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CelcomDigi, U Mobile, ZTE Achieve 30.8 Gbps Mobile Speeds with 5G-Advanced

Telecom Talk

CelcomDigi and U Mobile, in partnership with ZTE, have set a new record for mobile speeds at 30.8 Gbps with 5G-Advanced technology during a live trial in Kuching, Malaysia.

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Maxis intros enterprise 5G edge platform using Singtel’s Paragon

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian telco Maxis announced on Wednesday it is partnering with Singtel to launch an all-in-one platform for 5G network, edge computing, cloud and services orchestration that enables vertical enterprises to incorporate 5G into their digital transformation strategies.

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Openreach CEO Clive Selley Urges UK Government to Cut Broadband Red Tape

Total Telecom

News Openreach’s newly appointed CEO, Clive Selley, has called on the UK government to reduce the regulatory barriers hindering broadband rollout In a recent blog post, Selley highlighted that despite the Project Gigabit funding, which aims to extend gigabit-capable broadband to thousands more premises, nearly a million homes could miss out due to outdated planning rules.

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Uganda’s troubled service provider UTel to receive major cash boost

Developing Telecoms

In a deal that seems to have been finalised last week but has only recently been widely reported, Uganda plans to sell 60% of its troubled state-owned service provider Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTel) to Dubai-based global contractor Rowad Capital for US$225million.

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EE’s first 5G small cells go live, masts now deployed at 1,000+ locations across the UK

Total Telecom

Press Release Street-level mini masts, known as small cells, take advantage of existing street infrastructure to boost mobile capacity in busy areas Latest deployments include the first 5G small cells in London trial New 4G sites in major cities, towns and tourist sites including Cardiff, Dundee and Cumbria 14 th August 2024 : EE has now deployed over 1,000 small cells across the UK, marking 400 new deployments over the last 12 months including its first 5G sites, recently installed in Croydon,

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Interview: TSF's Sébastien Gillet

Developing Telecoms

With extreme weather events increasingly common as a result of climate change, coordinating disaster response is an unfortunately ubiquitous challenge for relief organisations. Communications are of course essential for this, and organisations such as Télécoms Sans Frontières ensure that connectivity is made available as soon as possible in the aftermath of disasters.

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Eutelsat OneWeb Awaiting Govt Nod to Start Services: Sunil Mittal

Telecom Talk

Eutelsat OneWeb, a global satellite communications (satcom) service provider is waiting for the government’s permission to start commercial services in

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BSNL Gains Vi Subscribers, CEO Confirms on Investors Call

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has gained customers of Vodafone Idea (Vi) after the latter engaged in a tariff hike exercise with Jio and Airtel.

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Lynk brings satellite direct-to-mobile services to Kiribati

Developing Telecoms

Lynk Global, a satellite-to-phone (sat2phone) telecoms provider, and Vodafone Kiribati, a leading mobile operator in Kiribati, have announced the start of initial satellite direct-to-mobile phone services to subscribers using what Lynk calls its “cell-towers-in-space” system.

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DDoS attacks surge by 46% in H1 2024

Telecoms Tech News

A new report from Gcore reveals a large increase in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks during H1 2024, with the number of incidents rising by 46% compared to the same period last year. Gcore’s research shows that the number of attacks reached 445,000 in the second quarter of 2024 alone. The surge in attacks. Read more » The post DDoS attacks surge by 46% in H1 2024 appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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CelcomDigi, U Mobile, ZTE claim first in mobile speeds

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian operators CelcomDigi and U Mobile, alongside ZTE announced recognition in the Malaysia Book of Records for achieving the fastest mobile speeds in in the world.

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Freedom Fibre Reaches New Connection Milestone

Total Telecom

Press Release Thousands of rural homes and businesses now have access to lightning-fast broadband through Freedom Fibre and its Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Cities and towns including Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Leek, Urmston, Northwich and Whitchurch have benefited from the full-fibre network. Freedom Fibre builds its network using state-of-the-art XGS-PON technology which is capable of delivering lightning-fast speeds of up to 10Gbps, allowing communities to work, game, stream browse and chat

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Edotco signs digital ecosystem deals with MDEC and Boost

Developing Telecoms

Axiata-owned telecoms infrastructure company Edotco says it has signed separate MoUs with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Axiata’s fintech firm Boost to accelerate infrastructure rollouts for digital enterprises and enable financial inclusion for tower landowners.

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LG and KT partner for 6G research 

Total Telecom

News The collaboration aims to position both companies as leaders in the 6G field and enhance global standardisation efforts South Korean telco KT, led by CEO Kim Young-seop, has announced a new partnership with LG Electronics to advance 6G technology. The focus of their joint efforts will be on developing next-generation full-duplex communication technology.

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DigitalBridge to Acquire Japanese TowerCo JTower to Drive Infrastructure Growth

Telecom Talk

Global digital infrastructure investment firm DigitalBridge Group has agreed to acquire Japan’s infrastructure-sharing company JTower, with the aim of taking

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4.4 ZB of OT data by 2030 – 10m factories to produce as much as 900bn mobile subs

RCR Wireless

Some scratch-your-head stats just in from ABI Research: the manufacturing industry will generate 4.4 zettabytes of data worldwide by 2030, almost equivalent to the annual volume of data carried by global mobile networks to connect mostly-consumer applications. ABI Research calls the figure, pulled from a new Industry 4.0 research report, “stunning”, and it sure sounds […] The post 4.4 ZB of OT data by 2030 – 10m factories to produce as much as 900bn mobile subs appeared first on RCR Wirele

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IHS Towers and MTN Group Strengthen Collaboration with Recent Contracts

Telecom Talk

IHS Towers and MTN Group have renewed their strategic partnership with extended infrastructure sharing and master lease contracts, securing their collaboration for the next decade.

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JTower, NTT Docomo unveil 5G glass antenna for buildings

RCR Wireless

JTower said that the glass antenna is intended to be installed where consideration for the scenery is important Japanese tower operator JTower announced the development of a glass antenna that it claims can “turn windows into base stations,” to deliver 5G services in Japan’s capital Tokyo. In a release, JTower said it has partnered with […] The post JTower, NTT Docomo unveil 5G glass antenna for buildings appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Canada’s CRTC Opens Fibre Networks of Large ISPs to Smaller Competitors

Telecom Talk

The Canadian regulator CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) has decided to extend the fiber networks of large ISPs (Internet

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Maxis, Huawei partner on 5G-Advanced joint innovation center

RCR Wireless

Earlier this year, Maxis said it successfully showcased what it claimed to be the first 5G-A technology trial in Malaysia and Southeast Asia in partnership with Huawei Malaysian telco Maxis and Chinese vendor Huawei Technologies have announced a new collaboration on a joint innovation center focused on the development of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology to explore […] The post Maxis, Huawei partner on 5G-Advanced joint innovation center appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Ethio Telecom Brings Mobile Connectivity to Rural Residents

Telecom Talk

Ethio Telecom, the telecommunications service provider in Ethiopia, announced the launch of mobile connectivity in 100 previously unserved rural areas,

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North America to lead O-RAN market by 2028: Dell’Oro

RCR Wireless

Europe is forecast to account for 15-20 percent of the global O-RAN revenues by 2028, according to the report North America is expected to lead the Open RAN (O-RAN) market during the 2023-2028 period, according to a recent report by Dell’Oro Group. Dell’Oro highlighted that North America was the largest O-RAN market in 2023 and […] The post North America to lead O-RAN market by 2028: Dell’Oro appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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U Mobile Signs MoUs to Accelerate the Deployment of 5G, 5G-Advanced in Malaysia

Telecom Talk

U Mobile has signed Memorandums of Understanding with ZTE and Huawei to deploy a second 5G network in Malaysia and explore future RAN technologies.

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Eurobites: EE trials 5G small cells

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Openreach boss slashes at planning red tape; Sunrise makes management changes; maverick mast-climbing worries Finland.

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Airtel Brings Connectivity to Remote Border Village of Phobrang

Telecom Talk

Airtel has successfully extended its mobile network services to Phobrang, a remote village near the Indo-China border in Ladakh.

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Qualcomm, Keysight test FR3

RCR Wireless

Frequency Range 3 is between 7.125 GHz-24.25 GHz With help from Keysight Technologies, Qualcomm Technologies has established what is claimed to be the industry’s first end-to-end interoperability and data connection in Frequency Range 3 spectrum. 3GPP’s Frequency Range 3 falls between 7.125-24.25 GHz. Frequency Range 1 covers bands below 6 GHz, and Frequency Range 2 […] The post Qualcomm, Keysight test FR3 appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Apple Sees India Operations Touch Rs 2 Trillion in Value: Report

Telecom Talk

Apple has seen tremendous growth in the Indian market.

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RCR Wireless News to host virtual Industrial 5G Forum on November 5th

RCR Wireless

As industries grapple with the complexities of Industry 4.0, many are still in the experimental phase. Yet, the dawn of the 5th Industrial Revolution is already upon us, with AI poised to work hand-in-hand with humans. But are businesses aware that the next wave of innovation is already gathering momentum? This revolution begins with connectivity and how to convey the data. […] The post RCR Wireless News to host virtual Industrial 5G Forum on November 5th appeared first on RCR Wireless New

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Bringing Our Portfolio Together

Cisco Wireless

We are bringing our Networking, Security, and Collaboration teams together as one organization led by Jeetu Patel as he takes on an expanded role as Cisco’s EVP and Chief Product Officer.

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Bridging Passion and Profession: The HAM Radio Connection at Day Wireless Systems

Day Wireless Blog

At Day Wireless Systems (DWS), we recognize the invaluable role that HAM radio enthusiasts play in the world of radio communications. Our team is filled with passionate individuals who have transformed their love for HAM radio into successful careers in radio service and technology. We believe that engaging with the HAM community not only enriches our industry but also paves the way for future innovations and talent in the field.

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Equinix to Invest $124M in New Hong Kong Data Centre

VoIP Review

Equinix has announced an initial investment of USD $124 million for the construction of a new data centre in Hong Kong. Named HK6, this facility aims to meet the increasing demand for high-performance data infrastructure and will become part of Equinix’s existing network of data centres in the city. The new centre will integrate with Equinix’s five current data centres in Hong Kong.

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Montana Says It Has Launched First BEAD Grant Application Portal

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, August 14, 2024 – Montana launched its grant application portal Tuesday, claiming to be the first state in the nation to accept applications under the $42.45 billion Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. This move followed an August 1 announcement by Gov. Greg Gianforte that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration had given final approval to volume two of Montana’s initial program proposal.

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Is the Universal Service Fund Unconstitutional? Why does it matter? A Connect This conversation

Blandin on Broadband

Connect This is a regular podcast hosted by the Institute for Local Self Reliance, where smart people talk about complicated technology policy issues. Each participant is smart in his/her own silo and those silos shadow each other but they “dumb down” the conversation a little to be understood. So, the lawyers, the engineers and the policy wonks all use English!

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EE beefs up network coverage with 1,000 small cells

telecoms.com

EE has hit a new small cells milestone, rolling out over 1,000 of them in various busy locations across the UK to improve its network coverage.

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Kagan: CEOs must see the changing industry in front of them

RCR Wireless

Times are changing. Then again, they are always changing. Over the years, I have given countless briefings at a variety of meetings for CEOs, CMOs, the Board of Directors, employees, customers and investors. As an Industry Analyst, one of my responsibilities is to help clarify the confused mind and the ever-changing industry. Company and industry […] The post Kagan: CEOs must see the changing industry in front of them appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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California Proposes $91M Last Mile Broadband Awards

Broadband Breakfast

August 14, 2024 – The California Public Utilities Commission issued $91 million in the fifth round of recommended last mile broadband project awards for public comment on Thursday. The money comes from the $2 billion last mile Federal Funding Account Grant Program which seeks to expand internet access for underserved and unserved communities in California through a $6 billion state appropriation to broadband infrastructure.

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DIDWW voice and SMS innovations on display at ITW Africa and WWC 2024

VoIP Review

Eager to showcase its latest advancements in VoIP and SMS technologies and to explore new market opportunities, DIDWW is gearing up for two major telecommunications events this September. As a leading provider of premium quality two-way SIP trunking and SMS services, DIDWW will engage with global partners and customers at ITW Africa and the Wholesale World Congress (WWC 2024).