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 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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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 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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Samsung takeover of Nokia mobile would show futility of open RAN

Light Reading

Samsung is reportedly in talks about a takeover of Nokia's mobile assets, valued at $10 billion, that would lessen competition and make it bigger than Ericsson.

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VMware Cloud Foundation Spotlight: Spark Innovation with Customer Stories

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Join us at VMware Explore Las Vegas, Nevada | The Venetian August 26 – 29, 202 4 Register Now Navigating Cloud Chaos to Turn Challenges into Opportunities Embracing cloud-smart approaches to digital transformation allows organizations to be future-ready and stay ahead of the curve. Are you interested in learning how your cloud strategy can be agile, scalable and flexible with support from VMware Cloud Foundation ?

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Xerox and HCLTech Extend Agreement to Drive Innovation with AI and Digital Engineering

HCL Tech

Xerox and HCLTech Extend Agreement to Drive Innovation with AI and Digital Engineering siddhartha_bhatnagar Mon, 08/26/2024 - 12:46 NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, August 26, 2024 — HCLTech , a leading global technology company, today announced an extension of its strategic AI-driven Engineering services and Digital Process Operations (DPO) partnership with Xerox.

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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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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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Kagan: Tarana Wireless helps US Cellular increase FWA capacity

RCR Wireless

FWA 5G wireless broadband may be the next competitive battleground Broadband seems to be gearing up to be the next competitive battleground. Traditionally, Cable TV and telephone companies offer wireline broadband. Suddenly, wireless carriers are starting to use FWA to offer wireless broadband. So, let’s take a closer look at what’s coming as this battle […] The post Kagan: Tarana Wireless helps US Cellular increase FWA capacity appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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CableCARD era at Comcast is drawing to a close

Light Reading

Amid its shift to IP video, Comcast has told customers that it will no longer provide new CableCARD security modules to new or existing customers starting on October 24.

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#VMwareExplore 2024 Q&A: Get a Sneak Peek at What NetApp Has Planned

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Ahead of VMware Explore 2024, read this exclusive pre-show interview between VMblog and Jonsi Stefansson, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at NetApp.

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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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PAL of Massachusetts, State Police and AT&T Distribute 200 Laptops to Boston Teens

AT&T Connects

Law enforcement officials often know their communities better than anyone and have firsthand experience working to address the challenges faced by local families. That’s why AT&T teamed up with the Police Activities League of Massachusetts (PAL) to help close the digital divide in Boston. AT&T and Human-I-T collaborated with PAL and the Massachusetts State Police to bring 200 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies to Boston students who need it most.

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Maxis intros enterprise 5G edge platform using Singtel’s Paragon

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian telco Maxis announced on Wednesday it is partnering with Singtel to launch an all-in-one platform for 5G network, edge computing, cloud and services orchestration that enables vertical enterprises to incorporate 5G into their digital transformation strategies.

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4.4 ZB of OT data by 2030 – 10m factories to produce as much as 900bn mobile subs

RCR Wireless

Some scratch-your-head stats just in from ABI Research: the manufacturing industry will generate 4.4 zettabytes of data worldwide by 2030, almost equivalent to the annual volume of data carried by global mobile networks to connect mostly-consumer applications. ABI Research calls the figure, pulled from a new Industry 4.0 research report, “stunning”, and it sure sounds […] The post 4.4 ZB of OT data by 2030 – 10m factories to produce as much as 900bn mobile subs appeared first on RCR Wirele

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Scripps working on over-the-air/over-the-top TV combo for cable ops

Light Reading

Scripps is in talks with NCTC about optimizing its new Tablo device for cable ops to support a content combo featuring free, over-the-air TV networks, FAST channels and an Internet-delivered pay-TV package focusing on entertainment.

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A Letter From Our CEO

Paloalto Networks

To our community, customers, partners and colleagues, Let me begin with a sincere apology for a recent marketing decision at an event hosted by Palo Alto Networks during Black Hat in Las Vegas. The misguided attempt to welcome guests with branded lampshade-wearing hostesses was not consistent with our values. I appreciate you not judging us on this isolated event, and I want to reassure you of our continued commitment to and celebration of inclusion and diversity.

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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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Q2 Broadband Numbers: Wirelines ISPs Slipped, Fixed Wireless Access Gained

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, August 16, 2024 – In the second quarter, the pattern looked familiar among publicly traded broadband Internet Service Providers: The wireline variety as a group lost subscribers, while fixed wireless access providers posted solid gains. Join the Broadband Breakfast Club to see Premium Charts and Data Challenging competitive conditions facing many wireline broadband providers led to a net loss of 292,048 subscribers sequentially as reported by the top fifteen publicly traded IS

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AIS, Maxis and Telkomsel to offer SingTel’s GPUaaS to meet AI demand

Developing Telecoms

Singtel and Bridge Alliance said on Monday they will extend SingTel’s GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) offerings to enterprises across Southeast Asia via alliance member operators, starting with Thailand’s AIS, Malaysia’s Maxis and Indonesia’s Telkomsel.

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FCC moves forward on Rural 5G Fund

RCR Wireless

The Federal Communications Commission plans to “reignite” the $9 billion Rural 5G Fund, moving forward with new rules for the program, which has been languishing since 2020. According to the FCC’s National Broadband Map, more than 14 million homes and businesses nationwide lack access to 5G. “With the progress we’ve made in mapping broadband service […] The post FCC moves forward on Rural 5G Fund appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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NTIA issues guidance on using BEAD funds for FWA, LEO

Light Reading

The NTIA is soliciting comments on new guidance clarifying how BEAD funds can be used for 'alternative technologies' – like unlicensed fixed wireless access and low-Earth orbit satellite – in hardest-to-reach locations.

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5G survey reveals CSP attitudes to AI, security, and private networks

telecoms.com

According to Telecoms.com’s latest 5G survey results, CSPs reach their comfort level limits with the adoption of AI chatbots and ‘supervised’ automation within a 5G network.

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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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Upcoming “Line 15 South” Metro Line of the Grand Paris Express gets 4G/5G Mobile Infrastructure

Telecoms Infrastructure Blog

TOTEM is Orange’s European TowerCo subsidiary. Operating in France and Spain as of November 1, 2021, TOTEM manages over 27,300 tower sites, flat roofs and other sites in these two countries. A neutral player, TOTEM provides solutions enabling operators to provide connectivity wherever pooling between operators is possible. TOTEM began installing the 1,000 pieces of 5G equipment that will connect the 16 stations and 33 km of the future “Line 15 South” of the new Parisian metro system.

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South African 2G and 3G switch-off plans causing concern

Developing Telecoms

Local industry association the Association of Communications and Technology wants the South African government to lift its deadline for shutting down the country’s 2G and 3G networks.

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EE deploys 1,000 small cells across the UK, installs first 5G sites

RCR Wireless

EE highlighted its first 5G small cells are now live as part of a trial taking place in the London Borough of Croydon U.K. telco EE, owned by BT Group, confirmed it has already deployed over 1,000 small cells across the country, with 400 new deployments over the last 12 months, including its first 5G […] The post EE deploys 1,000 small cells across the UK, installs first 5G sites appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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T-Mobile hit with $60M fine over data security violations

Light Reading

CFIUS said T-Mobile has agreed to pay $60 million to settle allegations that the company failed to promptly report instances of unauthorized data access that violated a national security agreement tied to its merger with Sprint.

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The Struggles of Reliable Internet in Rural Communities

Telecom Ramblings

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by David Idle, CPO at Bigleaf Networks Reliable internet access has become an essential component of modern life, powering businesses, education, and healthcare. Unfortunately, a significant gap continues between urban and rural communities in the United States.

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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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FCC Still a No on Broadband Subsidies for Musk's Starlink

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Aug 30, 2024 – For the third time, no. The Federal Communications Commission said Friday – for the third time in two years – that Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service will not receive nearly $900 million in subsidies to get thousands of rural U.S. homes and businesses online. In a ruling by the Wireline Competition Bureau, the agency said it had not changed its prior position reached in 2022 that Starlink did not have the technical or financial ca

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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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JTower, NTT Docomo unveil 5G glass antenna for buildings

RCR Wireless

JTower said that the glass antenna is intended to be installed where consideration for the scenery is important Japanese tower operator JTower announced the development of a glass antenna that it claims can “turn windows into base stations,” to deliver 5G services in Japan’s capital Tokyo. In a release, JTower said it has partnered with […] The post JTower, NTT Docomo unveil 5G glass antenna for buildings appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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ACP funding sees progress in the Senate but still unlikely to pass – analyst

Light Reading

A Senate panel approved a bill that would fund the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) with $7 billion, bringing it closer to a floor vote. But chances of it passing are still slim, says Blair Levin.

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5G Advanced Pioneers Program Launches, Reaching Six Consensus with Pioneering Global Operators

telecoms.com

Huawei, in partnership with leading global 5G-A operators, launched its 5G-A Pioneers Program, reaching agreements to pool wisdom and drive the development of the next-generation mobile network.

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US and Sweden to Collaborate on Advancing 6G Wireless Technology

Telecom Talk

The US and Sweden have announced a major partnership to advance 6G wireless technology, with a new Memorandum of Understanding focusing on research collaboration, frequency harmonization, and developing open architectures.