Tue.Apr 22, 2025

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Vodafone, A1, Ericsson demo first 5G SA international roaming link

Telecoms Tech News

Vodafone, A1 Group, and Ericsson have announced the successful first 5G SA (Standalone) international roaming connection between two distinct operator groups. The link forged between Vodafone Germany and A1 Bulgaria represents a crucial advancement in enabling seamless, high-performance roaming experiences for consumers and, notably, for businesses operating internationally.

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Investing in the North: How Virgin Media O2 is powering a more connected, inclusive futureĀ 

Total Telecom

News As the telecoms industry descends on Manchester for this years Connected North conference, I wanted to reflect on the great work we have done to deliver a more connected and inclusive future in the North At Virgin Media O2, we believe that connectivity is more than just cables, masts and signals: its the foundation of opportunity, innovation and community.

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Airtel acquires spectrum from Adani to boost 5G network

Developing Telecoms

Bharti Airtel has reached a deal to acquire 400MHz of spectrum in the 26GHz band from Adani Data Networks, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, as part of its strategy to enhance 5G services across key regions in India.

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Amazon reassesses data centre expansionĀ 

Total Telecom

News The shift comes as cloud providers face growing investor scrutiny over AI-related infrastructure spend Amazon Web Services (AWS), is reassessing its approach to data centre leasing, with a particular focus on international markets, according to analysts at Wells Fargo. The report suggests AWS has paused some leasing discussions, indicating a short-term slowdown in large-scale infrastructure expansion.

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Accelerating cloud-native transformation with Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks for Red Hat

RCR Wireless

Built for speed and simplicity, Dell Technologies AI-ready infrastructure and automation tools help CSPs fast-track their journey to cloud-native The telecom industry is in the midst of a profound architectural shiftfrom proprietary, vertically integrated stacks to disaggregated, cloud-native infrastructure.

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West Virginia Data Center Bill Gets Local Pushback

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2025 – Local officials across West Virginia are concerned over legislation awaiting the governor’s signature that would incentivize data center development but reallocate property tax revenue and strip away local permitting and zoning control from counties and municipalities. The bill, House Bill 2014 , would establish a Certified Microgrid Program and a High Impact Data Center Program intended to lure these energy-intensive computing facilities to the Mountai

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Ericsson and Bell’s AI Revolutionizes Telecom Network Efficiency

VoIP Review

In a groundbreaking advancement in telecommunications, Ericsson and Bell Canada executed the worlds first successful field trial of AI-native link adaptation. Conducted at Ericssons Ottawa R&D center, this innovative technology employs artificial intelligence to enhance network performance by dynamically adjusting to changes in signal quality and interference.

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Malaysia’s Mobile Revenue Soars with 5G and OTT Boom

VoIP Review

Recent findings from GlobalData suggest significant growth in Malaysia’s mobile service revenue, driven primarily by the expanding adoption of 5G technology and over-the-top (OTT) communications. By 2029, mobile revenue is expected to grow at 3.5% annually, reaching $6.1 billion. This growth can be attributed to a surge in mobile data demand and the rollout of 5G services.

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Unleashing American Innovation Through Strategic Deregulation

Broadband Breakfast

American innovation is under siege. Without decisive action, government overreach threatens to suffocate the very ingenuity that made our nation an economic superpower. In a modern economy, speed and adaptability are everything. Yet America’s private sector too often finds itself battling outdated regulatory constructs and short-sighted regimes that together slow progress, raise costs, and cede critical advantages to competitors like China.

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U Mobile offloads GoBiz to NTT Data Cardpay as both eye 5G SME play

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian telco U Mobile announced on Monday it has sold its merchant acquiring business GoBiz to NTT Data Cardpay in order to better focus on developing 5G-powered digital services for enterprises, particularly SMEs.

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Vodafone Idea Must Clear Government Dues; BSNL 5G Will Be Indigenous Tech, Says Minister: Report

Telecom Talk

Indias Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia affirms no more equity conversion for Vodafone Idea, outlines delays in Starlink licensing, BSNLs strong 4G progress, and India Posts plan to turn profitable in 56 years.

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Airtel upgrades anti-spam tool to screen international calls and texts

Developing Telecoms

Indian telco Bharti Airtel announced on Monday it has upgraded its AI-powered spam detection tool to include alerts for spam calls and text messages originating from international numbers as well as domestic ones.

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Telecom Giants Urge Spectrum Boost Amid Soaring 5G and IoT

VoIP Review

India’s leading telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel , Reliance Jio Infocomm, and Vodafone Idea, have once again highlighted the urgent need for a robust spectrum roadmap. This comes amidst India’s evolving 5G landscape and the growing demand for the Internet of Things (IoT). At the recent ETTelecom 5G Congress 2025, these operators expressed concerns that the current spectrum allocation is insufficient to meet future demands.

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Compact Smartphones in High Demand, But Options Remain Limited in India: Counterpoint

Telecom Talk

A recent consumer survey by Counterpoint Research reveals a strong preference among young emerging professionals and early jobbers in India

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Khazna starts work on two new AI data centres in Abu Dhabi

Developing Telecoms

UAE-based Khazna Data Centers said it has broken ground on two new facilities in the UAE as it looks to expand its data centre footprint and meet demand for AI workloads.

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Vodafone Idea’s Mobile Plan Suitable for a Family

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India is now improving its 4G infrastructure and also deploying 5G throughout.

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Nokia and Tawal demo multi-tenant Open RAN edge cloud

Developing Telecoms

Nokia and Saudi Arabian neutral tower provider Tawal announced on Tuesday they have completed a live demo of a shareable multi-tenant, Open RAN edge cloud platform that could enable operators to share 5G infrastructure more cheaply.

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TRAI Issues Guidelines on Critical IoT Services and SIM Ownership Transfers

Telecom Talk

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on issues related to critical services in the Machine-to-Machine

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Nepal’s Ncell first to be certified under new govt data centre directive

Developing Telecoms

Nepalese telco Ncell announced on Tuesday it has become the first and so far only company to be officially enlisted by the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) as a data centre and cloud service provider in Nepal.

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Project Kuiper Gets New April 28 Launch Date

Broadband Breakfast

April 22, 2025 – After weeks of delay, the first 27 operational satellites of Amazon’s Project Kuiper are now scheduled to launch April 28 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, ULA announced over the weekend. The launch is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with a two-hour launch window. The mission – called Kuiper 1 – will be streamed live on ULA’s website. "This launch begins a new chapter in the commercial launch

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Ericsson to expand local antenna manufacturing in India

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson Antenna System (EAS), part of technology giant Ericsson, says it is expanding its local manufacturing footprint in India, positioning the country as a strategic innovation hub within Ericssons global network.

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Future Networks Award Win for Spectrum Sandbox Consortium

Real Wireless

Were pleased to share that Real Wireless has been recognised at this years Future Networks Awards, receiving the Shared Infrastructure Advancement Award for our work on Spectrum Sandbox. The award was presented at Connected Reflections Live , an event organised by DSIT and UKTIN to highlight innovation across the Future Network Programmes. Supporting shared infrastructure through Spectrum Sandbox Our Spectrum Sandbox project, part of the UKs Spectrum Sandbox programme, focuses on understanding h

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FCC Asks Carriers for Info in UScellular Deal Review

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission is requesting additional information from major and competitive mobile carriers as part of its evaluation of T-Mobile’s purchase of UScellular. The agency sent letters Tuesday to Verizon, AT&T, Charter, Comcast, EchoStar, Altice, Cox, and Mediacom asking for internal analyses of the deal’s potential impact on the companies’ business plans and the state of competition in the mobile wireless industry

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Building Simpler, Resilient, and AI-Ready Networks

Cisco Wireless

Senior leaders from Colt, stc Group, and Swisscom share their strategies for the delivery of digital experiences in an AI-powered world. They are simplifying their networks to meet growing customer demands, and embracing assurance, automation, and autonomous networking to transform their operations, ensure the resiliency of their services, and drive new revenue streams.

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The Real Wireless Spectrum Sandbox consortium, which includes Qualcomm, Digital Catapult and Freshwave, has won an award.

Real Wireless

Were pleased to share that Real Wireless has been recognised at this years Future Networks Awards, receiving the Shared Infrastructure Advancement Award for our work on Spectrum Sandbox. The award was presented at Connected Reflections Live , an event organised by DSIT and UKTIN to highlight innovation across the Future Network Programmes. Supporting shared infrastructure through Spectrum Sandbox Our Spectrum Sandbox project, part of the UKs Spectrum Sandbox programme, focuses on understanding h

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MTN leaves Afghanistan, hands over to M1 Group

Developing Telecoms

Service provider MTN has officially concluded its operations in Afghanistan, transferring its stake to the Beirut-based M1 Group. The company will now operate under the brand name ATOMA.

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Paul Bunyan Communications adds 350 more locations to fiber expansion plan in Northern MN (St Louis County)

Blandin on Broadband

Just yesterday, I shared information on Paul Bunyan Communication’s fiber expansion to 1600 locations in Minnesota. But the news just got better with 350 more locations… Areas of Great Scott Township and unorganized township north of Great Scott Township in St Louis County This expansion includes over 350 locations in areas of Great Scott Township and an unorganized township north of Great Scott.

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Finance firms struggle to modernize as AI and blockchain race ahead

RCR Wireless

Legacy tech is holding finance back; nearly half of financial firms admit outdated infrastructure is stalling AI progress, with data quality and harmonization key to unlocking value.

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HCLTech delivers another year of industry-leading growth

HCL Tech

HCLTech delivers another year of industry-leading growth sumanta.biswas Tue, 04/22/2025 - 16:10 Fastest growth among peers for the second year in a row; Q4 new deal wins at $3B taking FY25 TCV to $9.3B NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, April 22, 2025 HCLTech , a leading global technology company, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended March 31, 2025.

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Verizon reports historically bad customer losses

Light Reading

Verizon reported 289,000 postpaid phone net customer losses in the first quarter, 'matching its worst result on record.' Part of the issue appears to be the operator's pricing increases.

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How Boutique Contact Centers Balance Human Touch with AI

Telecomic

In todays fast-paced digital landscape, businesses are increasingly adopting AI contact center solutions to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer experiences. These advanced technologies can handle everything from automating routine inquiries to delivering personalized interactions at scale. Yet, the true magic happens when artificial intelligence and human expertise come together, creating a seamless blend of efficiency and empathy.

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Vodafone Idea boosts 5G BTS in India in March: Report

RCR Wireless

India saw the addition of 4,442 new 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) in March 2025, possibly influenced by Vodafone Ideas recent 5G launch In sum what you need to know: Vodafone Idea joins the 5G race India added 4,442 new 5G base stations in March 2025, almost doubling Februarys figure.

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Airtel VPN Enhances Dealer Efficiency by 30 Percent for Leading Automobile Manufacturer

Telecom Talk

Airtel Business helped a global automobile manufacturer improve dealership productivity and streamline operations with its enterprise-grade VPN and MPLS connectivity, boosting real-time insights and customer service.

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AI Infra Insights: Chips powering the AI boom

RCR Wireless

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Reading between the lines of T-Mobile's new rate card

Light Reading

T-Mobile introduced new pricing a new rate card for its wireless services. The changes help reflect the company's position in the market and its reactions to recent developments.

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Adani Group plans additional $10b investment in data centers

RCR Wireless

The Adani Group is said to be evaluating sites for two major data centers in India In sum what you need to know: Capex boost Adani Group plans a $10 billion investment to hit 10 GW in data center capacity.

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Greener connections: TDS cuts paper waste and improves sustainability

TDS Connect

In honor of Earth Day, TDS is proud to highlight some of its ongoing efforts to reduce paper waste and create a more sustainable future. Through innovative projects and customer-focused initiatives, TDS is reducing its environmental footprint while improving efficiency and saving money. One major step toward sustainability has been transitioning to sending email notifications for important customer account changes.