Mon.Dec 30, 2024

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BSNL Brings Two New Prepaid Plans for Users

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has introduced two new prepaid plans for customers.

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Safaricom Ethiopia boosts services and coverage

Developing Telecoms

While its been a holiday season in many parts of the world, its been a busy week for Safaricom Ethiopia at least in terms of significant announcements involving M-Pesa services and coverage growth.

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BSNL Employees Stand Against VRS 2.0

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) board has decided to go for the implementation of VRS (Voluntary Retirement Scheme) 2.

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Could PPI changes boost the digital payment ecosystem in India?

Developing Telecoms

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enabled prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) to make unified payments interface (UPI) transactions via third-party mobile applications, a concept that may sound arcane on first glance, but one that could speed up the money transfer process in India.

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Govt Explores Encashing Telcos’ BGs to Recover Spam Fines: Report

Telecom Talk

The Ministry of Communications has sought clarity from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on whether telecom operators’ bank

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Nigeria's NCC rejects tariff rise speculation, though Starlink changes may be approved

Developing Telecoms

While the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been widely reported as dismissing speculations that it plans an upward review of tariffs by January next year, it does seem as though one operator, satellite internet service Starlink, will have its planned tariff increase approved.

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Apple TV+ Offers Free Access for the First Weekend of January 2025

Telecom Talk

Apple TV+ is offering free access to its entire library during the first weekend of January 2025. Stream popular series, enjoy sci-fi and family-friendly options, and access exclusive content.

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Gilat Satellite Networks Secures Over USD 18 Million in IFC Orders

Telecom Talk

Gilat Satellite Networks has secured over USD 18 million in orders for inflight connectivity (IFC) services, including SkyEdge platforms and SSPAs.

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Congo Telecom goes mobile

Developing Telecoms

The telecommunications sector in the Republic of Congo is welcoming a new arrival with the announcement that Brazzaville-headquartered and state-owned operator Congo Telecom, known mainly for fixed services, has entered the mobile market.

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Bharti Airtel Year-End Review: Key Milestones and Developments in 2024

Telecom Talk

Explore Bharti Airtel's major developments in 2024, including 5G expansion, AI-powered solutions, rural network initiatives, and sustainability efforts. Read the year-end review covering key telecom developments.

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2025 preview: 5G-Advanced advances

Light Reading

The new 3GPP 5G-Advanced specification promises a range of new features and functions. Operators and vendors are likely to start moving toward it in 2025 as telco spending looks set to resume.

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Microsoft CEO Highlights the Human Impact of AI Across Sectors in 2024

Telecom Talk

Discover how Microsofts AI innovations in 2024 are transforming industries, from cancer research and education to tourism and sustainability.

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2025 preview: Lumen's big AI year

Light Reading

Lumen is counting on its fiber network and hyperscaler deals to make it a key AI enabler. Will the generational network upgrade forced by AI help the company maintain its momentum in 2025?

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Nvidia Completes Acquisition of AI Startup Run:AI

Telecom Talk

Chipmaker Nvidia has completed its acquisition of Israeli AI startup Run:AI, the startup announced on Monday, after undergoing antitrust scrutiny

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A Year of Telecom Mergers and Acquisitions

Broadband Breakfast

Fiber broadband saw a flurry of major deals in 2024. Major mobile carriers are expected to continue snapping up fiber providers in the coming year, as they look to offer converged services in a regulatory environment that looks to be getting friendlier. News that Verizon was looking to acquire Frontier in early September was seen by analysts as the beginning of this trend in earnest.

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Infosys AI Announcements: 2024 Year in Review

Telecom Talk

Explore Infosys' transformative AI solutions and collaborations in 2024, including responsible AI initiatives, global generative AI investments, and AI-powered sports innovations for enhanced fan experiences.

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2025 preview: Will pay-TV finally hit rock bottom?

Light Reading

It's still not clear if pay-TV losses will bottom out in 2025 as more sports pivot to streaming. But the broader challenges of the pay-TV biz will cause more operators to exit and cede video to third-party streaming options.

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POCO X7 Series India Launch Confirmed for January 9, 2025

Telecom Talk

POCO, a sub-brand of Xiaomi, is all set to launch the POCO X7 series in India. The X7 series from POCO has been much anticipated amongst tech enthusiasts.

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Kittson County Broadband Profile 2024: Green Rating: Ranking out 23 of 87

Blandin on Broadband

Rank: 23 Code: Green (See Blandin Foundation interactive map ) County 25/3 (% covered) 25/3 rank 100/20 (% covered) 100/20 rank Gig (% covered) Gig rank Kittson 97 23 95.92 23 95.92 8 Kittson County: upgrading rank to green Kittson County ranks 23 (again) for broadband access out of 87 counties. But same ranking doesnt mean no progress; coverage has continued to increase.

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iPhone SE 4 Expected to be Expensive than Previous Gen: Report

Telecom Talk

Apple, the Cupertino tech major, is expected to refresh the iPhone SE lineup with a new device in early 2025.

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Jackson County Broadband Profile 2024: Red Rating: Ranking out 83 of 87

Blandin on Broadband

Rank: 83 Code: Red (See Blandin Foundation interactive map ) County 25/3 (% covered) 25/3 rank 100/20 (% covered) 100/20 rank Gig (% covered) Gig rank Jackson 62.7 85 60.86 83 60.17 34 Jackson County stuck near the bottom of the ranking Jackson County ranks 83 (down 5 places) for broadband access out of 87 counties. Their rank and percentage have gone down this year.

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BSNL Offering 120GB of Data for Limited Time with Prepaid Voucher

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, is offering its customers 120GB of data for a limited

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Isanti County Broadband Profile 2024: Yellow Rating: Ranking out 79 of 87

Blandin on Broadband

Rank: 79 Code: Yellow (See Blandin Foundation interactive map ) County 25/3 (% covered) 25/3 rank 100/20 (% covered) 100/20 rank Gig (% covered) Gig rank Isanti 74.1 79 65.6 79 38.58 56 Isanti County: a nice increase in 2023 and 2024 Isanti County ranks 79 (up 5 places) for broadband access out of 87 counties. Isanti County had been hovering at about 50 percent coverage to broadband of 100 Mbps down and 20 up since 2017.

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Global Focus on 6 GHz Spectrum for Wi-Fi Growth and IMT Challenges

VoIP Review

The global adoption of the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi is in the spotlight. The 6 GHz spectrum, ranging from 5.925 to 7.125 GHz, offers a significant bandwidth of 1,200 MHz, making it an attractive option for Wi-Fi’s growth. This frequency is being considered as a key enabler for new wireless technologies across different regions. Just a year ago, the World Radio Conference discussed harmonizing mid-band spectrum globally.

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Houston County Broadband Profile 2024: Yellow Rating: Ranking out 46 of 87

Blandin on Broadband

Rank: 36 Code: Yellow (See Blandin Foundation interactive map ) County 25/3 (% covered) 25/3 rank 100/20 (% covered) 100/20 rank Gig (% covered) Gig rank Houston 88.43 52 86 46 64.57 31 Houston County: incremental change Houston County ranks 46 (down 10 places) for broadband access out of 87 counties. Houston has slow incremental growth in broadband over the years.

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Vodafone Business on how to serve both customers and the sustainability agenda

RCR Wireless

Vodafone Business sees sustainability as a strategic imperative and customer demand As Vodafone Business sees its customers pushing the boundaries on sustainability, it is taking the same strategy: both as part of its own strategic telecom sustainability imperatives, and also to meet the demands of its customers.

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Hennepin County Broadband Profile 2024: Green Rating: Ranking out 8 of 87

Blandin on Broadband

Rank: 8 Code: Green (See Blandin Foundation interactive map ) County 25/3 (% covered) 25/3 rank 100/20 (% covered) 100/20 rank Gig (% covered) Gig rank Hennepin 99.5 8 99.4 8 50.2 47 Hennepin County: population density helps attract broadband Hennepin County ranks 8 (up one) for broadband access out of 87 counties. Hennepin County is in the top 10 ranking and nearly at 100 percent coverage and therefore they have earned an easy green ranking.

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Telstra, News Corp sell Foxtel to DAZN for $2.1B

Light Reading

UK-based streaming firm DAZN to buy declining Australian pay TV business.

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Wright County Broadband Profile 2024: Green rating: Ranking out 50 of 87

Blandin on Broadband

Rank: 50 Code: Green (See Blandin Foundation interactive map ) County 25/3 (% covered) 25/3 rank 100/20 (% covered) 100/20 rank Gig (% covered) Gig rank Wright 89.35 47 84.5 50 23.07 70 Wright County: still stalled at 80 percent coverage Wright County ranks 65 ( up 15 p laces) for broadband access out of 87 counties. After a few years of stalling and inconsistent mapping, Wright saw a nice increase in access likely due to several MN State broadband grants in 2023.

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Highlights of GSA report on Private Mobile Network Market – 3Q2024

IEEE ComSoc

According to GSA, the private mobile network market ( PMNM ) continued to grow in 3Q2024 , as the number of unique customer references for deployments reached 1,603. The market is being driven by sectors like manufacturing, education, and mining , which use these networks for enhanced data, security and mobility needs. On average, 71% of references included in the GSA database are non-public and unique to this database, submitted by members of the GSA Private Mobile Networks Special Interest Gro

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Wabasha County Broadband Profile 2024: Red rating: Ranking out 71 of 87

Blandin on Broadband

Rank: 71 Code: Red (See Blandin Foundation interactive map ) County 25/3 (% covered) 25/3 rank 100/20 (% covered) 100/20 rank Gig (% covered) Gig rank Wabasha 77.73 72 73.63 71 69.71 28 Wabasha County: still stalled at 71 percent access Wabasha County was stagnant at 66 percent coverage for several years; now they seem to be hovering around 72 percent.

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Revolutionize your Living Space: A Guide on Selecting the Best Internet for Your Apartment

All West Telecommunications

Having reliable internet access isnt just a luxuryit's a necessity. Whether youre working remotely, streaming your favorite shows, or connecting with family and friends, selecting the best internet for apartments can vastly improve your living experience. In this guide, well navigate through the intricacies of choosing an internet service that meets your specific needs, improving both efficiency and quality of life in your cozy living space.

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Washington County Broadband Profile 2024: Green rating: Ranking out 26 of 87

Blandin on Broadband

Rank:26 Code: Green (See Blandin Foundation interactive map ) County 25/3 (% covered) 25/3 rank 100/20 (% covered) 100/20 rank Gig (% covered) Gig rank Washington 96.65 24 94.56 26 22.61 72 Washington County: nearly there with a grant in process Washington County ranks 26 (down 10 places) for broadband access out of 87 counties. Washington County is part of the 7-metro county region.

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CES 2025 Preview: Ag Tech or Age Tech, It’s Here

Rural Broadband Association

CES 2025 Preview: Ag Tech or Age Tech, Its Here user_1150556 Mon, 12/30/2024 - 09:46 Send to all affiliates Off Byline By Joshua Seidemann, Vice President, Policy and Industry Innovation Associated Date Mon, 12/30/2024 - 12:00 Advanced Content Section Albert Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

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Grant County Broadband Profile 2024: Red Rating: Ranking out 67of 87

Blandin on Broadband

Rank: 67 Code: Red (See Blandin Foundation interactive map ) County 25/3 (% covered) 25/3 rank 100/20 (% covered) 100/20 rank Gig (% covered) Gig rank Grant 92.38 38 75.14 67 75.14 23 Grant County: code changes from yellow to red Grant County ranks 67 (down 8 places) for broadband access out of 87 counties. Growth has been stagnant in Grant County for years.

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Linux versions supported by Veeam Backup & Replication (December 2024)

vmware

Reading Time: 2 minutes Veeam Backup & Replication has several roles and for some of them you can use a Linux OS to implement specific roles. Considering that CentOS Linux 7 will reach end of life (EOL) on June 30, 2024 will be really important know which versions and which distributions are supported. And recently has been released Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3 but with minor changes in the Linux OS support.

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Kandiyohi County Broadband Profile 2024: Yellow Rating: Ranking out 74 of 87

Blandin on Broadband

Rank: 74 Code: Yellow (See Blandin Foundation interactive map ) County 25/3 (% covered) 25/3 rank 100/20 (% covered) 100/20 rank Gig (% covered) Gig rank Kandiyohi 86.87 60 80.43 61 29.18 62 Kandiyohi County: bumped up to yellow ranking Kandiyohi Countys rank has bumped up from 74 to 60 for broadband access out of 87 counties. Led by the Kandiyohi County has been working on better broadband for years but it seems as if they were able to get traction with a couple of providers last year that is c

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