Wed.Dec 11, 2024

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Has BSNL Lost a Golden Opportunity

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been adding new subscribers for several months while the private telecom operators have seen a decline in their user base.

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Africa50 invests in RDC’s data centre expansion in Egypt

Developing Telecoms

Pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager Africa50 has announced a US$15 million investment in Raya Data Centre (RDC), a leading system integrator in MEA.

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Apple Reportedly Working With Broadcom to Develop New AI Chip

Telecom Talk

Apple is reportedly working with Broadcom to develop its first server chip specifically designed for artificial intelligence (AI) processing, The

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Indonesian mobile market shrinks as XL Axiata combines with Smartfren

Total Telecom

News The deal comes with a price tag of $6.5 billion Having been in discussions since May this year, Indonesias third- and fourth-largest telcos, XL Axiata and Smartfren, have finally agreed to merge their operations. The deal, valued at around $6.5 billion, will see both parties take a 34.8% stake in the merged entity, with the remaining 30.4% stake being traded publicly.

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Viasat brings its D2D satellite demo showcase to UAE

Developing Telecoms

Global satellite operator Viasat said on Wednesday it has demonstrated its direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity technology for the first time in the United Arab Emirates, marking its third such demo in the last two months.

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This week’s top stories from across the pond

Total Telecom

News Here’s a look at the five biggest stories over the last week from our sister publication, Broadband Communities A partnership between T-Mobile and Starlink can move ahead with providing supplemental cell service from space following approval from the FCC, and the industry applauds the latest digital equity grant approvals and passage of the ACCESS Rural America Act.

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Localising LLMs – AI innovation in low resource languages

Developing Telecoms

The integration of AI presents as many challenges to operators as it does opportunities. We recently explored how telcos are ensuring an ethical approach to AI in terms of corporate governance, and how they are able to demonstrate this through assurance models and tools.

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Cirion expands its fibre optic network in Mexico

Developing Telecoms

Cirion Technologies, a digital infrastructure and technology provider in Latin America, has announced the expansion of its fibre network in Mexico, with a new AI-ready fibre duct, enhancing connectivity between Mexico City and Quertaro.

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Vodafone faces £120M legal battle with franchisees

Telecoms Tech News

Vodafone is facing a legal battle after a group of 61 current and former franchisees filed a lawsuit claiming over 120 million in damages. The group, many of whom had long-standing relationships with the company, allege unfair treatment and breaches of the franchise agreement by Vodafone. They argue that, since July 2020, arbitrary business decisions.

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Kyivstar launches VoWiFi service to extend coverage

Developing Telecoms

Ukrainian telco Kyivstar announced on Wednesday its launching voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) services for eligible subscribers, enabling them to make calls via Wi-Fi access points in locations with weak mobile signals.

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Vodafone Idea Deploys Nokia’s AI-Powered MantaRay SON Solution for 4G, 5G

Telecom Talk

India’s third-largest operator, Vodafone Idea (Vi), has deployed Nokia’s AI-powered MantaRay SON (Self-Organising Networks) solution in its 4G network and

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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Honored with Best Digital Transformation Award at World Communication Awards 2024

Total Telecom

Press Release Jakarta, December 11, 2024 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) proudly announces its recognition as the winner of theBest Digital Transformation Awardat the prestigiousWorld Communication Awards 2024. This accolade underscores the companys groundbreaking efforts in redefining its role from a traditional telecommunications provider to an AI-driven technology leader in Indonesias digital landscape.

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SK Broadband Deploys Quantum Secure Network for KHNP with Nokia

Telecom Talk

SK Broadband and Nokia deployed a quantum-safe leased line network for Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) to strengthen cybersecurity.

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Nokia Unveils 5G 360 Camera for Industry 4.0 Revolution

VoIP Review

Nokia has launched a revolutionary 5G-enabled 360-degree camera, dubbed the Nokia 360 Camera, targeting Industry 4.0 applications. This device supports immersive 8K streaming, offering connectivity through 5G , Wi-Fi, and Ethernet. Additionally, it features spatial audio streaming, commonly known as 3D OZO. Alongside its RXRM software offering augmented and virtual reality capabilities, this camera is being positioned as an end-to-end solution for various industries.

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Telcos to Trace Origin of Messages from Today in India

Telecom Talk

The Indian telecom operators have been directed by TRAI to trace the origin of all commercial messages that are sent by principal entities (PEs).

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Apple Intelligence gets a boost with ChatGPT integration

Light Reading

Siri and Writing Tools a feature that helps users by rewriting, proofreading and summarizing text are now integrated with ChatGPT. But the jury is out on whether smartphone users are as jazzed about AI capabilities as Apple.

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BSNL 4G Feels a Tad Bit Late, but Still Impactful

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has delayed a little too much when it comes to rolling out 4G.

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Four ways AI/ML is used in Wi-Fi systems

RCR Wireless

The Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Standing Committee is tasked with exploring AI/ML use cases that will apply to Wi-Fi systems and devices Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are being applied everywhere and to everything; and according to Purva Rajkotia, who serves as the lead of IEEE SAs Connectivity and Telecom Practice, Wi-Fi is no different.

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Deutsche Telekom Launches Open-Source AI Model for European Languages

Telecom Talk

Deutsche Telekom commercializes the OpenGPT-X Teuken-7B language model, driving European digital sovereignty and offering flexible deployment options for businesses.

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Comcast's biz unit deals for Nitel

Light Reading

Comcast Business has struck a deal to acquire Nitel, a network-as-a-service specialist focused on midsized and enterprise customers. Nitel CEO Margi Shaw is late of Cimco, a CLEC that Comcast acquired in 2009.

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Reliance Jio Launches New Year Rs 2025 Welcome Plan with Unlimited 5G

Telecom Talk

Celebrate the New Year with Reliance Jio's Rs 2,025 Welcome Plan, offering 2.

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US industry players gang up against T-Mobile/UScellular

telecoms.com

The US mobile industry is out in force to oppose T-Mobile's planned US$4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular.

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Lumos Announces USD 150 Million Fiber-Optic Expansion in Stark County, Ohio

Telecom Talk

Lumos, a fiber-optic internet and home Wi-Fi provider, is expanding into Stark County, Ohio, with a USD 150 million investment.

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Four strategies BT is using to drive a more sustainable business

RCR Wireless

In a discussion at Telco Sustainability Forum, BT’s Cyril Pourrat discussed the role of refurbished devices Increasing a business’ sustainability means taking a holistic approach, and operators are seeing pressures to do so not only from their bottom lines, but also from their customers. Cyril Pourrat, chief procurement officer, BT Group and head of BT […] The post Four strategies BT is using to drive a more sustainable business appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Nokia Launches First 5G-Enabled 360-Degree Camera for Industrial Use

Telecom Talk

Nokia introduces the worlds first 5G-enabled 360-degree camera for industrial use, combining security, 8K streaming, and real-time remote capabilities.

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How to Save BEAD? Remove 13 words (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

Much has been made over the glacial pace at which the U.S. Department of Commerces National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is rolling out its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. To date, not a dollar of the $42.5 billion program has been put into actual deployment more than three years after passage of […] The post How to Save BEAD?

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Microsoft Launches AI Skills Initiative to Train One Million in Australia and New Zealand by 2026

Telecom Talk

Microsofts AI Skills Initiative aims to equip one million people in Australia and New Zealand with essential AI knowledge by 2026, focusing on sectors like business, education, and community development.

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SFR intros two 5G slicing services for French enterprise customers

RCR Wireless

The business arm of French telecoms operator SFR has launched two new 5G network slicing options for enterprise customers. These differentiated connectivity solutions, using 5G SA technology in the 3.5 GHz band in France, provide a privileged access service and a tailor-made slicing service, respectively, it said. SFR made a noise about being the first […] The post SFR intros two 5G slicing services for French enterprise customers appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Google, Intersect Power and TPG Rise Climate Partner to Power AI Data Centers with Clean Energy

Telecom Talk

Google, Intersect Power, and TPG Rise Climate announce a partnership to develop co-located data centers and clean energy plants, accelerating AI's carbon-free future with a USD 800 Million investment.

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Maine's Starlink Program Open for Applications

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2024 – Maine’s effort to get Starlink terminals to its completely unserved homes and businesses opened for applications Wednesday. The state’s Working Internet ASAP program makes the satellite ISP’s equipment free for Maine’s 9,000 locations without any internet access. The Maine broadband office is covering the equipment and providing installation support, plus paying for extra capacity to ensure reliable connections.

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Spark New Zealand Sells Remaining Stake in Connexa to CDPQ for NZD 314 Million

Telecom Talk

Spark New Zealand, the largest telecommunications company in New Zealand, has announced the sale of its remaining 17 percent stake

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Deutsche Telekom pitches 'AI sovereignty' to corporate clients

telecoms.com

Deutsche Telekom is making Germany's homegrown large language model (LLM) Teuken-7B available to enterprise and government customers who want to keep close tabs on their AI workloads.

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New Edge Data Center Transforms Connectivity in Pilbara Region

VoIP Review

An edge data center has been established in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, significantly boosting data processing performance for local industries. The collaboration between NEXTDC, a renowned data center operator, and Vertiv, aims to tackle data latency issues and enhance efficiency across sectors such as mining and oil and gas. Historically, data from Pilbara needed to traverse 1,600 kilometers to Perth for processing, causing high latency.

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FCC Opens Airwaves for Low Power Devices, Loosens Financing for Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2024 – The Federal Communications Commission moved Wednesday to open more of the unlicensed 6 GigaHertz band to very low power devices, and to loosen financing requirements for some of its broadband subsidy programs.  The agency opened up the remaining 350 megahertz of the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use by very low power devices, making 1200 contiguous megahertz for that purpose.

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NetIX Breaks 4 Tbps Traffic, Enters Top 10 IXPs

VoIP Review

NetIX, a significant player in the global internet exchange domain under the Neterra Group, has reached a remarkable milestone by achieving 4.02 Tbps in traffic through its network. This achievement positions the company among the top 10 global Internet Exchange Platforms (IXPs) by traffic. The company has experienced rapid growth from the start of 2024 when they exceeded the 2 Tbps mark.

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Kagan: Congrats to Verizon getting Dan Schulman on the team — Now what?

RCR Wireless

We will have to see how this pans out, but Verizon may have just hit a home run with Dan Schulman. Dan started out decades ago working at the original AT&T as an entry-level account manager. When he left AT&T, he was a Presidents and managed roughly 40,000 workers. Next, he became president and CEO, […] The post Kagan: Congrats to Verizon getting Dan Schulman on the team Now what?

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An Update on the GigaZone Gaming Championship April 12: Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, is special guest

Blandin on Broadband

An update from Paul Bunyan Communications… The GigaZone Gaming Championship and TechXpo, a Paul Bunyan Communications event, has announced that Duncan Wardle, the former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, will be the special guest in 2025. Duncan helped teams at Disney Parks, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, Imagineering and Animation to innovate, creating magical new storylines and amazing experiences for consumers around the globe.