Airtel Expands Network in Gujarat with Over 1,700 New Towers
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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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Nokia bags Viettel 5G deal
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Nokia signed a deal to deploy locally manufactured 5G equipment across Vietnam for state-owned operator Viettel Group.
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MTNL Employees Could be Moved to BSNL, DoT: Report
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Digicel PNG hails 4G coverage expansion in Bougainville
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Banks Hesitant to Lend to Vodafone Idea Following Supreme Court Ruling: Report
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Supreme Court’s recent dismissal of Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) curative petition regarding the computation of adjusted gross revenues (AGR) has
Ribbon and Telia provide comms upgrade for Lithuanian rail network
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Leading tech firms urge EU for regulatory cohesion on AI
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
News “AI’s potential to drive economic growth and scientific progress is enormous, but Europe’s fragmented decision-making is putting it at risk of being left behind,” reads the open letter published in the Financial Times A coalition of major tech companies, researchers, and institutions has issued an open letter calling on European regulators to provide clear, consistent rules for AI development to ensure the EU remains competitive in the global race for AI supremacy.
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BT pledges £4m to help support UK apprentice schemes
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
News A key focus of the fund will be on enhancing the digital skills of young people UK incumbent BT has launched a £4 million Apprenticeship Fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), charities, and public sector organisations across England. The funds will be delivered over the next four years, helping these organisations to recruit and train apprentices.
Vodacom joins the growing MVNO market in South Africa
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Data centre boom a “big opportunity”, says Netceed
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
South Korea’s Naver Corp to establish unit in Saudi Arabia
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
“Regulation is working”: The broadband market is more competitive than ever, says Openreach
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
XL Axiata uses facial recognition for prepaid SIM registration
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Vodafone Idea strikes $3.6bn deal with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
OMS Group earmarks US$300m for infrastructure growth in ASEAN
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Telia Lithuania and Ribbon Upgrade LTG Group’s Rail Network
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Ribbon Communications announced that it successfully deployed a critical network upgrade for LTG Group, the Lithuanian railway company, in collaboration
Sam Wang, general manager of Huawei ADN solution: AI for network, ushering in L4 new era
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Viewpoint [Singapore, September 17, 2024] At the FutureNet Asia 2024 Summit in Singapore, the General Manager of Huawei ADN Solution, Sam Wang, delivered a keynote speech titled “ AI for Network, Ushering in L4 New Era.” Sam Wang, General Manager of Huawei ADN Solution delivers the keynote speech As communications service providers (CSPs) worldwide strive towards network automation, Autonomous Networks (AN) have become an industry consensus.
India’s Vodafone Idea announces multi-billion-dollar network equipment deal
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Aqua Comms Activates New Fiber Pair on the AEC-1 Subsea Network
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Global subsea connectivity service provider Aqua Comms has announced the activation of a new fiber pair on its AEC-1 system,
Zain Iraq partners Nokia for network upgrade
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Reliance Jio’s Lowest Cost Prepaid Plan to Keep SIM Active
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
SITA and DigiYatra to boost efficiency at India’s airports
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Du Deploys Indoor 5G-Advanced Solution with 3CA Technology
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Du has become the first operator in the Middle East to deploy Huawei’s 5G LampSite X, enhancing indoor connectivity in high-traffic areas.
KKR-backed OMS to unleash $300M subsea war chest
Light Reading
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Cable builder targets direct investment into subsea systems.
Omantel Successfully Completes Laboratory Trial of RedCap 5G Technology
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Smarter, faster, simpler, safer – five key tech trends to make IoT better
RCR Wireless
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
IoT is not dead, of course – in case it needs saying. As a broad tech movement, and an awkward tech sobriquet, which arguably describes every single connected-thing that isn’t a personal mobile computer, it is more powerful and important than ever. It’s just the hot air has cleared and the hype has gone, and […] The post Smarter, faster, simpler, safer – five key tech trends to make IoT better appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
Viettel Group Inks Deal for Nationwide 5G Deployment in Vietnam
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Viettel Group (Viettel) signed a major agreement with Nokia to deploy 5G infrastructure across Vietnam, marking the first nationwide rollout
Cellular IoT connections, revenues to almost double by 2030
RCR Wireless
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Vodafone Idea Multi Billion Dollar Order to Vendors Significance Explained
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Books on Broadband on September 25, 2024 – 'Digitally Invisible' with Nicol Turner Lee
Broadband Breakfast
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Vodafone Idea Could Convert Rs 170 Billion Govt Debt into Equity
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Eurobites: Vodafone extends broadband coverage with Intelsat
Light Reading
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
NCTA Backs 180-Day Automatic Mobile Device Unlocking
Broadband Breakfast
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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
ZTE pioneers a new era for smart city parks with 5G-A technology
RCR Wireless
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Vietnam closing in on 5G after Nokia bags Viettel deal
telecoms.com
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Finnish kit maker Nokia has won a 5G deal with Viettel, bringing Vietnam one step closer to finally rolling out the technology.
Q&A: Keysight on AI in network testing and assurance
RCR Wireless
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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.
Sparkle and Telsy lock down data centre link with quantum defences
telecoms.com
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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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