Wed.Aug 21, 2024

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Liberian regulator addresses short code assignment issues

Developing Telecoms

The Acting Board of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has signed two major regulations which, it argues, are aimed at enhancing opportunities for many Liberians, including entrepreneurs, and will improve service quality and government revenue.

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RTL Deutschland Expands FAST Channel Offering with Harmonic and netorium

Total Telecom

SAN JOSE, Calif. and COLOGNE, Germany — Aug. 15, 2024 — German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has added eight new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to its video streaming service, expanding the number of viewing options for customers of its streaming service RTL+. The new FAST channels are powered by Harmonic’s VOS®360 Media SaaS, which simplifies all stages of media processing, including advanced playout, powerful graphics insertion, premium OTT encoding and distribution.

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Internet issues down to a submarine cable, says Pakistan’s regulator

Developing Telecoms

There have been further developments in the controversy in Pakistan reported yesterday relating to slow internet speeds. A new contribution from regulator the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has moved the blame away from VPNs.

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Germany to invest €5bn in new semiconductor foundry

Total Telecom

News The funds will be used by the newly formed European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) to set up a new facility in Dresden This week, the European Commission has given the greenlight to a German plan aiming to use €5 billion to build a new semiconductor plant in Dresden. The plant will be built and run by ESMC, a joint venture being set up by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Bosch, Infineon, and NXP.

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Telekom Malaysia picks Nokia for dedicated DWDM network

Developing Telecoms

Nokia announced on Thursday that Telekom Malaysia (TM) will use its Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) solution to build a dedicated terrestrial optical network to better manage growing data traffic and improve data center connectivity.

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Telcos urged to embrace horizontal strengths in B2B sales

Telecoms Tech News

Telcos are encouraged to leverage their core strengths in connectivity and data services to drive B2B sales, rather than chase vertical specialisation. Research firm GlobalData argues that while there is a temptation for telcos to deepen sector-specific partnerships, this often leads to unrealistic expectations and costly strategic readjustments. “Over three decades of working with telcos, Read more » The post Telcos urged to embrace horizontal strengths in B2B sales appeared first on Telec

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InfoRR, 4WNet tap Padtec to expand network to Amazonas

Developing Telecoms

Brazilian ISP InfoRR is partnering with service provider 4WNet Telecomunicações to build a new DWDM optical network using equipment from Brazilian vendor Padtec to expand operations from the state of Roraima to Amazonas.

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Connectivity black out: an unfortunate ‘common tactic’

Developing Telecoms

Internet shutdowns are described as a “common tactic” used by government to supress dissent, according to the World Economic Forum. This is increasingly an unacceptable reality given that connectivity is now so ingrained in the majority of economies that any such disruption can have a massive impact to GDP and society as a whole.

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FCC gives Starlink permission to upgrade its satellites

Total Telecom

News SpaceX says it will gradually replace its first-generation satellites with larger, more advanced alternatives This week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has confirmed that it will allow SpaceX to gradually replace its existing first-generation Starlink satellites with second-generation satellites. SpaceX has roughly 6,281 Starlink satellites in orbit around the Earth, which are used to provide global coverage for communication services.

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Indosat’s Lintasarta launches Nvidia-powered AI cloud

Developing Telecoms

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s ICT arm Lintasarta announced on Wednesday the launch of GPU Merdeka, its new GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) that offers a sovereign AI cloud running on Nvidia GPUs and software.

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Lumos Announces USD 150 Million Expansion into Kentucky Network

Telecom Talk

Lumos announces a USD 150 million investment to build over 1,300 miles of fiber-optic network infrastructure in Jefferson County and Louisville, KY, expanding high-speed internet access to underserved communities.

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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala announces investment in Yondr Group

Developing Telecoms

Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, has announced an investment in Yondr Group, a leading global hyperscale data centre developer.

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TRAI Recommends Tera Hertz Spectrum Use for R&D and Automotive Safety in India

Telecom Talk

TRAI releases recommendations on the utilisation of Tera Hertz (THz) spectrum, introducing the Tera Hertz Experimental Authorisation (THEA) for R&D and opening specific frequency bands for assignment-exempt operations, boosting innovation and road safety in India.

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Bhutan Telecom boosts network capabilities with Ciena

Developing Telecoms

Bhutan Telecom is deploying Ciena’s coherent routing solutions to support booming data traffic demands in the Kingdom of Bhutan.

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Illwerke Vkw to Upgrade Optical Transport Network in Vorarlberg, Austria

Telecom Talk

Illwerke-Vkw AG partners with Nokia to implement an advanced optical transport solution, modernising its network to support 400G wavelengths and enhance telecom services in Vorarlberg.

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Viettel tests standalone 5G

Developing Telecoms

State-owned operator Viettel labelled its latest standalone 5G network test as a “major step” towards its expected commercial deployment this year.

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3 Denmark Enhances 5G Coverage on Langeland with New Mast

Telecom Talk

3 Denmark has upgraded 5G services on Langeland Island with a new mast in Emmerboelle, enhancing connectivity for residents, businesses, and tourists, including those at Feriepark Langeland.

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Scripps working on over-the-air/over-the-top TV combo for cable ops

Light Reading

Scripps is in talks with NCTC about optimizing its new Tablo device for cable ops to support a content combo featuring free, over-the-air TV networks, FAST channels and an Internet-delivered pay-TV package focusing on entertainment.

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Grid Telecom and Tamares Telecom Partner for Open-Access Cable Landing Station in Cyprus

Telecom Talk

Grid Telecom, a subsidiary of the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) of Greece, and Tamares Telecom, a fiber-based international communications

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Cable ops adapting to regulatory 'whiplash'

Light Reading

From surprise litigation tied to the Universal Service Fund to a court stay of net neutrality rules, the striking down of 'Chevron' and tricky BEAD issues, the cable industry's policy people have their hands full these days.

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Telekom Malaysia to Build High-Capacity DWDM Network to Meet Hyperscaler Demand

Telecom Talk

Telekom Malaysia (TM) has selected Nokia to build a dedicated international optical Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network, designed to

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Addressing network security challenges in 5G Fixed Wireless Access (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

The telecom sector is undergoing a significant transformation due to rapid technological advancements in AI, cloud computing, 5G, evolving customer expectations and a growing demand for seamless connectivity. Fixed wireless access (FWA) is also emerging as a key growth area, particularly in regions where traditional wired infrastructure is either unavailable or too expensive to implement. […] The post Addressing network security challenges in 5G Fixed Wireless Access (Reader Forum) appeare

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Vodafone Idea SonyLIV Pack for 28 Days with Active Validity

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) is offering customers a prepaid pack with SonyLIV bundled for 28 days and active service validity as well.

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Lumen picks Ciena for inventory management as it gears up for more AI business

Light Reading

Lumen's ambition to be an AI infrastructure mainstay means it has to quickly pull an accurate and unified picture of its network resources from all kinds of siloed sources. Ciena's Blue Planet division is taking on the task of helping Lumen see its vast network in a different way.

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Silknet Expands Fibre Network Coverage in Georgia

Telecom Talk

Georgian operator Silknet announced that it has expanded the coverage of its fiber-optic network.

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Fireside Chat at PTC’DC – Digital Dominance: Asian Impact, Security and Future Outlook

PTC

“Technology is now ‘the game,’ and we must engage in this geopolitical competition boldly and with urgency on behalf of our values and interests.” ~ Nathaniel Fick, U.S. Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy ~ Across Asia, advancements in digital infrastructure are reshaping the global landscape. It’s not just about faster internet or more data storage –it’s about how new developments are becoming essential to national security and economic strength.

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Moto G45 5G Launched in India with VoNR Support and More

Telecom Talk

Moto G45 5G is available in two memory variants - 4GB + 128GB for Rs 10,999 and the 8GB + 128GB will come for Rs 12,999.

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Google signs renewable energy deal to power AI data centers

RCR Wireless

The renewable energy deal with Energix will also help Google achieve its wider net-zero goals Google has signed a long-term agreement with Energix Renewables, a U.S.-based company that develops, constructs, owns and operates renewable energy projects. For Google, the deal is a step towards its wider net-zero goals and will allow it to power its […] The post Google signs renewable energy deal to power AI data centers appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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JioTV+ App Launched for Smart TVs, Will Work Without Jio STB

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio’s JioTV+ app will now be available for Smart TVs even without the Jio STB (Set-Top Box).

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Peru to offer spectrum in exchange for coverage commitments

RCR Wireless

The new spectrum will allow telcos in Peru to launch 5G services via 5G SA architecture The government of Peru approved a plan to assign spectrum directly to operators and allow them to commit to coverage investments instead of paying in cash, with the aim of promoting the deployment of public telecommunications services using 5G […] The post Peru to offer spectrum in exchange for coverage commitments appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Cars24 Partners with Truecaller for Establishing Trustworthy Communication Experience

Telecom Talk

Cars24 has partnered with Truecaller to deliver a trustworthy communication experience to consumers.

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Nokia and Axiom Space to outfit lunar spacesuits with 4G

RCR Wireless

Nokia will adapt its Lunar Surface Communications System for use in the Axiom Space AxEMU spacesuit Nokia and Axiom Space have been tasked with enabling 4G cellular-network connectivity for data, video and voice transmission in the spacesuits destined for use during the National Aeronautics & Space Administration’s (NASA) Artemis III lunar mission, which is planned […] The post Nokia and Axiom Space to outfit lunar spacesuits with 4G appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Big three hyperscalers dominate globally – except for China

telecoms.com

Recent research confirms Amazon as number one, followed by Microsoft and then Google in all regions for cloud services, except China where none of them feature.

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Black & Veatch sells wireless infra unit to Dycom

RCR Wireless

Infrastructure company Black & Veatch has sold its public carrier wireless telecommunications infrastructure business to Ansco & Associates, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of telecom engineering and construction services company Dycom Industries. According to a Dycom quarterly presentation, the company paid $150 million in cash for Black & Veatch’s employee-owned wireless infrastructure business.

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AI in OT Security — Balancing Industrial Innovation and Cyber Risk

Paloalto Networks

{{interview_audio_title}} 00:00 00:00 Volume Slider 10s 10s 10s 10s Seek Slider Whether defensive or offensive, cybersecurity is in constant flux. And in today's industrial landscape, the convergence of operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS) and information technology (IT) is reshaping manufacturing and critical infrastructure.

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Keysight beats guidance, amid ‘stable’ market conditions

RCR Wireless

Keysight Technologies reported revenue and earnings above its guidance for the most recent quarter, and indicated that things look good for improvements in the second half and a “gradual” recovery in 2025. Revenues were down, but less than expected: From $1.38 billion in the year-ago quarter to $1.22 billion in Keysight’s fiscal third quarter for […] The post Keysight beats guidance, amid ‘stable’ market conditions appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Eurobites: Vodafone-Three merger faces more flak

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Nokia lands optical transport gig in Austria; Telia tackles content piracy; T-Systems hires new CCO.