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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Shaking Up Security — The Power of AI-Native SOCs

Paloalto Networks

{{interview_audio_title}} 00:00 00:00 Volume Slider 10s 10s 10s 10s Seek Slider Like legacy security tools, such as traditional firewalls and signature-based antivirus software, organizations that have more traditional (and potentially more vulnerable) SOCs are struggling to keep pace with the increasing volume and sophistication of threats. This challenge is underscored by the fact that approximately 450,000 new malware variants are detected each day, according to data by AV-Test.

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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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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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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

Telecom Talk

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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Unit 42 Predicts the Year of Disruption and Other Top Threats in 2025

Paloalto Networks

2025 will be the “year of disruption” as organizations experience an increase in cyberattacks that halt business operations and impact end users. This disruption will be defined by a rise in mega breaches that take entire enterprise networks offline, driven by supply chain vulnerabilities and attackers reaching new levels of speed and sophistication.

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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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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Subsea cable repaired after likely sabotage

Telecoms Tech News

Telia Lietuva has announced the repair of a major subsea cable running between Lithuania and Sweden in the Baltic Sea. The damage originally occurred on 17th November, affecting one of three vital communications links between Sweden and Lithuania. Another cable that connects Helsinki, Finland and Rostock, Germany, was also severed on the same day. Investigations.

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Airtel’s 5G Won’t Work on Redmi A4 5G

Telecom Talk

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

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Stoked — Manifesting Innovation in Shared Threat Intelligence

Paloalto Networks

The ethos of skateboarding is born out of a maverick spirit. It’s wrought from verve and a stubborn determination to flow on one’s own terms. There’s a subtle rebelliousness in carving out tight lines along hot asphalt, propelled forward by one’s own power. Challenged by your physical environment, you go for it – bombing down a hill or grinding out a curb, making the most of exposed surfaces.

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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

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Discover, Protect and Respond with AWS and Prisma Cloud

Paloalto Networks

The Problem — The Complexity of Cloud Environments The complex landscape of cloud services, particularly in multi-cloud environments, poses significant security challenges for organizations. Unmanaged cloud resources, human error, misconfigurations and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, including those from AI-powered applications, create vulnerabilities that can expose sensitive data and disrupt business operations.

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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.

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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.

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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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Baltic subsea cable cuts feared to be act of ‘hybrid warfare’

Total Telecom

News The governments of Germany and Finland fear the damage is the result of deliberate sabotage A pair of submarine cables in the Baltic sea were severed this week in a move European governments fear is the result of deliberate sabotage by malicious actors. On Sunday morning, the 218km BCS East-West Interlink cable, which connects Gotland, Sweden, and Lithuania, was damaged and taken offline.

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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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ONNX: Microsoft disrupts large-scale cybercrime operation

Telecoms Tech News

Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has seized 240 fraudulent websites linked to an infamous cybercrime figure that deceptively used the brand name “ONNX” to market services. Abanoub Nady, known by his alias, “MRxC0DER”, has been pivotal in developing and selling “do it yourself” phishing kits. These kits were subsequently purchased by various cybercriminals, who launched.

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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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Elisa and Nokia conduct Europe’s first 100G PON trial

Telecoms Tech News

Elisa has revealed plans to deploy Nokia’s Lightspan MF solution for Europe’s first 100G PON trial. Elisa’s deployment of Nokia’s fibre solution will position it as Europe’s first provider to exhibit 25G, 50G, and 100G Passive Optical Network (PON) services. This initiative emphasises the broadband speeds Elisa intends to achieve across its existing fibre network.

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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

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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.

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China Unicom and Huawei showcase 5G-Advanced with new Beijing deployment 

Total Telecom

Partner Article The deployment, which Huawei says is the world’s first ‘large-scale integrated 5G-Advanced intelligent network’, will provide services to over 10 million people in the Chinese capital China Unicom Beijing has deployed a far reaching 5G-Advanced network covering stadiums, schools, scenic areas, metro stations, commercial areas, residential areas, and other facilities in Beijing.

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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.