Fri.Apr 25, 2025

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UK-built satellite to deliver first 3D map of Earth’s forests 

Total Telecom

News The move ispart of a major European Space Agency (ESA) mission launching later this month A satellite developed and built in the UK is set to become the first in the world to measure the structure and condition of Earths forests in 3D from space. Known as Biomass, the satellite will use radar technology to map tropical forests over a five-year period, helping scientists understand how carbon is stored and released by forest ecosystems.

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SK Telecom issues free SIM replacements following hack

Telecoms Tech News

SK Telecom (SKT) is offering free SIM card replacements to 23 million users to ease security concerns following a hack leaking customer USIM data. The announcement came directly from SK Telecom CEO Yoo Young-sang during a press briefing focused on customer information protection held at the company’s headquarters in Seoul. Acknowledging the gravity of the.

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Connected America 2025: Is there a US–China 5G rollout race?

Total Telecom

Interview At Connected America this year, we caught up with Brooke Donilon, Vice President of Government relations at the NCTA – The Internet & Television Association to discuss unlicensed spectrum and how it can benefit consumers and businesses, spectrum policy in the US, competition with China and much more. Check out the full interview below!

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Our Telekom to transform digital experience in Solomon Islands with Oracle

Developing Telecoms

Solomon Islands operator Our Telekom is partnering with Oracle for an end-to-end digital transformation initiative.

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Connected North: Thoughts from the show floor

Total Telecom

Interviews Connected North 2025 was an enormous success, bringing together key stakeholders from accross the North of the UK to discuss the digital economy and emerging technologies. Total Telecom’s very own Kieran Murphy was prowling the exhibition hall throughout the event, speaking to innovators helping the region on its digital journey. Check out his interviews below!

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11 State Attorneys General Defend FCC’s Cap on Prison Phone Rates

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2025 – A coalition of 11 attorneys general is urging a federal appeals court to uphold a Federal Communications Commission order that drastically reduced the cost of phone and video calls for incarcerated individuals and their families. In an amicus brief filed Monday with the First Circuit Court of Appeals, the AGs said the FCC acted squarely within its authority when it issued its July 2024 order capping calling rates in prisons and jails.

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Airtel Bolsters 5G Expansion with Key Spectrum Acquisition

VoIP Review

Indian telecom company Bharti Airtel has announced a significant step to boost its 5G services. It has acquired 400 megahertz of the 26GHz spectrum from Adani Data Networks, a branch of Adani Enterprises. This strategic acquisition will help Airtel expand its 5G presence across key Indian regions. The company plans to use the new spectrum to enhance coverage in major urban markets and address high-capacity use cases like Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and enterprise solutions.

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Precision planning and smart operations are key to stepping up environmentally sustainable FTTH networks

Telecom Ramblings

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Jay Cadman, SVP Americas, IQGeo Over the last few months, weve seen a number of major corporations scale back their sustainability initiatives, citing economic pressures. From cutting investment in renewables to rolling back commitments on plastic reduction , environmental priorities are being sidelined in favor of short-term financial stability.

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The state of 5G – chart smashes, heritage flops and sleeper hits

RCR Wireless

FWA is paying the bills, but the 5G market is still chasing dreams. For all the frustration about 5G money-making, FWA has been a revelation for operators; here we consider the impact and implications of FWA for telecoms, plus network gains with NSA and likely service gains with SA.

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X (formerly Twitter) sues Minnesota over state law that bans AI-generated “deepfakes” to influence an election

Blandin on Broadband

Reuters reports… Elon Musk’s social media platform X sued Minnesota on Wednesday over a state law that bans people from using AI-generated “deepfakes” to influence an election, which the company said violated protections of free speech. The law replaces social media platforms’ judgment about the content with the judgment of the state and threatens criminal liability if the platforms get it wrong, according to the lawsuit that was filed in Minnesota federal court. &#

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Ericsson Invests €200M in 5G Innovation Hub in Ireland

VoIP Review

Ericsson has affirmed its commitment to innovation with a significant 200 million investment in Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I) in Ireland. Initiated at the Athlone facility, this project is scheduled to span three years. It’s supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland, the agency for foreign direct investment in the country.

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Power on – a billion ambient IoT devices by 2030

RCR Wireless

In sum what to know Massive growth ambient IoT device shipments will reach 1.1 billion by 2030, powered by various energy harvesting methods like light, RF signals, and mechanical vibrations.

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Vodafone, Maroc Telecom ink enterprise services deal

Developing Telecoms

Vodafone Business and Maroc Telecom, which is majority-owned by e&, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide connectivity and digital services to enterprises in Morocco.

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Dell Technologies, Nokia simplify private wireless at the enterprise edge

RCR Wireless

By combining enterprise IT-friendly hardware and software with private wireless, Dell and Nokia are making digital transformation more accessible Private 4G and 5G have long been positioned as catalysts for enterprise digital transformationenabling real-time automation, asset tracking, computer vision, and more.

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Bharti Airtel expands international roaming with unlimited data bundles

Developing Telecoms

Bharti Airtel has announced plans to expand its international roaming (IR) portfolio by introducing unlimited data bundles available across 189 countries.

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Charter Loses 60,000 Internet Subs in Q1

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2025 – Charter Communications lost 60,000 internet subscribers in the first quarter of 2025, continuing a trend of stagnation, but showing improvement over the 72,000 lost in the same period the year prior. Executives said wildfires in California were responsible for roughly 9,000 of those disconnects. Despite the slowdown, the company continues upgrading its 950,000-mile network to support symmetrical, multi-gigabit internet speeds using a “high-split”

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MN House passes Agriculture bill that includes funding for Office of Broadband

Blandin on Broadband

WDIO reports. On Thursday, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed HF2446, the 2025 Agriculture bill, on a vote of 130-3. This budget increases total funding for Agriculture by $17 million. This legislation funds the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Board of Animal Health, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, and the Office of Broadband Development.

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Vivo X200 FE to Launch Soon in India, Here are the Details

Telecom Talk

Vivo, a Chinese smartphone maker, is unlikely to introduce the Vivo X200 Pro Mini in India. Instead, the company may bring the X200 FE for the Indian market.

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DIDWW Expands Messaging Services with A2P Launch in Australia

VoIP Review

DIDWW has announced its newest service expansion in Australia. The introduction of Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging marks a significant advancement in their offerings. This move aligns with their goal to broaden the scope and functionality of their virtual numbers globally. Previously, DIDWW provided P2P messaging through voice and SMS-enabled mobile numbers.

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Reliance Jio Rebrands Broadband Business to JioHome

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has rebranded its broadband business. Under the rebrand, no new services have launched.

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EdgePoint Towers launches its first solar hybrid site

Developing Telecoms

EdgePoint Towers, part of EdgePoint Infrastructure, a leading ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, has announced the successful launch of its first solar hybrid site.

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Nokia Sells 0.95 Percent Stake in Vodafone Idea for Rs 786 Crore: Report

Telecom Talk

Nokia Solutions and Networks India sold a 0.95 percent stake in Vodafone Idea for Rs 786 crore, while Goldman Sachs acquired a 0.55 percent stake.

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Arelion and Gold Data to connect Mexican PoPs

Developing Telecoms

Global internet backbone and data services provider Arelion and Latin American network provider Gold Data have announced a strategic partnership to leverage dark fibre infrastructure.

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Reliance Jio Posts Rs 7022 Crore in Net Profit in Q4 FY25

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has announced its Q4 FY25 results. The telco has posted a net profit of Rs 7022 crore in the quarter.

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Transforming customer engagement with modernized Veeva CRM

HCL Tech

Transforming customer engagement with modernized Veeva CRM Content Group Case study bharath_mb Fri, 04/25/2025 - 07:47 Featured Off Learn more breadcrumb-full-wrap Fri, 04/25/2025 - 12:00 Off Transforming customer engagement with modernized Veeva CRM Static Case Study Landing Overview The Challenge The Objective The Solution The Impact Menu Our client sought a strategic partner to modernize their Veeva application stack across clinical, quality, regulatory, medical and commercial suites through

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TRAI-Led JCoR Meeting Pushes for Stronger Cross-Sector Collaboration Against Digital Fraud and Spam

Telecom Talk

TRAIs Joint Committee of Regulators (JCoR) met on April 25 to address rising spam and digital fraud. Key regulators collaborated to enhance cross-sector regulatory action and consumer protection measures.

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Deliver Exceptional User Experience with ADEM Now Available on NGFW

Paloalto Networks

As businesses continue to adapt to hybrid work and increasingly complex IT environments, theres no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to security solutions. Many organizations today rely on a mix of deployment models, including Prisma SASE and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), to help secure their networks and keep operations running smoothly.

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Airtel’s Sunil Bharti Mittal Joins World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab

Telecom Talk

The World Bank Group's 'Private Sector Investment Lab' expands with industry leaders like Sunil Bharti Mittal and others, focusing on job creation and economic growth in emerging economies.

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Starlink stalled in India, says telecom minister

RCR Wireless

The minister emphasized that Starlink must ensure that user terminals are registered domestically before a license can be granted In sum what you need to know: License on hold Starlink has not yet received approval to operate in India, as it must fulfill regulatory and security conditions, including setting up local gateways and […]

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NEC Achieves Over 10 km of Long-Distance Free-Space Optical Communication in Japan

Telecom Talk

NEC Corporation has achieved what it calls Japan’s longest terrestrial wireless optical communication, or free-space optical (FSO) communication, over a

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Plume Hires Former Comcast Executive as CEO

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2025 – A California-based WiFi management company named Daniel Herscovici as its new President and CEO in an effort to expand growth. Plume, headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., announced that it hired Herscovici Wednesday and noted his experience working as Senior Vice President at Comcast, where he worked for more than a decade.

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Airtel IoT Supertracker Enables Real-Time Consignment Monitoring for Leading Logistics Player

Telecom Talk

Airtel IoTs SuperTracker solution transforms logistics operations, offering real-time shipment monitoring, enhanced security, and significant cost savings for supply chain companies in India.

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ZTE profit drops as higher costs outweigh rise in revenue

Light Reading

Spike in labor and materials costs clipped ZTE's Q1 earnings despite higher revenue.

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Technical Project Manager (Network Services)

HCL Tech

Technical Project Manager (Network Services) Content Group Jobs m_asif Fri, 04/25/2025 - 10:21 Company description / JD introduction We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 220,000 people across 60 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering, Cloud and AI.

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Amdocs retires SAS business for CBRS networks

Light Reading

Amdocs said it will no longer offer Spectrum Access System (SAS) database management services for operations in the CBRS band. The move comes amid a wider debate over the future of the spectrum band.

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Kagan: Thoughts on Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T earnings

RCR Wireless

What every company needs to learn to be successful going forward On Tuesday, I was a guest on the Schwab News Network discussing Verizons earnings. I also shared thoughts on AT&T, T-Mobile, and the shifting wireless landscape.

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A Look Inside Nokia Bell Labs Vision for Industrial AI

Fierce Telecom

Thierry Klein, President of Bell Labs Solutions Research at Nokia, explains how AI is moving into enterprise and mission-critical applications. One key innovation? | How is AI reshaping mission-critical industries? Thierry Klein of Nokia Bell Labs explains Industrial GPTs, digital twins, and whats next.

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