Starlink Accepts Indian Govt’s Demands for Getting License: Report
Telecom Talk
JANUARY 29, 2025
Starlink, a SpaceX-owned satcom (satellite communication) company has finally accepted the key terms laid out by the Indian government to get a license.
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Telefonica looks to exit Argentina
Developing Telecoms
JANUARY 29, 2025
Telefonica is reportedly mulling the sale of its Argentinean unit.
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National Audit Office: Public services face ‘severe’ cyber risks
Telecoms Tech News
JANUARY 29, 2025
Public services are grappling with a “severe” and accelerating cyber threat, as outlined in a report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The public spending watchdog warns that unless urgent action is taken, both government operations and critical public services could be at risk of significant damage. The NAO conducted a detailed evaluation of whether.
Airtel Prepaid Bulk Data Plans for Seamless Experience: January 2025 Edition
Telecom Talk
JANUARY 29, 2025
With the launch of Bharti Airtel’s voice and SMS-only prepaid plans, if you are someone who centers your mobile usage
Apple secretly testing direct-to-device satellite connectivity with Starlink and T-Mobile
Total Telecom
JANUARY 29, 2025
News T-Mobile had previously only mentioned testing with Samsung devices, with no mention of Apples iPhones Apple has been secretly working with T-Mobile and SpaceX test Starlinks network using Apples latest iPhone software, according to a Bloomberg report. The iPhones latest software update, which was released this week, will allow selected T-Mobile customers to connect directly to the satellites.
Vodafone Claims World’s First Satellite Video Call Using Standard Mobile Phone
Telecom Talk
JANUARY 29, 2025
Vodafone has achieved the worlds first space video call using a standard 4G/5G smartphone, leveraging AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird satellites.
EDOTCO Bangladesh announces new tower operation centre
Developing Telecoms
JANUARY 29, 2025
EDOTCO Bangladesh, which describes itself as the countrys leading integrated telecommunications infrastructure provider, has launched its newly modernised 5G-ready tower operation centre (TOC) in Dhaka.
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Ericsson supports enhancement to Bahrain operator’s network
Developing Telecoms
JANUARY 29, 2025
Technology giant Ericsson and Bahrain operator Batelco, part of the technology company Beyon Group, have announced the expansion of Batelcos mobile broadband network to enhance its 4G and 5G capabilities by strengthening its network coverage and capacity across Bahrain.
Virgin Media O2 Brings Mobile Coverage to Craster with New 4G Mast
Telecom Talk
JANUARY 29, 2025
Virgin Media O2 has introduced mobile coverage to Craster, Northumberland, using a Starlink satellite backhaul to provide 4G connectivity.
DeepSeek sparks AI debate: High performance on a budget
Developing Telecoms
JANUARY 29, 2025
Chinese AI company DeepSeek coming out of nowhere and shaking the cores of Silicon Valley and Wall Street was something no one anticipated. Commentators had previously placed Chinas AI scene 23 years behind that of the US - words they are now eating.
SoftBank and Quantinuum Partner for Quantum Computing Applications
Telecom Talk
JANUARY 29, 2025
SoftBank and Quantinuum have agreed to a wide-ranging partnership in quantum computing.
IOH's CEO on AI journey, market consolidation, 5G progress and more
Light Reading
JANUARY 29, 2025
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison's (IOH) boss Vikram Sinha talks about becoming an AI-native telco, driving 5G-AI integration, rural connectivity and supporting Indonesia's AI ambitions.
Microsoft Launches AI Skilling Initiative in South Africa
Telecom Talk
JANUARY 29, 2025
Microsoft South Africa launches an AI skilling initiative aimed at empowering one million South Africans with digital skills by 2026.
Massachusetts Awards $19 Million in Digital Equity Grants
Broadband Breakfast
JANUARY 29, 2025
Jan. 29, 2025 – Massachusetts officials continue to invest in broadband expansion and digital equity. The Massachusetts Broadband Institute announced Wednesday that the Healey-Driscoll administration will be providing $19 million in funding for eight projects that will focus on “delivering training, resources and broadband infrastructure to Massachusetts residents.
Orange Selects SES’s O3b mPOWER for Satellite Connectivity in Wallis and Futuna Islands
Telecom Talk
JANUARY 29, 2025
Orange has announced the launch of the Nuanua project, an initiative to enhance connectivity in the French overseas collectivity of
T-Mobile CEO: We'll make money from AI traffic, network slicing and satellites
Light Reading
JANUARY 29, 2025
T-Mobile's CEO, Mike Sievert, said the company stands to cash in on a variety of new technologies including AI services, 5G network slicing and connections from satellites.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Service Only Disseminates Public Information: Report
Telecom Talk
JANUARY 29, 2025
Microsoft-backed OpenAI reportedly sought to block India’s largest media organisations, including those owned by Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, from
Eurobites: Tele2 plans job cuts in cost-control clampdown
Light Reading
JANUARY 29, 2025
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: BBC looks at TV license options; Nokia upgrades 1Global's core; GSMA welcomes Nigerian tariff hike.
Bharat Offers One of the Cheapest Mobile Data Rates Globally: DoT
Telecom Talk
JANUARY 29, 2025
Bharat offers one of the cheapest mobile data in the world.
Rakuten launches Japanese focused GenAI service
telecoms.com
JANUARY 29, 2025
Rakuten Mobile has launched a new GenAI service targeted at corporate clients in Japan, and has put out some data claiming only 16% of Japanese SMEs currently use AI.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Sees a Price Cut of Rs 24000 in India
Telecom Talk
JANUARY 29, 2025
Samsung Galaxy S24 started in India for a price of Rs 74,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant. Now the updated price is Rs 24,000 lower at Rs 50,999.
European telco investment drops and connectivity gap remains
telecoms.com
JANUARY 29, 2025
Telecoms operator investment in Europe declined in 2023 for the first time in over a decade, at a time when the continent still lags its global peers in connectivity and technology, according to Connect Europe.
Corti Launches Specialised AI Models for Healthcare
Telecom Talk
JANUARY 29, 2025
Corti, a generative AI company developing AI foundation models for healthcare, announced the launch of specialised Healthcare AI models designed
Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T's network restoration continues as wildfires die down
Light Reading
JANUARY 29, 2025
With the California wildfires over 90% contained, AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon have deployed temporary mobile assets to fill in connectivity gaps and support affected residents and businesses.
iPhone 15 in 2025: Does it Make Sense
Telecom Talk
JANUARY 29, 2025
Apple's iPhone 15 is selling starting at Rs 59,999 in India. Bundle in some exchange and bank offers on Flipkart, you can get an even better deal.
Comcast wields low latency as broadband differentiator
Light Reading
JANUARY 29, 2025
Comcast introduced a standards-based low-latency feature that's estimated to reduce 'working' latency by about 75%. Apple, Meta, Valve and Nvidia have partnered with Comcast to extend support to latency-sensitive apps and services.
Reliance Jio Removes Rs 189 Plan from Offering
Telecom Talk
JANUARY 29, 2025
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has removed two very popular plans from its offering.
Vodafone claims world’s first space video call using normal smartphone
telecoms.com
JANUARY 29, 2025
Vodafone says it has made the worlds first space video call from an area of no coverage via a standard mobile phone and commercial satellites.
BT has massively extended its 5G lead over rivals, new data shows
Light Reading
JANUARY 29, 2025
Network performance monitor Ookla puts BT more than 20 percentage points ahead of Virgin Media O2, its closest rival, on recent 5G availability.
DeepSeek suspected of ripping off OpenAI models
telecoms.com
JANUARY 29, 2025
As the world tries to come to terms with Chinas unexpected progress in AI, suspicion mounts that DeepSeek may have cheated by using other AI models to train its own.
Verizon Leads AI Infrastructure Revolution with Key Partnerships
VoIP Review
JANUARY 29, 2025
In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, Verizon is making strategic moves to leverage distributed infrastructure for AI inferencing. As the reliance on AI grows, large-scale investments are being made in AI infrastructure. Notably, OpenAI and partners have announced a massive $500 billion investment, while Chinese startup DeepSeek claims to rival OpenAI’s technology with their own.
SoftBank, Quantinuum tackle hybrid quantum hurdles
RCR Wireless
JANUARY 29, 2025
SoftBank and Quantinuum will conduct market research and develop business models for quantum data centers SoftBank has announced a partnership quantum computing company Quantinuum to develop new solutions to address the current limitations of artificial intelligence (AI).
Comcast launches low-lag broadband
Light Reading
JANUARY 29, 2025
Comcast has kicked off the commercial rollout of a new low-latency technology for its home broadband service. Comcast's new approach includes support from Apple, Meta, Nvidia and Valve.
Public Knowledge: New Bill Sets A Dangerous Precedent for Online Freedom
Broadband Breakfast
JANUARY 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2025 – Prominent non-profit interest group Public Knowledge strongly opposes a new House bill that would allow for site-blocking of foreign companies, the group said in a release Wednesday. Rep. Zoe Lofgren , D-CA, introduced the Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act Wednesday. If passed, rightsholders could force Internet Service Providers to block, for example, overseas websites selling or providing access to pirated music.
DNB and Edotco Deploy Private 5G Network at KLIA in Record Time
VoIP Review
JANUARY 29, 2025
Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), Malaysia’s state-run 5G network operator, in partnership with Edotco Group, has completed the deployment of a private 5G network at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. This installation, completed in under two months, aims to enhance connectivity for travelers and visitors, showcasing Malaysia’s preparedness as the upcoming ASEAN chair in 2025.
Senators Propose Telecom Bill Targeting Foreign Adversaries
Broadband Breakfast
JANUARY 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2025 – Sen. Deb Fischer , R-Neb., introduced legislation Monday that would require the Federal Communications Commission to disclose licenses, authorizations, or other grants of authority held by companies of foreign adversarial countries in the telecommunications market. Senators Jacky Rosen , D-Nev., John Cornyn , R-Texas, and Ben Ray Luján , D-N.M., joined Fischer as cosponsors of the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act, or FACT, according to a p
Sinch Facilitates RCS Business Messaging Expansion with Three UK and Virgin Media O2
VoIP Review
JANUARY 29, 2025
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its digital Customer Communications Cloud announces that RCS Business Messaging (RBM) is now available on iOS for Three UK and Virgin Media O2 (VMO2). Three UK and VMO2s adoption of RBM on iOS offers businesses unparalleled opportunities to engage with customers, including through Mobile Virtual Network Operations (MVNOs) like Tesco Mobile and Giffgaff.
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