Wed.Nov 20, 2024

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Resilience in connectivity: Ukraine’s digital battlefront

Developing Telecoms

In what has been an unprecedented year for global elections, the world may look drastically different by next year. For Ukrainians, however, life changed profoundly two years ago. On 24 February 2022, many packed the bare essentials and fled to safe havens as Russian forces began their invasion.

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Virgin Media O2 Teams Up with Perplexity to Offer Customers AI Search Engine Access

Telecom Talk

British telecommunications operator Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has teamed up with AI-powered search engine Perplexity to offer its customers one

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MTN South Africa launches cloud gaming service with Telecoming

Developing Telecoms

MTN South Africa and sportech company Telecoming said on Wednesday they have extended their partnership to launch a new cloud gaming service in South Africa.

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Tech innovator Dotlines launches in the UK to disrupt telecoms industry

Total Telecom

Dotlines UK , the latest venture from global tech company Dotlines, has officially launched with a mission to transform business solutions, digital security and connectivity across the UK. Aiming to address key challenges in the UK telecoms industry, Dotlines UK sets out to deliver innovative, user-friendly solutions that empower telecommunication network providers, small businesses and households.

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Apple offers Indonesia extra US$100m investment to lift iPhone 16 ban

Developing Telecoms

Apple has reportedly offered to invest an additional US$100 million in Indonesia to convince the government to approve its new iPhone 16 to be sold in the country.

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Baltic subsea cable cuts feared to be act of ‘hybrid warfare’

Total Telecom

News The governments of Germany and Finland fear the damage is the result of deliberate sabotage A pair of submarine cables in the Baltic sea were severed this week in a move European governments fear is the result of deliberate sabotage by malicious actors. On Sunday morning, the 218km BCS East-West Interlink cable, which connects Gotland, Sweden, and Lithuania, was damaged and taken offline.

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Somalia aims to develop policy to accelerate the deployment of optical fibre

Developing Telecoms

Somalia is working to put in place a favourable regulatory framework to strengthen its digital infrastructure. In particular, regulator the National Communications Authority is preparing the introduction of new regulations on submarine cable landings.

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Swisscom Introduces Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Router in Switzerland

Telecom Talk

Swisscom's new Internet-Box 5 Pro features tri-band Wi-Fi 7, offering ultra-fast WLAN speeds of up to 18.3 Gbps, enhanced performance for gaming and streaming, and a focus on sustainability.

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Comcast to spin off raft of cable TV channels

Total Telecom

News Channels being spun off include MSNBC, CNBC, Oxygen, and E! According to various news reports today, US telco giant Comcast is set to spin off some of its largest TV channels, including MSNBC, CNBC, and E! The channels, which generated a collective revenue of around $7 billion over the last year, will form a new entity that is currently being referred to as ‘SpinCo’.

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Another massive deal for Nokia in India – this time with Airtel

Developing Telecoms

Nokia has been awarded a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar extension deal by operator Bharti Airtel to deploy 4G and 5G equipment across key Indian cities and states.

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Colt and RMZ form $1.7bn Indian data centre JV 

Total Telecom

News The deal follows rumours last month, with the Indian Economic Times reporting that the two companies were in late-stage talks Colt Data Centre Services (DCS) has announced a 50:50 joint venture with RMZ, an Indian real estate developer, to invest $1.7 billion in the data centre market. The investment will begin by focusing on Colt’s existing sites in Navi, Mumbai, and Ambattur, Chennai, with a third site will be added in the near future.

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Ukrainian telcos spend US$67.7m on new spectrum

Developing Telecoms

Ukraine’s telecoms regulator said it raked in UAH2.8 billion (US$67.7 million) during its spectrum auction on Tuesday, with Vodafone, Kyivstar and Lifecell buying five lots of spectrum in the 2100, 2300, and 2600-MHz bands.

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Bharti Global becomes BT’s largest shareholder 

Total Telecom

News India’s second largest telco has taken nearly a quarter stake in the company This week, Bharti Global, the investment arm of Indian billionaire Sunil Mittal’s Bharti Enterprises, has became the largest shareholder of the UK’s BT after completing its 24.5% stake purchase from Altice. The financial value of the deal was not officially announced, but is reportedly around £4 billion.

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Virgin Media O2 Launches Converged Interconnect Network for Enhanced Connectivity

Telecom Talk

Virgin Media O2 launches its Converged Interconnect Network (CIN), combining mobile and fixed traffic for enhanced scalability, efficiency, and resilience, benefiting both consumers and businesses.

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The plummeting value of 5G mmWave spectrum

Light Reading

Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and others spent billions of dollars in the early days of 5G on millimeter wave spectrum licenses. But the value of those licenses appears to be rapidly declining.

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Addverb to Build Humanoid Robot Leveraging Reliance Jio’s AI Platform and 5G

Telecom Talk

The Reliance-backed robotics company Addverb Technologies (Addverb), which manufactures industrial and warehouse robots, announced its foray into humanoid robotics on

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Helping Build Climate Resilient Communities in South Central Kentucky

AT&T Connects

The Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) is one of five communities nationwide selected to join AT&T’s Climate Resilient Communities Initiative (CRCI), including a $42,000 contribution to bolster its climate resilience efforts. This innovative initiative equips local leaders with detailed, forward-looking climate data tailored to their regions, enabling them to anticipate environmental hazards and implement proactive mitigation strategies.

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AI to Drive Financial Inclusion for Billions, Says Infosys Chairman: Report

Telecom Talk

Nandan Nilekani, Non-Executive Chairman of Infosys, emphasised the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving financial inclusion.

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Rakuten is not buying the Nvidia pitch for AI-RAN in Japan

Light Reading

Rakuten Mobile's boss says the economic case for using graphical processing units at the edge of the network is not strong enough in Japan.

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Jio’s Only Data Pack which Comes with OTT Benefits

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has only one data pack which comes with OTT (over-the-top) benefits bundled for the users.

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AT&T quits NB-IoT – sales stopped ahead of Q1 network shut-down

RCR Wireless

AT&T has stopped selling NB-IoT data plans and certifying NB-IoT devices, as it starts the process to decommission its NB-IoT network in the US entirely. The decision was taken as part of a strategy for “improving” its IoT services for enterprise customers, whose IoT devices will be moved to “alternative network technologies such as LTE-M”. […] The post AT&T quits NB-IoT – sales stopped ahead of Q1 network shut-down appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Vodafone Idea Must Provide More Collateral for LCs, Say Banks: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone-Idea’s (Vi) plans to upgrade its network equipment may reportedly face delays, as banks have sought extra collateral from the

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FCC Draft Order Would Loosen RDOF, CAF II Auction Financing Rules

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2024 – A draft of an order up for consideration at the Federal Communications Commission’s December meeting would loosen some financing rules for its broadband subsidy programs. The public draft , released Wednesday, would ditch the agency’s current system for determining which banks are eligible to issue letters of credit to program participants.

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Bharti Airtel Awards 5G Extension Deal to Nokia for 5G-Advanced Network Evolution

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel signs multi-year deal with Nokia to enhance its 4G and 5G network with cutting-edge technology and AI-driven solutions.

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Qualcomm targets $22 billion in automotive, IoT revenue by 2029

RCR Wireless

Qualcomm wants to diversify its offerings and reduce its dependency on the mobile handset market At its 2024 Investor Day, Qualcomm outlined ambitious financial targets in several emerging growth areas as part of its larger strategy around reducing its dependency on the mobile handset market. Specifically, the chip maker has set out to achieve a […] The post Qualcomm targets $22 billion in automotive, IoT revenue by 2029 appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Colt and RMZ Announce Data Center Joint Venture in India with USD 1.7 Billion Investment

Telecom Talk

RMZ, through its RMZ Digital Infrastructure Partners (RDIP), has entered into a joint venture with Colt Data Centre Services (Colt

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Simplicity, efficiency, safety – three (more?) enterprise drivers for private 5G

RCR Wireless

There was some good chat about the drivers behind the surging interest from enterprises in private 5G at Industrial 5G Forum earlier this month. In truth, the same talking points kicked off just about every session, probably, but Canadian network software firm iBwave and US electric utility Oncor Electric Delivery Company, expertly shepherded through an […] The post Simplicity, efficiency, safety – three (more?

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Indian Telcos Get Good News from SC, Can Claim Tax Credits on Infra Duties: Report

Telecom Talk

The Indian telecom operators have received a positive development from the Supreme Court (SC).

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Huawei Unveils 5G-Powered Self-Driving Car Demo at MBBF 2024

Fierce Telecom

At MBBF 2024 in Istanbul, Huawei showcases the future of transportation with a groundbreaking demo of 5G-enabled autonomous and remote driving technology. | Huawei's 5G tech is transforming transportation! At MBBF 2024, witness a live demo of remote driving across 8,000 km and EVs as "third spaces." From industrial safety to public sector innovations, see how Huawei enables the future with cutting-edge connectivity.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Camera Details Surface Online

Telecom Talk

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim will be a new addition to the flagship lineup of Samsung phones with the Galaxy S25 series.

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The Trade Desk's angle into the smart TV OS looks a tad like TiVo's

Light Reading

The Trade Desk is gearing up to launch 'Ventura,' its own OS for smart TVs. Echoing TiVo's approach to that crowded market, the ad-tech company hopes to stand apart by eliminating content-related 'conflicts of interest.

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iQOO 13 Camera Details, 2K Display and More Confirmed Ahead of India Launch

Telecom Talk

iQOO 13 5G is soon going to launch in India. The launch date has been confirmed for December 3, 2024.

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Blueprints for Scalable Growth and Effective Leadership with Serghei Busmachiu of Utilities One

RCR Wireless

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles interviews Serghei Busmachiu, CEO of Utilities One, about his inspiring journey and the impressive growth of Utilities One. Originally from Moldova, Serghei immigrated to the U.S. in 2013 and began his career in various jobs, eventually finding a role as a cable technician for Comcast. This […] The post Blueprints for Scalable Growth and Effective Leadership with Serghei Busmachiu of Utilities One appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Agentic AI – A Game Changer for IT

Cisco Wireless

With the advent of agentic AI, assistance is moving to automation where systems act with agency to achieve specific goals. Agentic AI systems can make rapid decisions, manage complex tasks, and adapt to changing conditions.

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OPPORTUNITY: Please take the MN County Broadband Survey

Blandin on Broadband

I t’s that time of year, when I start preparing for the MN Broadband County Profiles. I wanted to get some feedback from local government folks. I’ve created a survey that is intended to gauge how local governments in Minnesota feel about their chances of getting adequate broadband to all households and businesses in their community. (Remember MN broadband speed goal is 100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up by 2026.

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DIDWW Expands Global Reach with Czech Virtual Numbers

VoIP Review

Global telecommunications service provider DIDWW has expanded its international virtual phone number availability by acquiring its own local Direct Inward Dialing (DID) numbers in the Czech Republic. This move offers businesses in the region an opportunity to leverage local numbers for enhanced communication capabilities. This acquisition enhances DIDWW ‘s extensive global offering, which spans more than 90 countries.

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European governments point finger at Russia over Baltic cable cuts

telecoms.com

Investigations are underway into two subsea cable breaches in the Baltic in as many days and European governments are starting to suggest that Russia is behind them.

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