Tue.Jan 14, 2025

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PMO Orders Mandatory Biometric Aadhaar Verification for SIM Sales: Report

Telecom Talk

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has reportedly directed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to enforce mandatory biometric Aadhaar verification for

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Chinese engineers patenting submarine cable cutting tech

Total Telecom

News The patents relate to an “ocean towing type cutting device” that can be used to severe cable on the seabed On Friday, a report from Newsweek shared the news that Chinese engineers had logged multiple patents for anchor-like devices specifically designed to sever submarine cables. The report highlighted a 2020 patent filed by engineers at Chinas Lishui University that said it had built a more simplified and cost-effective method for cutting cables on the sea floor.

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Adani Group Planning to Surrender 5G Spectrum: Report

Telecom Talk

During the 2022 5G Spectrum Auction, Adani Data Networks, a subsidiary of Adani Group emerged as one of the bidders of 5G spectrum.

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U Mobile secures financing from CIMB for second 5G network

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian telco U Mobile announced on Wednesday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CIMB Bank to extend financing support for its upcoming 5G network rollout.

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Vivo T3 Ultra, Vivo T3 Pro Price Revised in India

Telecom Talk

Vivo has revised the price of two of its T series smartphones in India. These are Vivo T3 Ultra and Vivo T3 Pro.

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T-Mobile begins Starlink satellite messaging rollout on Galaxy devices

Telecoms Tech News

Samsung Galaxy smartphone users on T-Mobiles network in the US are beginning to gain access to messaging via Starlink satellites. The feature was initially announced a few months ago. Recently, a limited rollout began, with some Galaxy S24 series users confirming access. However, up until now, the feature was visible but non-operational on supported devices.

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Nigeria and the USTDA partner to enhance internet access

Developing Telecoms

Nigeria and the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) have announced the award of a USTDA grant to Nigerias Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) for a feasibility study to support internet access for 12 million people through the deployment of new fibre optic backbone infrastructure across the country.

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Vodacom and Orange partner to boost base station rollout in DRC

Developing Telecoms

Pan-African operators Vodacom and Orange say they have formed a rural towerco partnership in Africa. The partnership is described as a first of its kind.

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Data centers fuel US fibre demand and other top stories from across the pond

Total Telecom

News Heres a look at the five biggest stories over the last week from our sister publication, Broadband Communities Data center construction, booming in cities like Phoenix, is fueling demand for dark fiber in major American markets. That, plus Broadband Communities sits down with Steve Smith, the CRO of a rural ISP, to discuss how rural ISPs can endure in a changing marketplace.

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AWTG to showcase O-RAN innovations at MWC Barcelona

Telecoms Tech News

Engineering services and technology solutions provider AWTG LTD will showcase its latest advancements in 5G and 6G technologies as a leading partner in the SCONDA (Small Cells ORAN in Dense Areas) consortium at the 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The SCONDA consortium comprises Three, Mavenir, Freshwave Group, PI Works, University of Surrey, University.

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Myanmar’s Mytel among latest company to be added to US ‘Entity List’

Total Telecom

News The list sanctions companies assessed as posing a potential threat to US national security or operating adversely to US foreign policy interests On January 6, the U.S. Department of Commerces Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the latest wave of companies to be added the so-called Entity List. US companies seeking to export to companies on the Entity List must first receive a specific. licence to do-so from the US government, most of which are reviewed with the presumption of d

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Atropos Health Deploys AI Models to Identify Undiagnosed Conditions

Telecom Talk

Atropos Health announced on Monday the deployment of AI models to identify patients living with undiagnosed conditions.

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Nokia bags deal to connect new offshore wind farms 

Total Telecom

News The Finnish tech giant will provide the optical network to connect eight new renewable energy platforms in the North Sea Nokia has been selected by TenneT, a European offshore transmission operator, to supply key technology for a large renewable energy project in the Dutch North Sea. As part of the deal, Nokia will supply optical networking technology for eight new 2-gigawatt (2GW) platforms, keeping them connected to the mainland.

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Vodafone Idea Partners with HCLSoftware to Automate 4G and 5G with AI

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has joined hands with HCLSoftware to enhance its 4G and 5G network capabilities using the HCL Augmented

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Hayo Appoints Paul Loveridge as EVP to Drive International Voice, Messaging and Digital Solutions Growth

Total Telecom

New York City, U.S., 14th January 2025 Hayo , a global innovator in digital solutions, has appointed Paul Loveridge as its Executive Vice President (EVP) to accelerate Hayos global growth. Paul brings a wealth of expertise to Hayo with over 40 years of telecommunications experience most recently serving as VP Carrier Services EMEA at IDT Global. This appointment expands Hayos leadership team, using Pauls unique experience to take Hayo to the next level in Africa, the Middle East and around th

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Ericsson Launches Generative AI-Based NetCloud Assistant for Enterprise 5G Networks

Telecom Talk

Ericsson has launched its generative AI-based NetCloud Assistant (ANA), a virtual expert designed to simplify enterprise 5G network administration.

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Stack Infrastructure joins Malaysia's data centre party

Developing Telecoms

Data centre developer Stack Infrastructure said on Tuesday it is joining the Malaysia data centre frenzy with plan to establish a new 220MW campus in Johor Bahru in two phases.

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Adobe and General Assembly Launch Creative Skills Academy in India for AI Skills

Telecom Talk

Adobe and General Assembly, a provider of technology training and talent solutions, announced on Tuesday, January 14, the launch of

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Nokia suddenly has a growth story again – and it's all about AI

Light Reading

AI data center investments in the UK and other countries could pay off handsomely for the Finnish vendor.

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Bynder Unveils New and Expanded AI Capabilities at NRF for Retailers

Telecom Talk

Bynder, an AI-powered Digital Asset Management (DAM) company, announced a series of AI innovations at the NRF retail show in

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Global smartphone market grew 3% in Q4

Developing Telecoms

Global smartphone shipments grew by 3% to 330 million units in the last quarter of 2024, marking a fifth consecutive quarter of growth, but analyst house Canalys noted this was a significant slowdown in growth.

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VNT Surpasses 4,500 Telecom Power Installations in Philippines

Telecom Talk

Vrinda Nano Technologies (VNT) has surpassed 4,500 installations of its telecom power solutions across the Philippines.

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4iG and Ericsson join forces for Albanian 5G rollout

Developing Telecoms

4iG Group, a leading ICT company in Hungary and the Western Balkans, has announced a partnership with tech giant Ericsson for the deployment of a next generation mobile network in Albania after the recent acquisition of 5G frequencies by One Albania, a subsidiary of 4iG.

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Reliance Jio Leads in Download Speeds in 4 Major LSAs: TRAI Data

Telecom Talk

Jio led during the period with 231.82 Mbps in New Delhi, followed by Airtel with 171.44 Mbps in second, and VIL (Vodafone Idea Limited) on the third with 14.45 Mbps.

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Louisiana expects BEAD shovels in ground in 'next 100 days'

Light Reading

Louisiana became the first state to secure final approval of its BEAD plan from the NTIA this week. The state's broadband director expects construction to begin in a matter of months.

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Meta Says Open-Source AI Is Transforming Healthcare Outcomes

Telecom Talk

Open-source AI is transforming healthcare outcomes by enabling important innovations in medical technology and healthcare research.

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Top five applications for 5G and NTN integration

RCR Wireless

3GPP Release 18, or 5G-Advanced, includes critical NTN updates Capabilities around the integration of 5G and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) were first enabled with 3GPP Release 17; but its really Release 18, or 5G-Advanced (5G-A), that includes the serious stuff were talking critical updates, such as NTN-IoT enhancements, new service and traffic models and new […]

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Jio’s 5G Reaches New Heights, Quite Literally

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has deployed the first 5G site in Siachen Glacier for the Indian army.

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New York's $15 Broadband Law Takes Effect Wednesday

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2024 – Nearly four years after its passage sparked a heated legal battle with internet service providers, a New York law mandating affordable broadband access for low-income residents will finally take effect on Wednesday.  Originally enacted in April 2021, the state’s Affordable Broadband Act requires ISPs serving more than 20,000 households in New York to offer discounted broadband plans to low-income households.

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Eurobites: UK competition watchdog gives Google's search advertising a sniff

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Mercedes-Benz gets conversational with Google; Ericsson brings AI to network administration; Orange and Vodacom agree towers deal in DRC.

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Ericsson intros gen AI for enterprise 5G management

RCR Wireless

Ericsson has added a generative AI capability to its NetCloud platform for enterprises to manage their wireless 5G wide-area network (WAN) connectivity.

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Dell’Oro says FWA spend is surging

telecoms.com

Analyst DellOro has revised upward estimates of total FWA equipment revenue for the 2023-2027 period by 17%, and says long-term subscriber growth is expected to occur in emerging markets in Southeast Asia and MEA.

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South Korean telcos eye tax credits for urban data centers – report

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The Korea Telecommunications Operators Association (KTOA) has reportedly asked the South Korean government to revise the law to allow tax breaks for data centers located in metropolitan areas.

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Wi-Fi and cellular really are better together—per Ookla

RCR Wireless

Ookla’s assessment of cable MVNOs concludes that Xfinity and Spectrum customers have seen a 100-Mbps speed boost over the past two years Cellular customers of cable MVNOs Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile have seen a 100 Mbps boost in their experienced download speeds over the past two years, Ookla says, as a result of the […]

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DirecTV launches its own skinny sports bundle

Light Reading

Following the demise of Venu, DirecTV has introduced MySports, a skinny sports-focusedpackage featuring 40 channels and ESPN+ (with more on the way) for the introductory price of $49.99 per month.

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Washington AG Sues T-Mobile Over 2021 Data Breach

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2025 – The Office of the Attorney General for Washington State has filed a lawsuit against T-Mobile, accusing the company of negligence in a massive data breach. The breach, which began in March 2021 and continued until Aug. 12, 2021, exposed sensitive information of over 79 million Americans, including 2 million Washington residents, according to the lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court.

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Keeping Communities Connected: AT&T North Carolina’s Response to Hurricane Helene

AT&T Connects

Our thoughts continue to be with our neighbors and the communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The storm resulted in historic impacts to communities, homes, families and critical infrastructure in North Carolina. But its times like these that make me incredibly proud to work for this company and proud of the work we do to connect communities. From preparing for the storm, to the immediate aftermath, to our FirstNet team connecting first responders, to our continued restorationour teams have re