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Mauritius provides free mobile internet for 18-25-year-olds

Developing Telecoms

The government of Mauritius has launched a new scheme under which citizens aged 18 to 25 years are eligible to get free mobile internet services as part of a government drive to prepare the younger generation for the country’s digital future.

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Airtel Achieves 300 Mbps Uplink Speed in 5G Trial with TDD and FDD Spectrum Aggregation

Telecom Talk

Indian telecommunications company Airtel announced today the successful completion of 5G trials that combine TDD (Time Division Duplex) and FDD

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Brazil bans Elon Musk's X over censorship row

Developing Telecoms

Anatel, Brazil’s telecoms regulator, blocked access to Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter), months after Anatel demanded X reveal the identity of a user on the platform who was accused of spreading hate speech.

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Airtel Xstream AirFiber can Be Installed Up to this Floor

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel's Xstream AirFiber page is finally back up online. The company had removed the page for unknown reasons several weeks back.

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Airtel, Mediatek and Nokia boost 5G uplink speeds to 300 Mbps

Developing Telecoms

Indian telco Bharti Airtel, MediaTek and Nokia announced on Monday they have completed a trial that successfully combined TDD and FDD mid-band spectrum to boost 5G uplink speeds as high as 300 Mbps.

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First Rules of Telecom Act 2023 Now in Effect in India

Telecom Talk

The first rules of the new Telecom Act 2023 are now in effect in India. The DoT shared the development in a post on social media platform X.

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Brazil regulator reveals 5G coverage of 94.5%

Developing Telecoms

Brazil’s telecoms regulator Anatel announced 94.5% of Brazilian will theoretically have access to 5G from today (September 2) after releasing licences to operators for spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band.

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How can Telco Operators Benefit from AI-Driven Sales Enablement Solutions?

Developing Telecoms

Delivering a satisfying customer experience is essential to any sales process, but the expectations that telecom operators face are higher than most.

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Musk’s Brazilian bust up sees Starlink accounts frozen

Total Telecom

News Elon Musk’s clash with the Brazilian government over moderation of X (formerly Twitter) has resulted in a government ban on the platform Volatile billionaire Elon Musk’s ongoing clash with the Brazilian government has this week seen his social media platform X banned across the country. In addition, the sanctions appear to extend to SpaceX’s satellite constellation Starlink, with reports suggesting that the company’s Brazilian accounts have been frozen.

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Drop FDD for TDD, says regulator to Qatar’s operators

Developing Telecoms

Qatar’s mobile operators have been given seven months to switch from FDD to TDD in the 2.6GHz frequency band by the country’s regulator.

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Chinese hackers exploit vulnerability to breach internet firms

Telecoms Tech News

A cybersecurity firm, Lumen Technologies, has reported that a Chinese hacking group exploited a software vulnerability to breach several internet firms in the US and beyond. The hackers allegedly discovered a vulnerability in Versa Director, a platform designed to control and manage services for customers of Versa Networks, a company based in Santa Clara, California.

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Burkina Faso to expand connectivity to more underserved areas by 2027

Developing Telecoms

Burkina Faso is planning to extend mobile and internet services to 1,000 remote areas over the next three years. These areas, known as ‘white zones’, are regions without access to telephony and internet services.

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Fujitsu aims to popularise APNs with new lab

Telecoms Tech News

Fujitsu is aiming to popularise open All-Photonics Networks (APNs) by opening a dedicated lab in Düsseldorf, Germany. Scheduled to run from November 2024 to March 2025, the lab marks the first of its kind outside Japan. Fujitsu believes the lab will demonstrate its commitment to promoting the global expansion of the Innovative Optical and Wireless. Read more » The post Fujitsu aims to popularise APNs with new lab appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Albanian regulator announces start of 5G auction process

Developing Telecoms

Will Albania soon join the club of 5G-ready countries? Telecoms regulator AKEP has officially opened the competition for the first frequencies to be used for 5G. This will involve five blocks in the 3400-3800MHz frequency band – two of 80MHz and three of 40MHz.

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Tract Announces Gigawatt-Scale Data Center Park in Phoenix, Arizona

Telecom Talk

Tract has announced a new gigawatt-scale data center park in Phoenix, Arizona.

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DICT offers US$652k contract to install free Wi-Fi in RoRo ports

Developing Telecoms

The Philippines’ Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is reportedly preparing to tender a contract worth just over PHP37 million (around US$652,540) to roll out free wireless internet access services in 67 “roll-on, roll-off” (RoRo) ports across the country.

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GlobalNet Launches New Point of Presence in Zurich

Telecom Talk

Amsterdam-headquartered GlobalNet, a backbone Internet service provider operating the DATAIX Internet Exchange Network, has announced the launch of its first

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Huawei is starting to look unstoppable

Light Reading

US sanctions and political efforts have failed to kill Huawei, which now looks in much better health than its main western rivals.

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Dialog Axiata Completes Merger with Airtel Lanka

Telecom Talk

Dialog Axiata completes its merger with Bharti Airtel Lanka, boosting its subscriber base to over 20 million and solidifying its position as Sri Lanka's top telecom provider.

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Alaska City Loses Internet, Cell Service for Days after Subsea Fiber Break

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2024 – A key Alaska city and a popular port of call for cruise ships has not had landline internet and cell phone service for days, and it could be at least another week before the restoration of normal service. The city of Sitka, located on the Alaska Panhandle, lost service Thursday morning after an undersea cable break apparently just 30 miles away.

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U Mobile, Berjaya Rail Agree to Collaborate on 5G Solutions for Upcoming Rail Projects

Telecom Talk

U Mobile and Berjaya Rail have signed an MoU to implement 5G solutions, aiming to optimise operations and enhance passenger experiences in upcoming railway projects.

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In Auction Default, Indiana ISP Hands Back Broadband Locations to FCC

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2024 – A rural Indiana internet service provider is giving back hundreds of locations won in a federal broadband subsidy auction in 2020. Daviess-Martin Rural Telephone Corp. in Montgomery, Indiana, said it was relinquishing 12 Census Block Groups with 635 locations that it had been assigned by the Federal Communications Commission after completion of a reverse auction in 2020. "Unforeseen circumstances beyond RTC's control have made it unfeasible to deploy b

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A1 Belarus Enhances LTE Network Capacity in Gomel

Telecom Talk

A1 Belarus, in partnership with the state-owned infrastructure operator beCloud, has completed a major upgrade to its LTE network in

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Protecting our environment

HCL Tech

Protecting our environment luv.jaiswar Mon, 09/02/2024 - 12:47 Remove from Listing Page Yes Business Segment Corporate Short Title Protecting our environment Short Description The effects of climate change are increasingly devastating, but we are taking action and playing our part to mitigate its impact. Our people work with our partners in the communities on projects that range from rejuvenating waterways to planting trees.

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Telkomsel Expands 5G Network to Denpasar and Badung Cities in Bali

Telecom Talk

Indonesian telecom operator Telkomsel has announced the expansion of its Hyper 5G network, starting with Denpasar and Badung in Bali.

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Fujitsu Launches Düsseldorf Lab to Accelerate Open APN Adoption

VoIP Review

Fujitsu is taking a bold step to popularize open All-Photonics Networks (APNs) by inaugurating a specialized lab in Düsseldorf, Germany. Scheduled to run from November 2024 to March 2025, this lab is the first of its kind outside Japan. This initiative aims to promote the global spread of the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN), including APN, digital twin technology, and a cognitive foundation.

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DoT Announces Intra Circle Roaming Activated in AP and Telangana

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced that intra-circle roaming has been activated in the districts of Andhra Pradesh and Telanagana.

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FCC Approves $9B for Rural 5G, Innovates with Open RAN

VoIP Review

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has green-lighted $9 billion in subsidies to accelerate the deployment of 5G services in rural areas across the nation. This initiative, known as the 5G Fund for Rural America, targets regions where advanced mobile connectivity is economically unviable without support, aiming to close the widening digital divide.

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Barrio Energy Acquires 12MW Data Center in Tyler, Texas

Telecom Talk

Industrial commercial properties developer Barrio Energy has acquired a data center in Tyler, Texas.

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Marvell’s AI-Driven Data Center Growth Defies Revenue Decline

VoIP Review

Marvell Technology recently reported notable growth in its data center AI segment, despite overall revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 being down 5% year-on-year. The company’s net revenue reached $1.273 billion, exceeding the midpoint of its guidance. Its net loss was $193.3 million, an improvement from the $207.5 million loss in the same period last year.

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OnePlus 13 Launch Could Happen Next Month

Telecom Talk

OnePlus could launch its new flagship for 2025 as early as next month. We are talking about the OnePlus 13.

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Nokia Denies Samsung Acquisition, Focuses on 5G Innovations

VoIP Review

Nokia has dismissed rumors suggesting that Samsung is set to acquire its mobile network business. The Finnish telecom giant confirmed its commitment to the division in a recent statement, countering growing market speculation. “A Nokia insider project related to these speculations does not exist. Nokia is committed to the success of its mobile networks business, a highly strategic asset for both Nokia and its customers,” the company clarified.

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BSNL Witnesses Young Executives Leaving, Association Worried

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has recently witnessed many young executives leaving the company.

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Twitter banned in Brazil, including access via VPN and mobile apps

telecoms.com

A Brazilian judge has banned US social media platform X from operating, or being accessed, in the country.

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Eurobites: Czech nuclear plant trials Vodafone's private 5G

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: VMO2 on the hunt for investment, claims report; fiber-to-the-vineyard in Austria; Iliad founder joins ByteDance board.

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Nobles County discusses remaining ARPA funds

Blandin on Broadband

The Worthington Globe reports … The Nobles County Board of Commissioners discussed the allocation of its remaining American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds at Wednesday’s work session. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nobles County received $4,201,180 in ARPA funding, which was then allocated to payroll and created an opportunity to fund capital improvements, assist smaller municipalities with infrastructure projects, and invest in other county-involved projects such as last year’s internship progra

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Unlocking the Secrets: How to Effectively Test and Improve Your Ping

All West Telecommunications

In today's fast-paced digital world, a stable and fast internet connection is critical for everything from gaming and streaming to remote work. One crucial aspect often overlooked is the "ping" of your internet connection. If you've ever asked yourself, "How do I test my ping?" or "What is my ping?", this article is for you. We’ll dive deep into understanding ping, exploring how to measure it, and offering tips for improvement.

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