.

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POCO X7 Pro 5G, POCO X7 5G Launched in India: Price and Specs

Telecom Talk

POCO India has launched two new smartphones for customers, including POCO X7 Pro 5G and POCO X7 5G.

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Telstra taps Starlink for D2D satellite messaging service

Light Reading

Telstra currently works with Starlink to provide low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite home and small business Internet services and will be adding direct-to-device text messaging services for customers in Australia.

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Rogers and rSIM Team Up to Deliver IoT Connectivity Across Canada

Telecom Talk

Canada’s telecommunications service provider Rogers is working with rSIM to provide high-resiliency connectivity solutions for IoT use cases.

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Ericsson-led API joint venture gets its name and first CEO

RCR Wireless

The API joint venture was launched in September by Ericsson, Google Cloud and several major global operators An Application Programming Interface (API) joint venture launched in September by Ericsson, Google Cloud and several major global operators has been given the official name Aduna, as well as its first leader.

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Dutch Government Secures Nvidia Deal for AI Facility: Report

Telecom Talk

The Dutch government partners with Nvidia to build a state-of-the-art AI supercomputer facility, aiming to strengthen Europes digital economy and boost AI research.

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MobileX to pay commission to subs who drive sales

Light Reading

MobileX's new apparel/branding deal with Ethika features unique QR codes that customers can use to drive sales and earn commissions. 'Your apparel becomes a money-making machine,' says CEO Peter Adderton.

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Nexfibre Network Passes Two Million Premises Across UK

Telecom Talk

UK wholesale fibre network operator Nexfibre has reached two million premises passed and ready for service (RFS) on its network,

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SK Telecom targets North America with beta launch of AI agent

RCR Wireless

SK Telecom initially introduced its AI agent at the SK AI Summit in Seoul last November Korean carrier SK Telecom announced plans to release a beta version of its AI-powered personal agent, dubbed “Aster,” targeting North American users in March 2025.

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Extra Data Made Simple: Airtel Data Packs Explained in Jan 2025

Telecom Talk

Airtel latest data packs offer flexible options to suit various user needs. Starting at Rs 11 for 10 GB of data valid for 1 hour, the plans extend up to Rs 361 for 50 GB with a 30-day validity.

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Eurobites: Nokia gets the nod for Openreach's One Network Platform

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: BT orders 3,500 EVs for Openreach fleet; Italy plays down Starlink deal reports; hot EU-on-EU knuckle-rapping action.

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Gilat Satellite Networks Completes Acquisition of Stellar Blu Solutions

Telecom Talk

Gilat Satellite Networks acquires US-based Stellar Blu Solutions for USD 98 million in cash, aiming to expand its In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) market presence.

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Will 2025 be the year of the shared SaaS telecom assurance model? (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

Assurance solutions are becoming critical to support thegrowing needfor higher-quality, reliable and more consistent network services 2025 holds much hope for the telecom industry, with operators standing at the forefront of the digital revolution.

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Blackstone Invests USD 300 Million in AI and Data Intelligence Firm DDN

Telecom Talk

Blackstone invests USD 300 million in DDN, a leading AI and data intelligence company, to accelerate growth and meet increasing demand for AI, HPC, and data solutions.

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Vodafone Idea plans phased 5G deployment in India

RCR Wireless

Vodafone Idea has recently initiated trials for its 5G services in India Indian telco Vodafone Idea has announced plans to initiate a phased rollout of 5G services in 2025, as part of its broader strategy to enhance network capabilities and improve customer experience.

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Banglalink Launches AI-Powered Customer Service Chatbot Powered by Google

Telecom Talk

Bangladeshi operator Banglalink has launched an AI-based customer services chatbot.

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#TBT: AT&T joins 4G fray; Qualcomm buys Atheros; NVIDIA, ARM partner on CPUs… this week in 2011

RCR Wireless

Editors Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for Throwback Thursdays, tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories!

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Jio Family Postpaid Mobile Plans Available in 2025

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio has two family postpaid mobile plans available in 2025, the same as 2024. These are plans that are meant for a group of users.

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Microsoft keeps mum on plans for Metaswitch rump and Affirmed

Light Reading

Alianza bought most of Metaswitch from Microsoft in December, but that still leaves the software giant with major assets after its supposed telecom retreat.

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OPPO Reno13 5G Series Launched in India: Price and Specs

Telecom Talk

OPPO India has just launched the OPPO Reno13 5G series in the country. These devices have already been unveiled in China.

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FCC Pushes Spectrum Auction to Bolster Telecom Security

VoIP Review

The Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has urged a rapid launch of a spectrum auction to support the removal and replacement of Chinese telecom equipment. This move addresses national security concerns and follows alarming revelations such as the Salt Typhoon attack, which highlighted vulnerabilities in US telecom networks potentially exploited by Beijing-linked threat groups.

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