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WIOCC, Galaxy Backbone to boost Nigerian broadband infrastructure

Developing Telecoms

Digital infrastructure provider WIOCC announced on Tuesday it is partnering with Nigeria’s state-owned ICT and shared services provider Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) to boost broadband infrastructure in Nigeria.

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Italy Completes Fiber Network Project Connecting 21 Small Islands

Telecom Talk

Italy's Minor Islands Connection Plan has brought high-speed broadband to 21 small islands, modernising infrastructure and boosting digital connectivity with fiber networks and 5G.

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RSG and Zain announce UCCS first in Saudi Arabia

Developing Telecoms

Multi-project developer Red Sea Global (RSG), whose projects include what are described as 'regenerative tourism destinations' AMAALA and The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, says it has unveiled the region’s first unified critical communication system (UCCS).

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du launches Innovation Centre in Dubai, pioneering in 5G-A development 

Total Telecom

Insight The operator says the new 5G-A Innovation Centre will allow the company to develop “innovative applications that meet the diverse needs of customer The UAE-based operator du has announced the launch of a new 5G-Advanced (5G-A) Commercial Innovation Centre, aimed at exploring how the capabilities of 5G-A can create innovative new services. The Innovation Centre, based in Dubai, will work to develop new services in the consumer, home, and enterprise segments, leveraging 5G-A’s improved c

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Q-KON, Eutelsat OneWeb boost Smart LEO connectivity in Africa

Developing Telecoms

Satellite services provider Q-KON has expanded its partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb to deliver connectivity through what it calls Smart LEO networks , tailored to reach remote locations in sub-Saharan Africa.

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NCSC Chief: UK must act to counter growing cybersecurity threats

Telecoms Tech News

Dr Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued a stark warning about the growing cybersecurity threats facing the UK. In his first review since taking the helm, Horne emphasised that the UK finds itself in a “contest for cyberspace” between legitimate users and malicious actors seeking to exploit digital dependencies.

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Safaricom targets SMEs with revamped 5G business offering

Developing Telecoms

Kenyan telco Safaricom has reportedly revamped its “5G for Businesses” offering with new packages aimed specifically at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that promise to support their digital transformation plans with faster and more reliable connectivity.

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Nigerian telecoms tax controversy makes headlines – again

Developing Telecoms

Nigerian news outlets are reporting a strong response by consumer association the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) to the latest government attempt by the government to tax telecoms.

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Zain Group Acquires Full Stake in IHS Kuwait

Telecom Talk

Zain Group acquires 100 percent ownership of IHS Kuwait Limited, enhancing its digital infrastructure capabilities and advancing its strategy for regional growth and sustainability.

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US-China trade war flares as both sides introduce new chip tech restrictions

Total Telecom

News New US export controls on semiconductor technology this week have been met immediately by retaliatory measures from China This week has seen the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ramp up controls on its tech exports to China, particularly those related to the manufacture of semiconductors. The additional restrictions cover 24 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and three types of software tools for developing or producing semiconductors.

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Verizon Advances Fiber Network Capacity To Support AI Workloads

Telecom Talk

Verizon achieves a 1.6 Tbps data transmission on a single wavelength in its metro fiber network using Ciena’s WL6e technology, setting the stage for AI-driven applications and sustainable energy efficiencies.

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One cable to rule them all: Meta’s $10bn plan to build global subsea cable 

Total Telecom

News The company currently has shared ownership of 16 subsea cables worldwide Meta is planning a $10 billion subsea cable project spanning 40,000 kilometres around the world, according to a new report from TechCrunch, citing two confirmed sources close to the company. Known for now as “W” in reference to its shape, this new system will be Meta’s first fully owned global subsea cable, connecting the east coast of the US to South Africa, India, Australia, and ultimately the

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Can Apple AI crack China’s market without surrendering to local control?

Telecoms Tech News

Attempts by Apple to deploy its AI technology in China have hit regulatory roadblocks, highlighting the growing challenges foreign device manufacturers face in one of the world’s largest telecommunications markets. The Cupertino-based company’s recent struggles underscore a shifting landscape where regulatory compliance increasingly demands collaboration with domestic AI providers.

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Kaynes Technology Acquires Austria’s Sensonic to Enhance Railway Solutions Using AI

Telecom Talk

Mysore-based integrated electronics manufacturer Kaynes Technology India Limited has acquired a 54 percent controlling stake in Austria-based company Sensonic GmbH

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Will Indonesia increase the local component requirement for smartphones?

Developing Telecoms

There’s been a new development in the ongoing issue of how much local input must be included in smartphones sold to Indonesians. The Indonesian government is now reportedly planning to increase the local component requirement for such phones.

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Bharti Airtel Extends Multi-Year Deal with Ericsson for 4G and 5G Network Upgrade

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel has extended its partnership with Ericsson for a multi-year deal to upgrade its 4G and 5G networks, enhance coverage, and improve customer experience.

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Sparkle Opens an IP Node in Genoa for Internet Connectivity Between Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia

Total Telecom

Rome, 26 November 2024 Sparkle , the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announces the opening of an IP node in Genoa to meet the growing demand for internet transit driven by new technologies, multimedia platforms, and cloud-based services requiring highly efficient internet connectivity. The IP node is located at Sparkle’s Genoa Landing Hub data center in Lagaccio, an open and neutral colocation facility serving as an interconnection point fo

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OnePlus is Bringing OnePlus 13 to India in 3 Colours

Telecom Talk

OnePlus 13 is soon going to come to India. OnePlus 13 was already launched in China in October, and now the brand has confirmed its global launch in January 2025.

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AT&T targets 50M fiber locations by end of 2029

Light Reading

AT&T has reset its fiber ambitions with a plan to build fiber to 50 million locations by the end of 2029. That new figure includes 45 million 'organic deployments' and more than 5 million via the Gigapower joint venture.

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Nebius Raises USD 700 Million to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Expansion, Backed by Nvidia

Telecom Talk

AI infrastructure company Nebius Group (Nebius) announced on Monday that it has entered into an agreement to raise USD 700 million in private placement

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Net Zero Transformation

HCL Tech

Net Zero Transformation seema.chaudhar… Wed, 12/04/2024 - 06:52 Content Group Business Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Sustainability Short Title Net Zero Transformation Short Description Data driven net zero pathways enabling carbon neutrality goals. Materiality analysis driven carbon accounting, carbon credit inventory management and comprehensive ESG report¬ing services (scope 1/2/3); covering ESG data services, ESG report¬ing product fitment support¬, automated repo¬rting and in

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Orange and SETAR Launch CELIA-CETC Cable Project in the Caribbean

Telecom Talk

Orange and SETAR have announced the construction of the CELIA-CETC (Caribbean ELIte Alliance – Caribbean European Territories Cable), a new

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Apple Faces Tough AI Regulatory Challenges in China Market

VoIP Review

Attempts to expand Apple ‘s AI technology in China have encountered regulatory hurdles, showcasing the difficulties faced by foreign device manufacturers. China’s regulatory landscape demands cooperation with domestic AI providers, creating a challenging environment. This has been especially noticeable with the launch of Apple’s iPhone 16.

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TCIL May Look to Sell Up to 10% Stake in Bharti Hexacom: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharti Hexacom, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel operates in the Rajasthan and Northeast regions of India.

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T-Mobile: 1 Million Sitting on Fixed Wireless Waiting List

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2024 – Consumer interest in logging in to the internet over a fixed wireless connection remains strong. Jon Freier, president of T-Mobile's Consumer Group, said Tuesday that 1 million people are sitting on the waiting list to subscribe to the company's fixed wireless access service, which has been putting competitive pressure on Comcast, Charter Communications, and AT&T in recent years. "We have a million people on our waitlist right now for 5G broadb

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Jio AirFiber 100 Mbps Plan Best Offers Detailed

Telecom Talk

Jio AirFiber, the 5G FWA (Fixed-Wireless Access) service from Reliance Jio is now available in almost all parts of the country.

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AT&T to deploy radios from Mavenir

Light Reading

AT&T is using Ericsson as its primary 5G radio vendor. Now it's using Ericsson to onboard other open RAN radio vendors like Japan's Fujitsu and Mavenir, based in Texas.

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Red Hat & AWS Expand AI and Virtualization Partnership

VoIP Review

Red Hat is deepening its alliance with AWS to expand the presence of its virtualization and AI solutions on the AWS Marketplace. The companies have entered a strategic collaboration to enhance solution availability by incorporating Red Hat’s Enterprise Linux AI, OpenShift AI, and OpenShift Virtualization solutions. This partnership includes a co-developed strategy for market entry and an expansion of Red Hat’s Cloud Center of Excellence, aimed at demonstrating these solutions across

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Kagan: Why Comcast Xfinity is selling NBC and what’s next for cable TV?

RCR Wireless

What is happening to the world of cable television? Once upon a time, way back in the 1990s, Comcast was one of many tiny cable television providers, run by Ralph Roberts. Back then, the original AT&T acquired Telecommunications Inc. TCI was the largest cable TV behemoth at the time. Back then the Baby Bells were […] The post Kagan: Why Comcast Xfinity is selling NBC and what’s next for cable TV?

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AT&T CEO: Fiber Can't Be Beat

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2024 – Alternative internet technologies like satellite will have a role, but fiber is the technology that will win the battle for online subscribers, AT&T CEO John Stankey said Tuesday. "Our belief is fiber ultimately wins. It's destined to be nearly ubiquitous because the physics say it will win. At the end of the day, fiber has better performance upstream, downstream, latency, resiliency, scalability, and marginal cost, and it will win," Stankey sai

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Comcast to migrate its 5G network to AWS

RCR Wireless

AWS said the move will deliver more scalable, secure and cost-effective 5G services for Comcast customers Comcast announced this week that it will migrate its 5G mobile packet core, developed by Nokia, from on-premise infrastructure entirely onto the AWS public cloud. AWS said the move will deliver more scalable, secure and cost-effective 5G services for […] The post Comcast to migrate its 5G network to AWS appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Verizon goes big with holiday promotions

Light Reading

According to numbers from the financial analysts at MoffettNathanson, Verizon offered the most aggressive holiday promotions – likely in a bid to improve its fourth quarter results.

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Eseye and Sateliot Forge Global IoT Connectivity Partnership

VoIP Review

In an ambitious stride to expand connectivity, UK-based cellular IoT MVNO Eseye is collaborating with satellite connectivity provider Sateliot. This partnership aims to extend IoT network coverage to regions where terrestrial networks fall short. Sateliot is developing a low-earth orbit (LEO) NB-IoT satellite constellation, leveraging 5G NR Release 17 standards.

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Must-Have IT Tools for SMBs

Cisco Wireless

Digital and IT solutions have never been more accessible to businesses of any size. The wide adoption of cloud-based solutions has driven increased demand for both software and hardware. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, 86% of small businesses credit recent technology as their “lifeline.” 1 in 4 are currently using AI.

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WBA Updates Framework for Residential Wi-Fi Management

VoIP Review

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has introduced an updated framework for managing residential Wi-Fi networks. This new release is part of the “Operator Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi): Reference Architecture and Requirements” technical report, featuring implementations from partners like the prpl Foundation and RDK-B. This update integrates key standards such as Wi-Fi Alliance’s Wi-Fi EasyMesh and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Data Elements, along with Broadband Forum’s User Services Platform (USP) Data

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Understanding the FCC’s Mobile Challenge Process

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2024 – The Federal Communications Commission called on consumers Tuesday to help improve mobile broadband coverage maps through its mobile challenge process.  “Submitting speed tests using the FCC mobile speed test app is the easiest way to participate in the mobile challenge process,” said Will Holloway , assistant counsel for the Broadband Data Taskforce at the FCC, during an open meeting.

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DIDWW introduces phone.systems™ v3.0: an enhanced cloud PBX with a dedicated app

VoIP Review

DIDWW , a leading global provider of two-way SIP trunking and messaging services to operators and businesses all over the world, has announced the launch of phone.systems v3.0, a significantly enhanced version of its cutting-edge cloud PBX. This latest release includes a dedicated phone app that is optimized for business communications, integrations with CRMs, and additional functionalities.