Mon.Apr 28, 2025

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Diversifying the UK’s data centre landscape: a path to economic growth 

Total Telecom

Insight By Spencer Lamb, Chief Commercial Officer at Kao Data Data centres are the foundations of our digital economy and the backbone of the AI revolution. The UKs data centre industry is heavily concentrated in and around London, with more than 85% of facilities in Slough and across West London – which together, represent the second largest data centre hub in the world.

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UK Moves to Ban SIM Farms to Fight Rising Fraud

VoIP Review

The UK government is preparing to implement a pioneering ban in Europe targeting the possession and distribution of ‘SIM farms’ This regulatory move aims to combat the growing problem of fraud and scams facilitated by these devices. SIM farms are complex systems capable of housing multiple SIM cards. They enable criminals to deploy large-scale automated messaging schemes and create a multitude of seemingly legitimate online accounts for fraudulent activities.

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Octopus Group eyes UK MVNO launch 

Total Telecom

News Octopus Group, the investment group behind Octopus Energy, is preparing to make its move into the UK mobile market, The Telegraph reported over the weekend. According to the article, the company is exploring plans to launch a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that could challenge the dominance of the UKs current biggest four operators, EE, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone, and Three.

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UK Biomass Satellite to Map Earth’s Forests in 3D

VoIP Review

A significant advancement in satellite technology is on the horizon with the launch of the UK’s Biomass satellite. Part of an ambitious European Space Agency (ESA) mission, Biomass will be the first satellite globally to map Earth’s forests in 3D. This breakthrough will offer unprecedented insights into the planet’s forests. The use of long-wavelength P-band radar technology gives Biomass a unique capability.

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Embracing the Future of Work with Innovations in Prisma SASE

Paloalto Networks

We are witnessing a seismic shift in the way we work. The browser has evolved from a simple utility to the central workspace of modern organizations, where employees connect, collaborate and create. From using GenAI tools to accessing business-critical apps, the majority of work now happens in the browser. In fact, employees spend over 85% of their time working in the browser.

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Stonepeak Unveils $1.5B Montera for AI Data Center Expansion

VoIP Review

Investment firm Stonepeak is making a significant move in the AI infrastructure space with the launch of Montera Infrastructure, a hyperscale data center platform targeting North America. With a hefty $1.5 billion equity investment, Stonepeak aims to build and operate data centers designed to support the increasing demands of cloud computing and AI inferencing.

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Connecting the Unconnected: Insights from MWC 2025 on Global Internet Connectivity

Developing Telecoms

At the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, we caught up with two special guests to chat about global efforts to bring high-quality Internet connectivity to everyone.

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Vodafone Idea’s Future is Still Not in the Green Despite Govt Equity

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) is focusing hard on improving/upgrading the fundamental pillar of its business networks.

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West Va. Labor Leader Wants BEAD to Support Fiber Build

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2025 — West Virginia’s fiber-first broadband strategy, years in the making, may be upended as the administration of Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R, undertakes a 90-day review of the state’s federally funded internet expansion plan. Jeff Anderson , president of Communication Workers of America Local 2010, criticized the potential shift , said it would discard two years of planning that prioritized fiber for its longevity, scalability, and 50-year service

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MTN confirms customer data breach, core systems unaffected

Developing Telecoms

MTN has revealed that hackers gained access to some customers personal information, but emphasised that the core functions of its business remained unaffected and fully operational throughout the incident.

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Vodafone Idea Partnered with Samsung to Launch 5G in Chandigarh and Patna

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) launches 5G services in Chandigarh and Patna on April 28, 2025, following a successful Mumbai rollout.

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Philippines opens first GPU-powered, AI-first hyperscale data center

RCR Wireless

The data center is powered by NVIDIA GPU servers and features the first GPU as a Service (GPUaaS) offering in the Philippines In sum what you need to know: AI-first infra PLDTs VITRO Sta. Rosa is the Philippines first hyperscale data center built for AI, offering 50MW capacity and GPUaaS powered by NVIDIA.

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CMF Phone 2 Pro Launched in India: Price and Specs

Telecom Talk

CMF Phone 2 Pro has launched in India on Monday. While the word Pro is there, it is still an affordable phone.

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Vodafone Idea expands 5G to Chandigarh and Patna

Developing Telecoms

Indian telco Vodafone Idea announced on Monday it has expanded its 5G service to the metropolitan region of Chandigarh in Punjab and Patna in Bihar, just an month after debuting the service in Mumbai.

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Airtel Launches New 5-Day International Roaming Pack at Rs 798 for Prepaid Users

Telecom Talk

Airtel launches new Rs 798 prepaid International Roaming pack with five-day validity, offering data, calls, and SMS across 189 countries.

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Rivada gets market access to Costa Rica and Czech Republic

Developing Telecoms

Aspiring LEO satellite player Rivada Space Networks announced on Monday it has signed new deals enabling it to launch its "Outernet" services in Costa Rica and the Czech Republic.

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Lava and HMD Confirm Launch of D2M Phones in India

Telecom Talk

HMD is currently working with Sinclair, Tejas Networks, and FreeStream to enable D2M on its devices. The WAVES 2025 will be held at the Jio World Centre, Mumbai.

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MN is one of 11 states that asks the FCC to defend lower cost calls from prison

Blandin on Broadband

Broadband Breakfast reports A coalition of 11 attorneys general is urging a federal appeals court to uphold a Federal Communications Commission order that drastically reduced the cost of phone and video calls for incarcerated individuals and their families. In an amicus brief filed Monday with the First Circuit Court of Appeals, the AGs said the FCC acted squarely within its authority when it issued its July 2024 order capping calling rates in prisons and jails.

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Amazon Launches First Batch of Kuiper Internet Satellites From Cape Canaveral

Telecom Talk

Amazon successfully launched the first 27 operational satellites for its Project Kuiper broadband internet constellation on Monday, marking the company’s

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EVENT May 14-15: AAPB Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day (Washington DC)

Blandin on Broadband

It’s not in Minnesota – but it still looks good for folks who are involved, or wanting to get involved in public broadband, or what I might call community networks… RSVP HERE Community First: The Future of Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day May 1415 | Washington, D.C. The American Association for Public Broadband (AAPB) and New America Open Technology Institute (OTI)is proud to host Community First: The Future of Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day , our inaugural pu

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CtrlS to Invest Rs 500 Crore in Greenfield AI-Ready Data Centre Development in Bhopal

Telecom Talk

CtrlS Datacenters has announced the virtual groundbreaking of its greenfield AI-Ready data centre in Bhopal.

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China reaches nearly 4.4 million 5G base stations

RCR Wireless

Penetration of 5G services in China already reached 75.9% In sum what you need to know: 5G boom continues China has surpassed 4.39 million 5G base stations as of March 2025, with 5G user penetration reaching 75.9%.

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Lava, HMD Partner Tejas Networks, FreeStream to Launch Direct-to-Mobile Devices in India

Telecom Talk

FreeStream Technologies, Lava International, and HMD Global announce plans to launch Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) devices in India, powered by technology from Saankhya Labs and Tejas Networks.

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Senator Klobuchar’s bipartisan bill to protect online security and stop deepfakes passes Congress

Blandin on Broadband

Senator Klobuchar reports. Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced that their bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act passed the House and is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA) led the companion legislation that passed today. The bill unanimously passed the Senate in February, and it includes the Klobuchar and Senator John Cornyns (R-TX) Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limit

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Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Jio to Offer Up to 2 Percent Free Gold on Purchases for JioFinance and MyJio Users

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio offers customers up to 2 percent additional digital gold on purchases via JioFinance and MyJio apps from April 29 to May 5, 2025.

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How do I know if my phone is unlocked?

TDS Connect

TDS Mobile is a great new option for many TDS internet customers, with unlimited plans starting at just $29.95 per month and by-the-gig plans at only $13.95 per month. One of the requirements is that customers current mobile phones must be unlocked, meaning the phone isnt tied to working with only one carrier. But how can you check if your phone is unlocked?

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du plans for AI-driven data center with Microsoft

RCR Wireless

du noted that new AI data center facility will enhance the companys existing network of data centers across the UAE.

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Truecaller and Egypt’s Fawry unite to boost customer trust

Developing Telecoms

Egyptian fintech company Fawry has partnered with global communications platform Truecaller, which calls itself the worlds best caller ID and spam blocking app, to provide its customers with a more secure, transparent, and seamless calling experience.

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Keeping Communities Safe: State and Federal Leaders Get Hands-On with FirstNet®

AT&T Connects

Public safety officials and first responders, state legislators and AT&T and FirstNet representatives connect for FirstNet Public Safety Showcase Left to Right: AT&T Regulatory Relations Lead Josh Alvarado, AT&T Legislative Affairs Lead Terri Nikole Baca, Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, AT&T California President Susan Santana, and Senator Kelly Seyarto (D-32).

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Ethio Telecom launches financial services and device financing with Siinqee Bank

Developing Telecoms

Operator Ethio Telecom, in partnership with Siinqee Bank, an Ethiopian provider of banking and microfinance services, has launched a new range of mobile financial services and smartphone financing solutions.

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AI infra in a suitcase – defense and sports sectors queue-up critical edge AI workloads

RCR Wireless

In sum what to know Carry-on AI new Gryf system from GigaIO delivers AI compute power in a portable form, designed for edge deployments across defense, sports, media, energy, healthcare, and industrial sectors.

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The home phone still rings and benefits all living in multi-generational homes

Ooma

A seemingly outdated practice is now making a huge comeback: multi-generational living (three or more generations living together ). Spurred by the pandemic of 2020 and changing economic conditions, multi-generational homes just make sense for some families. While it may not always be sunshine and roses living under the same roof as your parents, especially […] The post The home phone still rings and benefits all living in multi-generational homes appeared first on Ooma.com - Smart solutio

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Equinor expands Power Apps training program

HCL Tech

Equinor expands Power Apps training program Content Group Case study abhinay.khandelwal Mon, 04/28/2025 - 12:13 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Digital Business Short Title Equinor expands Power Apps training program Short Description HCLTech partnered with Equinor to establish a Power Platform certification curriculum that inspires a higher level of engagement with citizen development.

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More muscular Arm does not end virtual RAN's need for Intel

Light Reading

Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung have or are working on virtual RAN products that do not feature Intel's processors, but the disappearance of the chipmaker would be a negative.

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Reimagining Security for the AI Era

Cisco Wireless

This week at RSA in San Francisco, we're launching an array of innovations aimed at helping enterprises equip their cybersecurity teams with the AI technology they need to keep their companies safe in the AI era.

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NTT's IOWN pitch: long on possibilities, sometimes short on metrics

Light Reading

At Upgrade 2025 event, Japanese telco giant amplifies its vision for photonic links between and inside data centers.

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Reimagining Security for the AI Era

Cisco Wireless

This week at RSA in San Francisco, we're launching an array of innovations aimed at helping enterprises equip their cybersecurity teams with the AI technology they need to keep their companies safe in the AI era.