Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Underlining Saudi Arabia’s reputation as the fastest-growing data centre market in the Middle East are no fewer than three data centre-related announcements this week.
Total Telecom
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
News The report, commissioned by Openreach, is summary of the ‘spatial, employment and social impacts’ of the company’s full fibre rollout A new report commissioned by Openreach and produced by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has outlined the value of ultrafast connectivity could deliver to the UK economy by 2034. The report forecasts that the rollout of full fibre could add £66 billion a year to the UK economy by 2029, rising to £73 billion by 2034.
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Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Analyst house Canalys revealed that the African smartphone market grew by 3% year-on-year in Q3 2024 despite macroeconomic challenges. It predicted that smartphone shipments would grow by a “cautious” 1% in 2025.
Total Telecom
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
News The Federal Communications Commission has voted to launch a major review of licensing rules surrounding submarine cable rules. A new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will begin a review of the regulations surrounding submarine cables. The rulemaking notice, approved Nov. 21 by the FCC, will now seek public comment regarding how the commission can streamline the rules around submarine cables to ensure efficient deployment.
Telecoms Tech News
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has seized 240 fraudulent websites linked to an infamous cybercrime figure that deceptively used the brand name “ONNX” to market services. Abanoub Nady, known by his alias, “MRxC0DER”, has been pivotal in developing and selling “do it yourself” phishing kits. These kits were subsequently purchased by various cybercriminals, who launched.
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
E& UAE and Dubai Airports sign a MoU to explore 5G private network deployment at DXB and DWC, revolutionising operations, boosting efficiency, and enhancing passenger experiences.
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Another attempt to manage virtual private network (VPN) use is under way in Pakistan, where the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has extended a deadline for unregistered VPN owners to give their details until the end of this month.
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Light Reading
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
With 6G, wireless companies are hoping to avoid missteps of the past, including creating two versions of the 5G standard (standalone and non-standalone) and geographic derivations like TD-SCDMA.
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Information technology company Infosys is reportedly expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings with Small Language Models (SLMs) tailored to specific
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
DirecTV has informed EchoStar it has scuttled its proposed acquisition of Dish's pay-TV distribution business, a deal that would've created a company with more than 18 million video subscribers.
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Open-source document-oriented database MongoDB has announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft at Microsoft Ignite 2024 to deliver tools for AI-driven
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
This week in broadband builds: Brightspeed goes live for 35,000 in Killeen, Texas, and celebrates first BEAD win; Intrepid breaks ground in Broomfield, Colorado; Bluepeak construction underway in Muskogee, Oklahoma – and more.
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
KPMG announces a USD 100 million investment in Google Cloud Alliance to advance generative AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions for enterprises.
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Although spending on data centers is projected to increase by 35% this year thanks to AI, data center operator Equinix confirmed hundreds of layoffs.
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, has gained revenue market share (RMS) in the second quarter of FY25.
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The subscription streaming model allows customers to come and go as they please. Managing churn is a major challenge for providers of the services, particularly as more sports are being streamed, says Cleeng CEO Gilles Domartini.
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Reliance Jio’s overall subscriber base declined after the telco implemented the tariff hikes.
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Telkomsel says ZTE's AI-powered network technology was successfully tested at more than 90 sites in Makassar and Kendari.
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
OnePlus Pad Pro launched in China earlier this year, and it came to India as the OnePlus Pad 2.
RCR Wireless
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The Open RAN DAS system has been deployed at The University of Texas Moody Center and the Austin Convention Center Verizon has deployed the first Open RAN (O-RAN) based Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) systems with multiple vendor interoperability in its network at The University of Texas Moody Center and the Austin Convention Center. Open RAN, […] The post Verizon deploys first multi-vendor Open RAN DAS system appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Reliance Jio has reportedly sold 135 million units of its ‘JioPhone’ devices.
Blandin on Broadband
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The Brainerd Dispatch reports. On October 9, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced its recent Grant Round 10 funding awards. CTC was one of the 26 providers to receive a combined $51.9 million in funding support. Of the almost $52 million, CTC received $2,127,530 in funding support for the “Wrenshall Community Broadband Project”.
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Tecno has just launched a new smartphone in India, namely Tecno Pop 9 4G.
VoIP Review
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Recently, speculation surfaced about T-Mobile US possibly shifting its network equipment supply from Nokia to Ericsson , triggering a significant market response. Dismissing these rumors, a T-Mobile spokesperson stated, “T-Mobile works with both Nokia and Ericsson, who have helped us over the years build the largest and fastest 5G network in the nation.
Broadband Breakfast
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2024 – The U.S. Supreme Court announced Friday that it will hear a case questioning the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund, a $8.1 billion program critical to expanding broadband access in rural and underserved areas. The key issue before the Court is whether the USF and its administrator, the Universal Service Administrative Company, violate the Constitution’s “non-delegation” and “private non-delegation” doctrines.
Paloalto Networks
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The Problem — The Complexity of Cloud Environments The complex landscape of cloud services, particularly in multi-cloud environments, poses significant security challenges for organizations. Unmanaged cloud resources, human error, misconfigurations and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, including those from AI-powered applications, create vulnerabilities that can expose sensitive data and disrupt business operations.
Wirednot
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
I found my self transported back to Field Days gone by when Cisco started their presentation at Mobility Field Day 12. They dug right in talking about access points and under-the-hood technology and the whizzybangy that is Wi-Fi 7. This was nice… I expected to be hit hard with the now-normalized AI Hype-apalooza that has become almost every vendor’s lead in the mobile space.
RCR Wireless
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The local regulator said that 110 megahertz of repurposed 5G mobile spectrum was sold over a seven-day auction The Hong Kong government recently secured HKD2.24 billion ($288 million) from its latest 5G spectrum auction, Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) said in a release. China Mobile Hong Kong acquired the maximum allocation of […] The post Hong Kong raises $288 million in recent 5G spectrum auction appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
GigaOM
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Depending on who you speak to, technological sovereignty is either a hot topic, or something that other organizations need to deal with. So, should it matter to you and your organization? Let’s first consider what’s driving it, not least the crystal in the solute of the US Cloud Act, which ostensibly gives the US government access to any data managed by a US provider.
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: TIM expands data center capacity; Proximus sheds Luxembourg towers; Vodafone tests V2X platform in Berlin.
VoIP Review
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
OVHcloud, a European cloud service provider, has taken a decisive step in environmental responsibility. The company’s greenhouse gas reduction targets have received approval from the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. These targets aim to limit global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Telecom Ramblings
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Riccardo Amati, The Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) 2024 is the “year of elections,” and mobile messaging apps have become the dominant medium for political campaigns, revolutionising voter engagement. This shift is driven by the ubiquity of smartphones, declining trust in traditional media, and the powerful capabilities of AI, which have enabled more direct and personalised communication between candidates and voters.
VoIP Review
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
A recent series of submarine cable cuts in the Baltic Sea have set off alarm bells among European nations, with potential implications pointing towards deliberate sabotage. The cables affected include the 218km BCS East-West Interlink and the 1,200km C-lion-1, which are crucial data pathways connecting Gotland, Sweden, and Lithuania, as well as Helsinki, Finland, and Rostock, Germany.
US Telecom
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
November 22, 2024— NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, Competitive Carriers Association (CCA), and USTelecom–The Broadband Association released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s announcing it will review the decision of the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit regarding the constitutionality of the mechanism for contributions to the federal Universal Service Fund (USF).
HCL Tech
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Automating consumption for a global utility company abhinay.khandelwal Fri, 11/22/2024 - 19:04 Content Group Case study Featured Off Read more breadcrumb-full-wrap Fri, 11/22/2024 - 12:00 Off Automating consumption for a global utility company Static Case Study Landing Overview The Challenge The Objective The Solution The Impact Menu One of the world's most reliable utility companies for water flow and consumption forecasting sought to optimize water resources and demand management, increasing
RCR Wireless
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
There is “renewed enthusiasm” for cellular 4G and 5G networks in private and shared CBRS spectrum in the US, says SNS Telecom & IT. The firm reckons annual investments in 4G/LTE and 5G NR-based systems will grow at a compound annual rate (CAGR) of around 15 percent between 2024 and 2027 to surpass $1.3 billion […] The post ‘New enthusiasm’ for CBRS to drive $1.3bn of network sales, $2.4bn of device sales by 2027 appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
US Telecom
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The U.S. communications infrastructure is integral to every facet of American life. That’s why the broadband industry is committed to investing billions of dollars every year to provide connectivity across the education, government, health, finance, energy, transportation, and public safety sectors and to millions of households. However, we face a growing threat that undermines the effectiveness of America’s networks.
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