Fri.Mar 21, 2025

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BT in partnership talks with AT&T and Orange as international unit struggles 

Total Telecom

News UK incumbent BT has approached AT&T Orange regarding potential partnerships for its international business, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter The article suggested that this could include the sale of a portion of BTs global division, although the discussions remain in the early stages, with no guarantee of fruition. “We’re keeping everything open and this means we’ve been speaking to third parties about a range of possibilities,” s

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4G vs. 5G: What the new generation brings to mobile data

Telecoms Tech News

Mobile data has changed a lot since the days of 2G and 3G. The upgrades affect how we talk to each other, how we work, and how we have fun. Each generation of wireless networks brings faster speeds and more ways to stay connected. Today, we’ll look at two important technologies: 4G and 5G. As. Read more » The post 4G vs. 5G: What the new generation brings to mobile data appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Meta announces European AI rollout 

Total Telecom

News Meta has announced the launch of Meta AI in 41 European countries, its largest rollout to date Initially, it will support six European languages, with plans for further expansion. Users can access Meta AI for free through Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger via a blue circle icon within these apps. The assistant can be used in one-on-one chats or in group conversations.

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Broadcom Expands Azure On-Premises with Azure ML Services on VMware Cloud Foundation

vmware

I am happy to share continued progress from our close partnership with Microsoft, resulting in additional Azure services supported on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). Last November, we announced support for the Azure AI Video Indexer on VCF , and today Im excited to share we have broadened our effortsto now include support for Azure Machine Learning (AML) on VCF.

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Mobile AI takes centre stage at MWC 2025 as an industry-wide consensus  

Total Telecom

Contributed Article As 5G Advanced (5G-A) and AI continue to evolve, two industry players, Global Telecommunications Industry (GTI) and the GSMA, are taking big steps to advance their integration and commercialisation. At MWC Barcelona 2025, both companies introduced initiatives to foster innovation, strengthen industry collaborations, and explore new business opportunities in the 5G-A and AI ecosystem.

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Airtel Launches New Rs 301 Prepaid Plan with JioHotstar

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel's Rs 301 prepaid plan comes with 1GB of daily data, unlimited voice calling, and 100 SMS/day with JioHotstar Mobile subscription for 28 days.

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T-Mobile Selling Valuable Spectrum to Grain Management

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2025 – T-Mobile is selling its 800 MegaHertz spectrum licenses to investment firm Grain Management in exchange for cash and the investment firm’s 600 MHz holdings, the companies announced Thursday. The companies didn’t say how much Grain would be paying in addition to the licenses. They had already entered into a lease agreement giving T-Mobile access to Grain’s 600 MHz spectrum, which the carrier said it had already mostly deployed.

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SoftBank Acquires Ampere, Boosting AI Computing Strategy

VoIP Review

SoftBank has disclosed plans to acquire Ampere Computing, a semiconductor design company in the US, for an impressive $6.5 billion. The deal is orchestrated through SoftBank’s subsidiary, Silver Bands 6 Corp, pivoting towards the AI and energy-efficient computing sectors. This acquisition fine-tunes SoftBank’s strategy in the rapidly expanding field of AI computing.

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Wingu starts second phase of data centre expansion in Tanzania

Developing Telecoms

East African carrier-neutral data centre operator Wingu Group says that it has kicked off the second phase of its data centre expansion in Tanzania.

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Ofcom Plans to Fast-Track UK Full-Fibre Broadband Expansion

VoIP Review

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced new plans to accelerate the country’s full-fibre broadband expansion. The initiative aims to boost competition and investment, potentially extending full-fibre connections to 96% of UK homes and businesses by 2027. This represents a significant improvement from 2019 when less than 25% had such access. Natalie Black, Group Director for Networks and Communications at Ofcom, praised the UK’s fibre rollout as a national success.

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Operational Resilience Regulations Demand a New Approach to Testing

Telecom Ramblings

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Anil Kollipara, vice president of Product Management, Spirent Communications Two decades ago, operational resilience in telecom was mostly about keeping the lights onkeeping voice and data services available in the event of outages or equipment failures. Today, as we conduct more of our personal and professional lives online, the stakes are much higher.

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Vodafone Idea launches commercial 5G service in Mumbai

RCR Wireless

Vodafone Idea has launched its 5G network in Mumbai using equipment from Nordic vendor Nokia Indian carrier Vodafone Idea has rolled out its 5G services in India, in partnership with Finnish vendor Nokia. The telcos initial 5G deployment in the country took place in Mumbai, with Nokia supplying advanced energy-efficient technology to support the rollout.

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NTT Data Launches Agentic AI Suite with Global Impact

VoIP Review

NTT Data recently unveiled its new Agentic AI suite, aimed at transforming business operations across manufacturing, banking, and healthcare industries. This suite supports private AI agent development using cloud hyperscaler platforms like Microsofts Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio. Available in 20 languages, NTT Datas services promise to become a key facilitator for businesses keen on leveraging AI to enhance enterprise operations.

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Implemented our iGovern® UI solution for a US state agency

HCL Tech

Implemented our iGovern UI solution for a US state agency Content Group Case study m_asif Fri, 03/21/2025 - 09:19 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Public Sector Short Title Implemented our iGovern UI solution for a US state agency Short Description Modernized the Unemployment Insurance processes of a US state agency, enabling secure, frictionless and improved access to claims information and deployed self-service functions over the internet Summary Thumbnail Publish Date Fri, 03/21/2

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State-by-State BEAD Bids Reveal Varying Degrees of ISP Participation

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2025 – As state application windows continue to close for the $42.45 billion Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment program, a divide has emerged in provider participation. While some states have seen an influx of applications from internet service providers, others have drawn only a handful. While Arkansas received bids to cover 96% of its BEAD-eligible locations, Massachusetts received just five applications proposing to reach about half.

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Enabling end-to-end automation for a government body

HCL Tech

Enabling end-to-end automation for a government body Content Group Case study m_asif Fri, 03/21/2025 - 09:27 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Cloud Short Title Enabling end-to-end automation for a government body Short Description HCLTechs solution helped our client streamline their infrastructure operations workflow Summary Thumbnail Publish Date Fri, 03/21/2025 - 12:00 Link Text Learn more Service Lines Cloud CTA Link /case-study/enabling-end-to-end-automation-for-a-government-body

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Cable Landing Station to Be Set Up in Puri, Odisha: Report

Telecom Talk

Odisha is set to establish a Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Puri, enhancing global connectivity, attracting tech investments, and positioning the state as a digital hub.

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NVIDIA Transforms Telecom with AI-Driven Network Intelligence

VoIP Review

NVIDIA is taking decisive strides to enhance telecoms network intelligence. At the recent GTC event, the company announced its collaboration with partners on large telco models (LTMs) and AI agents tailored for the telecom industry. These innovations mark a shift towards smarter network management solutions. Telecom networks handle colossal amounts of data.

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Luján Bill Would Let FCC Collect Robocall Fines

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2025 – Sen. Ben Ray Luján , D-N.M., introduced a bill that would allow the Federal Communications Commission to enforce its own fines and penalties for robocall violation. “Congress passed much-needed legislation to protect Americans through the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, but this legislation failed to provide the FCC with the legal authority to enforce the law,” Luján said in a statement Thursday.

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Vodafone Idea Seeks Further Government Support Amid AGR Dues Pressure: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea requests further government relief by converting more AGR dues into equity, potentially raising the governments stake to 49 percent.

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MegaFon Tajikistan expands 4G network with 60 base stations

Developing Telecoms

MegaFon Tajikistan has switched on 60 new 4G base stations across the country as part of its efforts to enhance service quality.

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GenAI government transformation

HCL Tech

GenAI government transformation Content Group Article m_asif Fri, 03/21/2025 - 07:22 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Trends and Insights Short Title GenAI government transformation Short Description Embracing AI for a smarter public future by solving technology challenges in the public sector with GenAI-powered search, conversational interactions, content generation and upskilling strategies Summary Thumbnail Publish Date Fri, 03/21/2025 - 12:00 Link Text Read more Featured Off Prom

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AI infra brief: From VIAVI, Microsoft, TELUS, and more

RCR Wireless

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector VIAVI showcases AI test solutions at OFC 2025 VIAVI Solutions said it will present its latest AI infrastructure testing solutions at OFC 2025 in San Francisco.

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Contact Center-as-a-Service (CCaaS)

HCL Tech

Contact Center-as-a-Service (CCaaS) Content Group Business m_asif Fri, 03/21/2025 - 07:27 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Contact Center Short Title Contact Center-as-a-Service (CCaaS) Short Description Our outcome-focused contact center leverages intelligence capabilities such as conversational IVR, voice and chatbots, agent assist, CX assurance and an AI-powered agent workspace Summary Thumbnail Publish Date Fri, 03/21/2025 - 12:00 Link Text Explore Service Lines Contact Center CT

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DIDWW Expands Number Porting Services in Finland

VoIP Review

DIDWW has extended its number porting services in Finland to include mobile number portability, offering businesses greater flexibility and control over their telecommunications. This expansion enables companies to transfer their Finnish mobile virtual numbers to DIDWW and leverage its SIP trunking services for enhanced call quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.

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AI: Meta AI in Europe, SoftBank to Acquire Ampere, xAI Vercel Partnership, Microsoft Inait Digital Brain AI

Telecom Talk

Tech giants and AI innovators continue to expand their influence, with major developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor industries.

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‘Simple, efficient, sustainable wireless solutions‘ – ANDREW explains new network innovation strategy

RCR Wireless

The ANDREW brand was once synonymous with innovation in telecom network components.

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Supreme Court of India Expands AI Use in Case Management

Telecom Talk

The Supreme Court of India is leveraging AI and ML to improve judicial efficiency, automate transcription, translate judgments, and assist judges in legal research.

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What is VoIP? A Simple Guide for Beginners

TechAdvance

VoIP: A Simple Guide for Beginners If youve ever made a phone call over WhatsApp, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams, then youve already used VoIP – whether you realised it or not. But what exactly is VoIP, and why are more businesses switching to it? What is VoIP? VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. In simple terms, it allows you to make phone calls over the internet instead of using traditional phone lines (like landlines or the old PSTN network).

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What’s Driving Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea to Launch Special Cricket Data Packs?

Telecom Talk

Indian telcos Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea are leveraging IPL 2025 by launching special cricket data packs. Learn how telecom operators are monetising the surge in mobile streaming and fan engagement with high-speed 4G/5G networks.

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Watch out for tax scams this filing season

TDS Connect

It’s tax season once again, and as you complete your 2024 returns, you’ll want to watch out for bad advice and convincing tax-related scams. Every year, the IRS puts together a report called the “Dirty Dozen.” The report highlights some of the most frequent and trendy scams happening during the current filing season. As tax schemes peak this time of year, taxpayers will need to be sure not to fall prey.

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Vodafone Idea Brings New JioHotstar Plans for IPL 2025

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has brought new prepaid plans for users. These plans bundle the OTT (over-the0-top) benefit of JioHotstar.

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Huawei's Xun Su on the Value Stream Journey

Developing Telecoms

During MWC 25 Barcelona, Huawei held the Intelligent Operations Summit to bring together global carriers, industry partners, and industry organizations and discuss how carriers can upgrade their operations in the intelligent era, enabling new experiences and of course new growth.

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Modernize Your Industrial Infrastructure for Cybersecurity and AI Readiness with Cisco Validated Designs

Cisco Wireless

Cisco Validated Designs give you proven industrial networking and security architectural blueprints to build an AI-ready modern infrastructure.

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Microsoft to open its first cloud region in Malaysia in Q2 2025

Light Reading

Microsoft will open the Malaysia West cloud region in Q2 and expects it to contribute approximately 16.9% of the $10.9 billion in new revenue the company envisions to generate in the country through 2028.

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Finding the Balance: Telco Strategies for Sustainable AI Innovation

Fierce Telecom

Finding the Balance: Telco Strategies for Sustainable AI Innovation Discover strategies to optimize AI in telecom while reducing energy costs. Explore cooling tech, renewables, and smart management for sustainable AI growth. Download now to learn more. sdees Fri, 03/21/2025 - 16:51 Discover strategies to optimize AI in telecom while reducing energy costs.

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Vodafone Idea becomes India's third 5G telco with Mumbai launch

Light Reading

Launch of Vodafone Idea's 5G services in Mumbai is likely to increase market competition.