Fri.Oct 11, 2024

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South Korean telcos accused of collusion, may face fines of $4bn

Total Telecom

News SK Telecom (SKT), KT, and LG Uplus allegedly coordinated to keep their sales incentives at the same level This week, South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a preliminary decision to impose fines of up to $4.1 billion on the nation’s three telco giants. SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus are accused of sharing internal information with each other between 2015 and 2022, allegedly to align their sales incentives paid to mobile phone retailers.

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Airtel Identified 5.70 Crore Spam Calls in MP-CG within 12 Days

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, has reported recording around 5.70 crore spam calls in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh circle.

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Telenor taps Google Cloud for digital transformation plan

Developing Telecoms

Telenor Group has announced an expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate digital transformation across its units in the Nordics and Asia.

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F5.5G 10Gbps all-optical broadband ushers in the intelligent era: Huawei successfully holds the all-optical access innovation forum

Total Telecom

Contributed Article [Paris, France, October 9, 2024] During Network X 2024 — Broadband World Forum (BBWF), Huawei teamed up with carriers and Informa to hold the All-Optical Access Innovation Summit, bringing together heavyweight analysts, carrier customers, and Huawei experts. They discussed a range of frontier topics such as the launch of 50G PON for 10Gbps, 10G PON true gigabit experience, FTTR scale-up, Wi-Fi 7 2+2 industry generation guidance, network construction with optimal TCO, and prem

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Nokia and Vale enhance mining safety with cognitive monitoring

Telecoms Tech News

Nokia and Vale will implement a cognitive monitoring network service aimed at enhancing the performance and safety of mining operations. This partnership builds on an established relationship at Vale’s autonomous iron ore mine in Carajás, recognised as the largest iron ore open-pit mine worldwide. The technology, tested in Carajás, promises a groundbreaking network capable of.

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UK and US join forces to improve children’s online safety 

Total Telecom

News The new agreement creates a joint working group to address the risks posed by children’s interactions with social media and emerging technologies The UK and US have signed a new agreement aimed at improving online safety for children, led by UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. The agreement will create a joint working group to research and develop ways to protect children more effectively in the digital world.

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Vi Business Partners with Infinity Labs to Launch AI-Powered Make-in-India SD-WAN Solution

Telecom Talk

Vi Business, the enterprise arm of telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi), has announced a strategic partnership with Infinity Labs to launch an AI-powered, Make-in-India SD-WAN solution.

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VNPT taps Ericsson for 5G deployment

Developing Telecoms

Vietnamese operator VNPT has signed an agreement to use Ericsson equipment for its 5G rollout across major cities.

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Singtel becomes latest telco to launch AI cloud services 

Total Telecom

News The service claims to make AI adoption easier and more affordable for businesses Singaporean telco Singtel has launched RE:AI, a new cloud-based service designed to make artificial intelligence (AI) easier for businesses and public sector organisations to access and use. Launched yesterday, the service provides affordable AI solutions without the need for companies to invest in expensive infrastructure or specialist skills.

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PwC India Partners with Meta to Scale Open-Source GenAI Solutions

Telecom Talk

PwC India partners with Meta to democratise AI innovation through Llama models. The collaboration aligns with India’s AI Mission and aims to develop scalable GenAI solutions for businesses.

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EU lines up €865m funding tranche for digital projects

Total Telecom

News The funds will be awarded to projects related to 5G and European backbone networks This week, the European Commission has announced the start of the second phase of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme, which will provide €865 million in funding to various digital infrastructure projects from 2024 to 2027. This latest round of funding will be awarded to projects focusing on the further deployment of 5G and backbone networks – including quantum communication networks and su

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NTT Docomo Launches 6G Harmonised Intelligence Project

Telecom Talk

NTT Docomo's 6G Harmonised Intelligence project is set to revolutionise communication technology, focusing on sustainability, efficiency, and AI integration.

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Is GenAI the game changer for telcos?

Fierce Telecom

Red Hat author: Fatih E. Nar Distinguished Architect at Red Hat | Discover how GenAI is set to revolutionize the telecommunications industry. As service providers face complex networks and shifting customer demands, this cutting-edge technology offers unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and innovation. Explore how AI is reshaping operations and paving the way for exciting new offerings in the telecom sector.

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Infosys Partners with Zooplus for AI-Powered E-Commerce Transformation

Telecom Talk

Infosys has announced a strategic partnership with the online e-commerce company Zooplus to enhance its service scalability and capabilities.

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An early look at what 6G might look like in the US

Light Reading

The 5G Americas trade association published a report on how 6G technologies might perform in the 7GHz band, hinting at cell site capacity of 18 Gbit/s but coverage potentially smaller than what's available on 4G and 5G.

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Aprecomm Partners with Qualcomm to Enhance AI-Powered Wi-Fi Optimisation

Telecom Talk

Indian startup Aprecomm has partnered with American chipmaker Qualcomm to improve network application intelligence and deliver an enhanced Wi-Fi experience

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Kagan: Telecom, wireless, pay TV, Wi-Fi preparing for sweeping changes

RCR Wireless

Over time, as I have consulted with CEOs, CMOs and senior executives of many communications companies, I have learned as much from them, as I have shared with them. Something different is happening now. Recently, these requests for briefings and consulting have accelerated. Why? What is the reason for the demand increase for knowledge and […] The post Kagan: Telecom, wireless, pay TV, Wi-Fi preparing for sweeping changes appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Walmart Accelerates Adaptive Retail with AI, AR, and Immersive Commerce Experiences

Telecom Talk

Walmart has unveiled its strategy to accelerate “Adaptive Retail,” emphasising deeply personalised shopping experiences.

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HPE Unveils AI-Optimized ProLiant XD685 with AMD Power

VoIP Review

Hewlett Packard Enterprise recently launched the HPE ProLiant Compute XD685, a cutting-edge system engineered to improve the training of large and complex AI models. By leveraging the latest from AMD , including 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors and Instinct MI325X accelerators, this solution aims to meet the growing demands of AI model builders. Designed for high-performance AI clusters, this new system excels in tasks like large language model training, natural language processing, and multi-modal t

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Race Communications Brings Fiber Internet to Palmdale, California

Telecom Talk

Race Communications, an internet service provider (ISP) in California, has launched its high-speed fiber internet in Palmdale, offering speeds of

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Five ways 5G unlocks IoT in Industry 4.0 – and three places to do it (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

Advances in automation have impacted every industry, but arguably none more so than the manufacturing sector. Traditional assembly lines are being replaced by intelligent factories where machines not only handle assembly but help optimise resources and drive down costs. This technology revolution, known as Industry 4.0, is becoming a reality thanks in no small part […] The post Five ways 5G unlocks IoT in Industry 4.0 – and three places to do it (Reader Forum) appeared first on RCR Wireles

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Reliance Jio Launches New ISD Packs for International Calling

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio has launched new ISD packs for its users—both prepaid and postpaid—to enjoy discounted calling to 21 international destinations.

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RAN market decline to continue until 6G, says Dell’Oro

RCR Wireless

Dell’Oro pointed to ‘increased skepticism’ around the need for ‘substantial investments in new technology’ as one reason behind the decline In a new 6G report, the Dell’Oro Group predicted that Radio Access Network (RAN) revenue will decline until 2029, and that this “downward pressure” will likely continue until the launch of 6G.

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Amazon Introduces AI Shopping Guides to Enhance Experience for US Customers

Telecom Talk

Amazon has launched AI Shopping Guides, a new feature aimed at simplifying the product discovery process for customers.

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How Liberty Global approaches GenAI adoption

Light Reading

During a fireside chat at Network X in Paris, Liberty Global's vice president for data strategy and AI, Nirali Patel, shed light on the company's approach to implementing AI across its organization.

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JioBook Sees a Major Price Cut

Telecom Talk

JioBook, an affordable laptop launched by Reliance Jio in 2023 has received a major price cut.

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Siemens appoints LS Telecom to take its private 5G system global

RCR Wireless

Siemens has appointed Germany-based system integrator LS Telecom (stylised ‘LS telecom’) to distribute its private 5G system as part of a full consultancy and management offer for industrial enterprises in global markets. The news is significant, partly, because Siemens has only sold its private 5G system in its home market, until now. LS Telecom will […] The post Siemens appoints LS Telecom to take its private 5G system global appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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EU ploughs €865 million into 5G and fibre

telecoms.com

The European Commission will contribute €865 million to the development of fibre and 5G networks, among other things, over the next three years and is ready to call for proposals to spend its cash.

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The DNA of DOCSIS gets its due with Tech Emmy

Light Reading

LANcity, Broadcom, 3Com and GI/Motorola – companies that established the foundation of what would become DOCSIS – were awarded Emmys this week. Broadband is now the foundation cable, but skepticism reigned in the early days.

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DevOps Decoded: Prioritizing Security in a Dynamic World

Cisco Wireless

Integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle is essential for building secure, scalable systems. By embedding security early on, teams can mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance throughout development and deployment.

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LR Extra: CBRS proposal met with sour grapes

Light Reading

The Light Reading editors recap AT&T's CBRS proposal, which if approved, some in the industry say would have a "catastrophic" effect on spectrum distribution. We also discuss why the cheese tax is getting out of control, Mike Dano's recipe for frozen sour grapes and more.

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Deutsche Telekom puts AI at the core of its growth strategy

RCR Wireless

Deutsche Telekom plans use more AI, particularly to streamline customer support processes. German telecom firm Deutsche Telekom has announced that artificial intelligence (AI) and global economies of scale will be pivotal to its growth strategy over the next few years, according to a company statement. Based on its 2023 financial results, Deutsche Telekom forecasts an […] The post Deutsche Telekom puts AI at the core of its growth strategy appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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ISPs, Consumer Groups Ask Supreme Court to Preserve USF

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2024 – Broadband trade associations and consumer groups are usually on opposite sides of court battles, but they can agree on one thing: they don’t want the Universal Service Fund to go away. A coalition of public interest and broadband industry groups asked the Supreme Court Friday to toss out a Fifth Circuit decision from July that found the roughly $8-billion-per-year broadband subsidy unconstitutional.

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Wilson Electronics intros private-5G/DAS solution, rebrands as Wilson Connectivity

RCR Wireless

Proof, perhaps, that the private 5G market is getting busier with equipment vendors both big and small: amid all the enterprise-5G focus at MWC Las Vegas this week, US-based Wilson Electronics, a maker of signal repeaters for residential and enterprise customers, stuck out a press release to say it has a new private 5G and […] The post Wilson Electronics intros private-5G/DAS solution, rebrands as Wilson Connectivity appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Eurobites: 5G connections surge in France

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Virgin Media increases payment options; Nordnet connects medical booths; Google's EMEA boss to step down.

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Airtel and Nokia Alliance Boosts Green 5G Energy Efficiency

VoIP Review

Indian telecommunications giant Airtel has joined forces with Nokia under the “Green 5G ” initiative. This partnership aims to integrate energy-efficient technologies into Airtel’s mobile network. The objective is to enhance the energy efficiency of Airtel’s 4G and 5G radio access network (RAN). At the core of this initiative are advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning, designed to optimize energy usage.

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Asisat Oshoala minds the usage gap

Light Reading

Soccer legend Asisat Oshoala and the GSMA's CMO, Lara Dewar, join the podcast to promote women's tech literacy and to urge governments and citizens to close the mobile usage gap.

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