August, 2024

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Network 278
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Telecoms 277
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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.

Network 275
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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TRAI Grants Extension to Access Providers for Whitelisting URLs and OTT Links

Telecom Talk

TRAI has extended the deadline for telecom providers to comply with new URL whitelisting regulations until October 1, 2024, to enhance security in the telecom sector.

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Indosat completes project to make core network cloud-native

Developing Telecoms

Indonesian telco Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison says it has completed a large core network consolidation project in Jakarta that saw its packet-switched core network transformed to a cloud-native core.

Network 264
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Disney+ Hotstar to Stream Select Premier League Matches in 4K

Telecom Talk

Disney+ Hotstar introduces 4K streaming for select Premier League matches, enhancing the football viewing experience for Indian fans.

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Airtel Nigeria sets up Eutelsat OneWeb satellite dish

Developing Telecoms

Airtel Nigeria says it has successfully set up a satellite dish in Lagos for Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO satellite broadband service, which it says will be used to bring high-speed internet to remote areas.

Internet 264
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Digicel Suriname Completes Transition to Deep Blue One Submarine Cable: Report

Telecom Talk

Digicel Suriname has successfully transitioned to the Deep Blue One submarine cable, boosting connectivity across the Caribbean and South America.

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Ericsson signs antenna deal with e& Egypt

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson has announced a new partnership with operator e& Egypt that marks what is described as a ‘significant milestone in advancing ICT infrastructure in Egypt and the wider region’.

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Colombia’s plans for Wi-Fi in rural schools may resume

Developing Telecoms

After a number of delays, the Colombian government’s plans to connect schools in isolated areas via Wi-Fi is apparently resuming.

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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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Liberian regulator addresses short code assignment issues

Developing Telecoms

The Acting Board of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has signed two major regulations which, it argues, are aimed at enhancing opportunities for many Liberians, including entrepreneurs, and will improve service quality and government revenue.

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Airtel CEO Explains Why 5G SA Makes More Sense for FWA

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel has said that it is upgrading its mobile networks to 5G SA (standalone) to offer FWA (fixed-wireless access) services.

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