Wed.Aug 28, 2024

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Taiwan’s largest telco launches Germany subsidiary 

Total Telecom

News The company says the launch makes it “the only telecom operator in Taiwan with overseas branches and the most comprehensive global network deployment” Taiwanese telco Chunghwa Telecom has this week launched its first European subsidiary in Frankfurt, Germany. The expansion marks the company’s first entry into the European market, adding to its existing operations in the US and Asia.

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Bite taps Nokia for Packet Core solutions in Latvia and Lithuania

Developing Telecoms

Bite Group has selected Nokia’s Packet Core appliance-based solution as it seeks to deploy advanced 5G services while simplifying its network architecture in Latvia and Lithuania.

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Korean telcos unite to standardise network APIs

Telecoms Tech News

South Korea’s three major telcos have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop and implement a unified ‘Network Open API’ standard. The MOU – between SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+ – aims to accelerate digital transformation within the industry and promote interoperability with global services. Until now, each telco has offered its own.

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Starlink grows in Africa with announcements in Botswana, Ghana and Kenya

Developing Telecoms

There’s been a flurry of African news from Starlink – satellite communications company SpaceX’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service – in recent days, culminating with this week’s announcement that Botswana has granted an operating licence to the service.

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FiberLocator extends network planning platform to include UK fibre data

Total Telecom

FiberLocator , the US’s most prominent fibre data platform, has announced the addition of data on UK fibre providers to its extensive database, which already holds the fibre footprint and route maps of 1000+ carriers, more than 5 million connected buildings, and 6,000 data centres. FiberLocator provides carriers, mobile operators, towercos and data centre operators with the most comprehensive, accurate, and timely fibre data available.

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Telin partners with Indosat to develop ICE System 2 subsea cable

Developing Telecoms

Telkom Indonesia’s international arm Telin said on Wednesday it has signed a strategic partnership with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to develop ICE System 2, the latest announced leg of Telin’s Indonesia Cable Express subsea cable project.

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Coastguard’s emergency network gets an upgrade from Telent

Total Telecom

Press Release A £175 million communications network connecting 163 remote radio sites across 11,000 miles of UK coastline is now operational ensuring His Majesty’s (HM) Coastguard’s effective frontline emergency response continues for thousands of distress calls from the UK’s waters. Stretching from the Shetland Islands to the Isles of Scilly, it is one of the UK’s largest private broadband networks, with technology partner Telent helping to install 1,220km of new infrastructure.

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Verizon Partners with Skylo to Launch Satellite-Based Direct-to-Device Messaging

Telecom Talk

American wireless network provider Verizon has partnered with satellite communications provider Skylo to launch a commercial direct-to-device messaging service.

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Verizon and Skylo connect on direct-to-device messaging deal

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Verizon said it will tap into Skylo's satellite network to enable mobile customers to access emergency messaging and location sharing in areas where the terrestrial cellular network is unavailable.

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TRAI to Thoroughly Review Anti-Spam Rules, Calls for Public Comments

Telecom Talk

TRAI has issued a consultation paper seeking public feedback on revising the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR-2018) to address issues with unsolicited commercial communications.

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Altice USA's 'PowerKEY' CableCARDs will soon go on the blink

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Altice USA has warned video subs that 'PowerKEY' CableCARDs will become inoperable in October. The operator is directing subs to alternatives, including its app for Apple TV boxes and Optimum Stream, its own Android TV device.

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Phoenix Tower International to Build 1,900 New Telecom Sites for Iliad in Italy

Telecom Talk

Wireless infrastructure provider Phoenix Tower International (PTI) has entered into a Build-to-Suit (BTS) agreement with Iliad, one of the mobile

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Plaud's NotePin has one job for its AI

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Plaud's NotePin has one main job for its AI – making sense of audio recordings. The device records audio and uses ChatGPT's GPT-4o model – which recognizes audio, vision and text – to organize recordings into transcripts and summaries.

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Vodafone Idea Expands L900 and L2100 Technology to 4200 Sites Across Maharashtra

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its network in Maharashtra by deploying L900 and L2100 technologies across over 4,200 sites.

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5G close to becoming the majority FWA technology

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New research from the Global Mobile Suppliers Association found that 5G will account for 42% of all fixed wireless access customer premise equipment shipped this year.

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Chunghwa Telecom Launches European Subsidiary in Frankfurt

Telecom Talk

Taiwanese telco company Chunghwa Telecom announced the official launch of its European subsidiary in Frankfurt, Germany, marked by an opening

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Why 5G in the UK is so bad

Light Reading

The UK fares worse than most European countries on 5G, according to monitors, and Europe trails other regions. But there are numerous reasons for the UK lag.

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Virgin Media Expands Gigabit Broadband to 11,000 More Homes in Huddersfield

Telecom Talk

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced the expansion of its gigabit broadband services to an additional 11,000 homes in Huddersfield,

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Broadcom on AI infrastructure networking—’Ethernet will be the technology to make this happen’

RCR Wireless

LAS VEGAS—VMware by Broadcom’s Explore event was headlined with talks on why private cloud using private data to run private AI is the path forward for enterprises. “It’s clear to me that the future of the enterprise is private,” as Broadcom CEO Hock Tan put it in a blog post. A sub-theme that played out, […] The post Broadcom on AI infrastructure networking—’Ethernet will be the technology to make this happen’ appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Jio, Airtel and Vi Suggest No Need of Voice and SMS Only Plans

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio said that in its survey, 90% of the users said that the mobile plans are affordable, and over 56% felt that bundling is good for consumers.

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Finland’s working group starts work to promote 6G technology

RCR Wireless

The main goal of the working group is to prepare Finland’s national 6G roadmap Finland’s Ministry of Transport and Communications confirmed that a specific working group has started its work to promote 6G communication technologies. In a release, the ministry noted that the main goal of the working group is to prepare Finland’s national 6G […] The post Finland’s working group starts work to promote 6G technology appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Bite Group to Enhance 5G Network Capabilities in Latvia and Lithuania

Telecom Talk

Bite Group partners with Nokia to enhance 5G services in Latvia and Lithuania using Nokia’s Packet Core solution.

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5G energy efficiency metrics, models and system tests (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

Sarat Puthenpura, Chief Architect – Open RAN; Aether (previously ONF) will be speaking at this year’s Open RAN Global Forum. Read more and register here. Energy costs for telecom operators can be as high as 10% of their total operating expenditure. This is especially true as they roll out 5G. Even though the 5G-NR standards […] The post 5G energy efficiency metrics, models and system tests (Reader Forum) appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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OnePlus 13 Specifications Leaked Online

Telecom Talk

OnePlus 13 will launch in India next year in January most likely. This new device from OnePlus will be the company's flagship phone.

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CSIS Report Warns of Chinese Threat to Global Subsea Cables

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, August 28, 2024 – Amid escalating concerns in the U.S. about Chinese technology infiltrating telecommunications networks, subsea cables carrying nearly 98% of global internet traffic have surfaced as the latest potential targets for sabotage, with China and Russia identified as primary threats. A new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies has brought attention to the vulnerabilities of subsea cable systems, revealing a “deliberate” pa

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Vodafone Idea Clears Rs 700 Crore Statutory Payment for June 2024 Quarter

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), a prominent Indian telecom operator, has cleared Rs 700 crore statutory payment for the June 2024 quarter.

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What's the Story? eSIMs ease wireless woes for travelers

Light Reading

Travel embedded SIMs (eSIMs) are one avenue for travelers to maintain wireless network performance. Now, organizations outside the telecom industry are joining service providers in providing travelers with a range of eSIM service options.

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Vodafone Idea’s 900 MHz Spectrum Deployment to Improve Experience

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea recently acquired 900 MHz spectrum for seven circles in the country.

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Now available on Microsoft Azure: Cisco AppDynamics provides more flexibility

Cisco Wireless

Cisco is expanding its strategic partnership with Microsoft by offering AppDynamics as a hosted solution on Microsoft Azure — providing more flexibility and choice to customers.

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Eurobites: European smartphone market resurgence continues

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Bite Group chooses Nokia's packet core; Virgin Media brings fiber-to-Huddersfield; rating Swiss broadband.

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Simplifying the policy experience for today’s IT teams

Cisco Wireless

Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA) just got better with Common Policy, a unique capability that ensures consistent policy enforcement at all network entry points through cross-domain context exchange.

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Get ready to ‘text anywhere’ — Verizon to launch satellite-based messaging with Skylo

RCR Wireless

Starting this fall, some Verizon customers will be able to use emergency messaging and location sharing Verizon has partnered with California-based Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) communications provider Skylo to enable direct-to-device messaging service for the carrier’s customers using “certain” smartphones. Starting this fall, some Verizon customers will be able to use emergency messaging and location sharing […] The post Get ready to ‘text anywhere’ — Verizon to launch satell

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Cisco Smart Bonding for MSPs: Enhance Customer Experience and Streamline Support Workflows

Cisco Wireless

The global market for managed services around Cisco products is projected to reach $161 billion by 2027, driven by customers seeking solutions and outcomes rather than just products or technology.

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Telco-OTT debate rages on in India

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TRAI's new consultation paper rekindles debate on whether OTTs should be included in the Telecommunications Act of 2023.

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Deutsche Telekom operates 12,500 5G antennas via 3.6 GHz band

RCR Wireless

Deutsche Telekom previously said its 5G technology will reach 99% of the German population by the end of 2025 German telecom operator Deutsche Telekom said that a total of 12,500 of its 5G antennas in 940 cities and municipalities are currently transmitting on the 3.6 GHz spectrum band. In a release, Deutsche Telekom said it […] The post Deutsche Telekom operates 12,500 5G antennas via 3.6 GHz band appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Report warns of regulatory risks telcos face when adopting AI

telecoms.com

An Omdia report warns telcos must get ready for the regulatory risks and challenges they face as AI is rolled out.

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CityFibre-Sky Partnership Stirs UK Broadband Market Dynamics

VoIP Review

The recent partnership between CityFibre and Sky has sparked varied reactions about its implications for the UK’s broadband market, especially for the incumbent, BT. Following the announcement, BT’s share price took a significant hit, dropping 8% and leading to a £1 billion loss in its market value. Despite the initial market reactions, some analysts argue that the deal may not drastically harm BT.

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