Mon.Oct 14, 2024

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Nokia, Colt, and Windstream complete transatlantic 800GbE trial

Telecoms Tech News

Nokia, Windstream, and Colt have completed an 800 Gigabit Ethernet (800GbE) trial spanning 8,500km between London and Chicago. The trial, which connected two of the world’s largest financial trading hubs, showcased power-saving networking technologies from the three global tech firms. It pushed the boundaries of next-generation wavelength, capacity, speed, and latency across a subsea and.

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Fintech company Mukuru launches new mobile wallet in Malawi

Developing Telecoms

Leading financial services platform Mukuru has announced the launch of its new mobile wallet in Malawi, the Mukuru Wallet, which, Mukuru says, is designed to address the growing demand for a convenient, secure, efficient way to manage funds and make money transfers.

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Microsoft Announces New AI Models and Solutions for Healthcare

Telecom Talk

Microsoft announced enhancements to its Cloud for Healthcare, introducing AI-powered solutions aimed at improving patient care, boosting operational efficiency, and

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HGC partners with PLDT's Vitro to boost data centre connectivity

Developing Telecoms

PLDT Group’s data centre arm Vitro, a subsidiary of ePLDT, and Hong Kong-based HGC Global Communications said on Monday they have formed a strategic partnership to improve data centre connectivity in the Philippines.

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Vocus to acquire TPG’s fibre and fixed network assets for $3.35bn 

Total Telecom

News Discussions between the two companies first began in July last year Australia’s Vocus has announced a binding agreement to acquire TPG’s Enterprise, Government, and Wholesale (EG&W) fixed business and fibre network assets for AU$5.25 billion (US$ 3.35 billion). The acquisition will position Vocus as a digital infrastructure operator in Australia, boosting its ability to serve enterprise, government, and wholesale customers.

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BSNL to Transition to 5G Network by June 2025, Says Telecom Minister: Report

Telecom Talk

BSNL is set to complete its 4G rollout by May 2024 and transition to 5G by June 2025.

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Ethio Telecom to be the first company floated on Ethiopia’s stock exchange 

Total Telecom

News The move is set to bring increased private investment to the country Ethiopia is set for the historic launch of its first stock exchange this week, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX). The first listing will be operator Ethio Telecom, the country’s largest telco, which will sell a 10% stake this week. The move is part of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s plans to open up the country – which is heavily controlled by the state – to more private investment.

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What’s next for fibre technology? HFCL at Connected Britain 2024

Total Telecom

Interview At Connected Britain this year, we sat down with Rob Gilbert, VP of UK and Ireland at HFCL to discuss his thoughts on market consolidation from a manufacturer’s perspective, the next big breakthroughs in fibre technology, and sustainability within the fibre supply chain.

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World Bank to fund connectivity expansion project in the Philippines

Developing Telecoms

The World Bank, described as one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, says that more than 20 million Filipinos are going to enjoy better internet with the approval of World Bank funding for a Philippines government connectivity project.

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SK Telecom Upgrades T Phone Call Platform with AI Features

Telecom Talk

SK Telecom rebrands T Phone to A-Dot Phone, featuring AI-powered personal assistant services, real-time call translation, advanced call management, and AI-generated call summaries.

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Ericsson to provide 5G equipment for India's Bharti Airtel

Developing Telecoms

The Indian wireless network megadeals keep on coming. The latest, involving tech giant Ericsson, is a multi-billion dollar contract for 5G equipment which it will supply to Indian operator Bharti Airtel.

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Reliance Jio Q2 FY25 Net Profit at Rs 6539 Crore: Key Details Here

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio said its customer base went down from 489.7 million to 478.8 million QoQ. However, the telco's ARPU (average revenue per user) went up from Rs 181.7 to Rs 195.1 QoQ, led by tariff hikes.

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Veon to shift HQ from Amsterdam to Dubai

Developing Telecoms

Veon announced plans to shift its headquarters from Amsterdam to Dubai, as part of a strategic alignment to bring the operator closer to key markets.

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Airtel Business Launches Zero Trust Architecture-Based Security Solution with Zscaler

Telecom Talk

Airtel Business and Zscaler launch fully-managed Zero Trust Architecture cybersecurity solution, Airtel Secure Digital Internet, offering scalable and cost-efficient protection for enterprises against cyber threats.

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Dito launches home broadband Wi-Fi powered by 5G RedCap

Developing Telecoms

Philippine telco Dito Telecommunity has launched a 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) service featuring a home Wi-Fi service powered by 5G RedCap technology.

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GlobalNet Expands Network with New PoP in London

Telecom Talk

Amsterdam-headquartered GlobalNet, a backbone Internet Service Provider (ISP), has announced the launch of its first Point of Presence (PoP) in

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Elevating customer experience with generative AI and Telecom APIs using Agents for Amazon Bedrock

AWS Telecommunications

As customers increasingly demand personalized and efficient experiences, companies are using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their customer support capabilities. By using the power of generative AI (GenAI), Agents for Amazon Bedrock , and the Telecom Networks API (under GSMA’s Open Gateway and Camara initiative ), organizations can create intelligent chatbots and agents that deliver personalized, context-aware interactions across various communication channels.

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Cyient Partners with Business Finland to Drive Innovation in 5G, AI, and Sustainability

Telecom Talk

Business Finland and Cyient have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing key technologies like 5G, AI, and sustainability solutions.

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BT/EE’s Growing Dependence on Small Cells to Boost Network Performance

Telecoms Infrastructure Blog

EE, the consumer division of BT Group, stands as one of the UK’s largest subscription businesses, serving 25 million customers. Backed by the UK’s fastest mobile network, EE claims to deliver superfast connections in more locations than any other mobile network operator in the country. Back in March 2022, EE announced that it has successfully deployed 200 new small cells across its UK network to boost capacity in high demand areas, allowing customers to benefit from download speeds up to 300Mbps

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Ericsson Secures New 5G Contract with Bharti Airtel: Report

Telecom Talk

Swedish telecom equipment vendor Ericsson has reportedly received a new multi-billion-dollar contract to supply 5G equipment from India’s Bharti Airtel,

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How private mobile networks are making waves at container ports

RCR Wireless

Ushering in a new era of efficiency and innovation This is the third blog in a continuing series on private mobile networks. Read part one for more on what the technology is and how it works, and part two to learn how private mobile networks can be applied by industries across Australia. Ports all over […] The post How private mobile networks are making waves at container ports appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Vodafone Idea Enhances Network Coverage in Punjab with New Spectrum Deployment

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) upgrades its Punjab network by deploying additional spectrum across sites, enhancing indoor coverage and data speeds.

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How will AI drive 5G RAN energy efficiency?

RCR Wireless

Learning from the past to predict the future and optimize the present—AI can match RAN resources with customer demand and, in turn, optimize for energy efficiency At roughly the midpoint of the 5G cycle, communications service providers (CSPs) are navigating a macro environment marked by the need to more effectively monetize existing network-enabled capabilities while […] The post How will AI drive 5G RAN energy efficiency?

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E& UAE Implements 5G Time-Critical Communication Solution L4S

Telecom Talk

E& UAE and Ericsson have announced the successful implementation of Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput (L4S), a time-critical communication

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Insights into Mavenir’s use AI/ML to optimize performance and drive efficiencies into the mobile network

telecoms.com

Telecoms.com caught-up with Mavenir at Network X in Paris to get Mavenir’s cloud-native perspective on how AI/ML is being used to unlock new opportunities for operational efficiency.

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Telecom Sector Can Develop Energy-Efficient Networks Using AI, Says Ericsson CTO: Report

Telecom Talk

AI is transforming mobile networks towards sustainability and energy efficiency, as discussed by Ericsson's CTO at the Global Standards Symposium.

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Customer losses, 5G costs: UScellular makes its case for the merger with T-Mobile US

RCR Wireless

As the Federal Communications Commission considers T-Mobile US’ proposed $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular, the latter company’s executives recently sat down with FCC representatives to make the case in favor of the merger. The picture they painted was of the largest remaining regional mobile network operator hemmed in by intense competition with both national carriers […] The post Customer losses, 5G costs: UScellular makes its case for the merger with T-Mobile US appeare

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Jio Reports Fastest FWA Growth Globally with Over 2.8 Million AirFiber Connections

Telecom Talk

RIL announced that its telecom unit, Jio Platforms Limited, which includes Jio’s digital services, reported a quarterly profit of Rs

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KDDI, Samsung to deploy virtualized Open RAN

RCR Wireless

Samsung said that the O-RAN deployment for Japanese telco KDDI will start next year Korean vendor Samsung Electronics has been selected by Japanese operator KDDI as a main vendor to provide 4G and 5G Open RAN (O-RAN) compliant virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) solutions for their O-RAN deployment in Japan, Samsung said in a release. […] The post KDDI, Samsung to deploy virtualized Open RAN appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Mavenir Integrates AI in Commercial Open-RAN Software with Intel

Telecom Talk

Mavenir announced that it is working with Intel to integrate AI/ML into Open RAN solutions for better management of cell edge problems that affect consumer experience.

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Colt and Windstream run 800 GbE trial and plan commercial launch

telecoms.com

Colt and Windstream worked together to on an 800 Gigabit Ethernet (800GbE) service trial between London and Chicago, with a little help from vendor partner Nokia.

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Jio Says 5G on International Roaming to Soon be Available

Telecom Talk

Jio is also working on partnering with international operators so that its customers can receive 5G access even when on international roaming.

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CUJO AI’s Santeri Kangas Discusses the Impact of prplOS

telecoms.com

In an exclusive interview with Telecoms.com, Scott Bicheno meets with Santeri Kangas, CTO of CUJO AI, to discuss the company’s strategic support for prplOS and its implications for the future of smart home security.

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DIDWW to Showcase Innovations at Telecoms World Asia 2024

VoIP Review

DIDWW is excited to announce its presence at the upcoming Telecoms World Asia 2024, a key event for telecom professionals in the Asian market. Scheduled for November 19-20, the event will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld. For the telco industry, Telecoms World Asia 2024 serves as a vital gathering point.

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ISPs Warned: Watch Out for BEAD’s Longer Quiet Periods

Broadband Breakfast

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 14, 2024 – ISPs competing for a slice of the Commerce Department’s $42.5 billion broadband grant program are probably in for a long quiet period, WISPA’s regulatory counsel said Monday. That’s the time during which applicants are blocked from communicating with each other or publicly about their bidding strategies and whether they secured funding.

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As ISPs strain to reduce churn & OpEx, Airties provides the key through improved broadband quality

telecoms.com

In this interview with Metin Taskin, CEO & founder of Airties, he discusses how the company's leading software solutions provide ISPs with the best means to reduce churn, lower costs, and improve revenue by dramatically improving the quality of subscribers' broadband experiences.

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Nokia, Windstream, Colt Achieve 800GbE Transatlantic Milestone

VoIP Review

A groundbreaking achievement has been realized with Nokia , Windstream, and Colt by successfully completing an 800 Gigabit Ethernet (800GbE) transatlantic trial. Spanning 8,500 kilometers between London and Chicago, this trial showcases advanced networking technologies and redefines future connectivity possibilities. The route connected two major financial hubs, employing Colt’s subsea cable and terrestrial fiber networks, combined with Windstream’s low-latency Intelligent Converged