November, 2024

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BSNL Floats Tender for 5G Rollout Across 1,876 Sites in Delhi: Report

Telecom Talk

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reportedly issued a tender, inviting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to deploy indigenous 5G

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Denmark suffers major telecoms service outage

Telecoms Tech News

Residents in Denmark are grappling with a major telecoms outage that’s disrupting phone calls, including crucial emergency calls to 112. TDC, the largest telecoms provider in Denmark, appears to be experiencing a service disruption crisis affecting thousands of its customers. This disruption is believed to have been initiated by a software update carried out on.

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African smartphone market grows 3% despite challenges

Developing Telecoms

Analyst house Canalys revealed that the African smartphone market grew by 3% year-on-year in Q3 2024 despite macroeconomic challenges. It predicted that smartphone shipments would grow by a “cautious” 1% in 2025.

Marketing 283
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Deutsche Telekom replaces Huawei kit in new Nokia deal 

Total Telecom

News The deal covers over 3,000 Open RAN sites across Germany Nokia has announced a deal with Deutsche Telekom to support the deployment of over 3,000 sites for its Open RAN network in Germany. The rollout, which is already underway in the Neubrandenburg region, will see Nokia replace equipment from the incumbent vendor, Huawei. Partnering with Fujitsu, Nokia will provide O-RAN-compliant technology designed to modernise Telekom’s network.

Telecoms 281
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BSNL has One of the Best Yearly Prepaid Plans in India

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator in India, has one of the best yearly prepaid plans to offer to customers.

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BSNL Launches Satellite-to-Device Service in India

Telecom Talk

BSNL, in collaboration with Viasat, launches India’s first satellite-to-device service, marking a new era of connectivity for India’s remotest regions.

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BSNL Launches 4G in Pangi Valley, Himachal Pradesh

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has launched 4G in Pangi Valley, Himachal Pradesh.

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BSNL Deployed First 4G Saturation Site on VSAT Media in Lahaul and Spiti

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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has deployed its first 4G saturation site on VSAT (very small aperture terminal) media in Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh.

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BSNL asked by Nokia, Ericsson to Tweak 5G Tender for Participation: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has been asked by Nokia and Ericsson to tweak its 5G tender.

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BSNL Starts National Wi-Fi Roaming Service

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has started the national Wi-Fi roaming service for customers.

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BSNL Deploys 1111 BTS in Bihar Under 4G Saturation Project

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has deployed 1111 base transceiver stations (BTS) in Bihar under the 4G saturation project.

Telecoms 330
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BSNL Live TV Launch Details and More

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, is launching BSNL Live TV service commercially soon.

Telecoms 328
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BSNL has Been Losing Wi-Fi Customers for Years

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has been losing Wi-Fi customers for years.

Telecoms 317
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BSNL Ropes in SBI as Payment Gateway Partner

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has roped in SBI (State Bank of India) as the new payment gateway partner.

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Nokia to Deploy 3,300 New Sites for Vodafone Idea by March 2025

Telecom Talk

Nokia, as part of its recent equipment deal with Vodafone Idea (Vi), is rapidly expanding Vi’s network in circles with

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Jio 5G Network Extends Handset Battery Life by Up to 40 Percent

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio’s True 5G network offers standalone 5G architecture, improved voice quality, energy-efficient spectrum management, and advanced features like network slicing and location positioning for a seamless user experience.

Network 306
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Vodafone explores quantum computing for network optimisation

Telecoms Tech News

Vodafone has joined six other leading businesses in exploring quantum computing solutions through Digital Catapult’s latest innovation accelerator programme. The initiative – which forms part of the Innovate UK-funded ‘Quantum Data Centre of the Future’ project – aims to accelerate the practical implementation of quantum technologies across various sectors including telecommunications, transport, and defence.

Network 299
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Airtel’s 5G Won’t Work on Redmi A4 5G

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Bharti Airtel has rolled out 5G NSA (non-standalone architecture) for Indian consumers while Jio has rolled out 5G SA (standalone).

Mobile 298
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Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea See Subscriber Losses, While BSNL Records Growth in Sep 2024

Telecom Talk

India’s largest telecommunications operator, Reliance Jio, continued to experience significant subscriber losses for the third consecutive month, with 7.

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India to Allocate Satellite Broadband Spectrum, TRAI to Set Pricing: Report

Telecom Talk

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that spectrum for satellite broadband will be allocated rather than auctioned, contrary to the requests

Broadband 299
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Nokia and Lenovo Partner to Develop AI-Driven Data Center Solutions

Telecom Talk

Nokia and Lenovo have announced a strategic partnership to develop advanced data center networking solutions, integrating AI-ready servers and network automation platforms.

Platform 289
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TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Broadcasting Service Authorisations Under New Telecom Act

Telecom Talk

TRAI releases a Consultation Paper proposing a standardised authorisation framework for broadcasting services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

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Telstra International: the Philippines is emerging as Asia’s next connectivity hub

Developing Telecoms

The Philippines is well on its way to becoming a major connectivity hub in Asia. The archipelago has a strategic geographical location and is a key node for submarine connectivity, with the subsea route between the Philippines and the US attracting particular investment.

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Nokia and Fibertime work together to expand South African broadband access

Developing Telecoms

Nokia has announced that South African internet service provider Fibertime will deploy Nokia’s fibre solution to rapidly expand broadband access to underserved regions of South Africa.

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Google Launches AI Campus in London to Equip Students with Digital Skills

Telecom Talk

Google has launched the AI Campus in Somers Town, Camden, aiming to equip UK students with essential digital skills for

Education 278
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First 6G Deployments Are Expected in 2030: Ericsson Mobility Report

Telecom Talk

The first 6G deployments are expected in 2030, building on and scaling the capabilities of 5G SA and 5G Advanced.

Mobile 278
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BSNL Kerala Users Can Access International Roaming without Changing SIM

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Kerala circle recently confirmed that its customers (exclusively) can access international roaming in the United

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Vodafone Executives Step Down from Indus Towers Board Amid Bharti Airtel’s Majority Ownership

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel's increased stake in Indus Towers has made the company a subsidiary, prompting resignations from Vodafone executives.

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Virgin Media O2 Teams Up with Perplexity to Offer Customers AI Search Engine Access

Telecom Talk

British telecommunications operator Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has teamed up with AI-powered search engine Perplexity to offer its customers one

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5G Combined with GenAI to Transform Industries, Says TCS: Report

Telecom Talk

Generative AI and 5G are reshaping telecom and industries, enhancing network management, security, and driving business monetisation, according to TCS.

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UK govt looks to satellite to solve rural connectivity woes 

Total Telecom

News The government has announced a trio of new projects, supported by the UK Space Agency, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), and the European Space Agency, aiming to provide reliable, high-speed internet for some of the UK’s hardest-to-reach areas This week, the UK government has announced new satellite projects aimed at delivering broadband to some of the country’s most remote communities.

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GCash, Thunes streamline remittances from UK, Europe to Philippines

Developing Telecoms

Global payment infrastructure provider Thunes said on Tuesday it has expanded its collaboration with Philippine mobile payments platform GCash to enables users to top up their wallet balances directly within the app using funds from UK and European bank accounts.

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Vodafone Idea Brings Back Rs 719 Prepaid Plan

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has brought back its Rs 719 prepaid plan.

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Isocel Telecom plans fibre expansion to connect half a million homes

Developing Telecoms

Benin-based broadband provider Isocel Telecom has announced ambitious plans to expand its network to reach up to half a million households, emphasising that fibre is still essential to fill the gaps that mobile connectivity cannot yet address.

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Reshaping things to come: Operations in the AI era

Developing Telecoms

How should the telecommunications industry respond to the transformation that technology evolution – and especially AI – will drive? It’s a transformation that will affect strategy, services and operations, as Huawei’s Liu Kang explained at OTF2024.

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BT says Labour’s budget will cost company £100m 

Total Telecom

News Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recently announced budget is set to hike up BT’s costs as a result of national insurance payment increases BT released its financial results for the half year ending on 30 September 2024 this week, which showed a mixed bag of developments in a challenging economic landscape. The UK incumbent reported a 3% decline in revenue, primarily driven by issues in non-UK operations and a competitive retail environment.

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Social media access blocked in Mozambique and Mauritius

Developing Telecoms

Governments in Mozambique and Mauritius have reportedly shut down access to social media and messaging sites, as Mozambique deals with election protests while Mauritius is trying to control the fallout of an alleged wiretapping scandal.

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