Wed.Apr 23, 2025

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Telenor IoT adopts next-gen SGP.32 eSIM standard

Telecoms Tech News

Telenor IoT has become one of the early adopters of the GSMAs forthcoming SGP.32 global eSIM standard. Signalling a commitment to future-proofing customer deployments, the company plans to integrate SGP.32 into its offerings starting autumn 2025. This move aims to provide businesses with a robust, standardised solution that enables them to manage large-scale IoT deployments.

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du and Microsoft sign AE $2 billion hyperscaler dealĀ 

Total Telecom

News The facility will be delivered in phases and is aimed at meeting rising demand for AI, cloud, and digital services in the region UAE operator du has unveiled plans for a new hyperscale data centre worth AED 2 billion ($544.54 million)with Microsoft confirmed as the lead tenant at AI week in Dubai. This marks a significant investment in digital infrastructure, reinforcing Dubai’s leadership in adopting the latest technologies, innovations, and digital services, said the Crown Prince

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Vodafone and A1 Achieve Milestone in 5G SA Roaming

VoIP Review

Britain’s Vodafone Group and Austria’s A1 Group have made a significant stride with successful 5G Standalone (SA) roaming between two distinct networks. This achievement showcases a mobile subscriber from A1 Bulgaria seamlessly connecting to Vodafone Germany’s 5G SA network. The connection utilized commercially available 5G core network software adhering to the latest 3GPP standards.

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Virgin Media O2 to continue 3G switch off in Norwich, Telford, Guildford and Torquay

Total Telecom

Press Release Following the successful pilot in the city of Durham in April, Virgin Media O2 has confirmed that Norwich, Telford and Guildford will be the next UK locations to have 3G withdrawn on 16 July, with Torquay to follow on 4 August While the vast majority of customers will not need to take any action, the operator is directly contacting all customers across the UK who currently dont have a 4G or 5G device to provide information and support ahead of a wider switch off beginning from Aug

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One radio, 12 dozers, zero downtime – Newmont plans private 5G at 14 mines on four continents

RCR Wireless

In sum what you need to know One radio, full control mining outfit Newmont has connected 12 dozers at a 2.5 km construction site with a single private 5G radio from Ericsson delivering 175Mbps on uplink, without missing a beat.

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Apple’s Next Two Stores in India will Come Here

Telecom Talk

Apple, the Cupertino tech giant, is planning to launch new stores in India. The company has already opened two stores.

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Comcast to expand broadband to Prior Lake,Ā Savage, Victoria and Waconia (Carver and Scott Counties)

Blandin on Broadband

Bring Me the News reports. Comcast plans to extend its high-speed internet services to four more Minnesota cities. On Tuesday, the internet provider announced its network expansion in Prior Lake , Savage , Victoria and Waconia. The company said its estimated that the expansion will reach an additional 30,000 homes. The move is part of a larger plan by Comcast to expand service in the Twin Cities suburbs and exurbs.

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State Legislators (including some from MN) ask Commerce Secretary not to delay BEAD

Blandin on Broadband

Light Reading reports A group of 115 state legislators is warning Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that forcing states to change their approach to the $42 billion Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program will be detrimental to their progress and may delay deployment by over a year. The letter (dated today, April 3) is signed by both Democratic and Republican lawmakers representing 28 states, including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois,

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Safaricom CEO pledges M-Pesa upgrade with zero downtime

Developing Telecoms

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has pledged to elevate the companys mobile money platform, M-Pesa, into its next phase-emphasising the need for stronger cybersecurity and uninterrupted service.

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Former OpenAI Workers Ask California and Delaware to Block For-Profit Conversation

Broadband Breakfast

April 23, 2025 (AP) – Former employees of OpenAI are asking the top law enforcement officers in California and Delaware to stop the company from shifting control of its artificial intelligence technology  from a nonprofit charity  to a for-profit business. They’re concerned about what happens if the ChatGPT maker fulfills its ambition to build AI that outperforms humans, but is no longer accountable to its public mission to safeguard that technology from causing grievous

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Lumen Unveils Defender Plus to Stop Cyber Threats at the Network Edge

VoIP Review

Lumen Technologies has introduced a new cybersecurity solution called Defender Plus, designed to automatically intercept and neutralize online threats before they reach enterprise networks. Built on Lumens own infrastructure and powered by the threat intelligence of Black Lotus Labs, the system aims to tackle a wide range of cyber risks, including bots, phishing attacks, malware, spam, and command-and-control operations.

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Vodafone Idea to Deploy Cisco-Powered MPLS Transport Network to Boost 4G, 5G Performance

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea teams up with Cisco to build a next-generation MPLS-based network across India, enhancing performance, scalability, and digital experiences for consumers and businesses.

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PLDT opens first hyperscale data centre, second one in the works

Developing Telecoms

PLDT Groups data centre arm Vitro inaugurated its 11th data centre and the first to support AI and other hyperscale workloads on Wednesday as it starts work on an even bigger hyperscale data centre with twice as much IT load capacity.

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Airtel Business Deploys Secure iSOC to Fortify Cybersecurity Infrastructure for NRL

Telecom Talk

Airtel Business has deployed its Secure Intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) to bolster the cybersecurity framework of Numaligarh Refinery Limited

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Microsoft and du plan hyperscale data centre

Developing Telecoms

UAE operator Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) has announced a major hyperscale data centre deal with Microsoft.

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Satcom Industry Urges DoT to Expedite Provisional Spectrum Allotment: Report

Telecom Talk

The satellite communications (satcom) industry has reportedly urged the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to expedite the provisional allotment of satellite

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Globalsat to roll out hybrid connectivity for Brazilian logistics company

Developing Telecoms

Globalsat Brasil, a Brazilian affiliate of satellite telecommunications company Globalsat Group, says it is leading the modernisation of communications for the locomotives of logistics company VLI Logstica, in partnership with Viasat.

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Moto Tag Launched in India: Price and Details

Telecom Talk

Motorola has been expanding its product line in India with the recent launch of Moto Book 60 and Moto Pad 60 Pro.

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Delete, delete, delete

Mark Goldberg

In mid March, the FCC launched a deregulatory initiative In re: Delete, Delete, Delete (GN Docket No. 25-133). The public notice says: “Specifically, we are seeking public input on identifying FCC rules for the purpose of alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens. We seek comment on deregulatory initiatives that would facilitate and encourage American firms investment in modernizing their networks, developing infrastructure, and offering innovative and advanced capabilities.” I̵

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OPPO A5 Pro 5G Launched in India

Telecom Talk

OPPO A5 Pro 5G has launched in India. This is a new smartphone from the Chinese device maker, and it is targeted at the masses.

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Viasat stages second D2D demo in Brazil, this one with smartphones

Developing Telecoms

Satellite operator Viasat says it has completed another demo of its direct-to-device (D2D) technology in Brazil this one using consumer smartphones following last months D2D demo for connected cars.

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Vodafone Idea Awards Cisco Deal to Improve 4G/5G

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has awarded Cisco, a America tech company, a new deal for improving telecom infrastructure in the country.

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Indus Towers and Indian technology institute to researchĀ sustainable energy

Developing Telecoms

Public research university and technical institute the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT B) has signed an agreement with telecom infrastructure firm Indus Towers for research initiatives in sustainable energy.

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Vodafone Idea the Only Telco to Lose Active Users in Jan 2025

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, was the lone operator to lose active users in January 2025.

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Zambia’s lawyers express concern about new cybersecurity act

Developing Telecoms

There has been unease expressed by the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) about many of the provisions in Zambia's new Cyber Security Act, which recently became law.

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Indus Towers and IIT Bombay Partner for Sustainable Energy Research: Report

Telecom Talk

IIT Bombay and Indus Towers have joined forces to develop high-efficiency perovskite solar cells and eco-friendly energy storage solutions from rice straw, driving Indias clean energy future.

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AT&T Passes 29.5M Fiber Locations in Q1

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 – AT&T is on the verge of a major fiber milestone. The company said Wednesday it had passed 29.5 million locations with fiber as of the first quarter and expects to surpass 30 million by midyear, months ahead of its original target. Click on this chart to go to the page on "Premium Charts and Data" Available to Breakfast Club Members AT&T added 261,000 fiber subscribers during the quarter, marking its 21st consecutive quarter with 200,000 or more

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iPhone 17e to Launch in May 2026

Telecom Talk

Apple's next new affordable iPhone will be the iPhone 17e. While the iPhone 17 series is yet to be unveiled, the iPhone 17e has already surfaced online.

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DIDWW Expands Services with Costa Rica Call Termination

VoIP Review

DIDWW has announced an expansion of its two-way voice services with local call termination in Costa Rica. This significant move aligns with their commitment to broadening global coverage and enhancing communication services. The new service strengthens DIDWW ‘s presence in a growing list of 53 countries where they currently operate, offering reliable and high-quality telephony routes.

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Office of Broadband Development Update April 23: Job opening

Blandin on Broadband

From the MN Office of Broadband Development… Broadband Matters: Office of Broadband Development Updates BEAD updates Governors Task Force on Broadband, April meeting recap Resource reminder: Broadband Development Tuesday Training Series, Department of Natural Resources Join the OBD Team, apply today! Broadband in the news BEAD updates The first round of subgrantee selection, 11a, closed April 21, 2025, at 4:30pm CST.

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Amdocs, Dell Technologies, Red Hat on AI-powered network automation

RCR Wireless

In the push to AI-native networks, CSPs are investing in network automation tools to improve efficiency and network performance As communication service providers (CSPs) evolve toward more agile, AI-native operations, three industry leadersAmdocs, Dell Technologies, and Red Hathave joined forces to deliver an integrated, AI-powered approach to automating network operations.

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SaskTel Network Investment, Airtel Uganda AI-Powered Spam Alert Service, A1 Serbia 3G Shutdown and More

Telecom Talk

Telecommunications operators such as SaskTel, Hrvatski Telekom, Aussie Broadband, and MTN Uganda are making significant investments in infrastructure and technology

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Verizon, T-Mobile: Fifth Circuit Was Right to Strike Down AT&T Fine

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 – As the carriers challenge multi-million dollar penalties of their own, Verizon and T-Mobile are telling judges the Fifth Circuit was correct to throw out a $57 million fine against AT&T last week. “The Fifth Circuit’s decision is squarely on point,” Helgi Walker , an attorney representing T-Mobile, wrote in a letter to the D.C.

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TDS associate highlights lifesaving impact of organ donation

TDS Connect

In honor of April being National Donate Life Month, a TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS) associate is sharing the inspiring story of his sister as a heartfelt tribute to her life and the power of organ donation. TDS Telecom cherishes the integrity demonstrated by our associates, and this story beautifully demonstrates this shared value. In October 2021, TDS Telecom Lead Software Engineer Mike Crook received a life-altering phone call from the Juneau County (Wisconsin) Sheriffs Department.

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Uncompromised Ethernet: Performance and Benchmarking for AI/ML Fabric

Cisco Wireless

Highlights the benefits of Ethernet over InfiniBand in AI/ML environments, focusing on Cisco Silicon Ones ability to manage network congestion and enhance performance for AI/ML workloads. It underscores the significance of benchmarking and KPI metrics in assessing network solutions, featuring the Cisco Zeus Cluster with 128 NVIDIA H100 GPUs and advanced congestion management technologies like dynamic load balancing and packet spray.

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AT&T CEO credits Ericsson-for-Nokia switch for FWA strength

Light Reading

AT&T's switch from Nokia to Ericsson radios is modernizing its wireless network and boosting the performance of AT&T's 'Internet Air' FWA service, says CEO John Stankey. Internet Air now serves more than 803,000 subs.

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Test and Measurement: The rural/urban digital divide is getting deeper

RCR Wireless

More pervasive broadband expansion in urban areas and the loss of the ACP may be factors in deepening the digital divide, Ookla says The difference between broadband speed experience in urban and rural markets is deepening, according to new analysis from Ookla.