Tue.Jan 28, 2025

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BSNL Launches IFTV Service in Partnership with Skypro and PlayboxTV

Telecom Talk

BSNL launches IFTV, an entertainment platform offering 550+ live TV channels and 18 premium OTT apps for BSNL broadband plans.

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Oracle taps Starlink to extend cloud connectivity to remote areas

Developing Telecoms

Oracle has equipped its Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP) with connectivity from Space X's Starlink low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites , enabling clients to access its cloud applications in remote locations.

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Jio Data Vouchers will Not Work with Voice and SMS Plans

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, the largest telco in India in terms of market share, recently unveiled voice and SMS-only plans.

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EU sanctions three Russian officers for cyberattacks  

Telecoms Tech News

The EU has imposed additional sanctions on three Russian nationals over their involvement in cyberattacks. The accused individuals, identified as officers attached to Unit 29155 of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU), orchestrated attacks that breached classified information and sensitive data. In a statement, the Council of the European.

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Tim Höttges to remain at the helm of Deutsche Telekom until 2028 

Total Telecom

News The announcement coincides with a leadership shuffle that will see Srini Gopalan, current head of Deutsche Telekoms Germany business, become COO of T-Mobile Tim Httges, Deutsche Telekoms CEO since 2014, will remain in his role until the end of 2028 after the Supervisory Board extended his contract two years ahead of schedule. Httges has been credited with transforming Deutsche Telekom into a global leader, steering initiatives like the 2020 T-MobileSprint merger in the US and the company

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Telecom Namibia fully restores satellite feed after IS-33e failure

Developing Telecoms

Telecom Namibia says it has restored the satellite feed for its Satlink VSAT platform after it lost connectivity in October following the failure of Intelsats IS-33e satellite in October.

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A ‘vulnerable soft underbelly’: UK joint committee explores subsea cable security

Total Telecom

News The news comes as yet another submarine cable is damaged in the Baltic Sea, with authorities suspecting deliberate sabotage The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) is set to explore the security credentials of the UKs submarine cable ecosystem as part of a new industry enquiry. In its announcement, the government noted the UKs reliance on its 60 existing submarine cables, warning of the potential disruption that damage to multiple cables at once would cause the UK.

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SLT-Mobitel trials 5G-A as possible 5G auction looms

Developing Telecoms

Sri Lankan telco SLT-Mobitel announced on Tuesday it has successfully conducted what it claims is the first trial of 5G-Advanced in the country, even as the mobile sector awaits news of a possible 5G spectrum auction in the near future.

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Vodafone Idea Launches Non-Stop Hero Plans in New Circles

Telecom Talk

Vi launches Non-Stop Hero prepaid plans with unlimited data, voice, and SMS in multiple circles. Check new plans, availability, and special offers now.

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Orange to connect Wallis and Futuna Islands with O3b mPOWER

Developing Telecoms

Orange said on Tuesday it has launched a project to replace the existing satellite infrastructure of the Wallis and Futuna Islands in the South Pacific with connectivity from satellite operator SESs O3b mPOWER system.

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iPhones Get Support for Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Coverage: Report

Telecom Talk

Apple’s iPhones now have the support for Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell (D2C) coverage.

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DeepSeek challenges ChatGPT with cost-efficient AI

Developing Telecoms

A China-based rival to ChatGPT, called DeepSeek, sent shockwaves across the technology industry by reportedly becoming the most downloaded free app on Apple devices and operating with fewer resources than its US counterpart.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 to also Come in 128GB Variant in India: Report

Telecom Talk

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S25 series globally at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The South Korean tech giant launched three new smartphones under the Galaxy S25 series. Today, we will talk about the vanilla Galaxy S25 in the lineup. It launched globally starting with a 256GB internal storage variant.

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Four 5G-Advanced consumer monetization strategies (that aren’t FWA)

RCR Wireless

If most 5G-Advanced capabilities are aimed at the enterprise, can telcos still discover new consumer revenue? Do they need to? Heres the problem for operators (its nothing new): The smartphone market is saturated they cant sell more monthly subscriptions, and they cant, in many cases, reasonably charge their current subscribers more.

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Global Tech Firms May Challenge India’s 6GHz Spectrum Decision in Court: Report

Telecom Talk

Global tech giants, including Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Cisco, are reportedly open to considering legal course against the Indian government’s

Broadband 147
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Black Hat Europe 2024 NOC/SOC: Security Cloud

Cisco Wireless

Cisco is the Official Security Cloud Provider for the Black Hat Network Operations Center (NOC). We work with the other official partners to bring the hardware, software and engineers to build and secure the network, for our joint customer: Black Hat.

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Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL Asked by Govt to Trial TCIL’s Anti-Spam Solution: Report

Telecom Talk

The MHA has asked Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to trial an anti-spam solution.

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UK Altnets FullFibre and Zzoomm Merge for Market Dominance

VoIP Review

In a significant development within the UK telecommunications landscape, two prominent fibre altnets, FullFibre and Zzoomm, have announced their merger. This strategic union forms one of the largest alternative fibre networks in the UK , boasting over 600,000 properties passed with Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH). The merger positions the combined entity to serve over 65,000 existing customers, providing a robust platform for future growth.

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Freshwave Implements 4G Connectivity for City of London Development

Telecom Talk

Freshwave, a UK connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider, working with real estate technology specialists Electracom Projects, has delivered 4G connectivity from all

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AT&T and Verizon cut another 15.3K jobs in 2024 as AI advanced

Light Reading

Combined headcount at AT&T and Verizon fell another 6% last year and is down a third in the last decade as concern grows about the impact of AI on jobs.

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NTT DATA Launches New AI Tool to Accelerate Generative AI Adoption

Telecom Talk

NTT DATA has launched Smart AI Agent, an advanced AI tool designed to streamline workflows, boost productivity, and accelerate Generative AI adoption.

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e& Partners with NYUAD to Propel 6G Innovation Forward

VoIP Review

Emirati-based telecommunications company e& has partnered with New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) to foster advancements in 6G technology. This strategic collaboration, outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry. It focuses on empowering students through initiatives designed to enrich their understanding of emerging technologies, such as 6G.

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Telefonica Tech Launches GenAI Platform to Create Virtual Assistants

Telecom Talk

Telefonica Tech has announced the launch of an enterprise GenAI platform aiming to help businesses leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for

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Digital Innovation Center

HCL Tech

Digital Innovation Center Content Group Business bharath_mb Tue, 01/28/2025 - 14:58 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Financial Services Short Title Digital Innovation Center Short Description HCLTechs global network of 60+ innovation, fintech, engineering, GenAI and digital labs empowers clients to explore advanced solutions through research, ideation and prototyping.

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Vodafone Idea Voice-Centric Plans in January 2025 Detailed

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest telecom operator, along with other private operators, has unveiled its voice and SMS-only plans.

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Architecture and Design

HCL Tech

Architecture and Design Content Group Business bharath_mb Tue, 01/28/2025 - 15:02 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Financial Services Short Title Architecture and Design Short Description We deliver composable, future-ready solutions tailored to the specific needs of fintech and financial services clients. Our solution architecture services leverage modern technologies to build resilient infrastructures that foster long-term success.

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Apple Releases iOS 18.3: What to Know

Telecom Talk

Apple has released the latest version of stable iOS update for iPhones across the globe – iOS 18.3.

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Product/Platform Engineering

HCL Tech

Product/Platform Engineering Content Group Business bharath_mb Tue, 01/28/2025 - 15:03 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Financial Services Short Title Product/Platform Engineering Short Description HCLTechs product and platform engineering leadership ensures world-class service delivery. By designing sustainable and intelligent ecosystems, we enable clients to create and maintain exceptional products focusing on superior user experiences.

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Tim Höttges gets two more years at Deutsche Telekom

Light Reading

The group CEO's contract is extended to 2028, while the current head of Germany, Srini Gopalan, is to take up a new job as COO at T-Mobile US.

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Generative AI: Reimagining human-machine innovation

HCL Tech

Generative AI: Reimagining human-machine innovation Content Group Article abhinay.khandelwal Tue, 01/28/2025 - 10:38 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Cloud Short Title Generative AI: Reimagining human-machine innovation Short Description Generative AI has the potential to transform a range of industries, from healthcare to banking and even photography Summary Thumbnail Publish Date Tue, 01/28/2025 - 12:00 Link Text Learn more CTA Link /trends-and-insights/generative-ai-reimagining-hu

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Deutsche Telekom reinforces T-Mobile US in exec shuffle

telecoms.com

Deutsche Telekom is moving a couple of top executives around, most notably sending its Germany head Srini Gopalan to the US.

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HCLTech launches Enterprise AI Foundry to drive AI effectiveness across enterprise value chains

HCL Tech

HCLTech launches Enterprise AI Foundry to drive AI effectiveness across enterprise value chains Content Group Campaign abhinay.khandelwal Tue, 01/28/2025 - 10:46 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Artificial Intelligence Short Title HCLTech launches Enterprise AI Foundry to drive AI effectiveness across enterprise value chains Short Description Combines data engineering and AI with cognitive infrastructure to accelerate GenAI-led transformation across business value chains Summary Thum

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Eurobites: Telefónica gets in on the GenAI act

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Ericsson launches AI labs; Europe's telcos keep up the competitiveness drumbeat; CMA finds fault with UK public cloud services market.

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The top 5 tech trends shaping 2025: From AI to accessibility

HCL Tech

The top 5 tech trends shaping 2025: From AI to accessibility Content Group Article abhinay.khandelwal Tue, 01/28/2025 - 10:50 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Trends and Insights Short Title The top 5 tech trends shaping 2025: From AI to accessibility Short Description In 2025, innovations like Agentic AI, digital accessibility, AI-driven cybersecurity, cloud advancements and personalized Total Experience strategies will redefine industries and business strategies Summary Thumbnail P

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Verizon looks to leverage distributed infrastructure for AI inferencing

RCR Wireless

The new AI Connect suite from Verizon comes as McKinsey estimates 60% to 70% of AI workloads will be for inference by 2030 Its been a busy two weeks in the world of AI.

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Axiata and Sinar Mas expand collaboration across Southeast Asia

Light Reading

Malaysia's Axiata and Indonesia's Sinar Mas signed two letters of intent, the first of which aims to explore opportunities in various growth areas such as advanced 5G, enterprise services, digital infrastructure and fintech innovation.

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As Databricks heads toward an IPO, Meta joins as a ‘strategic investor’ 

RCR Wireless

Fast growth and oversubscribed funding rounds reiterate value of Databricks approach to data intelligence underlying successful AI implementations Self-billed data and AI company Databricks on Jan. 22 announced the completion of a $10 billion series B funding round along with $5.25 billion in debt financing.

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