Wed.Oct 16, 2024

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Jio Loses 10.9 Million Customers in a Single Quarter, but for the Good!

Telecom Talk

While Jio's overall subscriber base shrunk, the telco's 5G subscriber base grew by 17 million during the quarter. Jio's 5G subscriber base grew from 130 million to 147 million.

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Huawei and e& aim for transformation of voice services

Developing Telecoms

Service provider e& UAE and leading technology company Huawei have announced a strategic collaboration focused on what they describe as revolutionising voice network innovation through convergence and voice over new radio (VoNR).

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Synnefo Partners with Aprecomm to Deliver AI-Powered Integrated Network and CX Solution

Telecom Talk

Aprecomm and Synnefo announce partnership to provide ISPs and Multi-System Operators with a unified AI-powered Cloud super-stack solution that enhances customer experience and streamlines operations.

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Kia India taps Airtel’s IoT platform for connected vehicles

Total Telecom

News Kia’s new Connect 2.0 platform will leverage Airtel’s IoT technology and its extensive network across the country This week, a new partnership between Kia India and Airtel Business will see the car manufacturer begin embedding Airtel’s IoT tech within their connected vehicles Kia’s vehicles – both with traditional internal combustion engines and electric motors – will be embedded with Airtel eSIMs, allowing the vehicles to connect to Airtel’s mobile network, as well as to the operator’s ‘Ai

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Vodafone Idea to Launch 5G in 17 Circles by March 2025: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest private telecom operator in India, is set to begin rolling out commercial 5G services by

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Microsoft reveals 600M daily cyberattacks in alarming report

Telecoms Tech News

In its annual Digital Defense Report, Microsoft has sounded the alarm on the escalating number of cyberattacks amid geopolitical tensions. The report highlights that Microsoft’s customers have faced a staggering 600 million attacks daily from cybercriminals and nation-states. The report, covering trends from July 2023 to June 2024, highlights the persistent role of cyber operations.

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Safaricom and partners promise affordable cybersecurity for Kenya’s MSMEs

Developing Telecoms

Kenyan service provider Safaricom has announced a strategic partnership with Cloudflare, a global web infrastructure and cybersecurity provider, and Copycat, a leading systems integrator in East Africa. This collaboration, it says, will significantly reduce the costs of integrated cybersecurity services for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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Nokia predicts 5G surge in Middle East, Africa

Developing Telecoms

Research from Finnish vendor Nokia predicts that one in four mobile subscriptions in the Middle East and Africa will be connected via 5G within the next five years.

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Connected Britain 2024: the importance of open access infrastructure with Ciena

Total Telecom

Interview At ConnectedBritiain this year, we spoke to Paul Elsome, Sales Director at Ciena to discuss the importance of open access and infrastructure sharing. Paul shares his thoughts on its impact on UK competition, his advice on how to start a successful Open Access journey, and much more. Watch the full interview here!

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Viasat, BSNL test direct-to-device satellite technology

Developing Telecoms

Satellite communications provider Viasat announced it has tested direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in India for the first time, in collaboration with state-owned operator BSNL. This move aims to expand satellite services for consumer and IoT devices globally.

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Deutsche Telekom eyes AI-Driven growth by 2027 

Total Telecom

News The company is joining the race for AI uptake to boost revenue and operational efficiency At the company capital markets day last week, Deutsche Telekom announced new targets for 2027, aiming to boost growth by using more AI and benefiting from its global scale. The company expects its revenue to grow by an average of 4% per year, with adjusted EBITDA AL increasing by 4-6%.

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Mas Movil rolls out 5G in Panama using DSS technology

Developing Telecoms

Six months after having started the first pilots, Mas Movil last week officially announced the activation of the initial phase of its 5G network in Panama. But it is also looking forward to 2025 when new spectrum should be available.

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AWS and e& ink $1bn cloud deal 

Total Telecom

News The deal is set to drive cloud innovation across the Middle East UAE based operator e& has announced a $1 billion strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to drive cloud innovation across the Middle East. The collaboration follows AWS’s launch of its second Middle East cloud region in 2022 , which was backed by a $5 billion investment.

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Huawei pushes partner ecosystem for digital and intelligent transformation at GITEX Global 2024

Developing Telecoms

From October 14 to 18, with the theme Accelerate Industrial Digitalization and Intelligence, Huawei, as a Diamond Sponsor, is participating in the GITEX GLOBAL 2024, one of the world's largest tech exhibitions.

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Motorola Showcases AI Innovations at Lenovo Tech World 2024

Telecom Talk

Explore Motorola's latest AI advancements unveiled at Lenovo Tech World 2024, featuring LAM-based personal assistants, innovative moto ai experiences, and more.

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Maxis partners with Malaysian retailer group to boost 5G adoption

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian operator Maxis says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) to collaborate on driving adoption of 5G in the domestic retail sector.

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Jio Plans to Offer Subscription-Based AI Services for Small Businesses: Report

Telecom Talk

Jio envisioned Artificial Intelligence (AI) services expanding to all sectors with a range of use cases across education, healthcare, and

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Q Link pleads guilty to multi-year scheme to defraud FCC's Lifeline

Light Reading

Q Link CEO Issad Asad admitted to personally receiving 'approximately $15 million from Q Link as a result of the fraud,' according to the US attorney's office for the Southern District of Florida.

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Pegatron 5G and Flexsol Partner for Delivering Private 5G Solutions

Telecom Talk

Pegatron 5G, a dedicated business unit of Pegatron Corporation, and Delhi-based Flexsol Infra-Solutions have announced a strategic partnership aimed at

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Another tale of woe –LwM2M pioneer IoTerop ‘urgently’ seeks a buyer

RCR Wireless

For never was a story of more woe than this; except it happens too often in the IoT space. Montpellier-based IoTerop, a pioneer of the Lightweight M2M (LwM2M) standard, is seeking a buyer after it was placed into receivership by the commercial court in its home town. The firm blamed an all-too familiar storm of […] The post Another tale of woe –LwM2M pioneer IoTerop ‘urgently’ seeks a buyer appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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AI Could Make Markets More Efficient Yet More Volatile: IMF Report

Telecom Talk

The latest Global Financial Stability Report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights the dual nature of artificial intelligence (AI)

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Telcos in the AI sweet spot, says Anthropic

Light Reading

Telco core functions and customer care can be enhanced by AI models right now, according to Anthropic senior executive, who says operators are in the AI adoption sweet spot.

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Start Campus Partners with JetCool for Liquid Cooling Offerings in Data Centers

Telecom Talk

Data center company Start Campus has announced a strategic partnership with direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology company JetCool.

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It’s not the Open RAN you asked for. It’s the one you get (Analyst Angle)

RCR Wireless

Open RAN revenue dropped by 83% in 2024 compared with 2023. Whoa. Let’s take a closer look at that. Why did revenue crater? And how will it bounce back? During ’22 and the first half of ’23, DISH was spending heavily, deploying radios to satisfy their FCC obligations for coverage. After they met their milestone, […] The post It’s not the Open RAN you asked for.

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Airtel Business Launches Unified Communications Application, Airtel IQ Business Connect

Telecom Talk

Airtel Business, in partnership with Vonage, launches Airtel IQ Business Connect, a multi-channel, device-agnostic unified communications platform.

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How does AI fit into the 6G vision?

RCR Wireless

While merely an add-on in 5G, AI functionality takes center stage in 6G While the opening session at the recent 6G Forum wasn’t specifically about artificial intelligence (AI), the conversation — which centered on the overall 6G vision — came back to this technology again and again. So, AI is clearly critical for 6G, but […] The post How does AI fit into the 6G vision?

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Mistral AI Unveils New Models for On-Device AI Computing

Telecom Talk

French company Mistral AI has announced the launch of its latest models, Ministral 3B and Ministral 8B, on the first

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Keeping First Responders & Communities Connected in Times of Crisis

AT&T Connects

Our thoughts continue to be with those who are recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene and the first responders deployed throughout western North Carolina. In times like these, the essential need for dependable connectivity is especially clear. Our Network Disaster Response teams have worked around the clock to restore communications in some of the hardest-hit areas following Hurricane Helene.

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T-Mobile commercializes RedCap, touts speed and security

Light Reading

T-Mobile introduced a new mobile hotspot from vendor TCL that supports RedCap connections on the operator's 5G standalone network. The device could give T-Mobile customers access to network slices.

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WISPA Not Done Working to Ease Wireless Participation in BEAD

Broadband Breakfast

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 16, 2024 – Just because the rules of the Infrastructure Investment an Jobs Act’s broadband grant program are mostly figured out doesn’t mean WISPA is done working to make it easier for small and wireless broadband providers to participate. Steven Schwerbel , state advocacy manager for WISPA, said that the group is drafting model legislation to take to state legislatures that would ease tax burdens on build outs and make conditions generally more favorable for

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Ericsson plots hardware-agnostic 6G but warns of revenue pain

Light Reading

'Softwarization' of networks is boosting profitability but hurting sales, says Ericsson's boss, as the Swedish firm eyes RAN accommodation with Nvidia and others.

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Verizon Business survey: Nearly 40% of SMBs using AI

RCR Wireless

The number of small-to-medium-sized businesses that are using artificial intelligence has more than doubled compared to last year, according to Verizon Business’ fifth annual survey of SMBs. The survey also found a revival in SMB tech spending, concluding that as SMBs conduct more and more business online, they are investing more in support of digitalization […] The post Verizon Business survey: Nearly 40% of SMBs using AI appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Notebook dump: RF smarts, private networks at work and hot Vegas

Light Reading

Assorted news and notes from last week's MWC Las Vegas show, beginning with a company to watch and ending with a question about whether a show has gone from hot to uncomfortable.

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Revamped networks for a European energy company

HCL Tech

Revamped networks for a European energy company seema.chaudhar… Wed, 10/16/2024 - 11:29 Content Group Case study Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Networks Geo presence Location All Short Title Revamped networks for a European energy company Short Description Together with a leading European energy company we successfully completed a network overhaul (comprising NSX-V instances across two data centers for an overlay requirement) to enhance user experience.

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Communications history: homing pigeons

Ooma

For centuries, humans have looked to animals to assist with tasks, and the homing pigeon is perhaps one of the most remarkable examples. Homing pigeons, also known as carrier pigeons or messenger pigeons, can find their way home over long distances. This unique trait has made them useful for communication throughout history. These birds have […] The post Communications history: homing pigeons appeared first on Ooma.com - Smart solutions for home and business.

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Enhancing network efficiency for European automotive giant

HCL Tech

Enhancing network efficiency for European automotive giant m_asif Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:12 Content Group Case study Remove from Listing Page Yes Business Segment Networks Geo presence Location Europe and Africa Short Title Enhancing network efficiency for European automotive giant Short Description HCLTech partnered with a European automotive company to upgrade their network infrastructure, addressing EOS challenges and downtime risks and streamlining management of diverse sites Summary Thumbnail

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Test and Measurement: Axon Networks buys DZS’ service assurance, Wi-Fi management assets

RCR Wireless

Service management and orchestration company Axon Networks is buying software company DZS’ service assurance and Wi-Fi management software portfolio that includes CloudCheck, Expresse and TruSpeed. Axon is making the acquisition as an all-cash, $34 million transaction. The products will then be integrated into Axon’s network-as-a-service portfolio, and Axon said that the solutions will mean it […] The post Test and Measurement: Axon Networks buys DZS’ service assurance, W

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