Mon.Apr 07, 2025

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Rogers strikes $7bn deal with Blackstone-led group to boost balance sheet 

Total Telecom

News The deal is designed to reduce debt and highlight the value of Rogers wireless infrastructure, the companies said Rogers Communications, one of Canadas largest telcos, has agreed a CAD $7 billion equity investment with Blackstone and a group of major Canadian pension funds. Based in Toronto, Rogers provides wireless, broadband, and media services across the country.

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Vodafone UK: SMEs are losing billions from weak cybersecurity

Telecoms Tech News

According to Vodafone Business, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are collectively losing 3.4 billion each year from inadequate cybersecurity measures. The average incident costs a small business 3,398. This figure rises to 5,001 for companies with 50 or more employees, demonstrating the escalating risk for growing businesses. Data breaches, system downtime, and.

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CelcomDigi taps Ericsson for AI network optimisation as 5G rises

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian telco CelcomDigi and Ericsson announced on Monday they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement AI-powered network analytics in CelcomDigis network to optimise its operations as 5G adoption in Malaysia continues to grow.

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Utah Enacts Tech Laws on Youth Safety and Data Privacy

Broadband Breakfast

April 7, 2025 — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox , R, has signed a trio of  bills aimed at increasing protections for minors online, asserting the state’s leadership in tech regulation. “These are first-of-their-kind bills,” Gov. Cox said, when he signed the bills last month. “Utah is leading out in this effort.”  All three laws include delayed implementation dates to allow compliance and legal review, but lawmakers believe the contract-based focus makes

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Empowering Tanzanian Youth: Bridging the Digital Divide with African Child Projects

Cisco Wireless

In today's rapidly evolving technology landscape, digital literacy and internet access are critical for sustainable development. African Child Projects, a youth-led NGO in Tanzania, is at the forefront of bridging the digital divide and empowering communities through technology, education, research, and policy development.

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Industry Spotlight: FiberLight CEO Bill Major on AI Demand and Fiber

Telecom Ramblings

Artificial Intelligence is driving investments in infrastructure of all types, although its direct impact is felt the most with data centers. But all these new facilities need fiber connectivity, and the high fiber counts and extra diversity hyperscalers were looking for are now just table stakes. FiberLight is one of the regional fiber specialists looking to meet the next wave of demand.

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MTN and Synamedia to develop new streaming platform for Africa

Developing Telecoms

South Africa-based MTN Group announced on Monday it is getting into the video streaming business via a new partnership with UK-based video software provider Synamedia to develop a new streaming platform for mobile and fixed broadband subscribers across Africa.

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e& UAE tests 6-GHz and 600-MHz bands on its 5G network

Developing Telecoms

e& UAE said on Monday it has kicked off tests to utilise the 6-GHz and 600-MHz spectrum bands for 5G services, with both bands promising to significantly boost data speeds and extend 5Gs coverage range.

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Equinix Appoints Harmeen Mehta as Chief Innovation Officer

VoIP Review

In a significant move, Equinix has appointed Harmeen Mehta as its Chief Digital and Innovation Officer. This appointment is part of the company’s strategy to enhance customer and employee experiences. With 28 years under her belt in digital transformations, Mehta’s experience aligns well with Equinix’s push into innovation. “Harmeen is a visionary leader with a proven track record in digital transformation and innovation, said Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and President of Equin

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North Carolina Announces $22 Million in Broadband Grant Awards

Broadband Breakfast

April 7, 2025 – North Carolina announced on Tuesday more than $22 million in broadband grant awards.  The money comes from the state’s Completing Access to Broadband program, funded by $400 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. With last week’s awards, North Carolina has handed out about $140 million in CAB grants to connect more than 57,000 homes and businesses.

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Bharti Airtel, Jio to See Revenue Growth in Q4FY25; Vodafone Idea to Continue Subscriber Loss: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are expected to post cellular revenue growth in Q4FY25, while Vodafone Idea continues to face subscriber losses.

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SK Telecom bets big on liquid cooling tech for AI data centers

RCR Wireless

SK Telecom and its partners will develop technology across all major liquid cooling methods: Direct, Immersion and Precision In brief why this matters –SK Telecom and partners will co-develop next-gen liquid cooling technologies for AI data centers as liquid cooling becomes critical to support high-density GPU workloads.

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April 25 Deadline for New York Municipal Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

April 7, 2025 – New York State announced on March 27 it was accepting applications for nearly $50 million in funding for municipal broadband. The deadline is April 25. The state’s Municipal Infrastructure Program has already awarded more than $240 million for open-access, publicly controlled networks. Individual awards under the new round are expected to be under $10 million, according to the state.

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Philippines operator NOW loses its license

Developing Telecoms

Philippines operator NOW Telecom Company has, it seems, lost its license to operate by order of regulator the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

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AI infra brief: From Meta, InfiniLink, SoftBank and more

RCR Wireless

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector.

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Finnfund and IDB Invest in Mexican ISP Netwey

Developing Telecoms

Finnish development financier and impact investor Finnfund says it has closed a US$5million equity investment with Netwey, a Mexican internet service provider (ISP), to expand its fibre optic network and improve internet accessibility.

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FCC’s New Broadband Fabric Now Governs High-Cost Program Oversight

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 7, 2025 – A key federal dataset used to track broadband access in the U.S. took effect Friday, now serving as the baseline for oversight of billions in federal broadband funding. The Federal Communications Commission’s updated broadband location dataset, known as the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric , will now serve as the official reference point for verifying deployment obligations under programs like the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund , Alternative Connect

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Hyundai’s $7.6B Metaplant Boosts Industry 4.0 in Georgia

VoIP Review

The United States has gained a beacon of industrial advancement with Hyundai’s newest $7.6 billion factory, Metaplant America, located in Georgia. This facility is a testament to the potential of Industry 4.0. Designed for the production of electric and hybrid vehicles , it aims to manufacture up to 500,000 units annually. By 2031, it aspires to create 8,500 full-time jobs.

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Charter Finalizes $49.5 Million Purchase of Bardstown Connect

Broadband Breakfast

April 7, 2025 – Charter Communications has officially acquired Bardstown Connect, the city-owned broadband and cable utility, for $49.5 million, ending nearly four decades of municipal ownership. The sale, which closed March 31, was confirmed by Bardstown City Administrator Aaron Boles following local reports. Charter purchased the system through its subsidiary Spectrum Mid-America LLC, with the city announcing the closure in a Facebook post.

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Arvig recommends redundant fiber connections in Mpls St Paul Magazine

Blandin on Broadband

Minneapolis St Paul Magazine posts an article from local broadband provider Arvig Despite the importance of these connections, unforeseen events a network outage or inclement weather can cause significant disruptions. But businesses dont have to accept a wait-and-see approach. Theres a proactive option instead: a redundant internet connection. Redundant connections provide a backup internet connection on a separate network backbone that activates when the primary internet source fails.

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Belarus to deploy single 5G network

Developing Telecoms

The Belarusian government has announced plans to roll out a single 5G network, following a similar approach taken by the Malaysian government.

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Qualcomm Expands AI Horizons with MovianAI Acquisition

VoIP Review

Qualcomm recently expanded its technological realm by acquiring MovianAI, a generative AI research specialist. This move is part of an ongoing strategy to enhance Qualcomm’s Research & Development and integrate advanced AI technologies into various sectors such as smartphones, computers, and vehicles. This acquisition adds to their recent purchase of Edge Impulse, a company innovating miniaturized machine learning tools for IoT environments.

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Motorola is Soon Going to Launch a Laptop in India

Telecom Talk

Motorola, majorly known for selling smartphones in India, is expanding its product portfolio in the country.

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Questions about what’s happening with the 5G Fund and how it might impact rural areas

Blandin on Broadband

Light Reading reports Criticism is mounting against the 5G Fund, a long-gestating US government program that would distribute billions of dollars to wireless network operators, with the goal of funding the construction of 5G networks in rural areas. Indeed, the issues are so lengthy and complex that T-Mobile has suggested just ending the program altogether. “Given the unprecedented infusion of billions of dollars of federal and state funding as well as ongoing private investment in 5G Fun

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India to Get AI LLM Models Soon: Report

Telecom Talk

India doesn’t want to get left behind in the AI (artificial intelliengece) race globally.

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AI-Powered Broadband: Revolutionizing Connectivity and Beyond | Blog

incognito

The broadband and connected home market is rapidly evolving, and AI is at the center of its transformation. Now more than ever, service providers are looking to harness the power of AI to optimize operations, with some seeing a 40% improvement in broadband service quality and a 30% reduction in costs. Service providers can leverage AI alongside cloud technologies and next-gen standards, like TR-369 User Services Platform, to revolutionize broadband service delivery.

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CMF to Launch Phone 2 Pro, New TWS Buds on April 28

Telecom Talk

CMF, a sub-brand of Nothing, is all set to launch new products. With CMF, Nothing is trying to capture the more affordable and mass market in India.

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Are you being fooled by AI images?

TDS Connect

They say seeing is believing, but thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) we can no longer assume the pictures and photos we see online are true. Today, anyone can use free AI chatbots and other online tools to make photos that look like the real thing. Of course, some are super obvious and easy to identify. For example, you might see a silly image like this as a meme in your social media feed.

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Vi Lists Reasons Why 5G Might Not be Working on Your Phone

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea's 5G will launch in four circles in the month of April 2025 - Delhi, Punjab, Bihar and Karnataka. The company has confirmed the same on its website.

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BT tech boss happy UK has blocked public cloud in telecom

Light Reading

BT had already decided against using hyperscalers with their public cloud facilities to host its network, but UK rules would now make it impossible, says Howard Watson.

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AI in Dating: Tinder AI-Powered Flirting Experience; Knot.dating AI-Powered Matchmaking Platform

Telecom Talk

Tinder and Knot.dating are ushering in a new era of AI-powered dating experiences, each targeting distinct user needs.

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China Mobile shares its 6G thinking

Light Reading

China's biggest operator calls for 3GPP collaboration with other standards groups.

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Infinix to Launch a New Phone in India under Rs 20000

Telecom Talk

Infinix, a Chinese smartphone maker, is soon going to launch a new phone in India under Rs 20,000.

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Private 5G goes live — Verizon and NVIDIA demo mobile AI-driven broadcast system

RCR Wireless

This Verizon showcase suggests that after years of limited tangible, scalable implementations, private 5G is finally moving from pilot to production As broadcasters face mounting pressure to manage dozens of camera feeds, navigate spotty connectivity and capture every critical moment during live events, a new solution from Verizon Business and NVIDIA is turning heads at […]

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Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea Entry-Level Unlimited 5G Prepaid Plans Detailed: April 2025 Edition

Telecom Talk

Check out Airtel, Jio, and Vis latest entry-level prepaid plans with complimentary Unlimited 5G Data in India as of April 2025. Learn about pricing, features, and Fair Usage Policies.

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AirTrunk to develop recycled water supply for data centers in Johor

Light Reading

AirTrunk has partnered with Johor Special Water (JSW) to develop a recycled water supply for its two data center campuses in Johor, Malaysia.

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Keysight Technologies and MeitY’s SAMEER Partner for R&D in Healthcare and 6G: Report

Telecom Talk

Keysight Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday with the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research