Wed.Sep 11, 2024

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Jio Introduces AirFiber Service in Five Tribal Villages of Kerala

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio launches 5G AirFiber services in Kerala’s remote indigenous villages, bringing high-speed internet connectivity in collaboration with the Scheduled Tribes Development Department.

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Argentina’s Refefo upgrade finally close to completion

Developing Telecoms

Argentina’s telecoms regulator Enacom has approved extra financing to finish a project undertaken by Argentinian state-owned telecommunications company Arsat to increase the capacity of its fibre optic network.

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Ericsson steams ahead with 5G solutions for railways

Telecoms Tech News

Ericsson is set to showcase its latest 5G advancements for railways at InnoTrans, a trade fair for transport innovation. During the show, the Swedish telecoms giant will demonstrate how its 5G Corridor and Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) solutions can improve passenger and freight transport. ‘5G Corridors’ – deployed along railway lines – promise.

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BPCS set to build subsea cable linking Bangladesh to Singapore

Developing Telecoms

The Bangladesh Private Cable System (BPCS) consortium is ready to start work on building the country’s first privately-owned subsea cable, according to subsea cable consulting and project management company Pioneer Consulting, who is advising the project.

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Airtel Enhances Network with New Spectrum Deployment in Bihar and Jharkhand

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel has completed the deployment of additional spectrum acquired in July 2024, enhancing its 5G and 4G network capacity

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Orange Business upgrades Egypt healthcare with connectivity

Developing Telecoms

Orange Business announced the completion of a connectivity project with healthcare company Grifols Egypt to improve the supply and delivery of medicine.

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Meta outlines WhatsApp and Messenger’s cross-app messaging features

Telecoms Tech News

Despite the expanding number of messaging systems, the great majority function in silos, prohibiting seamless connection between apps. Facebook Messenger users can only communicate with other Messenger users, and WhatsApp users have similar limitations. However, things are going to be different for consumers in Europe. The shift comes as a result of the European Union’s.

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Enea 5G Service Engine is VMware Ready Certified for Telco Cloud

Telecom Talk

Enea’s dual-mode 5G Service Engine (5G-SE) has achieved VMware Ready certification for Telco Cloud, enhancing CSP capabilities with improved network performance and scalability.

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Liquid upgrades Kenya-Uganda fibre route with terabit capacity

Developing Telecoms

Cassava Technologies’ African tech business Liquid Intelligent Technologies announced on Wednesday it has upgraded its 1,300-km fibre route in Kenya that connects the coastal city of Mombasa to Busia on the Ugandan border.

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Viavi Introduces 1.6 Tbps Ethernet Testing Module

Telecom Talk

Viavi Solutions introduces the ONE-1600 module, designed for high-speed 1.6 Tbps testing with advanced features. Discover its capabilities, impact on AI and HPC applications, and future industry trends.

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Will data centre boom worsen Mexico's water supply problems?

Developing Telecoms

Querétaro, strategically located in central Mexico, has low susceptibility to earthquakes and is near to Mexico City. These attributes, along with local government incentives, have attracted data centre operators, bringing investment to the area. But data centres need water – and this requirement is adding to pressure on local water supplies that are already suffering due to drought.

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NextDC Raises AUD 550 Million for Further Asian Expansion

Telecom Talk

NextDC successfully raised AUD 550 million through a new share issuance to support its expansion into Asia. The funds will be used for acquiring data center sites and general corporate purposes.

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Nigeria’s NCC introduces device management system to combat phone-related crime

Developing Telecoms

Regulator the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a device management system (DMS). The NCC DMS is described as a comprehensive central equipment identity register (CEIR) aimed at managing and regulating mobile devices accessing the country’s communication networks.

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DNB and Partners Showcase 5G-Enabled Autonomous Bus

Telecom Talk

Malaysian 5G network provider Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), local autonomous vehicle solutions developer eMooVit Technology, and network vendor Ericsson showcased

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FCC to Increase Q4 Universal Service Fund Contribution Fee

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, September 11, 2024 – Federal fees on local phone bills are expected to rise during the last three months of 2024. On Wednesday, the Federal Communications Commission said the fee on monthly telecommunications charges will rise to 35.8 percent in the fourth quarter, up from 34.4 percent in the current quarter. This means that the agency will charge voice providers 35.8 percent of end-user revenues to support the $8.1 billion Universal Service Fund, which subsidizes broadband in

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TRAI Asks DoT to Encash Bank Guarantees for Telcos Not Paying Penalties: Report

Telecom Talk

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has asked the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to encash the bank guarantees (BGs) since the telcos are refraining from paying the penalties.

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Fixed wireless CPE shipments zip past cable CPE in Q2 – Dell'Oro

Light Reading

Some 4.3 million FWA customer units were shipped in Q2 2024 compared to just 4.1 million DOCSIS units. That inflection point arrives as FWA continues to gain subs while cable ops struggle to return to broadband subscriber growth.

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Ultra Media Launches Ultra Play and Gaane, Focused on Hindi Cinema and Music

Telecom Talk

Ultra Media and Entertainment Group launches Ultra Play and Ultra Gaane OTT platforms, offering classic Bollywood films and iconic Hindi songs.

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Survey says: How is AI expected to impact telecom networks?

RCR Wireless

Artificial intelligence is being applied more broadly and deeply in telecom networks; though AI and machine learning have been part of network testing and assurance tools for years, new advancements in compute, in models and in more holistic data governance and application of data are coming to fruition, along with the desire by telecom companies […] The post Survey says: How is AI expected to impact telecom networks?

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Aprecomm Partners with Netlink to Expand Broadband Device Ecosystem

Telecom Talk

Network intelligence provider Aprecomm today announced its partnership with broadband customer premises equipment (CPE) manufacturer Netlink.

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Nokia, SoftBank to research AI-RAN and 6G network tech

RCR Wireless

Nokia and SoftBank plan to conduct field testing using centimeter waves, considered a key enabler of 6G Japanese operator SoftBank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia for joint research on new communications technologies, the former said in a release. The agreement scope includes the development of a communication system that utilizes artificial intelligence […] The post Nokia, SoftBank to research AI-RAN and 6G network tech appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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SummitIG, Neutral Networks Launch SierraIG to Build Dark Fiber in Mexico

Telecom Talk

Custom network solutions provider SummitIG has partnered with Neutral Networks to establish a dark fiber infrastructure provider in Mexico.

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‘Skyrocketing’ data usage in US fueled by 5G, says CTIA report

RCR Wireless

According to the CTIA report, Americans used more than 100 trillion MBs of wireless data in 2023 In the latest installation of its annual report, CTIA found that demand for wireless data in the U.S. “skyrocketed” in 2023, with Americans using more than 100 trillion MBs, representing the largest single-year increase ever recorded. For reference, […] The post ‘Skyrocketing’ data usage in US fueled by 5G, says CTIA report appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Kumar Mangalam Birla Increases Stake in Vodafone Idea

Telecom Talk

Kumar Mangalam Birla (KMB), chairman of Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), recently increased his stake in the third-largest telecom operator in the country.

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Wireless Giants Split on FCC’s Phone Unlocking Policy

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, September 11, 2024 – The Federal Communications Commission’s latest proposal to standardize phone unlocking policies has divided the nation’s largest wireless carriers. While Verizon viewed the changes as a potential boost for competition and consumer freedom, AT&T argued the rules could negatively affect its ability to offer affordable devices.

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Vodafone Idea Prepaid Plans with 1-Year Validity Detailed

Telecom Talk

Check out Vodafone Idea's top 1-year prepaid plans, including their benefits, pricing, and exclusive OTT offers.

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What's the Story? No lemonade made from a Samsung/Nokia team up

Light Reading

Light Reading's Iain Morris explains why there's speculation about a potential $10 billion takeover by Samsung of Nokia's RAN business and whether such an acquisition is likely to happen.

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JioPhone Prima 2 Launched in India Silently

Telecom Talk

The JioPhone Prima 2 has a 2.4-inch curved-screen display. The chipset of the device is unknown but it also runs on KaiOS.

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Charter still in no hurry to deploy CBRS

Light Reading

Charter will build out its CBRS spectrum, but the pace is tempered by the cable op's 'symbiotic' MVNO relationship with Verizon, said CEO Chris Winfrey. He also provided an update on Charter's HFC upgrade and his thoughts on AI.

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BSNL Home Delivering SIMs to Customers in Kerala

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has started home delivery of SIM cards in multiple parts of the country.

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Europe just can't give up moaning about 5G in drivel from Draghi

Light Reading

In a new report about the future of European competitiveness, former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi spouts the usual nonsense, uses the word 'fragmentation' a lot and effectively calls for mergers. Sigh.

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Glotel Awards submission deadline extended, but not for long

telecoms.com

Once again the clamour from people desperate for Telecoms immortality, but not so much that they managed to submit their entry on time, has been heard.

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The rumors are true: Huawei unveils tri-fold phone

Light Reading

In a 'hold my beer' moment, Huawei unveiled the Mate XT tri-fold smartphone just a few hours after Apple's launch of the new iPhone 16 this week.

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Benefits of Mesh wifi router for Smart Homes

ACT Corp

Have you ever experienced dead zones in your home where your Wi-Fi signal just can't seem to reach? Or perhaps you have multiple devices connected to your network, causing slow speeds and lagging connections. If this sounds familiar, then a mesh Wi-Fi system might be the solution you've been looking for. In this article, we will explore the benefits of mesh networks and how they are shaping the future of the smart home.

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Digital-transformation transfer news: Arsenal signs NTT Data

RCR Wireless

In the kind of deal it seems to snaffle up for fun these days, NTT Data has signed a multi-year ‘digital change’ contract with Premier League football club Arsenal FC to provide analytics-based hardware and software tools to underpin and augment the team’s various media properties and content for fans around the world. In a […] The post Digital-transformation transfer news: Arsenal signs NTT Data appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Viavi Unveils ONE-1600: Revolutionizing 1.6Tb/s Testing Solutions

VoIP Review

Viavi Solutions has introduced its latest solution, the ONE-1600, to meet the testing and validation demands of the new 1.6 terabit per second (Tb/s) ecosystem. This module, based on 224G SERDES technology, joins the ONE LabPro platform, which already includes the HSE-800 800Gb/s test module. It supports OSFP1600 and QSFP-DD1600 form factors. The demand for higher bandwidth and scale, driven by applications like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), high-performance computing (HPC

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CWA Leadership Authorizes Strike at AT&T West

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, September 11, 2024 – As an ongoing strike against AT&T Southeast enters its fourth week, Communications Workers of America leaders authorized a separate strike against AT&T West Wednesday. The 8,000 affected CWA workers were still on the job as negotiations resumed today. “We expect AT&T to come to the table ready to engage in good faith bargaining so we can reach an agreement that recognizes our value to the company and provides family-supporting wages and