Tue.Oct 15, 2024

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BSNL and Viasat Trial Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity

Telecom Talk

Satellite communications company Viasat has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in India for the first time.

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Safaricom extends its M-Pesa Global service to Ethiopia

Developing Telecoms

Kenyan and Ethiopian service provider Safaricom has extended its M-Pesa Global service – which enables M-Pesa registered customers to send and receive money globally – to Ethiopia, allowing customers make mobile money transactions from Kenya to Ethiopia.

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Airtel Reaffirms Commitment to Satcom Services for Rural Connectivity

Telecom Talk

Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel has reiterated its commitment to satellite communication (satcom) services to connect remote and underserved areas

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Ericsson and e& UAE claim first with L4S implementation in a 5G network

Developing Telecoms

Tech vendor Ericsson and service provider e& United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced the successful implementation of low latency, low loss, scalable throughput (L4S), a time-critical communication technology, in a 5G commercial network for the first time in the Middle East and Africa.

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TalkTalk auditor quits amid continuing cashflow struggles 

Total Telecom

News The company recently received a cash injection of £400 million in a rescue deal TalkTalk’s auditor Deloitte has quit after over 22 years in the position, according to a recent report from the Telegraph. Deloitte cited serious concerns over the telecom company’s financial controls. The resignation letter from Deloitte pointed to “weaknesses and deficiencies” in TalkTalk’s internal controls over financial reporting, which had not been addressed despite previous warnings.

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Volt Typhoon: Beijing calls US and Microsoft’s claims a ‘political farce’

Telecoms Tech News

Beijing has once again dismissed claims by the US and Microsoft earlier this year regarding Chinese hackers’ involvement in a high-profile cyberattack known as Volt Typhoon. In a report on Monday, China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center labelled the claims a “political farce” orchestrated by Washington. The agency stated that over 50 cybersecurity experts.

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Airtel Business partners with Kia for next-gen connected-car platform

Developing Telecoms

Bharti Airtel said on Tuesday that its B2B arm Airtel Business is partnering with automaker Kia India to provide IoT connectivity solutions for its next-gen connected-car platform, Kia Connect 2.0.

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Ericsson gets Vodafone Oman ready for 5G SA with cloud core upgrade

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson announced on Tuesday it has completed an automated upgrade of Vodafone Oman’s core network applications and cloud infrastructure, which will enable the telco to deploy standalone (SA) 5G services.

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Ericsson wins multi-billion Bharti Airtel contract  

Total Telecom

News The news comes just weeks after the company inked deal with Indian telco Vodafone Idea Sweden’s Ericsson has won a new multi-billion dollar 5G equipment contract with Bharti Airtel according to an exclusive Reuters article published this week, citing people familiar with the matter. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed, but according to Reuters, the newly secured contracts are expected to boost Ericsson’s revenue for 2025, after a fall in contracts from India in the f

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Viettel first out of the gate with nationwide 5G service in Vietnam

Developing Telecoms

Vietnamese telco Viettel announced the nationwide launch of its standalone (SA) 5G service on Tuesday, making it the first operator in the country to do so.

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Google signs nuclear power AI deal in world first 

Total Telecom

News The huge growth of AI, particularly generative AI, has skyrocketed tech company’s energy usage Google has signed the world’s first nuclear energy agreement with Kairos Power to supply nuclear power to meet its electricity demand for AI. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed, not where the plants are to be built. The first reactor is expected to go online by 2030, with more to follow by 2035.

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Steady growth expected for satellite IoT market

Developing Telecoms

A new report from Berg Insight, called The Satellite IoT Communications Market, addresses a market growing at what the independent industry analyst and firm describes as “a good steady pace”.

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Vodafone Idea Set to Finalise IT Outsourcing Deals, Reducing Dependence on IBM: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea is close to finalising new IT outsourcing contracts, moving away from sole reliance on IBM. The renegotiated deals will involve multiple vendors, reducing costs and improving efficiency.

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Global smartphone shipments grow 5% in Q3

Developing Telecoms

Analyst firm Canalys reported that global smartphone shipments grew 5% year-on-year in Q3 2024, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of growth.

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Reliance Jio Says Not Concerned About ARPU, Terming It a Misnomer: Report

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio is not much concerned with the Average Revenue per User (ARPU), referring to it as a misnomer. The telecom giant expects subscribers lost to BSNL to return due to the state-run telco's lack of 4G services.

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Somalian operator, NGOs harness mobile tech for humanitarian aid

Developing Telecoms

Somalian operators Hormuud Telecom, Golis Telecom, and the GSMA have moved to deepen their collaboration with NGOs by developing a strategy to fully harness mobile technology for humanitarian efforts.

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Vodafone Idea Showcases AI-Powered Solutions at IMC2024

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) unveils cutting-edge 5G, IoT, and AI-driven solutions at IMC 2024, including healthcare innovations, smart mining, and enhanced cybersecurity for enterprises.

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Radically Simplifying Cybersecurity

Paloalto Networks

Leveraging advanced technology in today's cyberthreat landscape is no longer optional — it's imperative. At Palo Alto Networks, we've pioneered the integration of AI-driven solutions specifically designed to empower security teams and enhance operational efficiencies. Our latest innovation, the AI Copilots , stands at the forefront of this revolution.

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SK Telecom Unveils Vision for 6G Telco Infrastructure in AI Era

Telecom Talk

SK Telecom said it is committed to leading the transition to 6G by developing AI-powered wireless and wired networks that create new value through the convergence of AI and telecommunications.

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Frontier-Verizon deal faces shareholder static

Light Reading

Verizon's proposed acquisition of Frontier Communications has hit a bump in the road amid word that a set of Frontier shareholders intend to vote against it over concerns that Verizon's offer undervalues Frontier.

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Satcom Need to Be Bound by the Same Regulations as Telecom, Says Sunil Bharti Mittal

Telecom Talk

Sunil Bharti Mittal speaks at IMC 2024, highlighting India's telecom advancements, semiconductor ambitions, and the integration of satellite services to ensure nationwide connectivity

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5G on the up in Middle East and Africa - Nokia

telecoms.com

There will be half a billion 5G subscribers in the Middle East and Africa by the end of the decade, accounting for almost a quarter of all mobile subs, according to new research by Nokia.

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IMC 2024 Day 1: PM Modi Advocates for Unified Global Standards in Ethical AI and Data Privacy

Telecom Talk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there's a need for global standards in ethical AI (artificial intelligence) and data privacy.

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5G-Advanced is a game changer for smart energy and smart grid networks (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

As global demand for more efficient, sustainable energy systems grows, the adoption of 5G technology has already begun to show its potential in transforming industries, particularly through its applications in smart energy and smart grid networks. But now, the next evolutionary step — 5G-Advanced (5G-A) — is on the horizon, and it’s poised to revolutionize […] The post 5G-Advanced is a game changer for smart energy and smart grid networks (Reader Forum) appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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BNP Paribas Advances AI Integration into Banking with Over 750 Use Cases in Production

Telecom Talk

French banking and financial services company BNP Paribas is ramping up its integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its operations.

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Ericsson secures new 5G deal with Bharti Airtel: Report

RCR Wireless

Airtel is currently using equipment from Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung to provide 5G services across India Swedish vendor Ericsson has secured a new multi-billion dollar contract for selling 5G equipment from Indian carrier Bharti Airtel, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter. Much of the deployment stipulated in this new deal is likely […] The post Ericsson secures new 5G deal with Bharti Airtel: Report appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Google Inks Nuclear Power Agreement to Fuel AI Growth

Telecom Talk

Google has signed what it calls the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase nuclear energy from multiple small modular reactors

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Singtel launches app-based network slicing for 5G network

Light Reading

Singtel's network slicing technology is intended to help enterprises use the power of 5G to prioritize specific applications that support their business needs.

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Kia India Partners with Airtel Business to Enhance Connected Car Experience

Telecom Talk

Kia India has partnered with Airtel Business to enhance the connected car experience through real-time data connectivity and IoT integration.

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TPG Telecom to sell fiber, fixed network assets to Vocus for $3.5 billion

RCR Wireless

Vocus will gain 24,000 km of fiber, 7,000 km of international submarine cables and 20,000 connected buildings from TPG Australia’s TPG Telecom revealed Monday it will sell its fiber and fixed network infrastructure assets Macquarie Asset Management and Aware Super’s telecommunications group Vocus for $3.54 billion. Once finalized, the deal will see Vocus assume ownership of […] The post TPG Telecom to sell fiber, fixed network assets to Vocus for $3.5 billion appeared first on RCR Wi

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Akash Ambani Urges Rapid Adoption of AI and Data Centre Policy Reform in India

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio Infocomm Chairman Akash Ambani, on October 15, presented two suggestions for the kind consideration of the Prime Minister.

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Korean Navy picks Samsung, KT for private 5G naval base project

RCR Wireless

The private network is expected to improve base defense and battleship and base operation support capabilities The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy has selected Samsung Electronics and KT Corporation (KT) to deploy a private 5G network for its ‘Smart Naval Port’ project. The first deployment of its kind at a Korean Naval base, the private […] The post Korean Navy picks Samsung, KT for private 5G naval base project appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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JioBharat V3 and V4 Launched in India: Price and Specifications

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio has launched two new affordable Jio Bharat phones namely JioBharat V3 and V4.

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Vodafone, Three merger creates a network-sharing nightmare

Light Reading

Authorities seem to have unreasonably brushed aside some rational concerns about the impact of a merger on network-sharing joint ventures and spectrum asymmetry.

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Jio ARPU Grows Significantly Aided by Tariff Hikes in Q2 FY25

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio’s average revenue per user (ARPU) figure rose from Rs 181.7 to Rs 195.1 QoQ in Q2 FY25.

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Connecticut Announces $28 Million in Broadband Grants

Broadband Breakfast

Oct. 15, 2024 - Connecticut will provide $28 million in broadband funding to expand network access, drawing from federal funds administered by the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The funding, which would flow from the first round of the state’s ConneCTed Communities Grant Program, is slated to support the buildout of broadband infrastructure in 88 towns and communities throughout the state, including 26 on the state’s distressed municipalities list

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Ericsson US revival does not mean 5G is back in business

Light Reading

Sharp growth in America is at odds with sales declines in other regions, and Ericsson's $14 billion contract with AT&T still looks like a one-off.

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