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BSNL Prepaid Plan for 160 Days that Bundles 2GB of Daily Data

Telecom Talk

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.

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Nigeria’s NCC sets one last deadline for SIM registration

Developing Telecoms

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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Omdia: Telcos face AI adoption regulatory minefield

Telecoms Tech News

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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IFC and Microsoft support digital transformation in Latin America and Caribbean

Developing Telecoms

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.

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Telekom Malaysia fails to secure stake in national 5G company DNB

Total Telecom

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.

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Reliance plans to offer affordable AI services in India

Developing Telecoms

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.

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How 5G could transform the gaming landscape

Telecoms Tech News

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.

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Starlink Now Available in 105 Countries

Telecom Talk

Starlink, a global satellite communications (satcom) services provider has expanded its services to 105 countries.

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Iliad becomes one of Europe’s top five telcos 

Total Telecom

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.

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Collective action is needed to cut Scope 3 emissions in telecoms

Developing Telecoms

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.

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VMO2 wins dark fibre contract from Swansea Bay City Deal

Total Telecom

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.

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Orange Liberia, ZTE boost rural connectivity with new 2G/4G sites

Developing Telecoms

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.

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Open RAN Automation a $700 Million Opportunity

Total Telecom

The RAN (Radio Access Network) automation market traces its origins to the beginning of the LTE era when SON (Self-Organizing Network) technology was introduced to reduce cellular network complexity through self-configuration, self-optimization and self-healing. SON’s shortcomings, together with the cellular industry’s shift towards open interfaces, common information models, virtualization and software-driven networking, are driving a transition to Open RAN automation with standards

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Frontier Launches 7 Gbps Fiber Internet Service Nationwide

Telecom Talk

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.

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Google’s planned Dublin data centre rejected amid energy concerns 

Total Telecom

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.

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STT GDC Partners with Phaidra to Pilot AI-Based Cooling System in Singapore

Telecom Talk

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.

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Samsung takeover of Nokia mobile would show futility of open RAN

Light Reading

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.

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Telin and IOH Partner to Develop Indonesia Cable System Express 2

Telecom Talk

Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) have officially announced partnership to develop Indonesia’s telecommunications infrastructure through the

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FCC moves forward on Rural 5G Fund

RCR Wireless

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.

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Airtel Payments Bank Launches NCMC-Enabled Smartwatch in Collaboration with Noise

Telecom Talk

Airtel Payments Bank, in partnership with Noise and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has unveiled a NCMC (National

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Charter, Comcast outshine telco rivals in broadband reliability – Opensignal

Light Reading

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.

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TPG Telecom Partners with Lynk Global to End Mobile Connectivity Gaps in Australia

Telecom Talk

Australian telecommunications company TPG Telecom has partnered with satellite-to-mobile operator Lynk Global to eliminate mobile coverage dead zones around Australia.

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Eurobites: Salt adds 42K postpaid subs in Q2

Light Reading

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.

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Vodafone Idea Enhances 4G Capacity by 150 Percent in Bihar and Jharkhand

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) announces a 150 percent increase in 4G capacity across Bihar and Jharkhand, enhancing coverage and data speeds.

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The Power of Reporting at Cisco Black Belt Academy: Driving Success for Partners

Cisco Wireless

Discover how Cisco Black Belt Academy's advanced reporting and AI-driven insights empower partners and distributors to make informed decisions, optimize strategies, and achieve business success through customized training and real-time data

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Chunghwa Telecom and NTT Activate International IOWN APN Between Taiwan and Japan

Telecom Talk

Taiwanese telecommunications provider Chunghwa Telecom and NTT Corporation (NTT) have activated what they claim is the world’s first international Innovative

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6 Principles for Use of AI in K12 Education

Cisco Wireless

Ready to leverage AI in K12 education? First step, learn the 6 principles that will help your school district create a broad AI governance framework for identifying and addressing potential risks.

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Nxtra by Airtel Boosts Renewable Energy Use by 41 Percent

Telecom Talk

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.

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Customer Experience is a Learning Experience

Cisco Wireless

Learn more about the beginnings of Tal Schierau's career and see how he got started in customer experience. You might learn a little along the way, just like he has!

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Iliad Group Now Among Top Five Telecom Operators in Europe

Telecom Talk

France’s Iliad, while announcing its first half of 2024 results on Thursday, said it has now become Europe’s fifth-largest operator

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Nvidia wobbles as world's sole AI winner

Light Reading

A dip in the chipmaker's share price, after another set of astonishing results, may reflect concern about the lopsided nature of the market.

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Reliance AGM 2024: Key Announcements on Jio 5G, Cloud, AI, and Digital Services

Telecom Talk

Reliance Industries' Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced the company's latest innovations in AI, 5G, and digital services at the 47th Annual General Meeting.

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U.S.,Canada Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cross-Border Privacy

Broadband Breakfast

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.

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HFCL Executes One the Largest Advanced BNG Projects for BSNL

Telecom Talk

HFCL Limited has announced that it has successfully executed one of the largest advanced broadband network gateway (BNG) projects for BSNL.

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Building Sustainable AI Data Center Networks

Light Reading

Ethernet growth projections are surpassing all expectations, driven by the extreme demands AI workloads are placing on modern data center networks. In particular, 800G adoption and early deployments of 1.6T are moving forward at an unprecedented pace to meet the urgent need for a high-performance network fabric essential for AI training and inference.

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Jio is Targetting Million Homes with Broadband Every 30 Days: Mukesh Ambani

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, launched the AirFiber service in September of 2023.

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Unifying Cyber Defenses: How Hybrid Mesh Firewalls Shape Modern Security

Cisco Wireless

Hybrid mesh firewall platforms enable security policy enforcement between workloads and users across any network, especially in on prem-first organizations.