Mon.Dec 02, 2024

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BSNL Partners with Skypro to Launch Nationwide IPTV Service

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has teamed up with IPTV service provider Skypro to offer television and internet services to its FTTH subscribers across India.

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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announces shock retirement 

Total Telecom

News Gelsinger has spent more than 40 years at the company Intel has announced that CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired. Gelsinger, who also stepped down from Intel’s board of directors, first joined the company in 1979 and became its first chief technology officer in 2005. After spending few years at EMC and almost a decade as CEO of VMware, Gelsinger returned to Intel as CEO in 2021.

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UAE Allocates 600 MHz and 6 GHz Bands for IMT, Prepares for 6G

Telecom Talk

The UAE leads the way in telecommunications by allocating 600 MHz and 6 GHz bands for IMT systems, paving the path for 6G innovation, smart cities, and high-frequency applications like IoT and AI by 2030.

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Lighting up Bristol: Lamppost small cells boost connectivity

Telecoms Tech News

Virgin Media O2 and Cellnex have partnered with Bristol City Council to boost connectivity in the city using lamppost-mounted small cells. Cellnex has started installing small cells on existing infrastructure like lampposts. Facilitated by Virgin Media O2, the small cells promise to not only enhance mobile connectivity and capacity, but also to support digital inclusion.

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Kyivstar partners with AWS to launch GenAI lab for enterprises

Developing Telecoms

Veon-owned Ukrainian telco Kyivstar said on Monday it has launched a generative AI (GenAI) lab in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help local enterprises adopt GenAI to improve their business processes.

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BT secures £1.29bn contract for UK emergency services network 

Total Telecom

News BT has long been a cornerstone of the UK’s emergency connectivity, handling 999 emergency calls since 1937 BT has signed a £1.29 billion contract with the Home Office to provide mobile services for the UK’s Emergency Services Network (ESN) over the next seven years, the company announced over the weekend. The ESN is a critical system that uses the 4G network to deliver secure and reliable voice, video, and data communications for the UK’s emergency services.

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M-Pesa Africa and Thunes to enable M-Pesa payments in China

Developing Telecoms

M-Pesa Africa – the mobile money JV between Safaricom and Vodacom Group – says that it’s expanding its partnership with global payment infrastructure provider Thunes to enable users in Kenya and Tanzania to use their M-Pesa wallet to make payments when traveling to China.

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Enabling Ethical AI Adoption

Developing Telecoms

With around 75% of operators now launching Generative AI commercially, integrated AI strategies are increasingly essential for facilitating the interactions between AI and networks. Societal concerns around AI adoption put pressure on businesses to demonstrate an ethical approach in implementing this technology.

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Vodafone Idea Launches AI-Powered Spam SMS Identification Solution

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea introduces an AI and ML-powered spam management solution that detects and flags phishing, unauthorised promotions, and potential scams, enhancing user safety with real-time protection.

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Telefonica’s Peru fibre sale to KKR, Entel collapses

Developing Telecoms

Telefonica’s sale of shares in its fibre optic network in Peru to investment fund KKR and Chilean telco Entel collapsed after the deal was announced in July 2023.

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ITU and ICPC Form Global Advisory Body to Strengthen Submarine Cable Resilience

Telecom Talk

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) have established the International Advisory Body to strengthen

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Tunisian telcos win 5G licences, eye 2025 launch

Developing Telecoms

Tunisian telcos Tunisie Telecom, Orange Tunisie and Ooredoo Tunisia have been granted 5G licences by the Ministry of Communication Technologies and Digital Economy, clearing the way for 5G services to be launched sometime next year.

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Philips Unveils AI-Powered CT 5300 System for CT Imaging at RSNA 2024

Telecom Talk

Global health technology company Royal Philips has unveiled significant advancements in clinical decision-support with its artificial intelligence (AI) and smart

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WorldLink and Finnfund partner to boost fibre coverage in Nepal

Developing Telecoms

Development financier and impact investor Finnfund has announced a 10 million euro (about US$10.5 million) equity investment to boost the expansion of a major fibre network in Nepal.

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Huawei unveils AI-ready 5G-AA solutions at MBBF 2024 

Total Telecom

Contributed Article Recently, Huawei launched its new 5G-A A solutions, designed to address the growing demands of Mobile AI. The solutions aim to deepen the integration of 5.5G networks with AI technologies, improving both network capabilities and user experiences. As such, these solutions focus on two complimentary concepts: ‘Networks for AI’ and ‘AI for Networks’ ‘Networks for AI’ seeks to ensure that mobile networks are equipped with the necessary

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IHS Towers’ interest in IHS Kuwait sold to Zain

Developing Telecoms

IHS Towers, an independent owner, operator and developer of shared communications infrastructure, has signed a definitive agreement to sell its 70% interest in IHS Kuwait to Zain Group.

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Jio Toll-Free Number Service On Special Discount Now: Check Details

Telecom Talk

India’s largest telecommunications service provider, Reliance Jio, not only offers consumer services but also a range of services for enterprises

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Telefónica’s sale of Peruvian fibre network to KKR collapses 

Total Telecom

News The formation of the joint venture had been under discussion for over a year Telefónica’s proposed sale of its Peruvian fibre optic network to private equity firm KKR and Chilean telecom operator Entel has collapsed, representing a major setback in the Spanish telecom giant’s efforts to streamline operations and reduce debt. The deal, announced in July last year, would have seen KKR and Entel acquire a 54% and 10% stake in the network, respectively, valuing the business at approximat

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STT GDC and Zenlayer target private connectivity market in Asia

Developing Telecoms

Data centre colocation services provider ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has announced a collaboration with Zenlayer, described as the world’s first hyperconnected cloud, to bring high-performance private connectivity to STT GDC’s global data centre platform, starting with selected markets in Southeast Asia.

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Who is the Postpaid Mobile King in India Amongst Jio, Airtel or Vi

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are the major postpaid mobile players in India. Reliance Jio likely doesn't have half the number of postpaid mobile subscribers.

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Chile-Antarctica cable feasibility study: the next steps

Developing Telecoms

Chilean regulator Subtel says it has received four offers to carry out a feasibility study of a project to implement the first submarine fibre optic cable between Chile and Antarctica.

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Trilegal Partners with Lucio to Drive AI-Powered Transformation in Legal Services

Telecom Talk

Trilegal, India’s full-service law firm, announced on November 29 its partnership with Lucio, an AI-powered legal technology platform.

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MoMo Rwanda and Mastercard launch virtual payment card

Developing Telecoms

MTN Rwanda's fintech arm, Mobile Money Rwanda (MoMo Rwanda), has partnered with payment giant Mastercard to launch a new virtual payment solution in Rwanda.

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10 Years since OnePlus One Launched in India, a Revisit

Telecom Talk

It has been 10 years since OnePlus launched the OG OnePlus One in India. It was the first smartphone ever released by OnePlus in India.

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Ulf Andersson to join Teleste amid North American cable upgrade push

Light Reading

Ulf Andersson, former CEO of Falcon V, has been tapped to lead Teleste's broadband networks business as cable ops move ahead on network upgrades. Hanno Narjus has shifted to the role of senior fellow, industry relations.

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Telcos Must Give Govt Access to Critical Telecom Infra Per New Rules: Report

Telecom Talk

Telecom service providers (TSPs) must give the government access to the critical telecom infrastructure (CTI) as per the new rules.

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Eurobites: Telia completes job-shedding 'change program'

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: BT secures seven-year emergency services contract in UK; new CEO for Raxio; spying vacuum cleaners are verboten, says German regulator.

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HCLTech and Google Cloud Partner for AI-Driven Cybersecurity Solutions

Telecom Talk

Indian IT company HCLTech announced on Monday that it has joined forces with Google Cloud Security to provide AI-driven Managed

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Orange Business seeks to make GenAI more accessible to smaller businesses

Light Reading

Orange Business is adding a new solution to its GenAI portfolio, targeting smaller companies with ready-made use cases, multiple LLMs and secure data handling.

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iQOO Neo 10R Could Soon Come to India in 3 Memory Variants

Telecom Talk

iQOO, a sub-brand of the Vivo group is expected to launch a new smartphone titled Neo 10R in the Indian market soon.

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MVision for Business

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iQOO 13 Launched in India: Price and Specifications

Telecom Talk

The iQOO 13 will feature a 2K resolution display, 6.82-inch in size, with support for 1800nits peak brightness.

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Red Hat seeks to boost VM, AI solutions with AWS

RCR Wireless

Red Hat, AWS will work on scaling solution availability supporting VMs, automation and AI Red Hat is expanding its existing relationship with Amazon Web Services as it seeks to scale the availability of its solutions in the AWS Marketplace, particularly its offerings focused on virtualization and artificial intelligence. Two companies have signed a strategic collaboration […] The post Red Hat seeks to boost VM, AI solutions with AWS appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Telefónica’s Peru Fiber Sale to KKR, Entel Stalls

VoIP Review

The negotiations for Telefónica’s sale of their Peruvian fi ber network to KKR and Entel have reached an impasse. This halt deals a significant blow to Telefónica’s strategy to trim down operations and reduce debt. Last July, the proposal aimed at selling a 54% share to KKR and a 10% share to Entel, assigning the transaction a total value of €550 million, including debt.

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CelcomDigi strengthens partnership with tower operators in Malaysia

RCR Wireless

CelcomDigi said its network integration and modernization initiative is now close to 70% complete Malaysian carrier CelcomDigi strengthened collaborations with its infrastructure partners with the aim of accelerating the modernization and digitalization of its network infrastructure. In a release, the telco said it renewed its strategic partnerships with Edotco Group, Edgepoint Infrastructure, D’Harmoni Telco Infra […] The post CelcomDigi strengthens partnership with tower operators in Mal

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Telia sheds 3,000 jobs in three months

telecoms.com

Telia Company has announced the completion of its latest restructuring plan, which amongst other things has seen it shed 3,000 staff across its operations.

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Vodafone Joins Quantum Computing Revolution with Industry Leaders

VoIP Review

Vodafone has joined an ensemble of six prominent businesses to delve into quantum computing under the aegis of Digital Catapult’s latest innovation accelerator program. This initiative forms a crucial part of the “Quantum Data Centre of the Future” project funded by Innovate UK. Its primary goal is the acceleration of quantum technology’s practical implementation across multiple fields such as telecommunications, transportation, and defense.

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