Fri.Aug 23, 2024

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The importance of rural connectivity with Quickline CEO Sean Royce 

Total Telecom

Interview Following rural ISP Quickline’s recent success in securing its fourth round of government funding earlier this month, Total Telecom sat down with CEO Sean Royce to discuss all things rural broadband Founded in 2006, Quickline’s mission is to get rural communities connected “to a world of possibilities,” according to the website. The company is based in East Yorkshire and focuses on connecting local communities in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire with fixed wireless access and, more r

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Axiom Space taps Nokia’s expertise for 4G spacesuits

Telecoms Tech News

Axiom Space is tapping Nokia’s expertise to integrate 4G/LTE communication capabilities into next-generation spacesuits for NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission. The collaboration aims to incorporate high-speed cellular-network technology into the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU), enabling HD video, telemetry data, and voice transmission over multiple kilometres on the Moon’s surface.

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DoT Delays 6 GHz band Allocation: Report

Telecom Talk

DoT has reportedly delayed the allocation of the 6 GHz spectrum band because of the ongoing tussle between the telcos and the tech companies.

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Tech Mahindra taps Google for gen AI upgrade

Developing Telecoms

Tech Mahindra announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to tap into the technology giant’s generative AI products to digitally transform its parent company’s various industrial units.

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DDoS attack disrupts Telegram and WhatsApp in Russia

Telecoms Tech News

Users of popular messaging platforms Telegram and WhatsApp experienced severe access difficulties in Russia on Wednesday. The state communications monitoring service explained that the problems resulted from a DDoS attack, a common cyber threat where systems are overwhelmed with fake traffic originating from multiple sources. This disruption reportedly extended to other websites, such as Wikipedia, Read more » The post DDoS attack disrupts Telegram and WhatsApp in Russia appeared first on T

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South Africa's ACT calls for OTT contribution to network infrastructure 

Developing Telecoms

The question of whether over-the-top (OTT) services need to pay for the infrastructure they use has come up again – this time in South Africa, where an industry organisation wants digital content and service providers to help pay for the roll out and upgrade of network infrastructure.

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Vodafone Idea’s CEO on the Challenge with 5G

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea’s CEO, Akshaya Moondra recently talked about the challenge with deploying 5G.

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Connected Britain 2024: Startup of the Year shortlist

Total Telecom

News On Day 1 of Connected Britain (September 11), ten startups from the Startup Village will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges, including investors and industry experts. The winner will be awarded the Connected Britain 2024 Startup of the Year Award at the prestigious Connected Britain Awards ceremony later that evening. After a competitive first round of judging, here are the ten startups shortlisted from the 90 attending the show this year!

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Vietnam mobile download speed increases 40%

Developing Telecoms

The Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC) announced Vietnam’s national average mobile data speed increased 40% from 38.69Mbps in March to 54.34Mbps in July.

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Telecom Namibia Expands Network with 77 New Mobile Base Stations

Telecom Talk

Telecom Namibia is expanding its network with 77 new mobile base stations across Namibia, enhancing coverage, capacity, and speed for both urban and rural customers.

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ACA Connects CEO tackles bulk billing, BEAD, net neutrality and sports streaming

Light Reading

Grant Spellmeyer, president and CEO of ACA Connects, joins the podcast from The Independent Show in Nashville to dig into the top regulatory issues facing an org that represents a large group of independent US operators.

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Scala Data Centers Raises USD 250 Million in Green Debentures for Tambore project

Telecom Talk

Scala Data Centers issues green debentures worth USD 250 million to complete the SGRUTB09 data center in Sao Paulo, Latin America's largest.

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The Struggles of Reliable Internet in Rural Communities

Telecom Ramblings

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by David Idle, CPO at Bigleaf Networks Reliable internet access has become an essential component of modern life, powering businesses, education, and healthcare. Unfortunately, a significant gap continues between urban and rural communities in the United States.

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Airtel Gets Relief: GST Demand Reduced to Rs 194 Crore from 604 Crore

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, has received a major relief. The telco's GST demand has been reduced to Rs 194 crore from Rs 604 crore.

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Qualcomm buys 4G IoT tech from Sequans

RCR Wireless

Sequans will retain full commercial usage rights of the technology, via a perpetual license agreement Qualcomm is buying 4G IoT technology from French-based fabless semiconductor company Sequans Communications in an acquisition that includes “certain employees, assets and licenses.” Sequans specializes in the design and supply of cellular semiconductor solutions for massive and critical IoT markets, and […] The post Qualcomm buys 4G IoT tech from Sequans appeared first on RCR W

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Jio’s New IR Packs for UAE, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Europe and Caribbean Islands

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator has brought new international roaming packs for multiple countries including Thailand, UAE, Saudi Arabia,

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LR Extra: Waymo honks, facts are good and we can't remember your phone number

Light Reading

Light Reading's editors explore the Waymo honkfest, ponder the fear of contrary opinions, dish on affordable broadband orders and try to remember any phone number that isn't from a flooring commercial.

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Linzor Capital Partners Acquires FTTH Provider Win in Peru

Telecom Talk

Regional private equity firm Linzor Capital Partners (Linzor) has reached an agreement with Grupo ON to acquire 100 percent of

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Eurobites: Sequans sells 4G IoT tech to Qualcomm

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Telenor chooses Grahpyne video management system; du and e& hook up with UAE developer Nakheel; sale of Promixus' Brussels HQ collapses.

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Tunisie Telecom Upgrades International Bandwidth Capacity to 2.5 Tbps

Telecom Talk

Tunisie Telecom has reported recent achievements in its ongoing efforts to improve telecommunications services in Tunisia.

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TRAI recommends THz experimental permits to boost 6G in India

RCR Wireless

The THz permits would development of new technologies and services in the terahertz band, TRAI said The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended the introduction of a new experimental authorization dubbed “Terahertz Experimental Authorization” (THEA), aimed at promoting research and development, technology trials and the marketing of experimental devices within the 95 GHz […] The post TRAI recommends THz experimental permits to boost 6G in India appeared fir

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Edged Energy Opens First North American Data Center in Atlanta

Telecom Talk

Edged Energy, a sustainable infrastructure provider, has opened its first North American data center in Atlanta.

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Negotiations continue in Southeast AT&T union strike

RCR Wireless

On August 16th, the Communications Workers of America accused AT&T of unfair labor practices, kicking off a widespread strike The latest from the scene of a week-long AT&T union worker strike in the Southeast reveals that thousands of workers remain picketing out on the streets, even as negotiations are beginning to take place. On August […] The post Negotiations continue in Southeast AT&T union strike appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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iPhone 16 Series Camera Details Leaked Online

Telecom Talk

iPhone 16 series is going to have four devices. These devices would be iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

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Indosat Ooredoo opens AI experience center in Indonesia

RCR Wireless

The Indosat AI Experience Center is enabled via a partnership with Chinese vendor Huawei Indonesian carrier Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison announced the launch of what it claims to be the country’s first artificial intelligence (AI) experience center. The state-of-the-art facility, located in Central Java, is backed by advanced 5G connectivity, the telco said in a release. […] The post Indosat Ooredoo opens AI experience center in Indonesia appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Observe National Emma M. Nutt Day: an important day in communication history

Ooma

Did you know that September 1 is Emma M. Nutt Day? Emma M. Nutt Day celebrates the fact that Nutt was the first female telephone operator. Emma Nutt’s contribution to the telephone industry has been recognized by the National Museum of American History, which organized a one-day special event honoring her in 1984. It was called “All Alone by the Telephone.

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HCLTech positioned as a Leader in Avasant's Nordics Digital Services 2023–2024 RadarView™

HCL Tech

HCLTech positioned as a Leader in Avasant's Nordics Digital Services 2023–2024 RadarView™ luv.jaiswar Fri, 08/23/2024 - 12:08 Remove from Listing Page Yes Business Segment Geo Short Title HCLTech positioned as a Leader in Avasant's Nordics Digital Services 2023–2024 RadarView™ Short Description Avasant assessed 23 top-tier service providers supporting the Nordics region in digital transformation and positioned HCLTech as a Leader.

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Myth-Busting Assurance: Device-Centric vs. Service-Centric and Why Both Are Key

Cisco Wireless

This blog compares user experience insights offered by device-level vs. service-level assurance. Learn which approach to assurance can help you gain a valuable customer-centric view.

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Delegation And You

vmware

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AWS launches Infrastructure Region in Malaysia

RCR Wireless

AWS also said it is planning to invest an estimated $6.2 billion in Malaysia through 2038 Amazon Web Services (AWS) officially launched the AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region, the company said in a release. The company said that the new launch will allow developers, startups, entrepreneurs and enterprises, as well as government, education and nonprofit […] The post AWS launches Infrastructure Region in Malaysia appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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China Mobile Exceeds 1 Billion Subscribers, Boosts 5G Rollout

VoIP Review

China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile network operator by subscribers, has achieved a remarkable milestone, exceeding 1 billion subscribers by the end of July. This growth is noteworthy as the operator added 559,000 new mobile subscribers in July alone, with a total of 9.8 million new subscribers in the first seven months of this year. Remarkably, China Mobile has also seen substantial growth in its 5G segment.

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The Buildout: Comcast construction continues in Connecticut

Light Reading

This week in broadband builds: Comcast footprint grows in Fairfield; TWC, Brightspeed win in Ohio; Spectrum services light up in Florida, Georgia, Michigan; Metronet starts new construction in Oklahoma – and more.

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Qatar to Shut Down 3G Networks by 2025, Boost 4G, 5G

VoIP Review

Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced a milestone decision to shut down 3G networks by December 31, 2025. This move aims to enhance 4G LTE and 5G services across the nation. The CRA’s strategic plan is designed to improve telecommunication services’ quality and efficiency, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 to diversify the local economy and enhance growth prospects.

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Study: Heaviest Broadband Users Will Keep Growing as Share of All Subscribers

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Aug 23, 2024 – Broadband ISPs can expect two trends to continue: Their heaviest users will grow in number and the growth rate in upstream usage will greatly exceed downstream consumption rates. Those two trends were identified in a report Wednesday by OpenVault that charted broadband usage patterns derived from data points coming from millions of individual broadband subscribers during the second quarter ended June 30.

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AI deepfake scams are on the rise

telecoms.com

The first half of 2024 saw an increase in AI deepfake scams, and it is expected they will keep on rising, according to a report.

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Kagan: Air5 aims to revitalize cable TV broadband with 5G wireless

RCR Wireless

Yesterday, a new company with a breakthrough idea popped up on my radar. If it works as advertised, Air5 technology could be a solution for the cable television industry to help restart growth in their broadband business — a sector that is being targeted by new technology and new competitors. Air5 CEO Jeff Brown and […] The post Kagan: Air5 aims to revitalize cable TV broadband with 5G wireless appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Waymo hits 100,000 weekly trips amid honking problem

Light Reading

Autonomous taxi company Waymo hit the mile marker of 100,000 weekly trips this month, but the company still hasn't fixed its honking problem that's troubling San Francisco residents.

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