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OCTOBER 21, 2024
Intelsat has announced that its 33e satellite has experienced a catastrophic power failure while in geostationary orbit. The incident – which occurred on 19 October – has left customers across Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia Pacific without service. Intelsat is currently collaborating with Boeing, the satellite’s manufacturer, to investigate the anomaly.
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Bangladesh’s telecoms regulator has reportedly fined mobile operators Grameenphone, Robi Axiata and Banglalink for breaching regulations on promotional SMSs, despite telcos saying the regulations are impractical and too restrictive.
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Total Telecom
OCTOBER 21, 2024
News The new regulations introduced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also include new Bluetooth coupling requirements The FCC has adopted new rules that require all mobile phones available in the US to be compatible with hearing aids. The new rules include new stipulations for devices’ Bluetooth connections, requiring manufacturers to move away from proprietary coupling standards and instead ensure “universal connectivity” between handsets and hearing aids.
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Brazil has imposed new tariffs on various imports from China and other Asian nations, including iron, steel and fibre optic cable, in what officials say is an effort to combat dumping.
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 21, 2024
News The transaction is part of UScellular’s ongoing efforts to monetise its remaining spectrum assets, having sold the majority of its wireless operations to T-Mobile earlier this year UScellular has reached a $1 billion agreement with Verizon to sell part of its spectrum holdings, the company has announced. The deal includes spectrum licences in the 850 MHz band, as well as AWS (Advanced Wireless Services; i.e., 695–2200 MHz) and PCS (Personal Communications Services; i.e.,1850–1995 MHz) l
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Ericsson says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UAE-based operator e& International to explore the potential for developing autonomous networks powered by AI over the next three years.
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 21, 2024
News The partnership is aimed at boost 5G development, innovation, and digital transformation across the Africa nation The Nigerian government has signed an agreement with Ericsson to collaborate on developing and deploying 5G technology. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed during a government visit to Ericsson’s headquarters in Stockholm late last week, led by Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima.
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Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's (BSNL's) Rs 1499 prepaid plan is good for users who want to keep their SIM active for long.
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A long-term investor in Veon has publicly criticised the operator’s board of directors for underperformance, calling for immediate action to improve the company’s fortunes.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
DataStax AI Platform, powered by Nvidia AI, reduces AI development time by 60 percent and enables enterprises to build, deploy, and scale AI applications faster and more accurately.
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The growing role of advanced wireless communications in transport hubs and transport networks has been underlined by two recent deals in Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra state, southwestern India, involving the city’s metro and a new airport.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Honeywell and Google Cloud have announced a collaboration aimed at enhancing industrial automation by combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Honeywell’s
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 21, 2024
V.tal, a global end-to-end digital infrastructure solutions company operating in the Americas and owner of the largest neutral fibre optic network in Brazil, has unveiled the new brand for its data centre business unit, Tecto Data Centres.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Telcos that use responsible AI frameworks can unlock new revenue streams and spur long-awaited growth, according to a recent McKinsey report.
Developing Telecoms
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Nokia announced another deal in Vietnam, this time with Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to supply equipment for the operator’s 5G rollout.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Vodafone Idea is enhancing its distribution network and expanding its retail presence to improve customer experience while preparing for a major 5G rollout.
Light Reading
OCTOBER 21, 2024
T-Mobile owns county-sized mmWave spectrum licenses in many big US cities. But the company is now giving back some of that spectrum to the FCC while retaining only the small chunks that cover downtown areas.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
GE HealthCare announced CareIntellect for Oncology, a new cloud-first application that integrates multi-modal patient data from disparate systems into a
RCR Wireless
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Non-terrestrial networks, or NTNs, will be a native component in 6G networks, according to 6G-NTN project member Dorin Panaitopol For those behind Europe’s 6G-NTN project, non-terrestrial networks, or NTNs, are the only way to achieve ubiquitous coverage, project member Dorin Panaitopol told 6G Forum attendees. As such, Panaitopol — who is also an advanced radio access principal […] The post What is the future role of NTNs in 6G?
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Meta is teaming up with Lumen Technologies to significantly increase its network capacity and drive the company’s AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Broadband Breakfast
OCTOBER 21, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2024 - A regional Internet Service Provider has announced a new ultra-high-speed fiber route connecting several cities in the American northwest to Minneapolis and Chicago. The “Northern Link Route” was constructed by the Kirkland, Wash., based Ziply Fiber and will provide commercial customers with 400 Gigabit service from the Pacific coast in the West to Chicago in the East.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Nord Buds 3 are pretty amazing. They come with 12.4mm dynamic dual drivers and a dual-mic system. There's up to 32db of ANC support and the battery life goes up to around 40 hours in our experience.
RCR Wireless
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The great decoupling continues—Qualcomm sees the construct of applications evolving as AI instantiates intent beyond the constraints of apps Editor’s note: Qualcomm provided travel, lodging and other accommodations associated with Snapdragon Summit. MAUI—Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon opened Snapdragon Summit with a bit of interesting (and important) commentary not on the latest in feeds and speeds […] The post Qualcomm CEO on the evolution of apps in the agentic AI era appeared first on RCR
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
E& international and Ericsson have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at GITEX Global 2024, aiming to transform mobile networks
VoIP Review
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The European Union’s latest cybersecurity legislation, the Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive, has officially taken effect. This new directive is designed to strengthen cybersecurity across a wide range of critical infrastructure sectors in the EU, impacting numerous organizations. Andrea Carcano, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Nozomi Networks, stresses the seriousness of non-compliance. “Non-compliance with NIS2 could result in fines amounting to €10 million
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
One New Zealand (One NZ) has reported that its field tests for satellite-to-mobile services over Starlink satellites are progressing well.
Light Reading
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Nokia sees data centers as its main growth target after judging telecom to be finished, but Ericsson has no easy alternative.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Frog Cellsat has secured a Rs 16 crore contract from Metro Telworks to deploy its OneDAS system at Navi Mumbai International Airport.
telecoms.com
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Four and a half years since its launch, operator Rakuten Mobile has announced it has surpassed 8 million subscribers, and does a bit of boasting over some flattering consumer survey results to toast the milestone.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
British Airways CEO opined that artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve efficiency in the aviation industry.
Light Reading
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Intelsat satellite goes AWOL; Italian government fancies its 'fair share' chances; Ericsson collaborates with Nigeria on 5G development.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Ericsson, a Swedish telecom gear and tech giant has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian government.
MHO
OCTOBER 21, 2024
One of the most common misconceptions about fixed wireless internet is that bad weather, such as heavy rain or snow, can disrupt service. This myth was rooted in the early days of wireless technology when weather conditions did have a more significant impact on performance. However, modern fixed wireless networks have evolved dramatically, incorporating advanced technology that ensures reliable, high-quality performance even in challenging weather.
Telecom Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2024
OnePlus 13, the next flagship smartphone from OnePlus is now making its way to the China market.
Broadband Breakfast
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Analysts and advocates for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service’s (CBRS) shared spectrum framework have often highlighted the technology’s growing potential in industrial sectors (such as manufacturing, transport hubs and logistics), defense systems, sports venues and service providers’ mobile phone networks. Less visible in the private network and shared spectrum discussion, however, is the accelerating deployment of CBRS at schools, colleges, universities and research inst
VoIP Review
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Vantage Towers is reportedly exploring the sale of its telecom tower assets in Spain, amidst a pricing dispute with its major client, Vodafone Spain. According to Bloomberg, the company is collaborating with Morgan Stanley to gauge interest from prospective buyers. These operations, if sold, could bring in an estimated €1 billion, although talks remain in their infancy.
Broadband Breakfast
OCTOBER 21, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2024 – The UScellular breakup continues: the company announced Friday it would sell spectrum licenses to Verizon for $1 billion. The deal involves the UScellular’s 850 MegaHertz (Mhz) licenses, as well as some licenses in the PCS and AWS bands. T-Mobile is moving to acquire the company’s 4 million customers and a chunk of spectrum for $4.4 billion.
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