Tue.Nov 12, 2024

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Liquid to support Western Cape connectivity expansion plans

Developing Telecoms

Technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies, and South Africa’s Western Cape Government have announced at the Africa Tech Festival 2024 in Cape Town that they have renewed a partnership to continue expanding connectivity in the province.

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Nokia to Deploy 3,300 New Sites for Vodafone Idea by March 2025

Telecom Talk

Nokia, as part of its recent equipment deal with Vodafone Idea (Vi), is rapidly expanding Vi’s network in circles with

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China Mobile adopts ZTE’s AI cloud solution to cut energy costs

Developing Telecoms

ZTE revealed on Tuesday that China Mobile is deploying its AI telco cloud solution within its network to improve energy efficiency and lower opex costs following verification tests in Hunan and Anhui provinces.

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Vorboss and Neos Networks sign networks deal 

Total Telecom

News The deal is set to boost connectivity in the capital Neos Networks has joined forces with London-based fibre provider Vorboss to offer new high-capacity, last-mile connectivity options in London. The deal will allow Neos Networks’ customers to access Vorboss’s extensive fibre network through the LIVEQUOTE platform, giving businesses a transparent view of prices for services up to 10Gbps.

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Nokia lands another fibre deal in South Africa to bridge digital divide

Developing Telecoms

Nokia has announced its second fibre broadband partnership in South Africa in as many days – this one with ICT solutions provider Reflex and ISP Net Nine Nine, and also with the aim of expanding broadband access for underserved communities.

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Verizon extends US defence contract in $98m deal 

Total Telecom

News The purpose of the extension is to create a point-to-point connection within Southwest Asia, the company said. Verizon announced a two-year extension to its Global Network Solutions (GNS) contract with the Department of Defence (DoD), boosting the contract’s total value to over $98 million. Originally awarded in 2016, this extension will support secure communication networks in Southwest Asia, a region critical to US government operations.

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Orange urges greater network resilience as Africa’s connectivity demand soars

Developing Telecoms

Orange Middle East & Africa Deputy CEO Brelotte Ba (pictured, left) highlighted the importance of investing in network resilience following the cable cuts experienced in March, especially as Africa’s demand for connectivity surges with the rise of AI.

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Building the Network of the Future: Meeting the Demands of the Mobile AI Era

Developing Telecoms

Industries are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone for operations and strategy, creating massive real-time data streams and setting high standards for mobile network performance.

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UScellular sells spectrum to AT&T for $1 billion 

Total Telecom

News The deal follows a similar one with Verizon last month UScellular has announced a deal to sell part of its spectrum assets to AT&T for $1.018 billion. This transaction is part of the company’s strategy to monetise spectrum not included in its earlier agreement with T-Mobile. AT&T joins Verizon and other carriers in purchasing spectrum from UScellular as the company continues to streamline its holdings.

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Eutelsat and Clear Blue link up for comms power support in Africa

Developing Telecoms

Satellite operator Eutelsat Group has entered into a partnership with Clear Blue Technologies, a major name in smart energy solutions, aimed at the African market.

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SoftBank and Nvidia Build AI-Powered 5G Network Using AI Aerial

Telecom Talk

Japan’s SoftBank and Nvidia announced on Tuesday a series of collaborations designed to accelerate Japan’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) initiatives while

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Starlink gets green light to launch services in Chad

Developing Telecoms

LEO satellite operator Starlink says its satellite broadband service is now available in Chad after the government approved its licence to operate in the country.

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Any Relief on Bank Guarantees Will Benefit Entire Sector, Says Minister: Report

Telecom Talk

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia discusses spectrum bank guarantee relief for telecom players, highlights BSNL's revival packages.

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Alliance aims to bring GPU-powered solutions to Vietnam and Southeast Asia

Developing Telecoms

Digital infrastructure and cloud gaming technology company Radian Arc and COMIT, a leading regional provider of telecommunications services and solutions, have announced a partnership that will bring Radian Arc’s complete portfolio of GPU-powered solutions to Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

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Mobily, Telecom Egypt to Land First Saudi Submarine Cable Connecting Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Telecom Talk

Mobily and Telecom Egypt announce a strategic partnership to land the first Saudi-owned subsea cable, connecting Saudi Arabia to Egypt via the Red Sea.

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Airbus to replace Wi-Fi with 5G in “all industrial areas” within five years

RCR Wireless

More excerpts and leftovers, here, from the new RCR Wireless editorial report on private 5G in Industry 4.0 (check it out), rendered as a full Q&A with Hakim Achouri, telecoms expert and architect at European aviation and aerospace manufacturer Airbus. If you have been following the Airbus story in these pages (since 2019, at least) […] The post Airbus to replace Wi-Fi with 5G in “all industrial areas” within five years appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Amazon Invests USD 110 Million to Boost AI Research with Free Access to Trainium Chips

Telecom Talk

AWS announces a USD 110 million investment in the Build on Trainium program, providing university-led research teams free access to advanced AI chips.

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EchoStar removes going concern disclosure, but DirecTV deal in jeopardy

Light Reading

Amid the closing of key financial transactions, EchoStar removed a disclosure raising doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern. However, DirecTV's proposed acquisition of Dish's video business has hit a bump.

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SoftBank and Fujitsu Partner to Drive AI-RAN Commercialisation by 2026

Telecom Talk

SoftBank Corp (SoftBank) and Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 25, 2024 to strengthen

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GCI to shut down pay-TV services, signals 'more support' for Xumo

Light Reading

GCI, Alaska's largest cable operator, will shut down its pay-TV services by mid-2025, including its app-based Yukon TV streaming platform. GCI said it will shift more resources toward broadband and mobile.

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SmartCIC Launches LEO Satellite Service Powered by Starlink

Telecom Talk

SmartCIC Global Services launches its LEO satellite service for reliable, high-speed connectivity in remote locations across 30 countries.

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Hawaiian, NTIA Officials Announce New Broadband Funding

Broadband Breakfast

Nov. 12, 2024 – Officials from the state of Hawaii met with representatives from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Tuesday to announce new funding for the state to connect underserved Native Hawaiian residents with high-speed broadband. “Reliable broadband opens doors to new opportunities for job creation, entrepreneurship and economic growth within the community,” NTIA Associate Administrator Doug Kinkoph said in the Tuesday press conference.

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India Leads in AI Adoption, Outpacing Global Average, Says BCG Report

Telecom Talk

India is leading in AI adoption, with 30 percent of companies effectively maximizing its value, surpassing the global average, says BCG.

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Nokia hails ‘unprecedented’ private 5G trial at vaccine plant in Brazil

RCR Wireless

Nokia has proclaimed a private 5G trial at a production plant at the Institute of Immunobiological Technology (Bio-Manguinhos) in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil as a connectivity springboard to enhance vaccine manufacturing. Bio-Manguinhos produces active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs; not those ones) for vaccines for mumps and measles, among other things.

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E& UAE and Ericsson Sign MoU to Collaborate on 6G Research

Telecom Talk

E& United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ericsson have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore 6G technology, its

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Eurobites: MDU law change hits Vodafone's German revenues in H1

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: VMO2 claims Total Not Spot breakthrough; Eutelsat goes Clear Blue for energy-efficient connectivity; Colt crosses the Atlantic with Ciena.

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Naver Leverages AI to Enhance Search, Maps, and Shopping Services

Telecom Talk

South Korean internet company Naver announced on Monday its plans to enhance its search, map and other key services with

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TM Global expands Cyberjaya and Johor data centers

Light Reading

TM Global expects the second phase of expansion of its Klang Valley Data Centre (KVDC) in Cyberjaya and Iskandar Puteri Data Centre (IPDC) in Johor to provide a combined IT load of approximately 20MW.

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Reasons why Starlink Hasn’t Started Services in India

Telecom Talk

Starlink, a major satellite communications (satcom) company globally has not yet started services in India.

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Ericsson and e& join forces to explore 6G

telecoms.com

Swedish kit vendor Ericsson has signed a memorandum of understanding with UAE operator e& with the aim of trying to work out what the point of 6G is.

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Jio Launches New Rs 11 Prepaid Pack with a LOT of Data

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has silently added a new prepaid plan of Rs 11.

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Cox Challenge to Rhode Island BEAD Map Dismissed, Federal Suit Possible

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2024 – Cox Communications’s lawsuit against Rhode Island’s broadband office was dismissed in state court on Thursday. A judge said the company would have to file a federal suit. “This Court cannot reach the merits of Cox Communications’ claim, but Cox Communications is not left without a remedy,” Rhode Island Superior Court Associate Justice Brian Stern wrote in the decision.

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iQOO 13 Launch Set for December 3 in India, Take a Look at the Device

Telecom Talk

iQOO 13, one of the most anticipated smartphones from iQOO is set to launch in India in a few days.

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Improve Your Data Literacy: Essential Tips for Navigating the Data-Driven World

MHO

Improve Your Data Literacy: A Critical Skill for the Modern Professional In today's data-driven world, the ability to understand and work with data is an essential skill that professionals across all industries need. Whether you’re a business leader, a data scientist, or a marketer, improving your data literacy can significantly enhance your decision-making processes and career prospects.

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Apple Makes Finding Lost Baggage Simpler by Partnering with Airlines

Telecom Talk

Apple, a tech giant, has made it very simple for passengers to find their lost baggage with the help of airlines.

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Power Shortages Challenge Future of AI Data Centers by 2027

VoIP Review

Gartner projects a challenging future for AI data centers, forecasting operational limits due to power shortages by 2027. This stems from a rapidly increasing demand for electricity to support AI and GenAI that will surpass current utility providers’ capabilities. Bob Johnson, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, cited the massive growth of hyperscale data centers as a significant factor driving this insatiable energy demand, outpacing expansion capabilities of utility providers.

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New G, new spectrum? Top spectrum considerations in 6G

RCR Wireless

At the 6G Forum, panelists said it’s time to rethink the way spectrum has been made available and deployed Panelist at the 6G Forum seemed to agree that when thinking about the spectrum needs in 6G, it’s less about new spectrum and more about a shift in mindset. All three speakers commented that the way […] The post New G, new spectrum? Top spectrum considerations in 6G appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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