Tue.Feb 25, 2025

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AT&T and AST SpaceMobile achieve satellite video call using regular smartphones

Telecoms Tech News

A satellite video call has been completed with regular smartphones using AT&T spectrum and powered by AST SpaceMobile satellites. This demonstration was made possible through the BlueBird satellites, which were launched in September 2024 and enabled upcoming commercial services. This achievement builds on earlier milestones that cement the collaborations position at the frontier of satellite-powered.

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EU approves €227 million for Austrian semiconductor plant 

Total Telecom

News The project is part of the EUs plan to strengthen Europes semiconductor industry and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers The European Commission has approved 227 million in funding to help Austrian semiconductor manufacturerams Osram build a manufacturing plant in Premsttten, Austria. The new facility will produce wafers used in various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, and healthcare.

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Cisco and NVIDIA Unite to Propel AI into the Enterprise

Cisco Wireless

Today Cisco and NVIDIA announced a mutual intent to expand a partnership that brings together two of the industrys most innovative data center networking and compute leaders. Our collaboration will help enterprises accelerate AI projects and make it easier for more customers than ever to standardize on Cisco as they modernize their data center networks.

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Telefónica sells Argentinian unit to Telecom Argentina for $1.25 bn 

Total Telecom

News Telefnica has announced the sale of its Argentina to Telecom Argentina for $1.25 billion. In a short statement released yesterday, the company said that it has reached an agreement with Telecom Argentina to sell all of its shares in the share capital of Telefnica Argentina. The deal, the company said ,is part of the Group’s strategy to reduce its exposure to the region and continue operating in a sustainable manner to build value for its shareholders.

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Huawei and Partners Drive Inclusive Education with All-Optical DigiSchools in Kenya

Developing Telecoms

From the legendary Maasai warriors to the annual great migration of wildebeest and zebra, Kenya has no lack of cultural and natural wonders. One thing the country does lack, however, is the application of digital technologies. According to data from the Communications Authority of Kenya, just 58% of Kenyans were connected to the Internet in 2024.

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Eutelsat, Mediatek, and Airbus successfully trial 5G NTN over LEO satellites 

Total Telecom

News The trial is a step towards integrating satellite and terrestrial networks, making satellite broadband more accessible for 5G devices worldwide Eutelsat Group, MediaTek, and Airbus Defence and Space have completed the first successful 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) trial using the Eutelsat OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite system. The test used Eutelsat OneWeb satellites, MediaTeks NTN test chipset, and a test gNB from ITRI, following 3GPP Release 17 standards.

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From Teenage IT Manager to VMware vExpert: Stephen Wagner’s Journey in Virtualization

vmware

In the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, where the city of Calgary meets the wilderness, you’ll find Stephen Wagner doing what he loves most: pushing the boundaries of virtualization technology. As the President of Digitally Accurate Inc. , a VMware by Broadcom Partner, Stephen has built his career on a foundation of curiosity, community engagement, and an unbridled passion for technology that began when he was just seventeen years old.

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Spectrum myopia—does the definition of mid-band really matter? (Analyst Angle)

RCR Wireless

With amusement I read Dean Bubleys note on spectrum. The note seems to be mostly hung up on the definition of what is low-, mid- and high-band spectrum.

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Vivo X200 Ultra Could Beat iPhone in Video Recording: What to Know

Telecom Talk

This new phone from Vivo is expected (Vivo x200 ultra) to take the camera experience of the users to the next level, especially in the video recording front.

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Movistar piggybacks on Helium for community 5G densification in Mexico

RCR Wireless

Network operator Movistar, owned by Telefnica, is working with Nova Labs to integrate the US firms decentralised blockchain-based Helium Network into its national cellular 4G/5G service in Mexico. A statement said 2.

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Anthropic Launches AI Hybrid Reasoning Model and New Coding Assistant

Telecom Talk

AI startup Anthropic announced on Monday the launch of the first hybrid reasoning model, Claude 3.

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The Blueprint for AI-Driven Connectivity

Cisco Wireless

How are massive paradigm shifts in the market driving innovations in networking? Take a look at how global backbone networks like Arelion, which experienced a 42% growth in Internet traffic in 2024, are working with Cisco on their journey towards AI-ready connectivity.

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Airtel Confirms Discussion with Tata Ongoing for DTH Merger

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, a leading telecom and DTH (Direct-to-Home) company in India, has confirmed about its discussion with the Tata Group to merge DTH

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Airtel selects Ericsson core to make transition to 5G SA

Developing Telecoms

Indian telco Bharti Airtel said on Tuesday it has signed a deal to deploy 5G core network solutions from Ericsson as part of its plan to transition to a 5G standalone (SA) network.

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Vodafone Idea Could Likely Surrender Spectrum and Save Money: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, could soon be able to surrender spectrum purchased before 2022.

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Data centre opens in Bolivia’s second largest city

Developing Telecoms

The government of Bolivia has officially opened a new US$52 million data centre in the city of El Alto owned by national operator Entel. Entel has also announced ambitious plans for fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) growth in the country.

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Cisco and Nvidia Expand Partnership to Accelerate AI Adoption in Enterprises

Telecom Talk

Cisco and Nvidia announce an expanded partnership to accelerate AI adoption in enterprises. By integrating Ciscos networking expertise with Nvidia's AI technologies, the collaboration aims to simplify AI-ready data center networks.

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E& quits Khazna data centre JV, sells stake to G42 for US$2.2b

Developing Telecoms

UAE-based telco e& announced on Wednesday that it is exiting Khazna Data Centres its joint venture with AI and cloud firm Group 42 and will sell its 40% stake to G42 for US$2.2 billion.

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Windstream Wholesale Expands Network Connectivity Options at Myrtle Beach

Telecom Talk

Windstream Wholesale expands its network in Myrtle Beach, SC, with a new POP and 400G wavelength services at the DC Blox Cable Landing Station.

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Ooredoo Qatar introduces Ericsson Mediation for data management

Developing Telecoms

Operator Ooredoo Qatar and tech giant Ericsson say they have further strengthened their partnership with the integration of Ericsson Mediation into Ooredoo Qatars network.

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Govt May Allow Telecom Firms to Surrender Excess Spectrum: Report

Telecom Talk

The Indian government may allow telecom firms to surrender excess spectrum bought before 2022, offering Vodafone Idea a major relief of up to Rs 40,000 crore.

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Latin America’s smartphone market surges 15%

Developing Telecoms

The Latin American smartphone market surged by 15% in 2024 to 137 million units, with Korean vendor Samsung maintaining its position as the market leader by shipments.

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Bharti Airtel Service Validity Plans Under Rs 300

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, has several prepaid plans that come with service validity and are priced under Rs 300.

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Are the days of new rural cell towers over?

Light Reading

Cell tower operators have been cheering a renewed interest in renting space on their offerings. However, it's not clear how new, cellular-capable satellite services might impact that demand in the future.

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Capgemini Working on 300 Generative AI Projects, Says India CEO: Report

Telecom Talk

French information technology company Capgemini is working on over 300 generative AI (Gen AI) projects with clients, moving beyond proof-of-concept

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AI Threat Intelligence Roundup: February 2025

Cisco Wireless

AI threat research is a fundamental part of Ciscos approach to AI security. Our roundups highlight new findings from both original and third-party sources.

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Bell Canada Expands 5G Partnership with Nokia, Advances Cloud RAN Deployment

Telecom Talk

Bell Canada and Nokia have announced an expansion of their 5G network infrastructure partnership.

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Starlink encroaches on Verizon's turf with FAA tests

Light Reading

The FAA is testing Starlink terminals, a move that intrudes on Verizon's $2 billion FAA infrastructure modernization contract. Starlink could be 'complementary' to Verizon's network, according to Verizon's Joe Russo.

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Realme is Launching a New “Ultra” Phone with DSLR Like Camera

Telecom Talk

Realme, a Chinese electronics maker, is soon going to launch a new ultra branded phone said to come with DSLR like camera system.

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Europe showing ‘poorest 5G SA outcomes,’ according to Ookla

RCR Wireless

5G SA is great, but its progress in Europe? Not so great says Ookla Ookla this week released a report examining Europes 5G Standalone (SA) competitiveness as it compares to other major global regions.

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Deutsche Telekom and Google Cloud Collaborate on Agentic AI for Autonomous Networks

Telecom Talk

Deutsche Telekom and Google Cloud introduce RAN Guardian, an AI-powered agent designed to enhance telecom network reliability, reduce costs, and optimize performance.

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Verizon Business intros new IoT solution, nets Atlanta Hawks

RCR Wireless

State Farm Arena, home to the Atlanta Hawks, is taking a new IoT management solution from Verizon Business to help organise, scale, and optimise its IoT infrastructure.

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Verizon Completes First Satellite-to-Mobile Video Call with AST SpaceMobile

Telecom Talk

American telecommunications provider Verizon announced on Monday that it has trialled a live video call between two mobile devicesone connected

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Ericsson is steering well clear of the cloud path chosen by Nokia

Light Reading

A full stack is needed for 'scale,' says Ericsson's Per Narvinger, blaming early virtualization for financial struggles.

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Reliance to Establish AI-Ready Data Center in Assam: RIL Chairman

Telecom Talk

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) plans to establish an artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data center in Assam, aiming to enhance the education, healthcare, and agriculture sectors.

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A hunt for cable's CBRS deployments turns up. not much

Light Reading

Comcast and Charter for years have hinted at building extensive CBRS offload networks. But new data from OpenSignal shows no sign of a deeper investment into wireless by the cable companies.

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MediaTek Launches Dimensity 7400, Dimensity 6400 SoC

Telecom Talk

MediaTek has launched three new chipsets – Dimensity 7400, Dimensity 7400X, and Dimensity 6400.

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