Starlink Now Available in 105 Countries
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
Starlink, a global satellite communications (satcom) services provider has expanded its services to 105 countries.
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Nigeria’s NCC sets one last deadline for SIM registration
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set 14 September 2024 as the final registration date for subscriber identification module (SIM) subscribers, just under four years since the country’s SIM registration procedure began.
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BSNL Prepaid Plan for 160 Days that Bundles 2GB of Daily Data
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom operator in India, has a prepaid plan that offers users 160 days of service validity along with 2GB of daily data.
IFC and Microsoft support digital transformation in Latin America and Caribbean
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 29, 2024
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets, and tech giant Microsoft have signed a strategic agreement to identify and enhance investment opportunities in digital transformation across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Telekom Malaysia fails to secure stake in national 5G company DNB
Total Telecom
AUGUST 29, 2024
News The company says the deal will not impact its ability to provide 5G services to customers Malaysia’s approach to 5G has been highly controversial. Rather than auction 5G frequency licences to telcos, as is the norm in most countries around the world, the Malaysian government instead opted to set up a state-owned 5G wholesaler, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), in early 2021.
Reliance plans to offer affordable AI services in India
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 29, 2024
Reliance Jio’s parent company, Reliance Industries Limited, is reportedly planning to build AI-ready data centres in Jamnagar as part of the company’s overall strategy of “democratising” access to AI infrastructure.
Omdia: Telcos face AI adoption regulatory minefield
Telecoms Tech News
AUGUST 29, 2024
The rise of AI presents exciting new opportunities for the telecoms industry, but also raises critical regulatory challenges. “While the use of AI creates many benefits such as improved customer service, optimised network operations, detecting new business opportunities, cost savings, and process automation, there are also numerous risks and challenges to be aware of,” explained.
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How 5G could transform the gaming landscape
Telecoms Tech News
AUGUST 29, 2024
While some of us cross our fingers for 4G in our area, the rest of the world is galloping ahead. 5G promises faster speeds, lower latency, and greater capacity. If you’re a regular reader, then I’ll go out on a limb and assume you’re in favour of the rollout of 5G technology. But what does. Read more » The post How 5G could transform the gaming landscape appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.
Orange Liberia, ZTE boost rural connectivity with new 2G/4G sites
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 29, 2024
Orange Liberia and ZTE said on Thursday they have successfully completed a project to build new base station sites in rural areas across the country that they say significantly enhances network coverage in those areas.
Google’s planned Dublin data centre rejected amid energy concerns
Total Telecom
AUGUST 29, 2024
News Ireland is currently home to over 80 data centres Google’s proposal to build a major 72,400 square metre data centre in Dublin has been rejected by the South Dublin County Council. In its refusal, the council noted concerns over the potential strain on the national power grid, saying there is currently “insufficient capacity in the electricity network” as well as a “lack of significant on site renewable energy” to power the data centre once it became operational in 2027.
Collective action is needed to cut Scope 3 emissions in telecoms
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 29, 2024
As a major consumer of energy, the telecoms sector has long been pursuing initiatives to reduce its impact on the climate. Most operators have implemented measures to reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 (direct and indirect) emissions, but Scope 3 is often overlooked.
Iliad becomes one of Europe’s top five telcos
Total Telecom
AUGUST 29, 2024
News The Group has seen a 10.3% revenue increase year-on-year, with strong subscriber growth across France, Italy, and Poland Iliad Group has claimed it is now one of Europe’s top five telecom companies upon the release of its H1 2024 accounts this week. With nearly 50 million subscribers across its operations in France, Italy, and Poland, the company reported a revenue increase of 10.3% in the first half of the year, reinforcing its position as a key player in the European telco market.
Vodafone Idea Enhances 4G Capacity by 150 Percent in Bihar and Jharkhand
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
Vodafone Idea (Vi) announces a 150 percent increase in 4G capacity across Bihar and Jharkhand, enhancing coverage and data speeds.
VMO2 wins dark fibre contract from Swansea Bay City Deal
Total Telecom
AUGUST 29, 2024
News Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) Business has won a contract to provide the new network to 36 public sector sites This week, Swansea Bay City Deal has awarded a new dark fibre contract to VMO2 Business, which will see new fibre infrastructure rolled out to 36 public sector sites in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. The network, which will be fully available by December 2025, will provide these sites with a major boost in capacity and data transfer speeds.
Airtel Payments Bank Launches NCMC-Enabled Smartwatch in Collaboration with Noise
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
Airtel Payments Bank, in partnership with Noise and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has unveiled a NCMC (National
Samsung takeover of Nokia mobile would show futility of open RAN
Light Reading
AUGUST 29, 2024
Samsung is reportedly in talks about a takeover of Nokia's mobile assets, valued at $10 billion, that would lessen competition and make it bigger than Ericsson.
Chunghwa Telecom and NTT Activate International IOWN APN Between Taiwan and Japan
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
Taiwanese telecommunications provider Chunghwa Telecom and NTT Corporation (NTT) have activated what they claim is the world’s first international Innovative
FCC moves forward on Rural 5G Fund
RCR Wireless
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission plans to “reignite” the $9 billion Rural 5G Fund, moving forward with new rules for the program, which has been languishing since 2020. According to the FCC’s National Broadband Map, more than 14 million homes and businesses nationwide lack access to 5G. “With the progress we’ve made in mapping broadband service […] The post FCC moves forward on Rural 5G Fund appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
TPG Telecom Partners with Lynk Global to End Mobile Connectivity Gaps in Australia
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
Australian telecommunications company TPG Telecom has partnered with satellite-to-mobile operator Lynk Global to eliminate mobile coverage dead zones around Australia.
Nvidia wobbles as world's sole AI winner
Light Reading
AUGUST 29, 2024
A dip in the chipmaker's share price, after another set of astonishing results, may reflect concern about the lopsided nature of the market.
STT GDC Partners with Phaidra to Pilot AI-Based Cooling System in Singapore
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres partners with Phaidra to pilot an AI-based cooling system in Singapore, aiming to boost energy efficiency and support carbon neutrality goals.
Charter, Comcast outshine telco rivals in broadband reliability – Opensignal
Light Reading
AUGUST 29, 2024
Charter and Comcast were tops in a new Opensignal reliability study focused on national fixed broadband service providers. T-Mobile's fixed wireless access offering trailed the field with respect to reliability.
Telin and IOH Partner to Develop Indonesia Cable System Express 2
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) have officially announced partnership to develop Indonesia’s telecommunications infrastructure through the
U.S.,Canada Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cross-Border Privacy
Broadband Breakfast
AUGUST 29, 2024
WASHINGTON, August 29, 2024 – The United States and Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday to enhance information sharing and enforcement cooperation between their respective communications and privacy regulators: the Federal Communications Commission and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. The MOU underscored the shared commitment of both nations to protect consumer privacy in the digital age.
Nxtra by Airtel Boosts Renewable Energy Use by 41 Percent
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
Nxtra Data Limited (Nxtra by Airtel) reports a 41 percent increase in renewable energy use and a 4 percent reduction in emissions for FY 2023-24.
Huawei reports 18% higher H1 earnings as sales surge
Light Reading
AUGUST 29, 2024
Huawei's earnings grew by 18% in H1 amid higher smartphone, cloud and auto sales.
Iliad Group Now Among Top Five Telecom Operators in Europe
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
France’s Iliad, while announcing its first half of 2024 results on Thursday, said it has now become Europe’s fifth-largest operator
Iliad's odyssey continues as it moves into Europe's top five
Light Reading
AUGUST 29, 2024
France-based Iliad group is still targeting €10 billion (US$11.1 billion) in revenue this year as its growth continues.
Frontier Launches 7 Gbps Fiber Internet Service Nationwide
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
Frontier Communications launches a 7 Gbps broadband service across its entire FTTH footprint, offering download and upload speeds up to 200 times faster than traditional cable.
Eurobites: Salt adds 42K postpaid subs in Q2
Light Reading
AUGUST 29, 2024
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Iliad claims top-five status in Europe after healthy H1; Deutsche Telekom brings private 5G to the boffins of Merseburg University; more fiber for Wolverhampton.
Jio is Targetting Million Homes with Broadband Every 30 Days: Mukesh Ambani
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, launched the AirFiber service in September of 2023.
ISPs Say 1996 Law Blocks FCC's New Data Breach Rules
Broadband Breakfast
AUGUST 29, 2024
WASHINGTON, August 29, 2024 – Telecom companies told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Monday that new Federal Communications Commission data breach rules are too similar to ones nixed by Congress in 2017. Petitioners' Reply Brief The FCC’s brief underscores the defects of the 2024 Reporting Rule. Faced with Petitioners’ arguments that the Rule exceeds the FCC’s authority under Section 222(a) of the Communications Act, the FCC downplays its previous
HFCL Executes One the Largest Advanced BNG Projects for BSNL
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
HFCL Limited has announced that it has successfully executed one of the largest advanced broadband network gateway (BNG) projects for BSNL.
White House Pitches Digital Equity Grants to Groups Supporting Abuse Victims
Broadband Breakfast
AUGUST 29, 2024
WASHINGTON, August 29, 2024 – White House officials urged organizations serving survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault to participate in its digital equity grant programs Thursday. “Those of you who come from this work know how many barriers there are for victims and survivors to reach out for help. For many, the ability to find information online can overcome those barriers,” Lynn Rosenthal , director of sexual and gender-based violence at the Department of He
Reliance AGM 2024: Key Announcements on Jio 5G, Cloud, AI, and Digital Services
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 29, 2024
Reliance Industries' Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced the company's latest innovations in AI, 5G, and digital services at the 47th Annual General Meeting.
Huawei clocks 34% revenue hike for first half of year
telecoms.com
AUGUST 29, 2024
Chinese telco group Huawei has announced some healthy, though slim on detail, numbers for the first half of the year.
GSA survey reveals that 5G FWA is now ‘mainstream’
RCR Wireless
AUGUST 29, 2024
The GSA found that shipments of 4G/5G FWA CPE are expected to grow 23%, hitting 37.5 million units in 2024 The results of the GSA’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) CPE market survey, which gathered responses from 30 CPE vendors, indicated that shipments of 4G/5G FWA CPE are expected to grow 23%, hitting 37.5 million units […] The post GSA survey reveals that 5G FWA is now ‘mainstream’ appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
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