August, 2024

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Huawei’s upcoming chip may break China’s 7nm barrier

Telecoms Tech News

Chinese tech giant Huawei continues to defy expectations, steadily reclaiming its position in the global smartphone market despite weathering over five years of stringent US sanctions. Showcasing remarkable resilience and innovation, the company’s recent chip development and smartphone sales advances paint a picture that transcends mere corporate resilience.

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BSNL 4G Services Expected to Go Live in October: Report

Telecom Talk

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to launch 4G services in the country soon.

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To the edge: how AI is revolutionising the way we network 

Total Telecom

Viewpoint This article was written by Matt Rees, Chief Technology & Operating Officer at Neos Networks Matt Rees, Chief Technology & Operating Officer at Neos Networks No one needs to be reminded of the dominance of AI and its impact on every aspect of our lives. For telecoms, AI is also fueling another, distinct revolution that is fundamentally changing how networks operate.

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MTN points to Nigeria and Sudan for loss

Developing Telecoms

MTN Group saw a ZAR9 billion (US$506 million) loss and blamed the ongoing battle against currency devaluation in Nigeria and grappling with the civil war in Sudan.

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BSNL Launches Indigenous 4G Network at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in AP

Telecom Talk

State-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched its indigenous 4G network at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP)

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BSNL Reports Building Over 15,000 4G Sites

Telecom Talk

State-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in India has announced that it has built over 15,000 4G sites

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Govt Looking to Sell Stake in Vodafone Idea: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, is 23.15% owned by the central government.

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Vodafone Idea Enhances Network Coverage in Gujarat with L900 and L2100 Technology

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) enhances its 4G network across 26 districts of Gujarat by deploying L900 and upgrading sites with L2100 technology, delivering superior indoor coverage, faster data speeds.

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MTN Nigeria takes full control of MoMo PSB

Developing Telecoms

MTN Nigeria says it has taken full ownership of Mobile Money Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) after buying the 7.17% share owned by Acxani Capital for around NGN6.95 billion (US$4.36 million).

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies announces first Azure Stack in Uganda

Developing Telecoms

African technology business Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the official launch of the first Microsoft Azure Stack in Uganda.

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MTN gets green light to dump Guinea-Bissau to Telecel

Developing Telecoms

MTN Group announced it received regulatory approval to sell its Guinea-Bissau unit to Telecel Group as the operator pushes on with its plan to focus on core markets in Africa.

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Orange Completes Rural Network Deployment in Liberia

Telecom Talk

Orange Liberia and ZTE have successfully completed the RuralPilot EcoSites project, installing 128 new communication sites in rural Liberia to improve network coverage.

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Can BSNL Make a Comeback Ever

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is readying to launch 4G in 1 lakh sites by the end of the current financial year.

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We are Enhancing Banglalink’s Customer Experience with CEM Tool and Crowd Source Analytics

Total Telecom

Contributed Article This article was written by Huseyin Turker, CTIO of Banglalink ( VEON Group) In today’s competitive telecom industry, providing exceptional CX is a critical differentiator. With rapid advancements in technology, strong market competition and increasing customer expectations, MNOs need robust Customer Experience Management and Crowd Source Analytics tools to meet customer demands effectively and quickly.

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Clear Mobitel promises big investment in Zimbabwe telecoms

Developing Telecoms

Clear Mobitel, a UK-based technology data company, has announced plans to invest US$200 million in Zimbabwe’s telecommunications sector.

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Telecom Egypt taps Mada for international A2P messaging

Developing Telecoms

Telecom Egypt said on Wednesday it has signed a multi-year agreement with Mada Communications to be its “preferred strategic provider” for international application-to-person (A2P) messaging services.

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Internet issues down to a submarine cable, says Pakistan’s regulator

Developing Telecoms

There have been further developments in the controversy in Pakistan reported yesterday relating to slow internet speeds. A new contribution from regulator the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has moved the blame away from VPNs.

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Zambia completes US$14m ground station for first satellite

Developing Telecoms

Zambia has completed the construction of a ground receiving station which it says will pave the way for the launch of the country's long-awaited first satellite.

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Bayobab Kenya completes fibre network from Mombasa to Uganda

Developing Telecoms

Bayobab Kenya, part of Bayobab Group, the digital infrastructure business arm of MTN Group, announced on Tuesday the completion of a terrestrial fibre network connecting Mombasa to Uganda via the border cities of Malaba and Busia.

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Jio Every 2GB Daily Data Plan Under Rs 1000

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator in the country, has several prepaid plans under Rs 1000 that come with 2GB of daily data.

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Telekom Malaysia and Petronas launch private 5G at LNG Complex

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian telco Telekom Malaysia (TM) and energy company Petronas announced on Monday they have deployed and launched a private 5G network at Petronas’ LNG Complex in Bintulu, Sarawak.

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TRAI Enforces New Anti-Spam Regulations: Telecom Firms to Disconnect Offenders

Telecom Talk

TRAI enforces strict measures against spam calls, mandating telecom providers to blacklist misusing entities, block non-whitelisted URLs from September 2024, and implement message traceability by October 2024.

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Claro Argentina chooses Nokia for 5G network deployment

Developing Telecoms

Operator Claro Argentina and vendor Nokia have signed what is described as a comprehensive 5G deal through which Nokia will deploy 5G infrastructure across the country for Claro.

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UK govt scraps Tory’s £1.3bn AI investment 

Total Telecom

News The new government has reevaluated the conservative party’s AI plans as it settles into office The newly formed Labour government has scrapped the £1.3 billion AI investment pledged by the Conservatives, despite newly appointed Science Secretary Peter Kyle promising to put “AI at the heart of the government’s agenda to boost growth and improve our public services” just last week.

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IHS Towers renews and extends leases with MTN Nigeria

Developing Telecoms

Independent tower operator IHS Towers announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary in Nigeria has signed a deal with MTN Nigeria to renew and extend its tower master lease agreements until December 2032.

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TRAI Pushes for Enhanced Controls on Robotic and Bulk Calls

Telecom Talk

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has called for proactive action from all stakeholders, particularly Access Service Providers and

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FiberSense and Southern Cross Expand Subsea Cable Monitoring in New Zealand

Telecom Talk

Southern Cross Cable Network (SX) expands its partnership with FiberSense, implementing the DigitalMarine subsea cable monitoring technology across New Zealand.

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PLDT, NTT data centre deal collapses, mulls new buyer

Developing Telecoms

PLDT chairman and CEO Manuel Pangilinan said a deal is on the boil for a 49% stake in the operator group’s data centre business, despite negotiations with Japan-based Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NTT) collapsing.

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Nokia bags TIM Brasil contract to spread out 5G

Developing Telecoms

Nokia announced it secured a contract from TIM Brasil to expand the operator’s 5G network across 15 Brazilian states in January 2025, a move that will deliver high-speed connectivity to a wider population and enable enterprises to tap into digital services.

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No deal: Nokia denies mobile networks business sale to Samsung

Telecoms Tech News

Nokia has rejected speculation that Samsung is acquiring its mobile network business. The Finnish telecoms giant issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the division. “Nokia has nothing to announce in relation to the speculations published in an article today, and no related insider project exists,” the company stated. “Nokia is committed to the success.

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Axiom Space taps Nokia’s expertise for 4G spacesuits

Telecoms Tech News

Axiom Space is tapping Nokia’s expertise to integrate 4G/LTE communication capabilities into next-generation spacesuits for NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission. The collaboration aims to incorporate high-speed cellular-network technology into the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU), enabling HD video, telemetry data, and voice transmission over multiple kilometres on the Moon’s surface.

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Kursk region hit by cyberattack amid Ukrainian counter-incursion 

Telecoms Tech News

The Kursk region of Russia was hit with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on Thursday, coinciding with a counter-incursion by Ukrainian forces. Regional officials confirmed the “massive” cyberattack in a statement, with state media reporting that government and business websites, as well as key infrastructure services, were temporarily disrupted.

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NATO funds satellite backup for subsea internet cables

Telecoms Tech News

A NATO-backed initiative is looking to bolster the internet’s resilience against disruption by quite literally taking things to the next level: space. The ambitious £2 million project – dubbed HEIST (Hybrid Space/Submarine Architecture Ensuring Infosec of Telecommunications) – received the greenlight on 31 July 2024, with partial funding coming from NATO’s Science for Peace and.

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MTNL Accounts Frozen by Union Bank of India over Non-Payment of Dues: Report

Telecom Talk

State-run telecom operator MTNL’s (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited) bank accounts have been frozen by the Union Bank of India.

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Starlink Now Available in 105 Countries

Telecom Talk

Starlink, a global satellite communications (satcom) services provider has expanded its services to 105 countries.

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Airtel Payments Bank Unveils New Innovations at Global Fintech Fest 2024

Telecom Talk

Discover the latest innovations and announcements from Airtel Payments Bank at the Global Fintech Fest 2024, including a self-reliant user journey for NCMC-enabled cards, a new smartwatch, and unique features like Fraud Alarm and Transparent Banking.

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Salaam Bank and Paymentology target Somalia’s Waafi mobile app users

Developing Telecoms

Paymentology, a card issuing and processing platform, has announced a partnership with Salaam Bank’s Waafi in Somalia.

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