Mon.Sep 23, 2024

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Vodacom joins the growing MVNO market in South Africa

Developing Telecoms

Operator Vodacom South Africa has built an enablement platform for mobile virtual network operators and signed up its first MVNO client, declaring the platform open for business.

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MTNL Employees Could be Moved to BSNL, DoT: Report

Telecom Talk

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), a state-run telecom company that operates in Mumbai and New Delhi is expected to see some downsizing in the employee force.

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Digicel PNG hails 4G coverage expansion in Bougainville

Developing Telecoms

Digicel Papua New Guinea hailed efforts in expanding its mobile network to all 21 provinces of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, noting 4G coverage now stands at 80% in the location where in the past, it was rumoured to be exiting.

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Banks Hesitant to Lend to Vodafone Idea Following Supreme Court Ruling: Report

Telecom Talk

The Supreme Court’s recent dismissal of Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) curative petition regarding the computation of adjusted gross revenues (AGR) has

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Ribbon and Telia provide comms upgrade for Lithuanian rail network

Developing Telecoms

Service provider Telia Lithuania and Ribbon Communications, a global provider of real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions, have come together to upgrade communications for Lithuania’s rail network.

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Airtel Expands Network in Gujarat with Over 1,700 New Towers

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel has expanded its network in Gujarat by installing over 1,700 towers in 7 months and expanding coverage to 7,000 villages across the state.

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South Korea’s Naver Corp to establish unit in Saudi Arabia

Developing Telecoms

Naver Corp, the operator of South Korea’s leading internet portal, says it has plans to establish a Middle Eastern unit in Saudi Arabia within this year as part of efforts to expand its global business.

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Digicel Fiji joins the country’s Starlink reseller club

Developing Telecoms

The market for Starlink’s LEO satellite services in Fiji is getting more competitive as Digicel Fiji began offering Starlink services for its enterprise customers on Tuesday, just two months after rival telco Telecom Fiji did likewise.

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Data centre boom a “big opportunity”, says Netceed

Total Telecom

Interview We caught up with Netceed’s Director of Telecoms, Steve Doddington, at this year’s Connected Britain to discuss how the UK telecoms market is rebounding from a slow year and how AI-fuelled data centre growth is a major opportunity for suppliers.

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XL Axiata uses facial recognition for prepaid SIM registration

Developing Telecoms

Indonesian telco XL Axiata says it has launched a new prepaid SIM card registration process that uses facial recognition technology as a biometric ID verification measure, following a successful trial earlier this month.

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“Regulation is working”: The broadband market is more competitive than ever, says Openreach

Total Telecom

Interview At Connected Britain 2024, we spoke with Openreach’s chief commercial officer, Katie Milligan, to discuss the company’s latest Project Gigabit contracts, sustainability progress, and how Sky’s new deal with CityFibre will affect competition in the retail market.

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OMS Group earmarks US$300m for infrastructure growth in ASEAN

Developing Telecoms

Malaysia-based subsea cable solutions company OMS Group said on Monday it has allocated US$300 million for strategic investments in its global cable systems and terrestrial infrastructure in the ASEAN region.

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Vodafone Idea strikes $3.6bn deal with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung

Total Telecom

News The deal includes the supply of both 4G and 5G network equipment over the next three years This week, Vodafone Idea has concluded a $3.6 billion telecoms equipment deal with Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung. The deal will see the trio of vendors provide Idea with equipment over the next three years. Idea will use this equipment to expand its 4G population coverage from 1.03 billion to 1.2 billion, as well as launching 5G in selected markets and expanding existing capacity.

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India’s Vodafone Idea announces multi-billion-dollar network equipment deal

Developing Telecoms

With excellent timing – considering last week’s downbeat headlines about AGR dues – Indian operator Vodafone Idea has announced the conclusion of what it quite reasonably describes as a US$3.6 billon megadeal with three global network partners.

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Telia Lithuania and Ribbon Upgrade LTG Group’s Rail Network

Telecom Talk

Ribbon Communications announced that it successfully deployed a critical network upgrade for LTG Group, the Lithuanian railway company, in collaboration

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Nokia bags Viettel 5G deal

Developing Telecoms

Nokia signed a deal to deploy locally manufactured 5G equipment across Vietnam for state-owned operator Viettel Group.

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Omantel Successfully Completes Laboratory Trial of RedCap 5G Technology

Telecom Talk

Omantel successfully completes a RedCap 5G trial, boosting network speed, energy efficiency, and IoT applications like remote monitoring and industrial optimization at a lower cost.

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Zain Iraq partners Nokia for network upgrade

Developing Telecoms

Continuing a busy week for Nokia in terms of news headlines , operator Zain Iraq has announced a strategic partnership with the technology giant to upgrade its network in the south of Iraq.

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Vodafone Idea Multi Billion Dollar Order to Vendors Significance Explained

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) recently announced that it had concluded a $3.6 billion USD deal wherein it would source equipment from Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung.

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SITA and DigiYatra to boost efficiency at India’s airports

Developing Telecoms

A contactless boarding pass system is set to reduce waiting times and create a better travel experience for passengers at India’s airports, according to air transport technology giant SITA.

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Reliance Jio’s Lowest Cost Prepaid Plan to Keep SIM Active

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has one of the most affordable prepaid plans in the country with 4G data to keep your SIM active.

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Cellular IoT connections, revenues to almost double by 2030

RCR Wireless

The number of global cellular IoT connections jumped 24 percent in 2023 to finish the year at 3.3 billion; the number will increase by 88 percent (at a compound growth rate of 10 percent per year) to reach 6.2 billion by 2030. So says Counterpoint Research, which has updated its IoT Connections Tracker to also […] The post Cellular IoT connections, revenues to almost double by 2030 appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Vodafone Idea Could Convert Rs 170 Billion Govt Debt into Equity

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea's Chief Executive Officer, Akshaya Moondra confirmed on a recent company call with the investors and analysts on September 23, 2024, that Rs 170 billion towards government debt could be converted into equity.

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Books on Broadband on September 25, 2024 – 'Digitally Invisible' with Nicol Turner Lee

Broadband Breakfast

Join us for a special "Books on Broadband" live stream on Wednesday at 12 Noon ET, featuring Dr. Nicol Turner Lee as she discusses her new book, "Digitally Invisible." Despite federal initiatives aimed to close the digital divide, her work reveals the persistent challenges faced by millions in accessing and navigating the digital world.

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Viettel Group Inks Deal for Nationwide 5G Deployment in Vietnam

Telecom Talk

Viettel Group (Viettel) signed a major agreement with Nokia to deploy 5G infrastructure across Vietnam, marking the first nationwide rollout

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NCTA Backs 180-Day Automatic Mobile Device Unlocking

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2024 – FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel wants to unlock mobile phones within 60 days of activation. But a major cable broadband association says that her plan does not provide mobile carriers sufficient time to cope with bad actors. In reply comments filed Monday, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association argued that Rosenworcel’s timeframe would give fraudsters an advantage, as mobile carriers need more time to identify fraudulent activity pat

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Du Deploys Indoor 5G-Advanced Solution with 3CA Technology

Telecom Talk

Du has become the first operator in the Middle East to deploy Huawei’s 5G LampSite X, enhancing indoor connectivity in high-traffic areas.

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ZTE pioneers a new era for smart city parks with 5G-A technology

RCR Wireless

China Telecom’s Shanghai Branch and ZTE have collaborated to leverage 5G-A technology, bringing immersive experiences for tourists and ushering in a new era for smart city parks. This initiative seamlessly integrates technology, nature, and humanistic sentiment, ushering in a new era of urban development. AR experiences: A new era of city park exploration City parks […] The post ZTE pioneers a new era for smart city parks with 5G-A technology appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Aqua Comms Activates New Fiber Pair on the AEC-1 Subsea Network

Telecom Talk

Global subsea connectivity service provider Aqua Comms has announced the activation of a new fiber pair on its AEC-1 system,

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Q&A: Keysight on AI in network testing and assurance

RCR Wireless

AI and its older sibling, machine learning, have been around and in development in telecom networks for many years now. This is particularly true among the tools of network testing, measurement, monitoring and assurance, which have traditionally been the means of viewing the network: The foundations of characterization and validation, fault detection and root cause […] The post Q&A: Keysight on AI in network testing and assurance appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Eurobites: Vodafone extends broadband coverage with Intelsat

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Eutelsat considers its EU options; BICS beefs up roaming services with Cellusys; Nokia lands mmWave deal with Zain Iraq.

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Vodafone Idea signs new deals for 4G, 5G services

RCR Wireless

Vodafone signed new agreements with Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung Indian carrier Vodafone Idea has concluded different deals worth $3.6 billion with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for the supply of network equipment over a period of three years. In a release, the Indian telco noted that the deal marks the first step towards the implementation of […] The post Vodafone Idea signs new deals for 4G, 5G services appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Sparkle and Telsy lock down data centre link with quantum defences

telecoms.com

Sparkle and Telsy, both TIM companies, have put together a Proof of Concept (PoC), which saw a high-capacity link secured with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).

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FCC Grants EchoStar Request for 5G Buildout Extension

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2024 – The Federal Communications Commission approved EchoStar’s request to extend the deadline for its 5G deployment Friday, just three days after the company asked. The company asked for a new deadline of December 14, 2026 – originally mid-2025 – to finish deploying certain spectrum blocks in exchange for meeting national coverage milestones quicker.

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The UN provides recommendations for Governing AI for Humanity

Blandin on Broadband

The United Nations has released a report on Governing AI for Humanity. It’s daunting because the topic is daunting, but the report is easy to read. They start by recognizing that one of the tasks is getting everyone to the table. AI has the power to make our jobs easier and harder, to create and eliminate jobs, to bring us together and push us apart.

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RiverStreet Defaults on Six RDOF Census Block Groups

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Sep. 23, 2024 - RiverStreet Communications has notified federal regulators of its intent to default on six Rural Development Opportunity Fund Census Block Groups.  The company notified the Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau on Friday that it would surrender several CBGs assigned to it in the RDOF auction.

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Air Wireless Unveils Wireless DOCSIS, Revolutionizing Broadband Market

VoIP Review

Air Wireless introduced a new twist to the DOCSIS technology, offering wireless broadband services to cable television and broadband providers. This innovation enables quick expansion for companies aiming to deliver data or broadband services to their customers. Notably, DOCSIS, widely used in the cable TV industry to deliver data, now features its wireless variant, introducing a compelling solution to existing connectivity challenges.

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