Wed.Apr 09, 2025

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Deutsche Telekom commits to Google Cloud through 2030 

Total Telecom

News Deutsche Telekom has renewed its strategic partnership with Google Cloud through to 2030, as the operator continues to modernise its IT infrastructure and simplify its business processes The long-term agreement builds on an existing deal between the two companies and positions Google Cloud as Telekoms preferred cloud partner. A central focus of the deal is the SAP2SKY initiative, Deutsche Telekoms internal plan to migrate its entire SAP (Systems, Applications and Products) landscape to t

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Why agentic AI in home gateways could be a game-changer for operators

RCR Wireless

MediaTek believes that embedding agentic AI into home gateways could transform customer support and reduce costs for service providers The evolution from traditional AI to agentic AI marks a turning point in how we build, deploy and interact with intelligent systems.

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Philippine telcos oppose mandatory in-person SIM registration

Developing Telecoms

The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunication Operators (PCTO) reportedly said on Wednesday it opposes plans by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to require mobile customers to register for SIM cards in person rather than online, saying it would slow down SIM registrations.

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5G without borders — Nokia, Telia trial 5G SA slicing across nations

RCR Wireless

This test was carried out as part of a Nordic military exercise and represents a key milestone in leveraging commercial 5G networks for defense applications In a major leap forward for mission-critical communications, Nokia, Telia and the Finnish Defense Forces have completed the worlds first seamless 5G standalone (SA) network slice handover across multiple national […]

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Orange Jordan launches satellite broadband via Eutelsat Konnect

Developing Telecoms

Orange Jordan announced on Wednesday it has become the first telco in the country to offer satellite broadband services for consumers and enterprises via the Eutelsat Konnect satellite.

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Globalstar Seeks Regulatory Nod to Launch Satellite Services in India: Report

Telecom Talk

Apple’s satellite communications partner Globalstar has applied for regulatory approvals to launch its services in India, entering the satcom market

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In the loop: why a circular device economy makes more sense

Developing Telecoms

The linear business model long employed by the mobile device economy is slowly starting to shift, with a number of converging factors consumer attitudes, pricing, and an industry-wide push for sustainability leading to an increased focus on the idea of a more circular economy.

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Schmidt Warns Congress: U.S. Must Win Race to Superintelligent AI

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2025 — The United States must act urgently to stay ahead in the race for superintelligent artificial intelligence, former Google CEO Dr. Eric Schmidt told lawmakers Wednesday, calling it a defining issue for national security. Testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Schmidt said AI systems more intelligent than humans could emerge within the next decade.

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Brazil gives green light to Starlink satellite expansion

Developing Telecoms

Brazil’s telecoms regulator, Anatel, has granted approval for SpaceX to operate an additional 7,500 Starlink satellites in the country’s airspace.

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BSNL 4G/5G Coverage Map Goes Live

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)’s network coverage map is now live for the users to access.

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The big 5G problem – SA migration, and the urgent quest for new revenue

RCR Wireless

5G has a money problem partly just because 5G does not properly exist yet; here we look at progress with NSA-to-SA rollouts, as the industry gets to grips with 5G monetization.

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Telecom Operators Have Published Mobile Coverage Maps as Mandated, Confirms TRAI

Telecom Talk

TRAI has mandated Indian telecom providers to publish mobile network coverage maps for 2G to 5G. Airtel, Jio, and Vi comply; BSNL and MTNL are pending.

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UK’s new AI Energy Council targets 20x compute growth by 2030

RCR Wireless

The AI Energy Council will play a key role in ensuring that AI technologies are not only powered efficiently, but also sustainably In brief why this matters The U.K. has launched an AI Energy Council to align clean energy goals with the growing power needs of AI infrastructure.

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Vodafone Idea Wi-Fi Calling Comes to Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea's Wi-Fi calling service has finally expanded to a new region. It is now available for the customers in MP and CG circle.

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India’s NBCC and RailTel plan to develop data centre projects

Developing Telecoms

NBCC (India) Limited, a central public sector enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RailTel Corporation, a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) or government-owned establishment under the Ministry of Railways, to collaborate on developing data centre projects.

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Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G, Narzo 80x 5G Launched in India: Price and Specs

Telecom Talk

Realme has just launched two new phones in India – Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G and Realme Narzo 80x 5G.

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India and Liberia face cable landing station planning issues

Developing Telecoms

While many subsea cable stories recently are about accidents and repairs in the worlds oceans, two recent stories from India and West Africa are land-based and underline some of the potential pitfalls of inadequate planning.

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Reps McEwen and Johnson oppose HF47: a bill that relaxes recent legislation on certification for telecommunications installers

Blandin on Broadband

Duluth News Tribune post an Opinion bySen. Jennifer A. McEwen and Rep. Pete Johnson on HF47: Provisions governing the certification of underground telecommunications installers modified Before last year, the broadband industry was an outlier in the utilities world, with almost no worker-training requirements. Statistics tell the story: In 2023, telecommunications construction like broadband caused seven in 10 drilling-related damages to underground infrastructure in Minnesota.

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Bharti Hexacom Puts Infrastructure Business Sale to Indus Towers on Hold

Telecom Talk

Bharti Hexacom on Wednesday said that it has put the sale of its infrastructure business to Indus Towers in abeyance.

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Join the VMware vSphere Foundation 9.0 Beta Program Today

vmware

We are excited to invite you to apply to become a part of the VMware vSphere Foundation 9.0 Beta program. This is your chance to evaluate some of the new features and capabilities of release 9.0 by participating and providing feedback on new features before they’re publicly released. If selected as a Beta participant, you’ll be at the forefront of our latest technology.

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Airtel Business AI-Powered Smart Energy Management Solutions to Drive Cost Efficiency and Sustainability

Telecom Talk

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, has published a white paper titled “Efficient, Effective, and Sustainable: The Impact

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Etiya's Albert Nemet on Building Smarter Customer Journeys in Telecom

Developing Telecoms

Albert Nemet from Etiya, a leading BSS provider, shared insights on how telecom providers can leverage data and AI to transform customer journeys, delivering personalised, real-time, and proactive experiences that drive business growth and operational efficiency.

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Enhancing Network Resilience for a Leading Telecom Provider

HCL Tech

Enhancing Network Resilience for a Leading Telecom Provider Content Group Case study bharath_mb Wed, 04/09/2025 - 13:41 Featured Off Learn more breadcrumb-full-wrap Wed, 04/09/2025 - 12:00 Off Enhancing Network Resilience for a Leading Telecom Provider Static Case Study Landing Overview The Challenge The Objective The Solution The Impact Menu Managing a large-scale telecommunications network demands a robust and agile IT infrastructure.

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Verizon emerges as Google Cloud's latest AI trophy

Light Reading

Google announced a wide range of new AI advancements during its Google Cloud Next trade event. Amid that noise, Verizon emerged as one of Google's biggest AI wins in telecom.

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The Growing Crisis of Copper Theft

US Telecom

All over America on a daily basis the services provided by our critical telecommunications infrastructure is being disrupted. Not by cybercriminals but by ordinary thieves and vandals. This crisis not only costs broadband providers millions of dollars, more importantly, it leaves consumers with disrupted service and costly downtime. And unfortunately, it is getting worse by the day.

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Advancing Enterprise Connectivity with Cisco SD-WAN and Google’s Cloud WAN Integration

Cisco Wireless

Cisco and Google Cloud enhance enterprise networking with integrated SD-WAN solutions, offering seamless connectivity, robust security, and simplified management for hybrid environments worldwide.

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Vodafone Idea set to expand 5G technology in India

RCR Wireless

Vodafone Idea said it will soon launch 5G in Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka and Punjab telecom circles In brief why this matters Vodafone Idea is expanding 5G services to more Indian telecom circles, including Delhi and Punjab, following an initial launch in Mumbai.

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Laptop Madness in Latimer County

AT&T Connects

March, for many, is a month of basketball-related madness. But last month, at Eastern Oklahoma State College, the madness came in a different package. Free laptops! We know that to be successful in the modern world, you need to have the right tools. And we know that for a student to be successful, they must be able to work outside of the classroom and at their home.

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AI infra brief: From Dell, NexGen Cloud, Cerebras and more

RCR Wireless

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector. Dell Technologies unveils infrastructure innovations for AI-ready data centers Dell Technologies has introduced a broad range of infrastructure innovations to help organizations modernize their data centers and meet the demands of AI and other modern workloads.

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India explores replacing SIMs over Chinese chip security concerns

Light Reading

Unapproved Chinese chipsets have raised national security concerns in India, which may result in replacement of SIM cards.

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How Brightspeed is shaping America’s Digital Future with Tom Maguire

RCR Wireless

In this episode of Lets Get Digital, host Carrie Charles sits down with Tom Maguire, CEO of Brightspeed, to explore how the company has rapidly become the third-largest fiber builder in the U.S.

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China Mobile wins 16% of HKBN for $154M

Light Reading

State-owned telco China Mobile gets piece of Hong Kong firm HKBN as rival I Squared hunts for co-investors.

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Making AI for telecom real: Perspectives from Google Cloud Next

RCR Wireless

Google Cloud Next shows how network operators and vendors are using AI for telecom We already know that businesses are pushing hard to figure out how artificial intelligence can benefit them.

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UK Push to Access Apple Cloud Data Faces Public Court Scrutiny

VoIP Review

The UK governments attempt to force Apple to create a backdoor into its encrypted cloud services has become the focus of a high-profile legal battle. Apple is fighting the demand in court, and a recent ruling has rejected the UKs request to keep the case confidential. The Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruled in favor of public interest, dismissing the governments claim that disclosure would harm national security.

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Breaking Down Barriers, Welcoming New Talent: Celebrate International Girls in ICT Day with Cisco

Cisco Wireless

Join us as we come together in celebration of International Girls in ICT Day to inspire and empower the future leaders of technology, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to be part of this transformative journey.

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Telecom aims for 99.999% reliability. Telecom policy does not

Light Reading

Network operators like Verizon and Comcast strive to avoid outages at all costs. Telecom regulators, meanwhile, increasingly seem content to go any which way the wind blows.

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Embracing the Quantum Era: Navigating the Quantum Shift With PQC

Cisco Wireless

Discover how post-quantum cryptography protects data in the quantum era, addressing challenges and strategies for a secure digital future.

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