Fri.Feb 21, 2025

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Cisco further exposes Salt Typhoon intrusions of telecoms networks

Telecoms Tech News

Cisco has provided further details about the sweeping cyber espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon that has compromised telecoms providers. The suspected Beijing-linked threat actor has demonstrated advanced capabilities, including prolonged persistence in compromised systems and extensive exfiltration of sensitive data. Cisco Talos, the research arm of Cisco, has been closely tracking this operation, initially.

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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to open research hub in Málaga

Total Telecom

News The Innovation Centre is supported by a grant from the Spanish Space Agency and will allow partners to test solutions combining satellite and mobile connectivity Vodafone has this week announced the creation of a new innovation centre in Mlaga, Spain, aimed at better integrating satellite and terrestrial mobile communications. The centres creation is partially financed by a grant from the Spanish Space Agency and includes AST SpaceMobile and the University of Mlaga as its key initial partne

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Starlink closing in on approval to launch in India

Developing Telecoms

Indian media have reported that SpaceXs Starlink will imminently receive clearance from the countrys authorities to launch satellite broadband services.

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Lightpath Enters Phoenix Market with New AI-Grade Fiber Network

Total Telecom

NEW YORK February 19, 2025 Lightpath , an all-fiber infrastructure-based connectivity provider that is revolutionizing how organizations connect to their digital destinations, announced its entrance into the Phoenix market with a new 230-route mile, high-fiber count network throughout the region, anchored by multiple hyperscaler customers. The Phoenix network build will encompass 230-route miles of underground, multi-conduit systems with capacity for 20,000 fibers, connecting 8 data center ca

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Sunil Mittal sells $976M in Bharti Airtel shares

Developing Telecoms

Indian billionaire and Bharti Enterprises chairperson Sunil Mittal (pictured) has sold US$976 million worth of Bharti Airtel shares as he looks to secure funds for other ventures.

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AI-driven 5G Network Slicing for Maritime Communication

Total Telecom

At MWC 2025 Barcelona, BubbleRAN is showcasing in collaboration with Telenor Research & Innovation and NVIDIA agentic AI-based Intelligent network slicing technology for private 5G. Network slicing is a technology that enables telecom operators to guarantee quality of service or specific applications or users, enabling them to offer premium services to enterprise customers.

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4iG meets SpaceX to discuss Starlin, space collaboration

Developing Telecoms

The chairman of Hungarian operator 4iG, Gellrt Jszai, has revealed that he met with Elon Musks SpaceX to explore a potential deal involving Starlink and space technologies.

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Airtel MD Calls for Some More Tariff Repair, Highlights India’s Lowest ARPU Globally

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel reports a strong Q3 FY2025 with rising ARPU, strategic customer upgrades, and a continued push for higher tariffs and premium services

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Telefonica upgrades workplace management software with AI

Developing Telecoms

Telefnica has announced it will integrate Generative AI into its digital workplace management software to enhance operations at security firm Prosegur across the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.

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Proximus Group Partners with AWS to Modernise Cloud and Expand AI Capabilities

Telecom Talk

Belgium-based Proximus Group has signed a multi-year agreement with cloud infrastructure provider Amazon Web Services (AWS) to modernise its global

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How Helium’s mini-Hotspots aim to boost Movistar’s coverage in Mexico

Developing Telecoms

Movistar, Telefnicas mobile carrier in Mexico, and Helium, a pioneer in decentralised wireless communications, are beginning to roll out the Helium Network, with plans to activate service to over two million Movistar subscribers across Mexico. We asked Mario Di Dio, General Manager of Network at Helium, to tell us a bit more about the technology and the business model it enables.

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JioBharat Prepaid Recharge Packs are Too Affordable

Telecom Talk

JioBharat Phone users can recharge with three prepaid packs - Rs 1234, Rs 123, and Rs 234. These are super interesting plans and offer a decent value to the users.

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CSA Cyber joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

Total Telecom

CSA Cyber today announced it has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISVs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs) that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft Security technology to better defend our mutual customers against a world of increasing cyber threats.

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Airtel Poised to Lead in Satellite Connectivity, Says Sunil Bharti Mittal: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal discusses satellite connectivity, and spectrum allocation. He highlights Airtels readiness, the need for shared rural spectrum, and fair urban spectrum auctions.

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DataVolt Signs an Agreement with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones to Build a Data Center Facility in Riyadh

Total Telecom

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 20 February 2025 DataVolt, a developer, investor, and operator of sustainable digital infrastructure, and The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) have agreed land lease terms for the development of a state-of-the-art AI-Ready data center in Riyadh. The 55,000 square meter plot is located in east Riyadhs First Technology Park.

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India and ITU Sign Pact to Drive AI, Digital Twins, and IMT-2030 Innovations

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have signed a Letter of Intent

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Vodafone using drones to plug holes in damaged networks

Total Telecom

News Using Taaras wireless optical networking tech, two drones can establish a birectional connection over multiple kilometres, allowing the operator to bypass damaged sections of its network This week, Vodafone has announced it is piloting a new drone solution aimed at helping networks stay operational in the event of cable damage. The drones, operating in pairs and equipped with wireless optical technology from the Taara Project , aim to provide a wireless bridge across damaged network infrast

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Bharti Airtel to Acquire Up to 5 Percent Additional Stake in Africa Unit

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel plans to acquire up to an additional 5 percent stake in Airtel Africa in FY25 through all-cash deals.

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The transformative power of our AI & Cloud Native Lab with SAP, Munich

HCL Tech

The transformative power of our AI & Cloud Native Lab with SAP, Munich Content Group Video m_asif Fri, 02/21/2025 - 12:43 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Digital Business Short Title The transformative power of our AI & Cloud Native Lab with SAP, Munich Short Description Watch as Rolf Frank Fehler, EVP and Country Head Germany, HCLTech, shares how our lab is a dynamic space constantly evolving with every workshop, discussion and solution we implement.

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Turkcell Conducts Fiber Fingerprint Intelligent ODN Trial

Telecom Talk

Turkiye’s telecom operator Turkcell has conducted what it calls the first European trial of the “Fiber Fingerprint” intelligent Optical Distribution

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Cisco Wins “Industrial IoT Company of the Year 2025” Award from IoT Breakthrough Organization

Cisco Wireless

Award recognizes Cisco for its innovative work in modernizing industrial operations

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OpenAI Records 400 Million Active Users, Sees USD 11 Billion Revenue as Possible Goal: Report

Telecom Talk

San Francisco-based OpenAI has reached 400 million weekly active users, marking a 33 percent increase from 300 million in December,

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From automation to intelligence: AI’s impact on mobile networks (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

The convergence of 5G technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the telecommunications landscape. Communications service providers (CSPs) can leverage AI tools including machine learning, predictive analytics and natural language processing to streamline operations, increase productivity and implement new monetization strategies.

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Google Could Open New Stores in India in Six Months: Report

Telecom Talk

Google is reportedly looking to open new retail stores in India.

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SCOTUS: False Claims Act Applies to E-Rate

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2025 – The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Friday that companies can face heightened penalties for false reimbursement claims to the Universal Service Fund’s E-Rate program, allowing a whistleblower fraud suit to move forward. Wisconsin Bell, an AT&T subsidiary, had argued the False Claims Act (FCA), which calls for triple damages for fraudulently seeking government funds, didn’t apply to the USF because it’s funded by fees on telecom companie

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AI to Transform Wealth Management, Says Microsoft Executive: Report

Telecom Talk

AI is transforming wealth management, lowering entry barriers for startups, and reshaping competition with established banks, according to Microsoft's Executive.

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Will AI spark a 'massive pickup in mobile data traffic'?

Light Reading

Some, like the CEO of DigitalBridge, believe a wave of AI traffic is headed toward telecom networks. But companies like Akamai aren't seeing that kind of demand.

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OPPO Watch X2 Launched, a Rebranded OnePlus Watch 3

Telecom Talk

OPPO Watch X2 has launched for a price of SGD 499 (around Rs 30,000). It is available in Lava Black and Summit Blue colour options.

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Spark profit plunges 78%, cuts guidance again

Light Reading

Spark stock crashes 19% in disastrous day for Kiwi operator, as it cut guidance and reported 78% fall in profit.

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The Supreme Court rules for heightened penalties for false reimbursement claims to E-Rate Program

Blandin on Broadband

Broadband Breakfast reports The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Friday that companies can face heightened penalties for false reimbursement claims to the Universal Service Funds E-Rate program, allowing a whistleblower fraud suit to move forward. Wisconsin Bell, an AT&T subsidiary, had argued the False Claims Act (FCA), which calls for triple damages for fraudulently seeking government funds, didnt apply to the USF because its funded by fees on telecom companies.

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Chunghwa Telecom and Ericsson team up for 5G slicing push

telecoms.com

Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom and Ericsson have deployed a solution on a live 5G Standalone network pitched as enabling enterprises to activate on-demand network slicing services tailored to particular needs.

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Apple abandons Qualcomm chip in new iPhone 16e

Light Reading

Apple has long hoped to move away from reliance on Qualcomm chips in the iPhone and finally achieved that dream in the Apple C1 cellular modem included in the iPhone 16e. But, the C1 lacks 5G mmWave connectivity and isn't built for Wi-Fi 7.

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Apple’s C1 Modem Chip Reduces Qualcomm Dependency by 80%

VoIP Review

The introduction of Apple ‘s iPhone C1 modem chip marks a pivotal advancement in the tech giant’s strategy to curb its reliance on Qualcomm. Apple intends to reduce its dependency on Qualcomm’s modem hardware by 80% by 2026. The C1 modem combines advanced technologies, including a 4-nanometre baseband processor, positioning it as a significant development since Apple’s acquisition of Intel’s smartphone modem business for $1 billion in 2019.

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Telenor exec levels with telcos over autonomous network ambitions

Light Reading

Telenor's Afnan Ahmed sees little chance of any telco reaching level 5 network autonomy in the next few years, and also raises doubts over level 4 ambitions.

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NGMN Unveils Framework to Propel Telecom to 6G Era

VoIP Review

The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) has introduced a comprehensive framework guiding the evolution towards 6G networks and beyond. Building on a 2023 statement, their latest document emphasizes addressing current 5G limitations, accommodating new demands, and integrating forthcoming technological trends. A smooth transition is essential, ensuring standardization facilitates wide-ranging industry cooperation.

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Friday Roundup: Bloom, Equinix, DataVolt, T5, Brightspeed, Cisco, Arelion

Telecom Ramblings

Plenty of infrastructure news from around the industry this week to catch up with: Bloom Energy has revealed an expanded relationship with Equinix.

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SAP Lab initiative and strategy

HCL Tech

SAP Lab initiative and strategy Content Group Video m_asif Fri, 02/21/2025 - 12:47 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Digital Business Short Title SAP Lab initiative and strategy Short Description Watch the discussion between Stefan Wagner (SAP) and Alan Flower (HCLTech) Summary Thumbnail Publish Date Fri, 02/21/2025 - 12:00 Link Text Watch now [link] Featured Off Promote on homepage Off Off Type Of Content Video ( Choose this if you want the cards to display the entered Video in a pop

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