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Nokia and Fibertime work together to expand South African broadband access

Developing Telecoms

Nokia has announced that South African internet service provider Fibertime will deploy Nokia’s fibre solution to rapidly expand broadband access to underserved regions of South Africa.

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Comviva and AWS Partner to Offer Cloud-First, AI-Driven Solutions for Telecom Providers

Telecom Talk

Customer experience and data monetisation solutions provider Comviva and Amazon’s cloud unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced a partnership on

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No funds lost in weekend GCash wallet glitch, says Globe CEO

Developing Telecoms

Globe Telecom president and CEO Ernest Cu said on Monday that unauthorized transactions that affected some GCash wallet users in the Philippines over the weekend were the result of a glitch, and that no funds were lost.

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BSNL Starts National Wi-Fi Roaming Service

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has started the national Wi-Fi roaming service for customers.

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TM Global to expand core data centres in Cyberjaya and Johor

Developing Telecoms

Telekom Malaysia’s wholesale arm TM Global said on Monday it will expand its core data centres in Cyberjaya and Johor to serve growing demand for domestic and international data hosting services.

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BharatNet Phase 3: HFCL-RVNL-Aerial Telecom win Rs 6925 Crore Deal from BSNL

Telecom Talk

The government’s connectivity initiative, the BharatNet project is expected to complete in 2025.

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Ethiopian natural gas may be used to power data centres

Developing Telecoms

Dubai-based digital assets infrastructure company Hodler Investments and Chinese clean energy company Golden Concord Group (GCL) have agreed to jointly invest in an off-grid energy infrastructure project in Ethiopia to power data centres that support high-demand applications, including artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain.

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Vodafone Egypt signs 5G infrastructure deals with Telecom Egypt

Developing Telecoms

State-controlled telco Telecom Egypt said on Monday it has signed several multi-year agreements worth up to EGP30 billion (US$609.5 million) to provide infrastructure services to Vodafone Egypt to support its preparation for rolling out 5G.

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Indian Telcos Renew Calls for Fair Share from OTT Platforms: Report

Telecom Talk

India's telecom industry calls for OTT platforms to share revenue to cover rising network costs. Executives from leading companies meet with Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to discuss.

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Leading names partner to boost cloud infrastructure in Indonesia

Developing Telecoms

Digital ecosystem GoTo Group, along with leading cloud company Tencent Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of China’s Alibaba Group, have signed agreements that, they say, will boost cloud infrastructure and digital talent development in Indonesia. All three companies will work closely with the Indonesian government.

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TRAI Set to Finalise Satcom Spectrum Rules by December 15: Report

Telecom Talk

Trai is set to finalize satellite spectrum allocation recommendations by December 15, amid a debate between telecom operators and satellite companies on auction vs. administrative models.

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EchoStar hints at open RAN response to Broadcom's VMware price hikes

Light Reading

Broadcom has reportedly been raising VMware pricing following its acquisition of the company. In response, EchoStar suggested its open RAN network will allow it to transition to another vendor.

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CtrlS Datacenters to Offer Direct Access to Oracle Cloud and AI Services

Telecom Talk

CtrlS Datacenters, Asia’s largest Rated-4 data center operator, today announced that it will offer its customers direct, high-speed connectivity to

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Cable One tests pay-as-you-go Internet option, stays on the mobile sidelines

Light Reading

Cable One is piloting a new prepaid option for Internet customers that starts at $35 for 30 days of access. The operator continues to study whether to add mobile to the broadband bundle.

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Onix Unveils Two AI-Powered Solutions to Tackle Data Challenges

Telecom Talk

Onix unveils Kingfisher and Phoenix, AI-powered solutions designed to tackle data scarcity, privacy issues, and simplify AI deployment for enterprises.

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Malaysia's U Mobile reduces foreign ownership as it looks to local partnerships

Light Reading

U Mobile confirmed that Singapore-based Straits Mobile Investment has agreed to reduce its stake in the company to 20% as the operator seeks local partners to build Malaysia's second 5G network.

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Fibertime to Expand Fiber Broadband in Underserved Regions of South Africa

Telecom Talk

Fibertime will deploy Nokia’s fiber solution to rapidly expand broadband access to underserved regions of South Africa, increasing coverage to

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ZTE makes consistent strides in 5G-Advanced technologies

RCR Wireless

In the rapidly evolving landscape of telecommunications, the convergence of 5G-Advanced, artificial intelligence, and green technologies is reshaping the industry’s future. We recently had the opportunity to engage with Li Xiaotong, Vice President of ZTE Corporation, to explore how these transformative forces are driving innovation and addressing the emerging challenges in the digital era.

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5G BTS in India Crossed 4.6 Lakh Figure in October 2024

Telecom Talk

The 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) count in India went up by a mere few thousand in the last few months.

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BT Reports 3% Revenue Dip, Eyes Fibre & 5G Growth

VoIP Review

BT released its financial report for the first half of 2024, displaying mixed results amid an economic landscape fraught with challenges. Most notably, the UK giant’s revenue declined by 3%, affected by issues beyond the UK and a fiercely competitive retail market. Meanwhile, profit before tax dropped by 10% to £1 billion, influenced by increased costs and finance expenses.

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Equinix Opens Salalah Data Center in Oman

Telecom Talk

Equinix has officially opened its data center in Salalah, Oman, in partnership with local telco Omantel.

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Consumer Groups Support EchoStar’s 5G Construction Extension

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2024 – The Open Technology Institute and Public Knowledge are supporting EchoStar’s extended deadline for rolling out a new 5G wireless network. OTI and Public Knowledge conveyed their support for EchoStar’s 5G mobile infrastructure buildout extension in a joint letter sent to the Federal Communications Commission Thursday.

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OPPO Find X8 to Launch in India with ColorOS 15, Dimensity 9400 on November 21, 2024

Telecom Talk

OPPO has just confirmed the launch of OPPO Find X8 in India at a global launch event in Bali, Indonesia.

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Consumer Groups and CTIA Differ on Higher Power Levels for CBRS Spectrum

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2024 – Wireless carriers last week floated changes like increasing power levels for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service. Consumer groups and smaller providers were not happy. The Federal Communications Commission manages sharing in the CBRS band with a tiered licensing system. Military incumbents get first priority, followed by those who purchased priority licenses.

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Motive Companies Acquires GXC to Boost Private 5G Capabilities

VoIP Review

Texas-based private 4G/5G provider GXC has agreed to sell its business to California-located Motive Companies, known for its renewable energy and infrastructure solutions. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance GXC’s capabilities in providing advanced 5G services to various industrial sectors. Despite the announcement, the financial terms remain undisclosed.

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Eurobites: Cellnex revenues rise 7% in first nine months

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: It's Fibertime for Nokia in South Africa; currency headwinds blow Vodacom off course; the UK's smart meter divide.

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Ofcom gives new step to award mmWave spectrum in the UK

RCR Wireless

Ofcom will award spectrum in the 25.1-27.5 GHz and 40.5-43.5 GHz bands next year U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom announced the publication of the text of the final regulation for the upcoming spectrum of mmWave frequencies. This text, which may be subject to minor amendments, will be enacted and become law in early 2025, Ofcom said. […] The post Ofcom gives new step to award mmWave spectrum in the UK appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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DIDWW Unveils Toll-Free A2P SMS for US Businesses

VoIP Review

In a significant move to boost business communication abilities, DIDWW has introduced toll-free A2P (Application-to-Person) SMS messaging services in the USA. This expansion aims to enhance communication flexibility for businesses across North America. By enabling toll-free A2P messaging , DIDWW offers its customers a greater range of options to automate business operations, encompassing marketing strategies, client engagement, reminders, and notifications.

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Cellnex clocks revenue hike for first nine months of the year

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Tower firm Cellnex's revenues reached €2.9 billion in the first nine months of the year, and it reported a 9.5% increase in PoPs (Points of Presence) at its sites.

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AMD slams Intel on virtual RAN 'lock-in,' claiming more open approach

Light Reading

Intel's integrated accelerators come in for sharp criticism from close rival AMD, which says it does things quite differently.

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South Carolina to Open BEAD Pre-Qualification Phase

Broadband Breakfast

Nov. 11, 2024 – The state of South Carolina is set to open its pre-qualification window this week to applicants for federal broadband funding. Available to Breakfast Club Members The South Carolina Broadband Office announced Friday that the state’s pre-qualification phase for the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program will begin Tuesday, Nov. 12.

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Robust Intelligence, Now Part of Cisco, Recognized as a 2024 Gartner® Cool Vendor™ for AI Security

Cisco Wireless

Cisco is excited that Robust Intelligence, a recently acquired AI security startup, is mentioned in the 2024 Gartner Cool Vendors for AI Security report.

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New dawn for Sunrise after Liberty completes spin-off

telecoms.com

Sunrise is embarking on life as a standalone entity, after parent company Liberty Global completed the spin-off of its Swiss unit.

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Turkcell Hits 32Gbps in 5G-Advanced Trial with ZTE

VoIP Review

In an impressive demonstration of telecommunications prowess, state-controlled Turkcell has announced that it achieved a remarkable speed milestone in its 5G-Advanced trial in Istanbul. Benefiting from equipment supplied by ZTE , the trial recorded a maximum downlink speed of just over 32 Gbps. This significant achievement involved leveraging a combination of mid-band and mmWave spectrum.

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Meta trials educational VR tech with US and UK universities

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Meta has teamed up with a number of universities in the US and the UK to test new education applications for its Quest VR devices.

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Ericsson to invest $453 million to boost R&D in Canada

RCR Wireless

Over the course of the five-year agreement, Ericsson aims to create almost 200 new high-skilled jobs Swedish vendor Ericsson and the Government of Canada have signed an expanded funding agreement under which Ericsson will invest more than CAD $630 million ($453 million) in its Canadian R&D operations. The vendor noted that this funding increase will […] The post Ericsson to invest $453 million to boost R&D in Canada appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Softsource vBridge Expands to Nelson, Marks 20 Years of Innovation

VoIP Review

Softsource vBridge, a New Zealand-owned ICT systems integrator, is marking its 20th anniversary with a significant expansion into Nelson. Founded in 2004, the company has evolved from a small four-person business into a major industry player. Chief Executive Officer Pablo Garcia-Curtis proudly reflects on this journey and expresses excitement for the future, crediting their growth to hard work and the support of partners, vendors, and clients.