Wed.Oct 02, 2024

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Huawei discusses the Intelligent World: new insights into the future of ICT

Developing Telecoms

A digital and intelligent revolution is under way. How can it be managed to benefit us all? Huawei, its industry partners and a number of think tanks have come together and released a set of reports exploring the intelligent world and outlining the way it can change our lives, businesses and environment– for the better.

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Reliance Jio Postpaid Plans for Individual and Family Use in October 2024

Telecom Talk

Explore the latest JioPlus postpaid plans for individuals and families in October 2024. Discover unlimited voice calls, SMS, and exciting data benefits, including Netflix and Amazon Prime subscriptions.

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AltNets’ path to success for FTTx Build Acceptance in Openreach PIA

Total Telecom

Contributed Article By Anouk Sajot, Sales Manager – Enterprise, Field Services – EMEA at Deepomatic The United Kingdom has seen a significant increase in FTTx deployment, rapidly expanding from 28% full fibre coverage in 2021 to 52% in 2023, with projections reaching 91% by 2026. The establishment of the Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) framework has played a pivotal role, enabling multiple alternative network providers (Altnets) to utilize Openreach’s existing infrastructure, sa

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Latin America’s data traffic predicted to more than double by 2028

Developing Telecoms

5G market share will overtake 3G and 2G next year in Latin America, according to a joint study from industry association 5G Americas and research firm GlobalData. In addition, total data traffic on both fixed and mobile networks in Latin America is expected to more than double in four years.

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EE activates 25 Freshwave small cells in London

Total Telecom

Press Release A first-of-its-kind outdoor small cell project in the City of London has been such a success that it has now moved beyond the trial phase. Twenty-five new sites for mobile network operator (MNO) EE are now live on Freshwave ’s infrastructure, adding capacity and enhancing the 4G and 5G network experience for EE mobile users in one of the world’s preeminent financial districts.

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New ITU initiative focuses on submarine cable resilience

Developing Telecoms

A timely announcement from the ITU, the United Nations specialised agency for digital technology, is aimed at enhancing efforts to protect the world's digital infrastructure and secure global connectivity. To be precise, it’s about submarine cables.

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2 Years of 5G Launch in India: What’s Happened

Telecom Talk

In August 2024, India ranked 20th in the very same list. In fact, in April 2024, India was at the 15th rank.

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“We were into AI before it was cool!”: Chatting AI and telco trust with Juniper’s Neil McRae

Total Telecom

Interview Speaking at this year’s Connected Britain, we caught up with Juniper Networks’s Chief Network Strategist Neil McRae to discuss the impact of AI on telco networks, as well as security and the ongoing debate on public vs private cloud. From being into AI before it was cool to using Gen AI to put a human face on the network with virtual network assistants, Neil shares his thoughts on the latest tech trends and the future of the telecoms industry.

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PNG DataCo upgrades internet gateway, shifts traffic to PPC-1

Developing Telecoms

Papua New Guinea’s state-owned wholesale operator PNG DataCo says that it has completed an upgrade of its internet gateway with a 100-Gbps link that enables it to migrate traffic onto the PIPE Pacific Cable 1 (PPC-1) subsea cable.

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Connected Germany returns to Munich for 2024 

Total Telecom

Press Release Munich, Germany – Connected Germany, the country’s Dedicated Digital Economy Event is returning to Munich for its largest ever edition Hosted by telecoms media and events specialist Total Telecom, the two-day event will feature 150 speakers debating and discussing the topics most important to building next-generation networks across Germany.

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Oracle to invest US$6.5 billion into Malaysia cloud region

Developing Telecoms

Oracle announced plans to invest US$6.5 billion to develop a cloud region in Malaysia and prepare the nation for AI and cloud services.

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T-Mobile hit with yet another fine over data breaches

Total Telecom

News The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined the operator $31.5 million following a series of data breaches over the past four years This week, US mobile giant T-Mobile has agreed to pay $31.5 million a part of a settlement with the FCC related to multiple cybersecurity failures. The settlement comprises a $15.75 million civil fine and a pledge to invest an equal amount to bolster their cybersecurity capabilities.

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The voice comms AI that speaks to business and people

Telecoms Tech News

Public awareness of what we now all call AI probably developed in late 2022, when OpenAI gave the online community access to a free implementation of its technology, then based on ChatGPT-3.5. But the roots of the technology go much deeper: early pioneers like TalkIQ had begun exploring large language models in business contexts and. Read more » The post The voice comms AI that speaks to business and people appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Infosys and Its Recent Advances in AI Partnerships

Telecom Talk

Infosys has recently made headlines with strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies and customer experiences across diverse sectors.

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AT&T offloads DirecTV for $7.6bn to TPG 

Total Telecom

News Minority stakeholder TPG Capital will assume full company ownership AT&T has announced that it will sell its remaining 70% stake in satellite TV provider DirecTV to private equity firm TPG Capital for $7.6 billion, marking its full exit from the pay-TV market. TPG, which already owns 30% of the business, will take full control of the company, according to an SEC filing on Monday.

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Equinix Announces USD 15 Billion Joint Venture to Expand xScale Data Centers

Telecom Talk

Equinix partners with GIC and CPP Investments in a USD 15 billion joint venture to expand xScale data centers, adding 1.5 GW of capacity to support AI and cloud growth.

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Can direct-to-device technology enhance connectivity in emerging markets?

Developing Telecoms

Satellite communications are a longstanding technology that have remained inaccessible due to their higher costs – and arguably limited capabilities - compared to terrestrial networks. However, recent advances in the technology have seen direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity gaining significant traction, with D2D now able to offer an easier and more cost-effective way for devices to access reliable connectivity.

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Oracle to Invest Over USD 6.5 Billion in AI and Cloud Computing in Malaysia

Telecom Talk

Oracle announces a USD 6.5 billion investment to establish a new cloud region in Malaysia, aimed at enhancing AI innovation and providing over 150 SaaS solutions.

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DE-CIX enters South America via Brazil as Elea hosts new IX PoPs

Developing Telecoms

Internet exchange operator DE-CIX has struck a deal to enter the South American market via Brazil’s Elea Data Centers, which will host its first two IX PoPs in Brazil.

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SoftBank’s Sunglider Solar HAPS Aircraft Succeeds in Stratospheric Flight

Telecom Talk

Japan’s SoftBank Corp announced that its large-scale High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS), named Sunglider, has successfully achieved stratospheric flight.

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A conversation with Verizon's incoming CTO

Light Reading

Verizon announced that Santiago 'Yago' Tenorio – a longtime Vodafone executive – will be its new CTO. In a brief conversation with Light Reading, Tenorio discussed his personal views on open RAN, AI and more.

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EE Extends Small Cell Network With Freshwave in City of London

Telecom Talk

EE is extending its small cell network agreement with Freshwave, a UK connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider, beyond the trial phase following

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Escaping the Matrix: AI and Submarine Cables

Telegeography

We are now moving from sci-fi to reality with the launch of many AI services that are poised to transform industries and reshape our daily lives. While data centers are expanding rapidly to support AI requirements, there is less clarity on how AI might impact long-haul network infrastructure, especially submarine cables. This is exactly what I delved into during my keynote at Submarine Networks World 2024.

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OpenAI Raises USD 6.6 Billion to Accelerate AI Research and Expansion

Telecom Talk

OpenAI secures USD 6.6 billion in new funding, led by Thrive Capital and backed by Microsoft, Nvidia, and others.

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Richard Bennett: The Curious Case of Wi-Fi 7

Broadband Breakfast

In the vain hope of making Wi-Fi faster, unlicensed spectrum supporters appear to be committing an error of misdiagnosis in their current push to allocate ever-more unlicensed spectrum in the highly prized mid-band. Like a doctor over-prescribing antibiotics for a viral infection, more unlicensed spectrum risks the long-term health of our communications ecosystem and, unfortunately, isn’t even doing the Wi-Fi patient any good.

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Cellfie Mobile Launches VoLTE Technology in Georgia

Telecom Talk

Georgian operator Cellfie has introduced VoLTE (Voice over LTE) service on its network.

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ISPs Helping Recovery from Deadly Hurricane Helene

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2024 – Internet service providers have mobilized to bring services back online for the over one million residents across the southeastern U.S. who started the week without fixed broadband or mobile phone services following Hurricane Helene. The Federal Communications Commission reported extensive outages Tuesday across six states, after Helene unleashed record-breaking floods in the valleys of Appalachia after making landfall Sept. 26.

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The State of 5G: Insights & Opportunities with Raghav Sahgal of Nokia

RCR Wireless

In today’s episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles is joined by Raghav Sahgal, President of Cloud and Network Services at Nokia. Raghav shares his journey from software developer in India to global business leader, highlighting his focus on translating technology into real-world impact. Raghav dives into the current state of 5G, now deployed by […] The post The State of 5G: Insights & Opportunities with Raghav Sahgal of Nokia appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Rosenworcel: Fixed Wireless Driving Broadband Competition

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2024 - Internet delivered by fixed wireless access providers has its critics, but Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is not one of them. Rosenworcel noted in a wide-ranging interview with the San Francisco Examiner that the emergence of fixed-wireless broadband is providing significant competitive pressure on incumbent broadband providers. "(.

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Samsung, NTT Docomo collaborate on AI research

RCR Wireless

Samsung said that the partnership will not only improve network quality but also establish a foundation for the market’s transition into the 6G era Korean vendor Samsung Electronics has recently partnered with Japanese carrier NTT Docomo to jointly research the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in next-generation mobile communications technology, the former said in a […] The post Samsung, NTT Docomo collaborate on AI research appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Gomez: ‘Without Auction Authority, We Are Losing Talent and Leadership’

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2024 – The absence of spectrum auctions has taken a toll on the nation’s top telecom regulator, leading to a loss of talent, diminishing expertise, and weakening the U.S.'s global standing, according to a top U.S. regulator. In remarks to the Americas Spectrum Management Conference on Tuesday, Commissioner Anna Gomez of the Federal Communications Commission, issued an urgent call for Congress to restore the agency’s authority to conduct spectrum auct

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LoRaWAN operator IoTech taps Netmore for Greek expansion

RCR Wireless

Greek LoRaWAN operator IoTech is expanding its footprint of IoT devices and applications in 15 cities in Greece, and also seeking to improve network planning with a view to network densification and expansion. It has signed with global LoRaWAN group Netmore to use its platform as-a-service (PaaS) for new and existing device management and network […] The post LoRaWAN operator IoTech taps Netmore for Greek expansion appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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The Top 5 Largest Scale Intrusions in 2023

Paloalto Networks

What Powered Them? Large-scale cyber intrusions increased during 2023, exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications and internet-facing software. Attackers favored this attack vector even more than phishing and other social engineering tactics. But why? Attackers are using new technologies and tactics that take advantage of shortcomings in patch and vulnerability management processes.

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Test and Measurement: Consumers recognize the value of 5G, GWS survey finds

RCR Wireless

Global Wireless Solutions (GWS) has released new Nationwide Connectivity Experience Awards, based on a combination of network testing plus additional insights from surveying mobile device users. GWS gave out three awards: One that focused largely on the mobile experience, one based on the ISP experience via Wi-Fi, and one that combined the two. The winners, […] The post Test and Measurement: Consumers recognize the value of 5G, GWS survey finds appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Telstra building a digital network twin

Light Reading

Australian telco Telstra has set out to create a digital twin of its network but extracting data from legacy inventory systems will take time.

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NCTA Urges Caution in SES, Intelsat Transaction

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2024 - Cable operators that need satellite services to receive TV programming are concerned about SES's proposed $3.1 billion purchase of Intelsat. Their concerns involve not only video but also broadband. NCTA, The Internet and Television Association filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission on Monday regarding the planned merger between the satellite operators.

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Eurobites: Telecom infrastructure increasingly under the cybercosh, finds Nokia report

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Sunrise offers 5G network slicing; Iliad's fintech unit allows tap-to-pay on merchants' iPhones; Ericsson pushes 5G with MobiFone hub.

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