Wed.Jan 15, 2025

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Veon plans Nasdaq listing for Kyivstar

Developing Telecoms

Veon announced plans to float its Ukrainian operator, Kyivstar, on the Nasdaq stock exchange through the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with investment company Cohen Circle Acquisition Corp.

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Adani Group’s ‘foray into industrial 5G’ is total failure

Total Telecom

News Two and a half years after acquiring the spectrum at auction, the Indian conglomerate has yet to make use of its airwaves Reports this week suggest that Adani Group is considering surrendering it 5G mmWave spectrum after failing to turn its dream of deploying private 5G networks into reality. According to the reports, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)has sent multiple requests to the company asking how it intends to use the currently idle spectrum, as well as penalising it for fail

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BDx and APJII sign ‘landmark’ Indonesian data centre agreement

Developing Telecoms

BDx, the largest data centre operator in Indonesia, has announced what it calls a landmark data centre cooperation agreement with the Association of Indonesia Internet Service Providers (APJII), saying that it will bolster the nations digital ecosystem.

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DoT Pushes Telcos to Implement Caller Name Display Service: Report

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly urged telecom operators to fast-track the implementation of the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP)

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Adani Group may surrender 5G spectrum

Developing Telecoms

Local media reported that India-based Adani Group is planning to release the 5G spectrum it acquired in 2022 as Indias telecoms regulator pushes the company to fulfill its coverage obligations.

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Cellnex mulls Swiss tower sale  

Total Telecom

News Cellnex acquired a 72% stake in the company in 2017 for 430 million Spanish TowerCo Cellnex is considering the sale of its Swiss subsidiary, according to a report from Spanish newspaper Expansion , which cited unnamed sources. The report says US investment bank JP Morgan has been selected as an advisor for the potential sale of its stake. According to the unnamed sources, the companys Swiss tower business could be worth up to 1.5 billion, with Cellnexs 72% stake worth approximately 1.1 b

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Nokia and Zain KSA deploy 4G/5G femtocells for Saudi enterprises

Developing Telecoms

Nokia and Zain KSA announced on Wednesday they are partnering to deploy a 4G/5G femtocell solution for enterprise customers in Saudi Arabia to fill indoor mobile coverage gaps and optimise connectivity.

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NCC issues ultimatum to nine Nigerian banks on USSD debts

Developing Telecoms

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reportedly issued an ultimatum for nine banks: pay up on their Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes or be disconnected before the end of this month.

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Reliance Jio Partners With Polygon Labs To Launch Web3, Blockchain Solutions In India

Telecom Talk

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), the digital arm of Reliance Industries (RIL) and the largest telecom operator in India, has partnered

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Space42 and ICEYE launch second Foresight SAR satellite

Developing Telecoms

UAE-based satellite firm Space42 said on Wednesday it has successfully deployed the second of its Foresight earth observation LEO satellites in partnership with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation operator ICEYE.

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Bharti Airtel, Hexacom ARPU Expected to Rise 15-17 Percent: Axis Capital

Telecom Talk

Axis Capital highlights ARPU growth trends for Airtel, Jio, and VIL, subscriber recovery, and the rising demand for fixed wireless broadband.

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Global FWA revenues to surpass $48 Billion by 2029

Developing Telecoms

Revenues from fixed wireless access (FWA) equipment are set to exceed US$48 billion over the next five years, driven by growing adoption across enterprise and residential markets in North America and India, according to a report from DellOro Group.

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Zain KSA and Nokia to Implement Indoor Femtocell Solution for Enterprise Customers

Telecom Talk

Nokia and Zain KSA have announced a partnership to address mobile coverage gaps and optimise connectivity for enterprise customers by

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New platform slashes cable waste by 50% for FTTH-network builders

Total Telecom

FTTH network builders can significantly reduce the amount of expensive optical fibre they throw away thanks to a new initiative from French cabling experts, ACOME Group. Every day, broadband companies waste on average 10% of the full fibre cable they deploy owing to a lack of knowledge of how much cable they have available in stock or on the field. ACOMEs QR-Drum assigns a QR code to each cable drum which works as its digital twin, keeping a record of cable lengths, locations and deployment hist

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Generative AI to Transform 38 Million Jobs by 2030: EY India Report

Telecom Talk

Generative AI is poised to reshape India's economy, driving significant productivity gains across sectors. EY India's report outlines the transformative potential of AI.

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Protecting AI so AI Can Improve the World, Safely

Cisco Wireless

You need to move fast with AI, but you absolutely cannot afford to sacrifice safety and security for speed. Announcing Cisco AI Defensea solution designed to eliminate this tradeoff and empower you to innovate fearlessly.

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Macquarie to Invest Up to USD 5 Billion in Applied Digital’s AI Data Centers

Telecom Talk

Applied Digital Corporation (Applied Digital) said it has entered into an agreement with Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) for funding of

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Vodafone Idea works with HCLSoftware on network enhancement

Developing Telecoms

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) is clearly getting 2025 off to a busy start in terms of network upgrades and rollouts. This week has seen the news that it has partnered with HCLSoftware, the software business unit of Indian global technology company HCLTech, to make its 4G and 5G networks smarter and more efficient.

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Huawei FreeBuds SE 2 Launched in India

Telecom Talk

Huawei, a Chinese tech giant, recently launched the Huawei Band 9 in India. The smart band is priced at an affordable Rs 3,999.

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5G adoption in Europe is falling behind, says GSMA

RCR Wireless

GSMA found that only around 15% of operators in Europe with live 5G networks had launched 5G SA by the end of Q3 2024 A new GSMA report focusing on the mobile economy in Europe shows that while 5G will become the dominant mobile technology in Europe by 2026, the continent lags behind other regions […]

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Nokia Signs Multi-Year Patent Licensing Deal with Samsung for Video Technologies

Telecom Talk

Nokia announced on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, that it had signed a multi-year patent license agreement with Samsung, allowing the

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Wi-Fi gives cable MVNO speeds a boost – study

Light Reading

Aided by their use of Wi-Fi boost features that support speeds up to 1 Gbit/s on mobile devices, Comcast and Charter have seen wireless download speeds rise by more than 100 Mbit/s in the past two years, according to an Ookla study.

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Telstra and Accenture Announce Joint Venture to Accelerate AI and Data Strategy

Telecom Talk

Telstra and Accenture announce a joint venture to accelerate the Australian operators AI and data transformation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and Accentures AI investment.

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Two approaches to 5G NTN architecture

RCR Wireless

3GPP has established two basic 5G NTN architecture approaches: Transparent and Regenerative According to Rohde & Schwarzs Wireless unit Technology Manager Reiner Stuhlfauth, the integration of non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) and terrestrial 5G networks is an architectural “paradigm shift.” In a blog post, he explained further that the term base station doesnt really apply to NTNs.

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What is JioSafe with Quantum-Secure Network Security?

Telecom Talk

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) offers a variety of applications (Apps) catering to diverse services through digital platforms, and JioSafe is

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Module maker u-blox quits cellular IoT– ‘the writing was on the wall’

RCR Wireless

Swiss IoT module maker u-blox is to phase out its loss-making cellular IoT business, the firm has said. The division has over 200 employees; jobs are expected to go with its closure. It made revenue of CHF 27 million ($29.

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Vodafone Idea Netflix Mobile Plans with UNLIMITED DATA in 2025

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has two mobile plans that will bundle Netflix subscriptions at no additional cost to users.

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New York finally enforces affordable broadband law

Light Reading

ISPs are now required to offer affordable broadband service for low-income residents of New York, in what industry groups representing service providers fear will be a 'watershed moment' wherein more states follow New York's lead.

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5G BTS Count in India at the End of December 31, 2024

Telecom Talk

5G BTS count in India reached 4,64.990 at the end of December 31, 2024.

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Eurobites: Europe still playing catch-up on 5G, finds GSMA report

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Euro telco bigwigs make their case (again); MegaFon sanctions confirmed; Nokia signs video tech patents deal with Samsung.

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BSNL to be Led by Robert Ravi for 3 More Months: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, will be led by Robert Ravi for three more months.

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Global smartphone market likely to slow in 2025 – reports

Light Reading

Analysts expect smartphone market growth to continue in 2025, but the pace will be slower 'as refresh cycles continue growing and pent-up demand is fulfilled,' according to IDC. AI applications are likely to grow this year as vendors bank on the technology to differentiate their devices.

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Colorado Hoping to Up Participation in BEAD Round Two

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2025 –​​ The second round of applications for Colorado’s BEAD dollars is opening soon, and the state is taking a few steps to increase participation and get closer to universal coverage. Available to Breakfast Club Members Those include a higher low-cost service plan price, more flexibility with project areas, and incorporating new federal guidance on alternative technologies, among other things.

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AI in telecom is still in its infancy, says Vodafone exec

Light Reading

Vodafone's AI specialist, Ignacio Garcia, sets out some of the key challenges and highlights areas where progress is being made.

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Adani Group faces DoT scrutiny over 5G rollout delays

RCR Wireless

In the July 2022 spectrum auctions, Adani Data Networks acquired 400 megahertz in the 26 GHz band Indian company Adani Group may come under scrutiny from Indias Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for delays in deploying 5G services more than two years after obtaining a unified telecom license, according to a local press report.

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Cisco AI Defense: Comprehensive Security for Enterprise AI Adoption

Cisco Wireless

Cisco AI Defense is a single, end-to-end solution that helps your organization understand and mitigate risk on both the user and application levels.

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IBM wins £1.6bn UK Emergency Services Network contract

RCR Wireless

The UK government has appointed IBM to supply new network infrastructure and communications solutions for emergency services in the country, as part of the new Emergency Services Network (ESN). The deal is worth 1.6 billion, according to reports. IBM is understood to have beaten BT in the tender.

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