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BSNL Issues to be Discussed by New Governing Body on Wednesday: Report

Telecom Talk

Bahrat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has many issues to tackle, the absence of 4G network availability is just a layer on the surface of problems.

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Algeria Telecom and Huawei partner for 400G WDM project

Developing Telecoms

Algeria Telecom, the largest telecommunications operator in Algeria, and tech giant Huawei have jointly announced the official launch of the national 400G WDM (wavelength division multiplexing) project, building an all-optical premium transmission foundation covering the whole country.

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How will AI impact fiber infrastructure? Anticipating AI traffic, Zayo to build 5,000 fiber route-miles

RCR Wireless

Amid a boom in AI investments around servers and data centers, there are also signs that fiber infrastructure will need to have its capacity and capabilities upgraded in order to support AI traffic.

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YTL and Bullish Aim plan fibre network for data centres in Johor

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian telco YTL Communications and telecoms infrastructure firm Bullish Aim Group announced on Monday they have formed a joint venture to develop fibre infrastructure to support the growth of data centres in Johor.

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Verizon, AT&T completes new NTN video calls with AST SpaceMobile

RCR Wireless

AST SpaceMobile supported live NTN video calls for Verizon, AT&T via its new Bluebird LEO satellites Verizon said that it has successfully completed its first Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) live video call between a device on its terrestrial cellular network and one connected via an AST SpaceMobile satellite.

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Eutelsat trials 5G NTN on its OneWeb LEO satellites

Developing Telecoms

Satellite operator Eutelsat Group announced on Monday it has conducted what it says is worlds first successful trial of 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) technology over its Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellites.

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Reuters: U.S. Threatens Ukraine’s Starlink Access in Negotiations, Again

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2025 – The United States has once again used Ukraine’s reliance on Elon Musk ’s Starlink satellite internet system as a bargaining chip in diplomatic negotiations, Reuters reported Saturday. The issue arose after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected an initial proposal from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding access to Kyiv’s critical mineral resources.

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Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV Set to Merge Amid DTH Industry Decline: Report

Telecom Talk

Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV are merging through a share swap to combat declining pay-TV revenues. Airtel will hold a majority stake, while Disney retains its shares.

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Nokia deploys neutral 25GPON network for ACES-NH

Developing Telecoms

Nokia announced on Monday that ACES-NH a subsidiary of Saudi Arabias Advanced Communication and Electronics Systems (ACES) has deployed the countrys first 25GPON neutral host network.

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iQOO Neo 10R 5G to Support 90fps Gaming for Straight Five Hours

Telecom Talk

iQOO recently said that the upcoming iQOO Neo 10R is capable of delivering five hours of non-stop most stable 90fps gaming in the price segment.

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Kyivstar and Mavenir to boost B2B connectivity in Ukraine

Developing Telecoms

Kyivstar, the leading Ukrainian digital operator and part of Veon Group, a global digital operator, has selected Mavenir, a cloud-native network infrastructure provider, to deliver enhanced enterprise fixed and mobile connectivity for the operators B2B customers.

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Apple Announces Over USD 500 Billion US Investment, Expands AI and Manufacturing Efforts

Telecom Talk

Apple announces a USD 500 billion investment in the US, focusing on AI development, advanced manufacturing, and workforce training.

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Has 5G fulfilled its enterprise promise?

Developing Telecoms

5G was heralded as the generation to transform connectivity, vastly outperforming 4G across multiple metrics. Operators and enterprises alike were eager to explore its potential, hoping it would unlock new revenue streams for the telecoms industry.

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Bharti Airtel Partners with Ericsson to Transition to 5G Standalone in India

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel and Ericsson have expanded their long-standing partnership with a new collaboration to deploy Ericsson’s 5G Core network solutions

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Navigating the AI Era as a CCIE

Cisco Wireless

Technical expertise remains crucial in an AI-driven world, with new insights and key updates for CCIEs to prepare for the future.

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Reliance Jio Value Prepaid Plans after Changes

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has three value prepaid plans available for consumers in February 2025.

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T-Mobile's satellite messaging put to the test: Here are the results

Light Reading

T-Mobile is offering satellite messaging services through 477 satellites operated by SpaceX's Starlink. Now, Signals Research Group (SRG) is putting that new offering through its paces.

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BT Selects Optiva Charging Engine to Enhance B2B Network Services

Telecom Talk

BT Group partners with Optiva to modernise its network services, deploying cloud-native technology to enhance B2B and B2B2X communication, increase 5G coverage, and drive future growth.

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Technicolor is on the brink

Light Reading

Technicolor, a company known for visual and gaming effects, could close its US operations today. Technicolor's struggles are not linked to Vantiva, the set-top and DOCSIS modem maker that was spun out of Technicolor in 2022.

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Eutelsat Completes First 5G NTN Trial Over OneWeb LEO Satellites

Telecom Talk

Eutelsat, MediaTek, and Airbus complete 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) trial using OneWeb LEO satellites, enabling seamless satellite-terrestrial network integration and global 5G connectivity.

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Eurobites: Europe behind on 5G SA – study

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Eutelsat et al test 5G non-terrestrial network tech; Nokia deploys 25G PON for Saudi neutral host provider; Apple Intelligence learns more languages.

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iPhone 16e RAM Details Revealed

Telecom Talk

Apple's iPhone 16e is listed with 7.54GB of RAM on Geekbench and Apple has already confirmed that the device can support Apple Intelligence (AI).

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Sweden Probes Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Sea Telecom Cable

VoIP Review

Sweden’s authorities are closely examining the suspected sabotage of an essential undersea telecom cable in the Baltic Sea, operated by the Finnish company, Cinia. The investigation commenced after it was discovered that the Cinia C-Lion1 fibre-optic link had sustained damage. This connection is key, linking Finland and Germany via undersea routes.

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SES Partners with Quvia to Enhance Multi-Orbit Connectivity with AI-Powered QoE

Telecom Talk

Luxembourg-headquartered SES is partnering with Quvia, an AI-powered quality of experience (QoE) platform formerly known as Neuron, to advance SESs

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IT/OT convergence leaves manufacturers more exposed to cyber threats

telecoms.com

As industry 4.0 adoption marches on, more machines are being integrated into IT networks, causing headaches for those in charge of cyber security.

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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Internet Price Regulation: Report

Telecom Talk

The Supreme Court of India today (February 24) dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking regulation of internet prices in

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MWC 2025 preview: Three reasons this will be the most interesting show in years

Light Reading

Big trade shows have been struggling to recover since the pandemic. This year, with attendance expected above 101,000, MWC Barcelona is a show that will be worth attending.

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Reliance Jio Migrated 5G FWA to Dedicated Network Slice; Europe Severely Lags in 5G SA Rollout: Ookla

Telecom Talk

Europe is falling behind in 5G SA deployment, according to an Ookla report, while India, and the US lead in availability and speed.

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Airtel expands 5G coverage, stops investing in 4G network

RCR Wireless

Airtel ended 2024 with a total of 120 million 5G subscribers Indian carrier Bharti Airtel ended last year with a 5G subscriber base of 120 million as it continued expanding its network coverage.

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Reverse the Tariff Hike, NAAT asks Telecom Companies: Report

Telecom Talk

The telecom operators in Nigeria recently hiked the mobile tariffs for consumers. The scale of the hike was 50%, as per reports online.

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vSphere Kubernetes Service: Retiring TanzuKubernetesCluster (TKC) Resources and transitioning to Cluster API

vmware

Note: The terms TKG Service, TKGS and vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) are used interchangeably in this blog post. We are undergoing a bit of a rebrand here and youll start to see the updated branding appear alongside our new releases! With the release of TKG Service 3.2.0 in October 2024, we deprecated the TanzuKubernetesCluster (TKC) API , shifting customers toward using Cluster API s Cluster API as the supported method for bootstrapping, configuring, and managing Kubernetes clusters.

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Chunghwa Telecom, Ericsson advance 5G slicing automation

RCR Wireless

The integration of Ericssons Dynamic Network Slicing and Chunghwas Paragon platform provides enterprises with greater control over their connectivity Swedish vendor Ericsson and Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom have advanced automation in 5G network slicing, enabling enterprises to manage network resources more efficiently.

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Intel answers Nvidia on AI RAN in Granite Rapids big splash

Light Reading

Intel's latest vRAN chip promises more capacity and fewer servers but may struggle to win over the critics.

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Globe Telecom tests Nokia API suite for Filipino enterprises

RCR Wireless

Philippines-based network operator Globe Telecom is working with Nokia to provide enterprises with enhanced security via network application programming interfaces (APIs), the Finnish vendor has said. The firm is testing Nokias so-called Network Exposure Platform (NEP) to enable developers and enterprises to create security focused apps based on features in the cellular 5G standard.

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What's the Story? Ericsson CTO sees brighter days ahead for FWA, private 5G networks

Light Reading

Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden is optimistic about growth in the fixed wireless access, AI and private networks market. But, competition is fierce and enterprises still need convincing to ramp up deployments of private 5G networks.

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Ripple Effect of Kindness: Building Bonds, Boosting Business Through Giving

Cisco Wireless

Cisco Canadas SMB organization, along with key partners, foster a ripple effect of kindness, breathing life into the Maya Angelou quote, I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.

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Apple urged to support RCS for iPhones in South Korea

Light Reading

The Korea Communications Commission has issued an administrative guidance to Apple to support RCS messaging on iPhones used in the country as a replacement for existing messaging services.