BSNL Reports Rs 262 Crore Profit in Q3, Marking First Profit Since 2007
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) reported a profit of Rs 262 crore in the third quarter of the financial year,
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Cisco further exposes Salt Typhoon intrusions of telecoms networks
Telecoms Tech News
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Cisco has provided further details about the sweeping cyber espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon that has compromised telecoms providers. The suspected Beijing-linked threat actor has demonstrated advanced capabilities, including prolonged persistence in compromised systems and extensive exfiltration of sensitive data. Cisco Talos, the research arm of Cisco, has been closely tracking this operation, initially.
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Two-thirds of UK businesses still failing on cyber security
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
More than two-thirds of UK businesses face an unnecessarily high risk of having their data, including commercially sensitive and personal information, intercepted by hackers because they are not following best practices for securing data on their networks, according to a report from Beaming , an internet service provider for businesses. Beamings report, Network Transformation A Guide for IT Directors , draws on a survey of UK businesses conducted by research consultancy Censuswide.
Huawei and Partners Drive Inclusive Education with All-Optical DigiSchools in Kenya
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
From the legendary Maasai warriors to the annual great migration of wildebeest and zebra, Kenya has no lack of cultural and natural wonders. One thing the country does lack, however, is the application of digital technologies. According to data from the Communications Authority of Kenya, just 58% of Kenyans were connected to the Internet in 2024.
BSNL Issues to be Discussed by New Governing Body on Wednesday: Report
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Bahrat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has many issues to tackle, the absence of 4G network availability is just a layer on the surface of problems.
Government to Provide Broadband to Rural Schools and Health Centres under BharatNet
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Union Budget 2025-26: The Centre to expand BharatNet, providing broadband to rural schools and PHCs. AI, skilling, and research initiatives announced to boost education, innovation and workforce development.
Which key trends will be on the agenda at MWC2025?
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Its that time of year again were off to Barcelona next week for Mobile World Congress 2025. As we did last year, our editorial team James, Manny, Julian and Vaughan - got together to discuss the key talking points and technology trends that we expect to emerge this year.
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Ooredoo Qatar Selects Ericsson to Enhance Network with Advanced 5G Features
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Ooredoo Qatar has selected Ericsson to enhance its 5G network capabilities by deploying advanced radio access network (RAN) and microwave
UK Space Agency awards £16M to satellite projects
Telecoms Tech News
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The UK Space Agency has awarded 16 million to two projects helping to solidify Britains position as a leader in satellite communications. The funding will enable the development of technologies set to enhance the efficiency and capability of satellite constellations. This investment is part of the UK Space Agencys Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO).
Amazon Unveils More Conversational AI Assistant Alexa+, Free for Prime Subscribers
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Amazon has introduced Alexa+, its next-generation AI assistant powered by generative AI, offering a more conversational, intuitive, and proactive user
SIM Dealers Need to be Registered by March 31 by Telcos: Report
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
In a move to make SIM distribution safer and more organised, the government wants telcos to register any party that's giving out SIM cards to customers.
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to open research hub in Málaga
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
News The Innovation Centre is supported by a grant from the Spanish Space Agency and will allow partners to test solutions combining satellite and mobile connectivity Vodafone has this week announced the creation of a new innovation centre in Mlaga, Spain, aimed at better integrating satellite and terrestrial mobile communications. The centres creation is partially financed by a grant from the Spanish Space Agency and includes AST SpaceMobile and the University of Mlaga as its key initial partne
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Powered Phones Can Receive 8 Years of OS, Security Update
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Qualcomm and Google, two tech giants have announced a collaboration to offer extended OS (operating system) and security updates to Android phones.
Infrastructure initiative will enhance connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Oman
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Saudi digital enabler stc Group and Ooredoo Oman, a regional telecommunications provider, have announced the signing of a head of terms agreement to establish an international terrestrial fibre optic network corridor between Saudi Arabia and Oman. Its called the SONIC project.
Algeria Telecom and Huawei partner for 400G WDM project
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Algeria Telecom, the largest telecommunications operator in Algeria, and tech giant Huawei have jointly announced the official launch of the national 400G WDM (wavelength division multiplexing) project, building an all-optical premium transmission foundation covering the whole country.
Govt Looking to Ensure 100 Mbps Per Customer With 6G: Report
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
India is set to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027, driven by digital transformation, 6G advancements, a booming startup ecosystem, and massive infrastructure growth.
Elon Musk skips South African satellite hearing amid industry pushback
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Elon Musks SpaceX withdrew from a planned public hearing where it was set to propose a new licensing framework for satellite services in South Africa, drawing criticism from an industry body representing MNOs.
Bharti Airtel Lands SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine Cable in Chennai
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Indian telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-West Europe-6, or SMW6) submarine cable in
Wi-Fi 7 adoption: Transforming multi-gigabit internet in Europe
Telecoms Tech News
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
The adoption of Wi-Fi 7 promises to extend ultra-fast connections beyond the cable line, promising improved speeds, latency, and reliability. Europeans across the continent are benefitting from these improvements, but in some countries more than others. Widespread fibre “overbuilding” has resulted in an increased choice of ISPs for consumers, intensifying competition.
PLDT eyes KKR’s stake in Maya Innovations
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Philippines-based operator PLDT has revealed its interest in acquiring private equity firm KKR’s stake in fintech company Maya Innovations.
Vitrifi’s cloud technology transforms M&A in fibre broadband market
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Insight Vitrifi, an autonomic networking company, is changing how mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are managed in the fibre broadband industry. Its vendor-neutral, cloud-based platform enables networks to integrate efficiently, reducing the complexity and cost of consolidation. Accelerating fibre market integration Merging network assets after an acquisition is often slow, expensive and technically difficult due to incompatible systems.
ACT Fibernet Launches ACT SmartWi-Fi Powered by AI: Report
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Indian broadband services provider ACT Fibernet has launched its Smart Wi-Fi service, powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Starlink closing in on approval to launch in India
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Indian media have reported that SpaceXs Starlink will imminently receive clearance from the countrys authorities to launch satellite broadband services.
Teraco to bring wind power to its South African data centre operations
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Teraco, a provider of interconnection platforms and vendor-neutral colocation data centres, has announced that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with South Africa-based integrated energy aggregator NOA to supply wind-powered renewable energy to Teracos data centres.
Iliad once again eying Italian consolidation with TIM
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
News The French telecoms group has informed the Italian government that it is once again exploring a potential tie-up, according to reports Iliad Italia is once again looking for potential tie-ups with Italys incumbent operator TIM, according to reports by local Italian news agencies Corriere della Sera and La Stampa. The reports say that Iliad has this week informed the Italian government of its intentions to pursue dealmaking with TIM.
Dor Play, a New OTT Aggregator App with 20+ OTTs is Here
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Dor Play, a new app for entertainment content lovers has been launched by Streambox Media.
Vivo X200 Ultra Could Beat iPhone in Video Recording: What to Know
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
This new phone from Vivo is expected (Vivo x200 ultra) to take the camera experience of the users to the next level, especially in the video recording front.
Ericsson and Mobily to collaborate on autonomous network tech
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Ericsson announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabian telco Etihad Etisalat (a.k.a. Mobily) to explore technologies to develop intent-driven autonomous networks using AI and automation.
Sunil Mittal sells $976M in Bharti Airtel shares
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Indian billionaire and Bharti Enterprises chairperson Sunil Mittal (pictured) has sold US$976 million worth of Bharti Airtel shares as he looks to secure funds for other ventures.
Tele2 continues to shuffle exec team, adds new CCO
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
News Tele2’s executive changes continue with the exit of the company’s current CCO and CFO This week, Swedish operator Tele2 has announced the latest in a string of managerial changes, with both the companys Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) departing imminently. The announcement has seen current CCO Hendrik de Groot leave the company to be replaced by Petr Cermak, who has most recently served as Telias Group Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer.
VNPT logs 3 million 5G users, plans to triple coverage in 2025
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
State-owned Vietnamese telco VNPT Group said on Thursday that its mobile arm Vinaphone has signed on 3 million active subscribers to its 5G service, and plans to triple its 5G coverage by the end of this year.
Cirion fattens LATAM data centre links with Ciena gear
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Ciena said on Wednesday that digital infrastructure and technology provider Cirion Technologies will deploy its solutions on subsea and terrestrial cable routes to enable its Latin American data centres to support growing demand for cloud and AI.
Ericsson, Telstra, and Qualcomm shatter 5G uplink speed record
Telecoms Tech News
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Ericsson, Telstra, and Qualcomm have set a new uplink speed record, achieving 516 Mbps on a live sub-6GHz 5G Standalone (SA) network. This latest accomplishment surpasses the previous milestone of 447 Mbps set in October 2024. Consumer and enterprise demands for reliable and faster uplink capabilities continue to increase. The growing reliance on applications such.
Windward Launches AI-Powered Solution to Monitor Undersea Infrastructure
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Maritime AI company Windward has launched its Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution designed to monitor
Anthropic Launches AI Hybrid Reasoning Model and New Coding Assistant
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
AI startup Anthropic announced on Monday the launch of the first hybrid reasoning model, Claude 3.
AITA and SKYFive address in-flight connectivity for airlines in Egypt
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Africa for Information Technology and Aviation (AITA), which specialises in aviation IT solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Arabia SKYFive, which provides broadband connectivity for aircraft, to provide high-speed in-flight connectivity (IFC) services for airlines in Egypt.
Magyar Telekom confirms plans to spin off tower assets
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Following months of speculation, a decision that may come as little surprise to many observers has been made by Hungarian mobile carrier Magyar Telekom, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, to spin off its telecom tower assets.
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