Total Telecom
APRIL 8, 2025
News Wildanet is one of 40 altnets in the UK currently working with Xantaro to increase fibre broadband coverage across the country Wildanet has shared new details about the technology supporting its full fibre rollout in Cornwall, where the company is working to connect more than 35,000 rural premises through the Governments Project Gigabit scheme.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
As networks go cloud-native, telecom operators face pivotal choices between private, public and hybrid clouds each with trade-offs in control, cost, agility and the ability to scale 5G effectively As telecom networks transition to cloud-native architectures, operators face key decisions about cloud deployment models. Before, telco clouds were private clouds end of discussion.
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Blandin on Broadband
APRIL 8, 2025
Telecompetitor reports … A study conducted on behalf of Amdocs finds that consumers value reliability, affordability, and uninterrupted access and suggests that providers may benefit by offering all three via mixed-technology networks. … Cable has the highest level of internet access (39%). It is followed by fiber (31%) and FWA (9%). The study found that 3% of consumers do not have a dedicated internet connection at home.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
The potential federal data center sites are “uniquely positioned for rapid data center construction, including in-place energy infrastructure,” according to the Department of Energy The U.S. Department of Energy has identified 16 federally owned sites that could potentially host data centers and AI infrastructure and already have associated power resources available.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 8, 2025
Following what it describes as the successful launch of its 5G services in Mumbai, Indian operator Vodafone Idea says it has now expanded its 5G service to 11 cricket stadiums in India.
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 8, 2025
April 8, 2025 - A new law in Kentucky limiting state agencies from adopting costly regulations is facing legal pushback from Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear , who argues it violates the state constitution ’s separation of powers. On the national level, Sen. Mike Lee , R-Utah, and Rep. Kat Cammack , R-Fla., are sponsoring the federal REINS Act —short for Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
Rogers will retain control of its wireless backhaul network in the deal with Blackstone and other Canadian entities Canadian telecom operator Rogers has struck a deal with an investor group led by Blackstone, in which Blackstone will buy a stake in Rogers’ wireless backhaul network in exchange for billions that Rogers will use to reduce […]
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RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
In sum what you need to know Private wireless surge private wireless growth catches DellOro by surprise, as private 4G/5G RAN sales jump by over 40% in 2024, reaching 3-5% of total RAN sales.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 8, 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is preparing a detailed response to the Department of Expenditure (DoE), contesting the Comptroller and
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 8, 2025
April 8, 2025 – Maine lawmakers are considering a bill that would require courts to defer to state agencies when reasonably interpreting ambiguous laws, effectively imposing the judicial doctrine of Chevron deference at the state level. The bill, LD 1408, HP 930 , was introduced on April 1 by Rep. David Sinclair, D-Bath, and Sen. Anne Carney , D-Cumberland, both members of the Judiciary Committee.
VoIP Review
APRIL 8, 2025
Vodafone has entered into a major agreement with SP Energy Networks (SPEN), the network arm of ScottishPower, to enhance the telecoms infrastructure supporting Scotlands electricity grid. This collaboration involves upgrading connectivity across 19,500 substations and over 64,000 kilometers of power lines, which deliver electricity to around two million homes and businesses throughout central and southern Scotland.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 8, 2025
Poland-based telecoms infrastructure company Emitel has signed an agreement with Orange to build several hundred new mobile towers across the country.
VoIP Review
APRIL 8, 2025
Siemens has announced a strategic move to sell slices of O2 Telefnica ‘s public 5G network to water utilities and wastewater treatment companies across Germany. This novel solution represents a managed industrial automation initiative tailored to the water industry. By utilizing a specific segment of public 5G, Siemens aims to offer similar capabilities usually bound to private 5G setups, ensuring seamless integration for distributed enterprise operations.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
SoftBank and KDDI are moving fast to have a leading position in the AI infra sector in Japan with their AI data centers Japan is rapidly becoming a hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure development.
Blandin on Broadband
APRIL 8, 2025
The MN House reports on the Ag committees omnibus agriculture finance bill The bill that emerged calls for a $172.29 million appropriation from the General Fund to fund the Agriculture Department and several other associated state agencies under the purview of the committee. Of the total, $168.79 million is new funding and $3.5 million is revenue adjustments/carryforward funds.
VoIP Review
APRIL 8, 2025
Rogers Communications , a major Canadian telecommunications player, has entered into a notable transaction with a Blackstone-led consortium. The agreement involves a CAD $7 billion equity investment aimed at bolstering Rogers’ financial standing. This move comes after its recent acquisition of Shaw Communications for $20 billion, furthering its market presence in Canada.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
Editors note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 8, 2025
The announcement late last week that a UAE-based investor Rowad Capital Commercial (RCC) is to acquire a 60% stake in Ugandas national telecom company, Uganda Telecommunications Corporation (UTel), begs a number of questions that are yet to be answered.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
Working with partners, Qualcomm is testing non-terrestrial network-based cellular connectivity, as well as the integration of non-terrestrial and terrestrial networks As 6G begins to take shape through international research and early standardization efforts, Qualcomm is placing strategic emphasis on technologies that push beyond the boundaries of traditional terrestrial networks (TNs).
Telecom Talk
APRIL 8, 2025
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, recently revealed the new Aadhaar app for Indian users.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
SoftBank and KDDI are moving fast to have a leading position in the AI infra sector in Japan with their AI data centers Japan is rapidly becoming a hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure development.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 8, 2025
The Rs 1,499 plan from Jio AirFiber comes with 1000GB of data and offers 300 Mbps of speed to the users. There are OTT (over-the-top) benefits as well.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 8, 2025
Global satellite operator SES announced on Tuesday it has landed a deal to provide inflight connectivity (IFC) services to Uzbekistan Airways, whilst also expanding an existing IFC deal with Thai Airways, which in turn launched a separate IFC service with Intelsat.
Blandin on Broadband
APRIL 8, 2025
A couple dozen people still show up for the weekly Office of Broadband Development Office Hours where they review whats happening with BEAD and answer questions. The questions are getting pretty detailed. Its a sign that folks have been working on applications. Also because Im not mired in the applications, Ive done my best to keep up with the questions but I may miss some nuances.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 8, 2025
Telstra-owned Papua New Guinea telco Digicel PNG is reportedly investing PGK20 million (almost US$4.9 million) to upgrade its 4G network in Lae, the capital of Morobe Province and the second-largest city in the country.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 8, 2025
Vodafone Idea has allotted Rs 36,950 crore worth of equity shares to the Government of India, increasing the governments stake to 48.99 percent.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 8, 2025
TIM Group's global operator Sparkle has announced the expansion of its network in Mexico with the opening of a new point of presence (PoP) in Quertaro, a city in the centre of the country.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 8, 2025
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has deferred the mandatory broadband gear testing and certification rule.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 8, 2025
Canada-based network vendor NuRAN Wireless missed its target for new mobile sites deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo this month citing transit issues.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 8, 2025
NBCC and RailTel have signed a strategic 5-year MoU to jointly develop Data Centres across India and abroad, combining civil construction and IT infrastructure expertise.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
As user behavior continues to shift mobile data consumption toward Wi-Fi, telcos like AT&T are doubling down on Wi-Fi offload strategies A new partnership between AT&T and Karrier One, announced today, aims to significantly expand global Wi-Fi offload coverage while pushing the boundaries of decentralized mobile connectivity.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 8, 2025
Jio Finance Limited launches a fully digital Loan Against Securities (LAS) service via the JioFinance app, offering instant loans up to Rs 1 crore against shares and mutual funds.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
Boost Mobile gains speed and flexibility with Open RAN but hardware cost savings remain elusive As 5G continues its global rollout, the question for operators isnt whether to adopt it but how. For Boost Mobile, the answer is Open RAN.
Telecomic
APRIL 8, 2025
Expanding into the U.S. market presents a wealth of opportunities for foreign businesses. However, navigating the complexities of customer support in a new country can be a daunting challenge. To successfully connect with American consumers, businesses must ensure high-quality customer interactions, seamless communication, and compliance with local regulations.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector.
VoIP Insider
APRIL 8, 2025
When looking into new or upgraded IP paging equipment , many people dont realize that you also need to ensure your network infrastructure is prepared for these changes. I am one of those people. In a recent training session on IP paging, I realized that a lot of things were mentioned regarding the network and what was required to ensure the infrastructure could support a new or upgraded system.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) encompasses 150 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band (3550 MHz3700 MHz), with plans to expand by an additional 100 megahertz. Historically, this spectrum has been actively utilized by the U.S. government and the Coast Guard.
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