Airtel Digital TV Launches New Entertainment Plan With Amazon Prime Benefits
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Airtel Digital TV teams up with Amazon Prime to launch new plans, combining over 350 live TV channels with Prime Video content in HD.
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Somalia’s NCA, IFC to revamp submarine cable landings
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The National Communications Authority of Somalia (NCA) partnered with the International Finance Corporation to prepare new regulations for submarine cable landings aimed at bolstering Somalia’s connectivity sector.
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“A page has been turned”: VMO2 praises Labour’s approach to digital infrastructure
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Interview Is the new Labour government’s approach to digital infrastructure going to be effective? In this Connected Britain interview, Simon Miller, Director of Public and Regional Affairs at Virgin Media O2, describes the “encouraging” discussions with government so far and how the UK’s digital infrastructure landscape is shifting in 2024.
Integrating Wi-Fi and 5G—A unified approach for better security and performance
Telecoms Tech News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Author: Sachin Thakkar, Co-founder, Highway 9 As enterprises navigate the complexities of modern connectivity, the question isn’t whether to choose between Wi-Fi and 5G but how to combine and integrate their strengths for optimal performance. Over the years, many have predicted that 4G/5G would eventually replace Wi-Fi, and vice versa. However, recent insights reveal that.
BSNL has Launched 35000 4G Sites in India: Telecom Minister
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched 35000 4G sites across India.
Tunisie Telecom, Orange and Ooredoo bid for 5G licences in Tunisia
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Tunisia’s three biggest mobile operators – Tunisie Telecom, Orange Tunisie and Ooredoo Tunisia – reportedly submitted their applications for 5G licences on Monday, with approval expected in the next three weeks.
Vodafone Idea Launches 4G Network in Sri Vijaya Puram Formerly Port Blair
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Vodafone Idea has launched the Vi GIGAnet 4G Network in Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair), transforming connectivity in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and enhancing experiences for both residents and visitors.
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Mauritius provides free mobile internet for 18-25-year-olds
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
The government of Mauritius has launched a new scheme under which citizens aged 18 to 25 years are eligible to get free mobile internet services as part of a government drive to prepare the younger generation for the country’s digital future.
Airtel Deploys 5G FWA and Fiber Connectivity Across 6,000 Retail Locations: Report
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Bharti Airtel has reportedly deployed 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and fiber connectivity at 6,000 retail locations for a large
Over 1 Crore Fraudulent Mobile Connections Disconnected: Communications Ministry
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The Ministry of Communications announces new regulations to enhance telecom service quality and combat spam calls. Key measures include disconnection of fraudulent connections, new QoS benchmarks, and stricter telemarketer regulations starting October 2024.
Jio Introduces AirFiber Service in Five Tribal Villages of Kerala
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Reliance Jio launches 5G AirFiber services in Kerala’s remote indigenous villages, bringing high-speed internet connectivity in collaboration with the Scheduled Tribes Development Department.
Deal struck to enhance digital infrastructure serving Libya’s oil industry
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A number of agreements signed last week by Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) are said to be aimed at enhancing the digital infrastructure of oil-rich cities in the country.
Vodafone Idea’s Cheapest 2GB Daily Data Plan Listed
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has pretty solid plans under its prepaid portfolio for users. Today, we will be taking a look at one of the best 2GB daily data plans in the country.
Over 1,500 5G BTS Deployed in India During August 2024
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Check out the latest update on India’s 5G infrastructure with a detailed report on the August 2024 deployment of 1,739 new Base Transceiver Stations (BTS).
U Mobile signs deals with Huawei, ZTE for vertical 5G use cases
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Malaysian telco U Mobile said on Saturday it has scored separate deals with Chinese telecoms vendors Huawei and ZTE to explore and develop 5G use cases in Malaysia focused on verticals and the agriculture sector.
Raxio inaugurates Tier III certified data centre in Cote d’Ivoire
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Data centre operator Raxio Group says it has inaugurated Raxio Côte d’Ivoire (CIV1), described as a state-of-the-art data centre, in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
How do we improve smartphone affordability in Africa?
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Despite the surge in demand for smartphones last year in Africa, feature phones continue to hold their ground and account for a substantial 52% of market share on the continent.
Telecom Minister Jots Down BSNL’s Path for Success
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has finally been able to add wireless customers in the month of July 2024.
TRAI Mandate to Only Send Whitelisted Content on SMS Comes to Effect on Oct 1
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has made it mandatory for the telcos to only allow whitelisted content to be sent via SMS to customers.
Kaios and Mastercard to help SMEs in developing markets adopt digital payments
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
KaiOS, whose mobile operating system brings the internet to affordable devices, has announced a partnership with payment giant Mastercard to integrate a range of digital payments solutions for developing markets, beginning with Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria.
Vodafone Idea’s 84-Day Prepaid Plans: Pricing, Benefits, and OTT Subscriptions
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Check out Vodafone Idea’s 84-day prepaid plans, ranging from Rs 509 to Rs 1,599. Get details on data limits, OTT subscriptions (Netflix, SonyLiv, Amazon Prime Lite, and more), and voice benefits.
BSNL 5G Testing Underway, DoT Confirms
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is testing 5G as you read this. The state-run telecom operator has been tasked with rolling out 4G in 1 lakh sites by the end of the current financial year.
Brookfield-led Consortium Completes Acquisition of ATC India Operations
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Data Infrastructure Trust (DIT), an Infrastructure Investment Trust backed by Brookfield Asset Management (Brookfield) and investor affiliates including British Columbia
M-KOPA hails customer milestone
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Smartphone financing company M-KOPA hailed reaching the milestone of providing over five million customers with loans in Africa totalling US$1.5 billion.
NTT and Partners Launch 400 Gbps IOWN Network Solution for Data Center Connectivity
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
NTT Corporation (NTT), NTT Advanced Technology (NTT-AT), Access, IP Infusion, Broadcom, Edgecore Networks (Edgecore), UfiSpace, Fujitsu Optical Components (FOC), and
SpaceX pledges US$1.5b investment in Vietnam during Starlink talks
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
SpaceX has reportedly said it plans to invest US$1.5 billion in Vietnam in the near future as an apparent sweetener to convince the government to allow the company to launch its LEO satellite broadband service Starlink in the country.
Safaricom highlights healthcare initiative and sustainability funding
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Kenyan service provider Safaricom has been in the news this week for an initiative involving healthcare – and also for a sustainability-linked loan.
Geespace and Altel to research D2D satellite use cases for Malaysia
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Chinese LEO satellite operator Geespace and Malaysian telecoms service provider Altel Communications have agreed to establish an R&D centre to develop use cases for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications technology.
Orange Business upgrades Egypt healthcare with connectivity
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Orange Business announced the completion of a connectivity project with healthcare company Grifols Egypt to improve the supply and delivery of medicine.
Ethio Telecom announces copper switch-off and data centre discussions
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Ethiopia’s state-owned service provider Ethio Telecom has announced that it is rolling out what it calls its Copper Switch-Off Strategic Initiative; its aim is to migrate 100,000 of the company’s copper-based customers to high-speed fibre optic connections during the current Ethiopian fiscal year.
Thailand to hold auction for 5G-A and 6G spectrum bands in Q1 2025
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) reportedly plans to auction off spectrum in the 2100 and 2300-MHz bands early next year to enable telcos to upgrade to 5G-Advanced and 6G.
Airtel, Mediatek and Nokia boost 5G uplink speeds to 300 Mbps
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Indian telco Bharti Airtel, MediaTek and Nokia announced on Monday they have completed a trial that successfully combined TDD and FDD mid-band spectrum to boost 5G uplink speeds as high as 300 Mbps.
IFC approves $400 Million loan for Ufone, Telenor Pakistan merger
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has approved a $400 million loan for Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL), marking a significant step toward its acquisition of Telenor Group’s operations in Pakistan.
Korea Telecom and Microsoft sign multibillion-dollar AI partnership
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
News The deal includes the creation of a “Korea-customised” AI model based on OpeAI’s GPT-4o South Korean telco Korea Telecom (KT) and Microsoft have announced a five-year, multibillion-dollar partnership to drive AI innovation across the country. The collaboration will bring AI-powered solutions to over 650,000 businesses and 17 million consumers, with a focus on industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, the companies have said.
STT GDC invests US$3.2b to triple data centre capacity in India
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) announced on Friday that it will invest US$3.2 billion to expand its data centre capacity in India by 550MW, nearly tripling its IT load capacity to meet the demands of India’s digital economy over the next five to six years.
TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Spectrum Assignment for Satellite-Based Services
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
TRAI has released a consultation paper on spectrum assignment for satellite-based communication services, including NGSO and GSO-based Internet and mobile services.
New 5G Open RAN Testing Lab Inaugurated at C-DoT, Bengaluru
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently inaugurated a new 5G Open RAN (O-RAN) testing lab at the C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics) facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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