Tue.Sep 03, 2024

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Ogi received £45m funding to aid expansion 

Total Telecom

News The altnet has been deploying fibre networks in south Wales since 2021 Wales’ largest altnet Ogi has secured £45 million in funding from the Cardiff Capital Region ( CCR ) to support the next stages of its fibre rollout. Set up in 2017, the CCR represents 10 local councils from across South East Wales and provides funding for projects aimed at job creation and critical infrastructure development across the region.

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TfL cyberattack could’ve brought London ‘to a standstill’

Telecoms Tech News

Transport for London (TfL), the organisation responsible for the capital’s vast public transport network, is grappling with an ongoing “cybersecurity incident” that has disrupted operations at its corporate headquarters. News of the incident broke yesterday evening, with TfL issuing a statement confirming the situation: “We are currently dealing with an ongoing cybersecurity incident.

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Multiple players battle for share of Ugandan remittance services market

Developing Telecoms

International money transfer operator Sasai Money Transfer has announced that it has partnered with Airtel Money, the payments division of operator Airtel, to expand what it describes as its revolutionary offer of free remittances to more African markets, this time targeting Uganda.

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HORISEN Partners with Vodafone Germany for Groundbreaking Public Transportation Ticketing Concept

Total Telecom

Press Release Rorschach, Switzerland – September 2024 – HORISEN is proud to announce its collaboration with Vodafone Germany and DIMOCO Payments in supporting the first-ever public transportation ticketing concept via RCS (Rich Communication Services) and DCB (Direct Carrier Billing) in Germany. Powered by HORISEN’s Business Messenger Platform, this innovative solution allows users to book public transportation tickets and pay directly through their phone bill – all this inside an RC

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4iG edges closer to North Macedonia launch

Developing Telecoms

Hungary-based 4iG Group received backing from the North Macedonian government to launch its operations in the country, edging the operator closer to a commercial launch in the Western Balkan nation.

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VMO2 seeking investment for £5 billion network arm 

Total Telecom

News The new NetCo was first announced in February Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is seeking investment for its newly created network company, according to a Bloomberg report this week which cited people familiar with the matter. The network business is reportedly worth £5 billion, with VMO2 seeking an additional £1 billion in investment through the sale of a minority stake.

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Digicel Pacific network uses SES satcoms for disaster recovery

Developing Telecoms

Highlighting an increase in natural disasters in the Pacific Region, Digicel Pacific and SES have announced an agreement to bolster Digicel Pacific’s network with SES's service to enable critical communications to be restored quickly in the event of natural disasters. This agreement is an extension of the companies' long-standing partnership.

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PEACE subsea cable activated from Singapore to France, says CMI

Developing Telecoms

China Mobile International (CMI) announced on Tuesday that the PEACE subsea cable running from Singapore to France is now fully activated end to end, adding more open and flexible connectivity between Southeast Asia and Europe.

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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Zurich Asuransi Indonesia Partnership to unlock innovative Insurance offerings for Comprehensive Protection

Total Telecom

Press Release Jakarta, September 3, 2024 — Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) today announced its partnership with PT Zurich Asuransi Indonesia Tbk (Zurich), through a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) held at Indosat MX Center, Jakarta. With this strategic partnership, Indosat and Zurich have committed to providing comprehensive insurance solutions that are easily accessible to Indosat customers through seamless integration of telecommunications and insuranc

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America Movil, Telefonica partner to buy rival WOM

Developing Telecoms

America Movil and Telefonica have partnered to acquire Chilean market rival WOM after the challenger operator filed for bankruptcy early this year.

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Room to breathe: TalkTalk secures £400m refinancing deal

Total Telecom

News TalkTalk has been struggling with debt for several years, with the total currently standing at nearly £1 billion TalkTalk has announced that it has signed a binding agreement on a refinancing deal that was first revealed last month. The deal saw shareholders – including founder Sir Charles Dunstone, Toscafund, and Ares Management – agree to inject an additional £170 million into the business, in addition to the £65 million invested last month.

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Guinea adds Côte d'Ivoire to regional fibre interconnectivity plan

Developing Telecoms

Guinea's Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy (MPTEN) reportedly plans to interconnect the country’s national fibre optic network with the network of Côte d'Ivoire in yet another move to boost its international capacity.

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Empyrion Digital Expands into Japan with New 25MW AI-Ready Data Centre

Telecom Talk

Empyrion Digital is expanding into Japan with the development of the JP1 Tokyo data centre. The facility, set to begin construction in 2025, will feature advanced cooling technologies and support Generative AI and High-Performance Computing workloads.

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Maxis partners with HPE to support Malaysian enterprise customers

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian communications service provider Maxis has announced the latest addition to its managed services portfolio by becoming a managed service provider (MSP) for multinational information technology company Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in Malaysia.

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LiveOak Fiber Secures Additional Funding to Expand Network in Southeast US

Telecom Talk

LiveOak Fiber secures new funding through a partnership with InfraRed Capital Partners and MEAG to accelerate high-speed broadband expansion in underserved markets across Florida and Georgia.

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FCC approves more 'rip-and-replace' extensions due to supply chain

Light Reading

The FCC has granted more time to five service providers to remove and replace network equipment from Huawei and ZTE. The providers largely cited supply chain delays.

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Access Providers Blacklist 50 Entities in Move Against Spam Calls

Telecom Talk

TRAI enforces strict measures against spam calls in India, blacklisting over 50 entities and disconnecting 275,000 telecom resources. New directives aim to curb unregistered telemarketers and enhance consumer experience.

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Small Texas City Losing Cable TV, Keeping Internet after Network Sale

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, September 3, 2024 – A small Texas city is finding out what it's like when the cable TV company cuts the cord. Alpine, Texas (pop. 6,000) will soon experience a shift in its media landscape as TDS Telecom plans to discontinue its cable TV service there by Sept. 26. The move comes as part of a broader agreement in which TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, has sold its cable systems in Alpine and four other Texas locations.

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Indosat and Zurich Partner to Offer Integrated Insurance Solutions Through Indosat App

Telecom Talk

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and PT Zurich Asuransi Indonesia have announced a partnership to integrate insurance services with telecommunications, aiming to provide seamless access to insurance through digital platforms and enhance financial inclusion across Indonesia.

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AT&T signs multi-year deal with Nokia as it continues betting on fiber

RCR Wireless

In December, AT&T said it was eying an additional 10-15 million incremental locations within its existing fiber footprint Per a five-year agreement, Nokia will provide AT&T with its Lightspan MF and Altiplano platforms to support the carrier’s current and future fiber network. The fiber technologies in question, stated the vendor, can be used for federally […] The post AT&T signs multi-year deal with Nokia as it continues betting on fiber appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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AIS to Launch GPU-as-a-Service with Singtel and Bridge Alliance

Telecom Talk

AIS is leading the way in advanced AI technology by launching GPU-as-a-Service in collaboration with Singtel and Bridge Alliance. This new service, powered by NVIDIA technology, promises efficient AI application deployment and expansion across Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia starting mid-2025.

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Discussion at PTC’DC – A Look at New World Dynamics: Pitfalls and Opportunities.

PTC

Imagine getting up close and center to hear from one of the internet’s founding fathers about the future of technology. That’s exactly what’s in store at the upcoming PTC’DC session, “A Look at New World Dynamics: Pitfalls and Opportunities.” On September 6, Vint Cerf, Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist and a key architect of the internet, will join our discussion on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on our digital infrastructure.

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SK Telecom and SK Broadband Deploy 800 Gbps Network on Seoul-Busan Live Route

Telecom Talk

SK Telecom and SK Broadband have launched South Korea's first 800 Gbps backbone route between Seoul and Busan, enhancing network capacity and preparing for the growing data demands of the AI era, 5G, and cloud services.

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Myths vs Facts: All Fixed Wireless Providers are the Same

MHO

In the world of fixed wireless internet, not all providers are created equal. As businesses and consumers increasingly turn to fixed wireless solutions for their connectivity needs, understanding the differences between providers is crucial. Let's explore the key factors that set fixed wireless providers apart: technology, deployment methods, speed and reliability, and customer service.

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DoT Urges M2M Providers to Register by September 30 to Avoid Disconnection

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a final call for all unregistered Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Service Providers and WPAN/WLAN Connectivity

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Samsung plus Nokia equals a big RAN headache

Light Reading

An integration of the two separate and very different RAN portfolios held by Samsung and Nokia would be fiendish, according to one expert.

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Cellnex Portugal Plans Acquisition of Six Telecom Towers from NOS Technology

Telecom Talk

Cellnex Portugal, through ON Tower Portugal, plans to acquire six macro-sites from Nos Technology to enhance mobile telecommunications infrastructure.

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Ericsson, Telstra, pave way for 5G-Advanced in Australia

RCR Wireless

Ericsson said that this deployment lays the groundwork for forthcoming 5G-A and associated technologies Swedish vendor Ericsson and Australian telco Telstra claimed the first deployment of Ericsson’s 4th generation of Radio Access Network (RAN) purpose-built compute platform in Australia, “paving the way” for a 5G Advanced (5G-A) platform for the country.

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Airtel Implements Relief Measures for Flood-Affected Customers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Telecom Talk

Airtel announces relief measures for flood-affected customers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to ensure uninterrupted services during the crisis.

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Qatar regulator urges mobile carriers to switch to TDD

RCR Wireless

The argument is that TDD technique will improve the performance of mobile networks in Qatar Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has ordered local mobile operators Ooredoo Qatar and Vodafone Qatar to switch to high-speed Time Division Duplex (TDD) technique in the 2.6 GHz frequency band, a move it says will enhance mobile network performance.

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Matrix Cellular Brings 1+1 eSIM Offer for Indian Students in USA, Europe and UK

Telecom Talk

Matrix Cellular, an international communications service provider, has announced a 1+1 eSIM offer for Indian students travelling to the USA, Europe and the UK.

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Nokia signs deal with AT&T to drive fibre expansion

telecoms.com

Nokia has signed a five-year agreement with AT&T to provide fibre access tech to support the US operator’s future network footprint expansion and upgrades.

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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 India Launch Confirmed for September 17, 2024

Telecom Talk

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 will launch soon in India. The company has confirmed the launch date for September 17, 2024.

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Airtel, Nokia achieve 300 Mbps upload speed in 5G trial

RCR Wireless

Airtel said that the trial was conducted at its tech lab and achieved uplink speeds of 300 Mbps Airtel, MediaTek and Nokia announced the successful completion of trials combining Time Division Duplex (TDD) and Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) mid-band spectrum on a time basis utilizing the latest generation chipset. The Indian carrier said that the […] The post Airtel, Nokia achieve 300 Mbps upload speed in 5G trial appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Jio iActivate Service to Enable Users to Activate SIM Anytime, Anywhere

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio’s iActivate service is now available for customers.

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The Future of Cybersecurity: AI Does Play a Role

Cisco Wireless

Join KB, Head of Cybersecurity Journalism at KBI.Media, in Cisco Networking Academy's Women Rock-IT webinar this October. Discover how AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity and empowering women in tech.

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TrialsNet plenary meeting

Real Wireless

Dr. Hassan Osman , Wireless Technology Consultant will be attending the TrialsNet plenary meeting in Iasi, Romania on the 22 – 23 October 2024. Hassan is involved with the TrialsNet project and is looking forward to finding out the latest research updates at the plenary. Find out more. The post TrialsNet plenary meeting appeared first on Real Wireless.