ACT Fibernet Launches ACT SmartWi-Fi Powered by AI: Report
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Indian broadband services provider ACT Fibernet has launched its Smart Wi-Fi service, powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
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Liberia, The Gambia and Sierra Leone sign roaming deal
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The latest African roaming agreement comes from the west of the continent, where the governments of Liberia, The Gambia and Sierra Leone have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at reducing telecommunications costs through improved roaming services.
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BSNL Provides Free SIM Cards to Pilgrims, Strengthens Infrastructure at Mahakumbh 2025
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
BSNL offers free SIM cards and uninterrupted communication services at Kumbh Mela 2025, ensuring seamless connectivity for pilgrims and security forces.
UK Space Agency awards £16M to satellite projects
Telecoms Tech News
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The UK Space Agency has awarded 16 million to two projects helping to solidify Britains position as a leader in satellite communications. The funding will enable the development of technologies set to enhance the efficiency and capability of satellite constellations. This investment is part of the UK Space Agencys Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO).
Labour to slash rural broadband fundingÂ
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
News The funding cut could see thousands of rural communities miss out on connectivity coverage upgrades The UK government is set to significantly cut funding to the Shared Rural Network (SRN) project, a scheme designed to improve mobile coverage in remote areas of the country, according to a report from The Telegraph. The SRN aims to deploy shared 4G infrastructure to some of the UKs most underserved rural areas.
Telcos are becoming the AI economy’s lifeline
Telecoms Tech News
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Telcos are in a position to significantly contribute to the growth of the AI economy. Hailed as the technological revolution of our time, artificial intelligence is using more energy and computing power than ever before. Nevertheless, a crucial obstacle still exists: AI’s ravenous need for real-time, high-quality data to reach its full potential.
Bharti Airtel’s Gopal Vittal Appointed Acting Chairman of GSMA
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Bharti Airtel’s Vice Chairman and Managing Director (MD) Gopal Vittal has been appointed as Acting Chairman of GSMA, the global
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Ooredoo Qatar Selects Ericsson to Enhance Network with Advanced 5G Features
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Ooredoo Qatar has selected Ericsson to enhance its 5G network capabilities by deploying advanced radio access network (RAN) and microwave
India’s Gopal Vittal to chair GSMA Board of Directors
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The fallout from the recent announcement, reported on these pages , that Jos Maria lvares-Pallete had resigned from his position as Chairman & CEO of Telefnica has continued with news that he will not stay in the position of Chair of the GSMA Board of Directors.
Vi launches Number Rakshak Initiative at Maha Kumbh
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Vodafone Idea has launched a new number rakshak initiative to ensure that people don’t get lost during the Maha Kumbh.
Indian budget offers positive news for telecoms
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
As well as the revenue projections we covered earlier today , Indias Union Budget 2025 offers mixed but largely positive news for the telecoms sector, notably in areas such as rural coverage, tax on imported electronics, the space sector and artificial intelligence (AI).
iQOO Neo 10R India Launch Confirmed
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
iQOO Neo 10R, a new smartphone from iQOO is going to launch soon in India. The company has been teasing the device for a few days.
Extending enterprise security to private 4G/5G – how OneLayer cornered the market
RCR Wireless
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Private LTE and 5G network adoption by enterprises is accelerating, as utilities, manufacturers, energy firms, port operators, and other industries with specialized needs see their digital transformation held back by both technical and economic limitations of traditional networking approaches.
Tempus AI Completes Acquisition of Ambry Genetics
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Tempus AI, an artificial intelligence-driven precision medicine company, has completed its acquisition of Ambry Genetics, a genetic testing company focused
Zuckerberg: ‘Glasses are the ideal form factor for an AI device’
RCR Wireless
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Meta CEO told investors that the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are a real hit First things first, AI infrastructure is a continuum that spans cloud, datacenter, edge and devices. Distributing workloads improves latency, bolsters privacy and, generally speaking, makes the economics of the whole thing work.
Indus Towers to Acquire 26 percent Stake in Amplus Tungabhadra for Renewable Push
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Indus Towers is set to acquire a 26 percent stake in Amplus Tungabhadra Private Limited for Rs 27 crore, supporting its renewable energy and Net Zero goals.
SoftBank and OpenAI join forces to advance AI for business in Japan
Light Reading
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The two companies are targeting Japan's largest corporations for their latest AI collaboration, with SoftBank pledging to spend $3 billion a year to deploy OpenAI technologies across its own subsidiaries.
Gateway Fiber and WANRack Announce Merger to Form National FTTX Provider
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Gateway Fiber and WANRack have announced a merger to create a national fiber-to-the-premises (FTTX) platform serving residential, business, and educational
Does NEC want Comcast and Charter's billing biz?
Light Reading
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
NEC is reportedly eyeing a bid for billing vendor CSG Systems, which counts Charter and Comcast as its two biggest customers. But the details are unclear.
Vodafone Idea is Offering Bonus Data with FRC on App Download
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) is offering bonus data to its new cutomers who are recharging with the first recharge coupons (FRCs) and downloading its mobile app.
The Divide: How the end of Affordable Connectivity Program is hurting low-income Americans
Light Reading
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Danielle Perry, board member at the National Lifeline Association (NaLA), joins the podcast to discuss the results of NaLA's consumer survey showing the significant consequences felt by low-income Americans since the ACP ended.
Google Cloud’s AI Helps Create Self-Healing Asphalt for Sustainable UK Roads
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Researchers have developed a self-healing asphalt using biomass waste and Google Cloud’s artificial intelligence (AI).
Dutch logistics firm KLG Europe tests private 5G from KPN
RCR Wireless
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Netherlands-based transport and logistics firm KLG Europe has been testing private 5G on automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in a distribution centre with mobile operator KPN, as the latter fills-out commercial hardware facets of its so-called KPN Campus private 4G/5G offer for large enterprises in the country.
Mumbai Set to Host Asia’s Largest AI Conference – MTW 2025
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Mumbai Tech Week 2025, Asias largest AI event, takes place from February 24 to March 1, 2025. Hosted by the Maharashtra Government and TEAM, the event will bring together global AI leaders, policymakers, and innovators.
Six AI Predictions For 2025 That Will Reshape How We Think About Enterprise Technology
Cisco Wireless
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Explore the 2025 technology landscape: precision AI, data security, sustainability, and partner ecosystems driving success. Discover how strategic collaboration and re-skilling will transform enterprise innovation and deliver tangible business value.
India and US Lead Enrollments for Coursera Generative AI Courses
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Generative AI training is growing globally, with significant trends in India and the US. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 by WEF highlights key differences in demand and AI upskilling.
Senate Bill Requiring NTIA to Overhaul Federal Broadband Efforts Is Back
Broadband Breakfast
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2025 – Sen. Roger Wicker , R-Miss., has reintroduced a bill directing the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to develop a national broadband strategy. The Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for Broadband Act seeks to reduce overlap between the more than 100 federal broadband programs currently administered by 15 different agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission, the U.S.
SoftBank and OpenAI Announce Partnership to Develop and Market Cristal Intelligence
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
SoftBank Group and OpenAI have announced a partnership to develop and market “Cristal Intelligence,” an Advanced enterprise AI solution designed
Medical-Grade Connectivity Not Just For Healthcare
Broadband Breakfast
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Medical-grade is a term that embodies the highest standards when applied to the medical field's exacting demands to achieve optimal delivery of healthcare. Its importance lies in enabling the seamless functioning of critical medical infrastructures such as electronic health records systems, telemedicine platforms, medical devices, and critical communication networks.
Samsung’s Triple Folding Phone Launch is Nearer than You Expect
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The next phase of innovation in the folding phone market will not just be thinner folding devices, but also triple-folding or tri-fold devices.
What C Spire's FWA launch means for Nokia, Comcast and others
Light Reading
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
C Spire which is likely the biggest regional wireless provider in the US is moving into FWA. That has implications for Nokia, Inseego, Charter, Comcast and others in Mississippi.
Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL Minimum Recharge Plans for Keeping SIM Active
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
We will take a look at the minimum recharge plans offered by Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL for the users to keep their SIM cards active.
SoftBank, OpenAI crystalize enterprise AI joint venture
RCR Wireless
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Last week, reports began to circulate that SoftBank is considering investing as much as $25 billion into OpenAI Artificial Intelligence (AI) news just keep coming from SoftBank Corp.
Ericsson and Nokia flaunt cash as open RAN pack struggles
Light Reading
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Telcos that worried about signing deals with a financially weak Ericsson in 2017 are likely to be just as nervous about open RAN challengers now.
Kagan: How to raise your company’s visibility in noisy industry
RCR Wireless
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Returning home from a client meeting, I was thinking about what they said they needed. In fact, I have heard the same thing from others over many years. Executives want their company to become a better-known brand name in their sector. They want to be seen and heard.
EE Extends Home Nations Football Partnership Until 2028
VoIP Review
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
EE has extended its partnership with the Home Nations Football Associations and Wembley Stadium until 2028. This renewed agreement cements EE’s role as the exclusive lead partner for all Home Nations football teams, continuing a collaboration that began in 2015. The extension highlights EE’s dedication to investing in football across the UK.
Nokia to upgrade New York’s biggest internet exchange
telecoms.com
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Nokia has been drafted by internet exchange operator DE-CIX to upgrade of the backbone network for DE-CIX New York, apparently the largest IX in NY and in the US Northeast region.
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