Mon.Apr 14, 2025

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Vodafone–Three reportedly targeting Pay-TV offering

Total Telecom

News Newspaper reports suggest that the newly merged telco giant is preparing to bundle Pay-TV services with fixed broadband, phone, and mobile plans According to reports, Vodafone and Three may be preparing to launch a Pay-TV, seeking to capitalise on their newfound scale and help grow their subscriber base. The Telegraph notes that discussions between the two operators on this topic have already begun, but highlights that no formal decision has been made.

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Nokia, Digita, and CoreGo Bring Private 5G Networks to Big Events

VoIP Review

Nokia and Finnish network provider Digita are partnering with payment and access control company CoreGo to roll out private 5G networks at major events in Finland and abroad. The goal is to enhance connectivity and streamline services such as payment processing, ticket validation, and access control by integrating CoreGos point-of-sale systems with Nokias Digital Automation Cloud.

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Unlocking Potential: How Technology and Skills-Based Training Can Transform Reentry

Broadband Breakfast

For over 77 million Americans with criminal records, the post-incarceration journey is often fraught with employment barriers, hindering successful reentry and denying them the stability and social connections essential for rebuilding their lives. Second Chance Month serves as a critical reminder of our collective responsibility to address this challenge, highlighting the transformative power of workforce development tools in securing sustainable employment for these individuals.

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Ookla reports MN access to broadband (100/20) increases from42 to 59 percent between 2023 and 2024

Blandin on Broadband

Benton Institute for Broadband & Society reports on Ookla research The number of states with 60% or more users experiencing the Federal Communications Commissions minimum standard for fixed broadband speeds of 100 Mbps downstream and 20 Mbps upstreamincreased from nine states in the first half (1H) 2024 to 22 states (and the District of Columbia) in 2H 2024.Seven states have 65% of more users experiencing the FCCs minimum standard for broadband of 100/20 Mbps.New Mexico, Colorado, and Minnes

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BSNL Strategic Review and Planning Meet 2025 Commences in Delhi

Telecom Talk

BSNL, a state-run Indian telecom operator, is currently working to deploy 4G in 1 lakh sites and also planning to test and deploy 5G in the near future.

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Chaos engineering — Why telcos should break things on purpose

RCR Wireless

Telcos are adopting chaos engineering to test resiliency, reduce downtime and ensure systems can withstand real-world failures before they happen. As telecom networks adopt increasingly complex cloud-native architectures, traditional notions of reliability are being upended. In place of static, hardware-centric infrastructure, operators are building dynamic environments composed of microservices, containers and distributed orchestration.

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Now Corp to appeal for licence renewal

Developing Telecoms

Now Corporation has announced its intention to appeal against the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) decision not to renew its telecoms licence, a move that has rendered the operator inoperative.

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Hexacom halts Indus tower sale after TCIL demands new valuation

Developing Telecoms

Bharti Airtel subsidiary Bharti Hexacom has reportedly postponed the sale of 3,400 telecoms towers to Indus Towers pending a new valuation of the deal requested by Hexacoms minority shareholder Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL).

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Vodafone Idea Prepaid Plans: Numerous Recharge Options Available for April 2025

Telecom Talk

Discover the full list of Vodafone Idea (Vi) prepaid plans for 2025, including unlimited packs, data add-ons, OTT subscriptions, and validity details across all telecom circles in India.

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MTN and Meta to boost OTT voice and video call quality in Nigeria and elsewhere

Developing Telecoms

South Africa-based MTN Group announced on Tuesday it is collaborating with Meta to enhance the quality and reliability of OTT voice and video calls on applications such as WhatsApp across 12 MTN markets, starting in Nigeria.

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OnePlus 13T Launch Date Confirmed: Details

Telecom Talk

OnePlus has confirmed the launch date of OnePlus 13T. The upcoming flagship phone from OnePlus will launch on April 24, 2025.

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Zimbabwe’s NetOne partners with AST SpaceMobile for D2D 5G

Developing Telecoms

Zimbabwe mobile operator NetOne has reportedly struck a deal with direct-to-device (D2D) LEO satellite operator AST SpaceMobile to expand the reach of its 5G services once the satellite network is available in Africa.

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Vivo T4 5G to Launch in India on April 22, 2025

Telecom Talk

Vivo T4 5G will pack a 7300mAh battery for the users, suggest some online reports. The phone is expected to feature support for 90W fast-charging.

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Telefonica sells Peruvian unit for US$1 million

Developing Telecoms

Spanish telecom company Telefonica has finally confirmed that it has agreed to sell its Peruvian unit, Telefonica del Peru, which recently filed for bankruptcy protection. It will be sold to Argentina's Integra Tec International for about EUR900,000 euros (about US$1.02 million).

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Airtel Business AI-Powered IoT Solution Cuts Energy Costs by 15 Percent for Indian Hospitality Giant

Telecom Talk

Airtel Business has implemented its AI-powered IoT Smart Energy Management solution for a leading Indian hospitality chain, reducing energy costs by 15 percent and boosting operational efficiency.

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MTN signs updated contract for South Sudan services

Developing Telecoms

Operator MTN South Sudan, part of the pan-African MTN Group, has secured a 15-year operating license from the countrys National Communication Authority. MTN had previously operated in South Sudan under a Sudanese license.

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Bharti Hexacom to Revalue Telecom Towers Amid TCIL Objections: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharti Hexacom, a Bharti Airtel subsidiary, plans a fresh valuation of its 3,400 telecom towers after TCIL raised objections to a previous deal with Indus Towers.

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Lightbulb Moments: Spark Your Strategy (Vol. 33)

CompereMedia

Comperemedias Chief Insights Officer, Andrew Davidson is well known for sharing the latest insights on financial services products and marketing strategies/innovations on his LinkedIn, as an event speaker and as a host on Mintels Little Conversation podcast. In this bi-weekly recap, he will provide you with the latest news and insights happening in the financial services industry.

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Vodafone Idea New Rs 340 Prepaid Plan Launched

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has launched a new prepaid plan.

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Choppy Wi-Fi Waters: FCC Action Could Improve Cruise Ship Connectivity

Cisco Wireless

Cruise vacations are more popular than ever, with nearly 20 million Americans expected to set sail this yearup 4.5% from 2024. This boom is not just a post-pandemic rebound; cruise demand is now outpacing growth in the traditional hotel sector. By 2030, U.S. cruise industry revenues are projected to more than doublerising from approximately $3.

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Spacecoin plans $2-per-month satellite broadband in emerging markets

Light Reading

Spacecoin plans to launch affordable satellite Internet in India, Nigeria, and Indonesia in 2026, targeting 10 million subscribers with a $2 monthly plan.

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Vodafone Idea Claims 5G Is Used by 70 Percent of Eligible Users in Mumbai

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) announces strong early adoption of its 5G network in Mumbai, with 70 percent of eligible users experiencing it.

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Orange Business vows to stick to climate and diversity goals

Light Reading

Orange's B2B unit says ESG is part of Orange's 'Lead the Future' strategy and remains an important focus for the operator.

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Announcing SAP Support for 16 TB SAP HANA 2.0 VMs on VMware vSphere 8.0 U3

vmware

Im excited to announce SAP support for SAP HANA 2.0 virtual machines with up to 16 TB of memory on 8-socket systems powered by 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Sapphire Rapids) Glued and Non-Glued architectures. Please refer to SAP note 3372365 SAP HANA on VMware vSphere 8 for full details. This marks a significant milestone for Broadcom and our hardware partner Lenovo , who provided two Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 V3 servers, each equipped with 16 TB of memory , for this validation.

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Ericsson was saved by Börje Ekholm – now his future looks in doubt

Light Reading

The 'value destruction' of the Vonage takeover, prioritization of US business and an all-or-nothing bet on 5G could be seen as black marks against Ericsson's boss.

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Tariff Impact on the Broadband Market

Dell'oro

In his latest blog, analyst Jeff Heynen discusses to the impact tariffs will have this year and beyond on the Broadband market. Read more The post Tariff Impact on the Broadband Market appeared first on Dell'Oro Group.

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The Trade Desk doesn't need to dominate the TV OS market to win, exec says

Light Reading

The Trade Desk's 'Ventura' TV OS may never dominate the market, but an exec says a generous revenue model for TV makers and publishers could give it an edge over Google, Amazon and Roku.

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Ericsson deploys private 5G for remote control mining operation

telecoms.com

Ericsson has deployed private 5G for Newmont at the Cadia gold-copper mine Australias largest underground mine for teleremote dozing as part of its surface operations, which is apparently the first time its been done.

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PLDT reduces losses from cable theft and vandalism by 50%

Light Reading

Philippine telco PLDT said it has halved the material cost of cable theft and vandalism over the past three years by partnering at the grassroots level to help protect its physical assets.

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Telefonica offloads Peru ops for €900K

telecoms.com

Telefonica has sold its troubled operations in Peru to regional investor Integra for a nominal fee equivalent to 900,000.

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Nvidia pledges US-made AI chips

Light Reading

Amid an ongoing push to expand US manufacturing, and in the midst of tariff-based market upheaval, Nvidia said it will make some critical AI chips at US-based plants.

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Ericsson Unveils Wireless-First Network for AI-Driven Enterprises

VoIP Review

Ericsson has made significant strides in advancing networks for enterprises with the introduction of a “wireless-first” architecture. This new solution integrates high-end 5G and Wi-Fi capabilities, focusing on enhancing business-critical AI applications. The architecture incorporates Release 17-level 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite support within a centrally managed platform.

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Eurobites: MTN works with Meta on app call quality

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Ofcom investigates Primo Dialler; Starlink pops up in Somalia; network slicing goes on maneuvers (again).

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Beijing Plans Full 5G Integration by 2027

VoIP Review

Beijing is setting ambitious goals for integrating 5G technology into everyday life by 2027. With a plan unveiled by municipal authorities, the city aims to achieve expansive 5G application and industrial integration, targeting the completion by 2027. The action plan expects 100% penetration among users and aims for over 75% of total network traffic to utilize 5G.

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1&1 gains Vantage point in dispute over tower site delivery for 5G network

Light Reading

German telecoms regulator Bundesnetzagentur is inviting Vantage Towers and Vodafone to comment on allegations of anti-competitive conduct in relation to providing antenna sites to Germany's fourth 5G player 1&1.

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Telia uses 5G slicing to drive armoured vehicle

telecoms.com

Telia Finland has been using 5G network slicing for the remote driving of armoured vehicles around Lapland.

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The Divide: How federal funds and horses brought broadband to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Light Reading

This week: How the Delta Montrose Electric Association used federal funds and fiber-deploying horses to bring broadband to rural regions of Montrose County, Colorado, including Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.