Mon.Jan 20, 2025

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Over half of Brits have never heard the term ‘data centre’, finds Telehouse study

Total Telecom

Press Release Telehouse launches educational initiative featuring character ‘DC’ to enhance public understanding of data centres and their impact on digital lives Half of UK consumers (51%) have never heard of the term ‘data centre,’ highlighting a significant lack of awareness about their critical role in powering daily digital life.

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Apple breaks into India’s top five amid market growth

Developing Telecoms

Apple entered the top five highest-shipping smartphone vendors in India, as the overall market recorded a 5% shipment increase in 2024, despite ending Q4 with a decline.

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FBI agents’ data exposed in AT&T cyberattack

Total Telecom

News The breach, which took place last year, reportedly saw hackers steal months of the agents text and call logs According to a report from Bloomberg , FBI agents are being warned that their data may have been compromised in a data breach at AT&T. AT&T announced having been attacked in July last year, revealing that six months of customer mobile data from 2022 had been stolen.

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CityFibre begins rollout in all nine ‘Project Gigabit’ areas 

Telecoms Tech News

CityFibre has commenced full-fibre network rollouts in all nine of the Project Gigabit areas awarded to the company. The UK Governments 5 billion Project Gigabit is set to connect over 1.3 million homes and businesses in underserved areas over the next five years. CityFibre, for its part, aims to reach more than eight million premises. Read more » The post CityFibre begins rollout in all nine Project Gigabit areas appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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France and Germany partner on cross-border 5G corridor 

Total Telecom

News The infrastructure is designed to operate for at least a decade Vantage Towers, TOTEM, Orange, O2 Telefnica, and Saarland University of Applied Sciences have joined forces to deploy a 5G highway corridor connecting Metz in France to Saarbrcken in Germany. The “5G Autobahn to Autoroute” (5G A2A) project spans 60km, with construction beginning in early 2025, aiming to complete in late 2027.

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EXA Infrastructure to Acquire Subsea Infrastructure Provider Aqua Comms

Telecom Talk

EXA Infrastructure announced on January 17, 2025, that it has signed binding agreements to acquire Aqua Comms, a specialist operator

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Freshwave partners with National Robotarium to help deploy agritech robots  

Total Telecom

News Freshwave will deploy a portable 5G private network at the Edinburgh facility to help support robots and AI applications The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), is designed to improve robotics testing and drive innovation in the agritech sector. The first use case for the portable 5G network features Spot, a four-legged wireless robot.

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STT GDC plans major data centre campus in India

Developing Telecoms

STT GDC India, a division of one of the worlds fastest-growing data centre providers, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, has announced plans to build a data centre campus in Meerkhanpet, near Hyderabad in India.

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Developing Over 100 New Gen AI Agents For Clients: Infosys CEO

Telecom Talk

Infosys has developed four small language models for banking, IT operations, cybersecurity and broader enterprise use.

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Thailand’s mobile users welcome their new AI overlords: Telenor Asia

Developing Telecoms

Mobile internet users in Thailand are quite keen on the coming age of AI despite awareness of potential risks and privacy concerns, and most are already using it, according to a new Telenor Asia study.

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Vodafone Idea Clarifies on AGR Dues Waiver Media Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has issued a clarification regarding recent media reports about a potential government waiver of over Rs

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ZTE upgrades Bitel’s 4G network to support 5G launch

Developing Telecoms

ZTE said it has successfully collaborated with Viettel-backed Peruvian telco Bitel to upgrade its 4G mobile network ahead of the telcos official launch of 5G on Monday.

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Nigeria’s Telecom Regulator Approves Tariff Hike by Operators With a 50 Percent Cap

Telecom Talk

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved tariff adjustments for telecommunications operators, capping increases at a maximum of 50 percent.

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New ITU coalition to bridge AI skills gap for developing countries

Developing Telecoms

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) said on Monday it has launched the AI Skills Coalition, an initiative to bridge the global AI skills gap that has the backing of 27 organizations, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, the East Africa Community and Cognizant.

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Jio’s Only Disney+ Hotstar Prepaid Plan in 2025

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has only one Disney+ Hotstar prepaid plan for customers.

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Pakistan counts down to 5G launch in June

Developing Telecoms

This could be the year in which Pakistan starts to roll out 5G, according to documents cited this week in the local press relating to a 5G service launch schedule.

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Edged Opens 24MW Data Center in Irving, Texas

Telecom Talk

Infrastructure provider Edged Data Centers has officially opened its state-of-the-art data center in Irving, Texas.

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UPI and BSN join forces to enhance Malaysian payment options

Developing Telecoms

UnionPay International (UPI), which delivers cross-border payment solutions to the worlds largest cardholders, has announced a strategic partnership with Malaysian financial institution Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) to launch the UnionPay QR payment in Malaysia in the first half of 2025.

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Reliance Jio Q3 FY25 Highlights: ARPU, 5G Milestones, and AirFiber

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio Q3 FY25 results showcase ARPU growth, over 170 Million 5G subscribers, 4.5 Million AirFiber homes, and innovative AI-powered cloud solutions. Read all the key highlights.

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India’s Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance to create major platform for financial services

Developing Telecoms

A strategic partnership to create one of Indias largest digital platforms for financial services. Thats the promise of the recently announced alliance between operator Bharti Airtel, one of Indias largest service providers, and Bajaj Finance, the countrys largest private-sector non-banking financial company.

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Tecno Spark 30C 5G Launched in New 8GB RAM Variant

Telecom Talk

Tecno Spark 30C has been launched in India in a new memory variant of 8GB RAM. Tecno Spark 30C is not a new 5G phone in India.

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Airtel Malawi addresses fibre outages

Developing Telecoms

Airtel Malawi, one of the two dominant mobile operators in the Southeast African country along with TNM, has announced plans to boost its network with additional data links and to enhance reliability.

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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Expected to Launch Soon in India

Telecom Talk

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G, the successor to the Galaxy A35 5G is expected to launch soon in the country.

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Telefónica ousts CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete 

Total Telecom

News The new CEO is taking over the company during a major decline in its stock price, with Telefnicas market value falling by more than half under lvarez-Palletes leadership After a board meeting in which shareholders expressed the desire for new company leadership, Telefnicas board has accepted the resignation of CEO Jos Mara lvarez-Pallete. Marc Murtra, the former president of IT and defence solutions company Indra, has been appointed to succeed lvarez-Pallete, assuming shareholder approval

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Government Considers Major AGR Relief for Telecom Sector: Report

Telecom Talk

The Indian government is evaluating a significant relief package for the telecom sector, potentially waiving a portion of AGR dues and penalties for companies like Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, and Tata Teleservices.

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STT GDC India plans major data centre campus in India

Developing Telecoms

STT GDC India, a division of one of the worlds fastest-growing data centre providers, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, has announced plans to build a data centre campus in Meerkhanpet, near Hyderabad in India.

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Former Microsoft Executive Sangeeta Bavi Joins YourStory as COO

Telecom Talk

YourStory has announced on January 13, 2025 the appointment of Sangeeta Bavi, former Executive Director of Digital Natives at Microsoft,

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Closing the digital divide: Activating technology and innovation for gender equality

HCL Tech

Closing the digital divide: Activating technology and innovation for gender equality abhinay.khandelwal Mon, 01/20/2025 - 09:27 Content Group Article Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Brand Short Title Closing the digital divide: Activating technology and innovation Short Description Closing the digital divide enhances women's access to technology and innovation, promoting gender equality and empowering economic opportunities in underserved communities.

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Telefonica Germany, Orange and Partners Join to Set Up Cross-Border 5G Highway Corridor

Telecom Talk

Telefonica Germany, Vantage Towers, Orange's Totem, and Saarland University of Applied Sciences are collaborating to establish a 5G network along the highway between Metz, France, and Saarbruecken, Germany.

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Ofcom Unveils New UK Telecom Pricing Transparency Rules

VoIP Review

There is a significant shift in UK telecom regulations as Ofcom introduces new rules aimed at enhancing pricing transparency for consumers. From now on, telecom providers must display any future price increases in straightforward monetary terms at the point of sale. This development seeks to reduce consumer confusion over unexpected mid-contract price hikes and facilitate clearer decision-making.

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SpaceX Asks to Shield Starlink from New York’s $15 Broadband Law

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2025 – The shockwaves from the first state law regulating retail broadband rates are still being felt. Starlink parent SpaceX has filed for an exemption from New York’s law requiring Internet Service Providers to provide $15 per month internet plans for low-income households. The law, known as the Affordable Broadband Act, went into effect on Wednesday with a mandate on ISPs to provide low-income residents plans at $15 and $20 per month for download speeds

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Wi-Fi XXV Book Reflects on 25 Years of Doing Wi-Fi

Wirednot

I was hanging out at Eagle Creek Reservoir near Indianapolis, doing some birding. I had my beloved Canon 90D set up with a big lens and I was waiting for anything interesting to fly over as I stood on the deck looking out over the water. Out of nowhere this huge clap of thunder sounded, then the sky opened up with a hellacious downpour. I headed into the nature center building fast to get out of it, along with maybe half a dozen other people.

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The Telecoms.com Podcast: trade shows, Europe and Huawei

telecoms.com

Finally back in the studio, the lads are joined by Paul from CC Group PR and his colleague Rich, who ensures an extra long recording by his constant interruptions.

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France and Germany Unite for Cross-Border 5G Corridor

VoIP Review

France and Germany are collaborating to create a cross-border 5G corridor, marking a significant step in digital infrastructure. This ambitious project, named 5G Autobahn to Autoroute or 5G A2A, aims to connect Metz in France with Saarbrcken in Germany. A consortium of organizations including Vantage Towers, TOTEM, Orange , O2 Telefnica , and Saarland University of Applied Sciences is spearheading this initiative.

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Broadband access associated with fewer COVID cases and deaths

Blandin on Broadband

Recent research from the University of Michigan reports The mortality rate from COVID-19 was about 50% lower in U.S. counties with higher internet access in the summer and early fall of 2020. A new University of Michigan study found that broadband connection was a key factor in reducing mortality and incidence during the early months of the pandemic.

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Think Tank Analysts Outline Pro-Growth Broadband Reforms

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2025 — Analysts at the Competitive Enterprise Institute are urging Congress to enact broad telecommunications reforms as outlined in CEI’s Jan.14 Pro-Growth Agenda for the 119th Congress. In the agenda, CEI analysts Brian Rankin and Jessica Melugin pushed for reforms to close the digital divide and stimulate economic growth.

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Singapore's defence agency taps Singtel for network slicing

telecoms.com

Singtel has won a deal to beef up Singapore's national security through the targeted application of network slicing.

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