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Apple TV+ Now Available as Prime Video Add-On in India

Telecom Talk

Apple TV+ has officially launched as an add-on subscription on Prime Video in India, allowing Prime members to access its

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Vecttor Replaces Car Keys with Innovative Keyless Technology

VoIP Review

This week marks a significant technological leap for Vecttor, a subsidiary of the Spanish vehicle for hire company Cabify. The company plans to replace traditional car keys with an innovative digital solution. Telefnica Tech , in collaboration with Geotab, introduces a new solution known as ‘Keyless.’ The ‘Keyless’ feature empowers Vecttor drivers with an app enabling remote vehicle access and ignition.

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California’s $15 Broadband Proposal Could Save Households $1B Annually, State Report Finds

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2025 – A proposal to cap broadband prices at $15 per month for low-income Californians could save households over $1 billion annually with minimal impact on industry revenues, according to a new report from the California Public Utilities Commission’s Public Advocates Office. The report , authored by CPUC’s program manager for communications and broadband policy, Ernesto Falcon , analyzes the financial and social impact of Assemblymember Tasha Boerner &#

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BSNL Brings a New Rs 251 Prepaid Plan

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has launched a new prepaid plan of Rs 251.

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Vodacom CTO sees satellites as an opportunity, not a threat

Developing Telecoms

Vodacom Group CTO Dejan Kastelic (pictured) believes satellite providers like Starlink are not a threat to mobile operators but rather an opportunity to enhance telecom services in emerging markets with challenging infrastructure deployment.

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BSNL Gets Rs 61,000 Crore 5G Spectrum Allocation, to Launch Services Soon: Report

Telecom Talk

BSNL secures Rs 61,000 crore worth of 5G spectrum, preparing for a nationwide rollout. Backed by government support and financial aid, BSNL aims to compete with private telecom firms.

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Ipv6 Forum President Latif Ladid: Enabling the AI era with IPv6

Developing Telecoms

At Mobile World Congress 2025, Developing Telecoms spoke with IPv6 Forum President Latif Ladid to discuss IPv6 and Net 5.5G development, and their impact on global digitization in the AI era.

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Top three ways renewable energy is powering AI data centers

RCR Wireless

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand, the demand for data centers has skyrocketed. AI applications require massive computing power, leading to higher energy consumption. Many AI data centers are turning to renewable energy solutions to address this challenge. These efforts aim to reduce carbon emissions, lower operational costs and ensure a stable power supply.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series India Price and Specifications

Telecom Talk

Samsung has launched a several new tablets in India. We are talking about the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+.

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Globe joins DISHA pilot to provide data for AI-driven disaster response

Developing Telecoms

Globe Telecom announced on Wednesday it has become the first mobile network operator to join the UN Global Pulse's Data Insights for Social and Humanitarian Action (DISHA) coalition as part of a pilot project in the Philippines to harness data and AI for better disaster preparedness and response.

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Netflix Expands Language Options on TV for a More Global Viewing Experience

Telecom Talk

Netflix has rolled out an update, allowing users to select from the full list of available languages for any title

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BSNL gets fresh spectrum from DoT for its upcoming 5G service

Developing Telecoms

Indias Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly awarded 5G spectrum worth INR610 billion to state-owned telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) to ready the telco for its planned launch of 5G services sometime this year.

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Vodafone Idea Begins Search for a New CEO: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India’s third-largest telecom operator, has begun the search for a new chief executive officer (CEO) as

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Wireless Logic acquires Brazilian MVNO Arqia

Developing Telecoms

Wireless Logic, a provider of IoT solutions, has announced its acquisition of Arqia, Brazil’s largest independent authorised MVNO.

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GSMA Urges India’s DoT to Include 6GHz Band in Next Spectrum Auction: Report

Telecom Talk

GSMA urges Indias DoT to include the 6GHz band in the upcoming spectrum auction to boost 5G expansion and strengthen telecom competitiveness.

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Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal partners communities to prevent battery theft

Developing Telecoms

Vodacom South Africa has instituted what it calls a community-based model to secure towers against battery theft. The community of Kamberg in the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal has partnered with Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal region to implement additional security measures at the operators base station sites in the area.

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STT GDC India Launches AI-Ready Data Centre in Kolkata

Telecom Talk

STT GDC India launches an AI-ready data centre in Kolkata with a Rs 450 crore investment, enhancing Eastern Indias digital infrastructure with high-density computing.

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Nokia supports Bharti Airtel’s 5G SA readiness

Developing Telecoms

Following hard on the heels of a Nokia-Vodafone Idea agreement announced earlier this week , tech giant Nokia and Indian operator Bharti Airtel say they are expanding their partnership with the deployment of Nokias Packet Core appliance-based and fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions.

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Motorola Launches AI-Powered Edge 60 Fusion 5G Smartphone in India With Jio Benefits

Telecom Talk

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion launched in India with a 6.7-inch pOLED display, 50MP Sony LYTIA camera, AI-powered moto AI 1.0, 5500mAh battery with 68W fast charging, and 5G support.

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STT GDC plans AI-ready data centre campus in India

Developing Telecoms

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) has announced plans open a new artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centre campus in New Town, Kolkata, the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern and northeastern India, in the second quarter of 2025. The planned investment is said to be INR4.5 billion (aboutUS$52.7 million).

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Banks Wary of Lending to Vodafone Idea Despite Government’s Equity Boost: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) secures a government-led equity conversion of Rs 36,950 crore, boosting its loan prospects. However, banks remain cautious due to outstanding liabilities.

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HCLTech recognized as a Leader in HFS Horizons: Generative Enterprise Services 2025

HCL Tech

HCLTech recognized as a Leader in HFS Horizons: Generative Enterprise Services 2025 sumanta.biswas Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:39 NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, April 02, 2025 HCLTech , a leading global technology company, has been named a Market Leader in the HFS Horizons: Generative Enterprise Services, 2025 report. "HCLTech empowers enterprises to scale AI and GenAI solutions with its full-stack offerings, domain expertise and a focus on delivering business outcomes and ROI.

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How AI and XR are pushing the limits of immersive experiences

RCR Wireless

Qualcomm sees distributed spatial computing as key to enabling new consumer and enterprise XR use cases While the timeline remains uncertain, connected smart glasses are widely expected to replace smartphones as the primary mobile computing platform.

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The future trends shaping the semiconductor industry

HCL Tech

The future trends shaping the semiconductor industry Content Group PDFs abhinay.khandelwal Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:20 Remove from Listing Page No the-future-trends-shaping-the-semiconductor-industry.pdf Promote on homepage Off Featured Off Trending Off The future trends shaping the semiconductor industry Explore the critical role of semiconductors in today's tech-driven landscape, from AI and 5G to automotive and industrial automation.

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Telcos tackle scaling challenges to keep up network API momentum

Light Reading

Altice Portugal, Deutsche Telekom, Orange and Telefnica outline the opportunities they see with network APIs, and the hurdles that lie ahead.

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VIAVI Solutions White Paper: Network Digital Twin

RCR Wireless

Digital twins are reshaping how telecom networks are designed, tested, and optimized. VIAVIs latest Digital Twin White Paper explores how real-world data, AI, and simulation are driving efficiency, automation, and innovation in network operations.

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Telecom East: The decline in telco capex

Light Reading

Hosts Robert Clark and Ross O'Brien look at China's parallel digital universe and Jio's global O-RAN ambitions, and they speak with Dell'Oro's Stefan Pongratz about the massive drop-off in the RAN market.

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Lightpath Moves Into Columbus

Telecom Ramblings

Lightpath has announced its entry into a new metro fiber market. Backed by a major hyperscaler partner, the infrastructure provider will be building 102 route miles of fiber and conduit in Columbus OH.

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Eurobites: Telia's 5G goes 'whoosh' at major ski meet

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: changes to Vodafone's board; Proximus issues 750 million bond; Net Insight improves network protection; FloSports taps Accedo tech.

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Wireless Logic Acquires Arqia, Expands IoT in Brazil

VoIP Review

Wireless Logic, a prominent global player known for its rapid expansion strategy, has acquired Brazilian IoT MVNO Arqia. This move is part of its strategy to increase its presence in Latin America, aiming to boost its IoT airtime and service capabilities. Brazil, being one of the countries that bans permanent roaming, has posed a challenge to conventional IoT deployments.

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Huawei profit pain goes undiagnosed but may be down to chips

Light Reading

A massive increase in Huawei's cost of sales last year went unexplained, but the Chinese company may have resorted to expensive chipmaking alternatives.

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MasOrange Investors Weigh IPO Exit Amid Strong Growth

VoIP Review

Private equity investors KKR , Cinven, and Providence may soon exit their investment in MasOrange through an initial public offering (IPO). As joint owners with Orange , these equity firms consider launching an IPO of the new mobile giant by next year, according to sources cited by the Financial Times. MasOrange emerged from the 22 million merger of Orange and MasMovils Spanish operations in 2022.

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Metronet accuses Colorado city of municipal fiber favoritism

Light Reading

A new lawsuit from fiber network operator Metronet alleges Colorado Springs officials are blocking its network buildout in the city in order to give the city's own municipal fiber network an advantage.

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8x8 Just Gave RCS the Rocket Boost It Deserved

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8x8 brings Rich Communication Services (RCS) to its Contact Center platform, unlocking two-way, branded, interactive messagingand signaling a bold move into the future of customer engagement.

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Australian regulator eyes setting mobile rollout targets

Light Reading

Consultation to explore spectrum license conditions to boost coverage and efficiency.

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Three UK signs up 1 million business customers

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Three UK now has 1 million business customers, which is a noteworthy milestone reached in a fairly short amount of time.

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SoftBank's $40B funding for OpenAI could put its financial health at risk

Light Reading

SoftBank Group deepens its relationship with OpenAI, committing to provide 75% of the $40 billion in the AI giant's latest round of funding, while analysts raise concerns about the debt the group will have to take on to pay for it.

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