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Project Kuiper: Amazon prepares first full launch of satellites

Telecoms Tech News

Amazon has announced that its first full batch of Project Kuiper satellites is scheduled to launch into space this month. Scheduled for April 9th, the mission named KA-01 (short for Kuiper Atlas 1) will see 27 satellites deployed at an altitude of 280 miles (450 kilometres) above Earth. The launch is slated to. Read more » The post Project Kuiper: Amazon prepares first full launch of satellites appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Connected North launches Data Centre Summit to drive UK’s digital future 

Total Telecom

Press Release Manchester, UK Connected North, the Norths leading digital economy event, returns to Central on April 23-24, 2025, and introduces the co-located Data Centre Summit. Hosted by telecoms media and events specialist Total Telecom, Connected North is the regions premier digital economy event. Bringing together the telecoms industry, government, and public sector bodies, the event offers a unique forum to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the North on its digita

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Benton finds connection between ACP and broadband adoption

Blandin on Broadband

A new report from the Benton Institue for Broadband and Society finds … ACP and BROADBAND ADOPTION As ACP enrollment rose from 15 million households to nearly 23 million at the end of 2023, there was a positive link between ACP enrollment (as a share of eligible households) and the level of broadband adoption (either wireless or wireline) in 2023 data.

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Comcast Business Expands Enterprise Reach with Nitel Acquisition

VoIP Review

Comcast Business has strategically advanced by acquiring Nitel, a prominent Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider based in Chicago. This acquisition from global private equity firm Cinven marks a significant step for Comcast, emphasizing its commitment to delivering smarter, more secure, and agile networking solutions to enterprise customers. This move illustrates Comcast’s evolution beyond its traditional cable services, pushing it further into the enterprise network and managed services s

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Satcom: Amazon’s Project Kuiper First Batch Satellite Launch; Eutelsat OneWeb LEO Services, and More

Telecom Talk

The race to expand satellite connectivity is accelerating, with major players launching new initiatives to enhance global internet access, in-flight

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Willmar, Minnesota Moves Forward With Open Access Fiber Network

Broadband Breakfast

The city of Willmar, Minnesota (est. pop. 21,000), has voted to move forward on plans for a city-owned open access fiber network. The $24.5 million investment, which saw finalized approval by the Willmar city council earlier this month with a 4-3 vote, aims to drive accountable, affordable, fiber access to long underserved parts of the city about 100 miles west of Minneapolis/St.

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AT&T Certifies Celona for Improved Indoor CBRS Coverage

VoIP Review

AT&T has recently certified Celona’s neutral-host system for enhancing indoor CBRS coverage. This accomplishment marks another significant step in expanding reliable cellular access in indoor spaces where coverage is often inadequate. Prior to this, Celona’s solution had already received approval from T-Mobile , and it’s currently pending validation from Verizon.

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Amazon’s Project Kuiper ready to launch first LEO sats next week

Developing Telecoms

Amazons Project Kuiper has announced it will finally launch its first batch of LEO satellites next week, almost one year behind schedule, with more launches already booked and commercial services expected to kick off later this year.

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BSNL’s Move to Engage Customers in April 2025

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom company, is trying to reconnect with its customers at a deeper level.

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MTN Cameroon wins court appeal over seized assets

Developing Telecoms

A dispute over a real estate loan that left operator MTN Cameroon unable to get its hands on over US$20 million worth of assets may finally be over.

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Understanding integrated sensing and communications

RCR Wireless

Qualcomm on how integrated sensing and communications enables real-time network optimization and new service opportunities Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) is shaping up to be a foundational capability in 6G, and it’s already gaining traction in pre-standardization research efforts.

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MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita appointed GSMA deputy chair

Developing Telecoms

The GSMA has elected MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita as its deputy chair, following the appointment of Bharti Airtel vice chairman Gopal Vittal as chair.

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Wishing Diane Wells happy retirement from Office of Broadband Development

Blandin on Broadband

There is only one person who I know for sure has attended more MN Broadband Task Force monthly meetings than I have over the years, and thats the Office of Broadband Developments Deputy Director , Diane Wells. Diane is retiring this week. She has earned it, and Jenn Frost will be amazing at the job, but Diane will be missed. Diane has been working for the State for the better part of 40 years.

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Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Permanently Expand Medicare Telehealth Access

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2025 – A bipartisan group of more than 60 senators reintroduced a bill Thursday to make permanent Covid-era rules that loosen restrictions on Medicare coverage for telehealth services.  The flexibilities were most recently extended last month as part of the stopgap measure keeping the government funded. They’re now set to expire on Sept. 30 absent more Congressional action.

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Mobile World Congress 2025: SOC in the Network Operations Center

Cisco Wireless

Cisco is the sole supplier of network services to Mobile World Congress, expanding into security and observability, with Splunk.

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2025 GigaZone Gaming Championship & TechXpo is Saturday, April 12 in Bemidji

Blandin on Broadband

Happening next weekend… The GigaZone Gaming Championship and TechXpo, a Paul Bunyan Communications event, is Saturday, April 12 at the Sanford Center in Bemidji with free admission and free gaming for all! The doors open at 10 a.m. with special guest Duncan Wardle on the arena main stage at 2 p.m. Started in 2016, the GigaZone Gaming Championship has grown into one of the largest rural gaming events in the United States and has received national recognition.

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Airtel and IHS to grow tower numbers in Zambia

Developing Telecoms

Pan-African service provider Airtel and tower company IHS, Africas largest telecommunications infrastructure provider, have unveiled a plan to expand network reach in Zambia.

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Amazon Sets April 9 Launch Date for First Operational Kuiper Satellites

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2025 – Amazon plans to launch its first batch of operational Project Kuiper satellites on April 9 – a first  step in the company’s effort to build a satellite-based broadband network.  The launch is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET from Cape Canaveral aboard United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket and will be live streamed on ULA’s website.

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Viasat powers in-flight connectivity for new Saudi airline

Developing Telecoms

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new premium international airline, has selected satellite communications company Viasat to provide full, fast, free in-flight connectivity for all Riyadh Air loyalty members on initial Boeing 787 Dreamliner factory-installed deliveries.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Launched: Details Here

Telecom Talk

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC (system on a chip) for upcoming smartphones.

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IFC funding to support expansion efforts of African data centre group Raxio

Developing Telecoms

Theres good news potentially for African data centre development with the announcement from Raxio Group, a sub-Saharan African data centre platform, that it has signed an agreement for US$100 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.

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T-Mobile Expands Broadband Reach with Lumos Fiber Acquisition

VoIP Review

T-Mobile and EQT have successfully finalized their joint venture to acquire the US fiber provider Lumos. This strategic move marks an effort by the mobile operator to expand its fixed broadband offerings. Initially announced last April, this acquisition will see existing Lumos customers transition to T-Mobile Fiber, with T-Mobile assuming responsibility for customer experience, service delivery, and marketing.

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House to Hold Hearing on AI, Infrastructure, and U.S. Global Competitiveness

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2025 — The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a full committee hearing next week to examine the future of artificial intelligence and its implications for American innovation, infrastructure, and global competitiveness. Chairman Rep. Brett Guthrie , R-Ky., announced the hearing, titled “Converting Energy into Intelligence: the Future of AI Technology, Human Discovery, and American Global Competitiveness,” and is set for Wednesday, April 9, at

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Amazon Kuiper preps for LEO launch; service to start this year

RCR Wireless

Kuiper LEO satellites will join the broadband space race Amazon’s Project Kuiper expects to launch more than two dozen LEO satellites by mid-April and start offering service later this year, setting up a duel with dominant LEO broadband provider Starlink.

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Reliance Jio has 3 Plans with 3GB Daily Data, Details Here

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has launched 5G in every nook and corner for users aross the country.

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What is liquid cooling and why is it key for AI Data centers?

RCR Wireless

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at a fast pace, data centers need to evolve to handle the growing demand for computing power. Traditional air-based cooling systems are struggling to keep up with the high heat generated by modern AI hardware. This is where liquid cooling comes in. What is liquid cooling?

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AI: HCLTech Public Sector Arm; Infosys Formula E Stats Center; Accenture Drives AI Transformation

Telecom Talk

HCLTech, Infosys, Siemens, and Accenture are leading AI-powered transformations across public sector, manufacturing, engineering, and retail. Discover the latest innovations in AI-driven analytics, digital platforms, and responsible AI solutions.

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AI infra brief: From Keysight, STT GDC, Fluidstack and more

RCR Wireless

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector.

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Viking Panel Phone K-1900712LIPEWP: Product Feature and How to Register with Sangoma PBXact

VoIP Insider

If you need a rugged, reliable VoIP panel phone that auto-dials with ease, the Viking K-1900-712L-IP-EWP is here to answer the callliterally. Built for industrial, commercial, and outdoor applications, this panel phone is designed to take a beating while delivering crystal-clear VoIP communication. In our Product Feature Video, we’ll show you what’s in the box, go over the many features and functionality of this device, and finally, show you how to get it up and running via Sangoma P

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Telesat is no Starlink

Light Reading

Telesat's Lightspeed LEO satellite constellation will extend terrestrial service providers' Carrier Ethernet services, beginning in 2027.

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DoT Partners with RPF to Recover Lost and Stolen Mobile Phones on Trains

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) partners with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to recover lost and stolen mobile phones on trains.

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Is Verizon kicking off a wireless price war?

Light Reading

Promotional offerings are getting increasingly aggressive in the US wireless industry. Now Verizon is aping efforts by AT&T and T-Mobile to gain customers. A price war might be next.

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Revolutionizing digital transformation with AI

HCL Tech

Revolutionizing digital transformation with AI Content Group Event abhinay.khandelwal Thu, 04/03/2025 - 12:46 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Digital Business Short Title Revolutionizing digital transformation with AI Short Description The emergence of generative AI has enabled organizations to accelerate complex transformations and streamline program delivery processes.

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Ericsson close to Nvidia breakthrough in virtual RAN

Light Reading

An Arm-based Nvidia chip can now host Ericsson's virtual RAN software, and the companies are working on an accelerator.

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Transforming procurement with SAP Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC)

HCL Tech

Transforming procurement with SAP Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) Content Group Case study abhinay.khandelwal Thu, 04/03/2025 - 19:52 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Digital Business Short Title Transforming procurement with SAP Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) Short Description Implementing SAP Ariba SCC enabled an international aerospace company specializing in component manufacturing and repair to achieve a comprehensive, collaborative and integrated procurement platform.

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Cisco Meraki Add-on for Splunk, New and Improved!

Cisco Wireless

Introducing version 3 of the Cisco Meraki Add-on for Splunk. A Splunk technical add-on (TA) is a modular component that normalizes, validates, and enriches specific data sources before indexing in Splunk to enable proper searching, reporting, and analysis without changing the underlying raw data.

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Eurobites: Free customers can get satisfaction, finds French comms regulator

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Vodafone Portugal comes first in fixed; Ericsson takes credit for Odido gong; OneWeb takes to the skies.

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