Tue.Dec 17, 2024

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Telkom clear to sell Swiftnet towers to Actis after ICASA says yes

Developing Telecoms

Telkom South Africa said on Tuesday its US$355 million selloff of its Swiftnet tower business to infrastructure-focused private equity firm Actis has cleared its final hurdle after getting the green light from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).

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BT’s network wrapped reveals how Brits connected with the biggest cultural moments of 2024

Total Telecom

Press Release LONDON, 17th December: The UK has become a nation of split-screeners, secret streamers and event schemers according to new research commissioned by BT Group. Network Wrapped is a new annual study that combines mobile and broadband data with consumer insights to reveal the latest trends around how the British public engaged with the biggest cultural moments of the year, both in-person and online.

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Ufone partners with JGI to sell insurance plans to customers

Developing Telecoms

Ufone 4G, the mobile arm of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), announced on Tuesday it has struck a partnership with US-based Jubilee General Insurance (JGI) to sell insurance products to Ufone customers.

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Airtel Partners With Indian Army to Connect Villages Along LOC in North Kashmir

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Second-largest Indian telecommunications service provider, has joined hands with the Indian Army to bring mobile connectivity to

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Space42 scores US$5.1b UAE govt contract that will also fund new satellites

Developing Telecoms

UAE-based satellite operator Space42 announced on Tuesday it has signed a new AED18.7 billion (US$5.1 billion) contract with the UAE government to provide satellite services until 2043, which will also help fund construction of two new satellites in the pipeline.

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Nvidia Launches New Affordable AI Kit for Developers and Hobbyists

Telecom Talk

Nvidia's Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit offers enhanced generative AI performance, increased memory bandwidth, and support for robotics, AI, and computer vision development.

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Nokia and Ishan to transform broadband connectivity in Gujarat and Maharashtra

Developing Telecoms

Nokia has partnered with Indian ISP Ishan Technologies to upgrade its broadband services in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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Vivo, Nokia equip Ambev with private 4G to boost logistics efficiency

Developing Telecoms

Mobile network operator Vivo is set to provide private 4G networks to brewing company Ambev, using Nokia equipment, in a bid to enhance logistical productivity.

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Verizon and Nvidia Unveil AI-Powered Private 5G Network Solution for Enterprises

Telecom Talk

Verizon and Nvidia unveil an AI-powered 5G private network solution, integrating edge computing and AI Enterprise software to support generative AI, AR/VR, IoT, and robotics.

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China launches first satellites for GuoWang constellation

Telecoms Tech News

A batch of GuoWang satellites launched aboard a Long March-5B rocket from the Wenchang spaceport in southern China. Once in space, the satellites were successfully manoeuvred into their planned low-Earth orbit. Chinese state agency Xinhua declared the mission a success, stating that 10 GuoWang satellites entered into their predetermined orbit. GuoWang: A national network for.

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Poco Partners with Jio, Qualcomm to Launch India’s Most Affordable 5G Smartphone

Telecom Talk

Smartphone maker Poco announced that it has collaborated with American chipmaker Qualcomm and India’s largest telecom operator, Reliance Jio, to

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Telekom Malaysia supports flood relief efforts

Developing Telecoms

Service provider Telekom Malaysia has announced an allocation of at least MYR4 million (about US$895,861), including cash assistance, to support immediate flood relief efforts for affected customers, communities, and employees nationwide. This is in support of an initiative aimed at ensuring timely support for those in need.

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Vodafone Idea to Strengthen 4G Network in West Bengal Ahead of 5G Rollout: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Tuesday outlined its strategy to strengthen its presence in the Kolkata and Rest of Bengal (RoB)

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Can AI rescue 5G?

Light Reading

Edge computing and private wireless haven't generated huge profits for 5G players. Now some are eyeing AI technology as a way to change that.

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EU, SpaceRISE Consortium Sign IRIS2 Contract for Deployment of Secure Satellite System

Telecom Talk

SpaceRISE, the consortium comprising Eutelsat, Hispasat and SES, has signed the agreement with the European Commission (EC) and the European

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NTIA Announces New $450 Million Innovation Fund Round

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2024 – The Commerce Department announced Tuesday $450 million in new funding for open radio access networks, this time targeting software that will run on those networks. It’s the third round of funding aimed at boosting the technology from Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

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Airtel Expands FWA Coverage in Q2FY25 and Optimises CPE Costs

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel expands Fixed Wireless Access in Q2FY25, reports broadband growth and plans for Standalone 5G to enhance competitiveness and user experience.

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How Downdetector tracks network outages during natural disasters

Light Reading

Ookla CSO Chip Strange joins the podcast to provide a postmortem analysis of the impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton on the East Coast networks. Strange explains how Ookla's Downdetector site keeps the market informed of both telecommunications and power outages, and how the site analyzes different types of service disruptions.

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POCO C75 is Yet Another Phone to Only Support Jio’s 5G

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio has come up with a new tactic to sustain its higher subscriber market share in the 5G era.

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T-Mobile US customers can sign up for Starlink direct-to-cell

telecoms.com

T-Mobile US has opened up registration for customers to sign up for beta testing of the direct-to-cell satellite messaging service it is working on with Starlink.

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Vodafone Idea is Offering One Year of Disney+ Hotstar Mobile with this Plan

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, is offering customers free access to Disney+ Hotstar Mobile

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MN Broadband Task Force December meeting: cost scenarios for investing BEAD money in MN

Blandin on Broadband

Today the Task Force heard a Presentation on MN Broadband Cost Analysis Report, CTC Technology & Energy. They created three scenarios of how to spend the BEAD money. Wireless access to 100/20 (MN broadband Speed goal): Grant funds required: $2.1 Billion Wireless access to 25/3 (BEAD standard) : Grant funds required: $1.1 Billion BEAD coverage: Grant funds required: $628 million More slides available below… The expound on the middle scenario… The optimal technology mix model to re

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OnePlus 13 Likely to Come on January 7, 2025 to India

Telecom Talk

OnePlus is soon going to launch new products for India and the global market.

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Verizon puts together private 5G, MEC and NVIDIA AI for enterprise

RCR Wireless

The jointly developed solution combines a 5G private network with private MEC and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software Verizon is putting a new proposition in front of enterprise customers: a combination of its 5G private network connectivity, plus private Mobile Edge Compute and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform and microservices. The solution was developed with […] The post Verizon puts together private 5G, MEC and NVIDIA AI for enterprise appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Broadband prices drop as speeds and competition climb – study

Light Reading

USTelecom's latest 'Broadband Pricing Index' found that pricing across sub 1-Gig speeds and 1-Gig speeds have declined amid 'an intensely competitive broadband marketplace' and have lagged overall inflation.

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EVENT Dec 17: MN Broadband Task Force December meeting

Blandin on Broadband

Happening today… Governors Task Force on Broadband Tuesday December 17, 2024 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development 180 E 5th St Suite 1200 St Paul MN 55101 OR Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 286 840 650 556 Passcode: JwM8vu Dial in by phone +1 651-395-7448,,561533514# United States, St.

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T-Mobile and Starlink Revolutionize Connectivity with Satellite Service

VoIP Review

T-Mobile US is taking a significant step in telecommunications with the launch of its beta direct-to-cellular service in 2025. This offering, introduced in collaboration with Starlink , is currently accepting sign-ups from T-Mobile US postpaid voice subscribers. The service is designed to eradicate cellular dead zones, offering a glimpse into a future where such issues could be largely eliminated.

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Eurobites: Bharti Global gets green light for BT stake buy

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: major new satellite constellation planned; jobs under threat at Lycamobile; KPN gives more time for 2G switch-off.

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Transforming Test cases to Action Driven Format using NLP

HCL Tech

Transforming Test cases to Action Driven Format using NLP abhinay.khandelwal Tue, 12/17/2024 - 18:53 Artificial Intelligence based solution which transforms test case documents to Action driven format using NLP and Deep Learning methodologies. This solution minimizes the script development efforts and reduces the turnaround time in the test automation cycle.

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CommScope secures some critical financial runway

Light Reading

CommScope has removed some overhangs on its business after striking refinancing transactions that address its upcoming 2025 and 2026 debt maturities.

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Kagan: Wi-Fi is wicked (wonderful); its story should be better told

RCR Wireless

Wi-Fi has been with us for decades. It remains one of the most important and valuable technologies in the wireless world. Most technologies have a limited life span. (You remember the fax machine and iPod, right?) But Wi-Fi never seems to go away. In fact, it keeps evolving. It gets faster and better, and the […] The post Kagan: Wi-Fi is wicked (wonderful); its story should be better told appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Rosenworcel: Space Economy Growth Is ‘Astronomical’

Broadband Breakfast

CRYSTAL CITY, Va., Dec. 17, 2024 – The number of operational satellites has surged from just over 2,000 in 2020 to nearly 11,000 today, signaling unprecedented growth in the space economy, said Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel here on Tuesday. “Whatever numbers you use, the rate of growth of the space economy is astronomical (couldn’t resist),” Rosenworcel remarked in her keynote address at the 20th anniversary of the U.S.

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DIDWW Expands Global Reach with Vietnam Toll-Free Numbers

VoIP Review

DIDWW has made a significant enhancement to its services by acquiring toll-free virtual phone numbers in Vietnam. This recent addition allows DIDWW to offer toll-free Direct Inward Dialing (DID) numbers in over 60 countries, underscoring its commitment to expanding its global telecommunications coverage. Instant activation of these numbers is a prominent feature, accessible through DIDWW’s self-service user portal or via API.

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Nokia leads sub-THz 6G R&D drive on sensor-less IoT sensing for healthcare monitoring

RCR Wireless

Nokia Bell Labs, the research and development (R&D) arm of Finish vendor Nokia, is working with the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI), the Fraunhofer Societys electrical engineering group, and Charit, Europes largest university hospital, in Germany to look at how sub-terahertz (sub-THz) wireless technologies might be applied to non-invasive medical monitoring solutions.

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2024 in review: Data center shifts

Light Reading

The need for more cloud computing capacity and future AI applications has been steadily driving more data center investments. Those investments led to a steady demand for fiber capacity between data centers and more optical networking innovation inside data centers. Here's how Light Reading covered this trend in 2024.

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Industry Spotlight – Sean Maskell on GPUaaS and AI at Cologix Canada

Telecom Ramblings

With the rise of AI as a driving force throughout the data center infrastructure sector, we are starting to see effects beyond just space and power. The ecosystem is evolving, and new, unique opportunities are arising. With us today to talk about the changes is Sean Maskell, President and General Manager for Cologix Canada. Cologix Canada operates facilities across the markets of Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.

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Europe Launches IRIS, a €10.6B Bid for Secure Satellite Broadband

VoIP Review

The European Union has taken a major step toward building its own satellite broadband network, IRIS (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity, and Security by Satellite), signing a concession contract to bring the project to life. Designed to compete with Elon Musks Starlink , the ambitious constellation will provide secure communications and broadband coverage across Europe and Africa.