Government Waives Bank Guarantees; Vodafone Idea Sees Boost for 4G, 5G Investments
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 28, 2024
The Indian Government waives bank guarantees for pre-2021 spectrum auctions, benefiting Vodafone Idea with Rs 24,800 Crore in relief.
December, 2024
334 
5G smart agriculture project under way in Turkey
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Turkish telecoms giant Turk Telekom has announced a new 5G project focusing on smart agriculture in collaboration with Chinese telecommunications company ZTE.
Join 5,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
TFL announces full 4G coverage on London’s Elizabeth Line
Total Telecom
DECEMBER 4, 2024
News The milestone means passengers traveling through central London stations can enjoy reliable 4G coverage on their journeys Transport for London (TFL) and neutral host provider Boldyn Networks have completed the rollout of high-speed mobile coverage across the entire Elizabeth Line. This marks another step in TfL’s ongoing efforts to improve connectivity across London’s transport system.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone expand satellite cellular network agreement
Telecoms Tech News
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Satellite cellular network provider AST SpaceMobile has further cemented its partnership with telecoms giant Vodafone. The deal, which runs through 2034, paves the way for Vodafone to integrate space-based cellular connectivity into its primary markets, including offering services to external operators through its Partner Markets programme. With the expanded partnership, the pair take another step.
BSNL Partners with Skypro to Launch Nationwide IPTV Service
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has teamed up with IPTV service provider Skypro to offer television and internet services to its FTTH subscribers across India.
BSNL Pilots Free Intranet TV for Mobile and Other Services in Puducherry
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 23, 2024
BSNL introduces three new services, including BiTV, National Wi-Fi Roaming, and IFTV, to enhance connectivity and digital entertainment in India, starting in Puducherry.
Vodafone Idea Tops 4G Network Experience in India: Opensignal
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest wireless operator, has been named the top operator for 4G network performance in the country,
Signup to get articles personalized to your interests!
Telecommunications Trends brings together the best content for telecommunication professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
More Trending
BSNL Gained 3.6 Million Mobile Users Between August and October 2024
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has added 3.6 million mobile users between August and October 2024.
Vodafone Idea’s Superior 4G Experience, Aggressive Plans Winning Subscribers Back: Report
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Vodafone Idea (Vi), Indias third-largest telecommunications service provider, has reportedly been making waves in the telecom industry.
BSNL to Upgrade 2910 2G/3G Towers in Gujarat to 4G: Minister
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has said that it will upgrade 2910 existing 2G/3G towers in Gujarat to 4G.
Airtel Implements International Call Display Solution; Other TSPs Assessing Feasibility
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Bharti Airtel has implemented a technical solution that displays “International Call” for all calls received from outside the country.
Google AI Announcements in December 2024: From Agentic AI to Quantum Computing
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Check out Google's December 2024 AI announcements, featuring Gemini 2.0, advanced AI models, enhanced Android features, Willow quantum chip advancements for AI, and more.
Next Tariff Hike by Indian Telcos Expected in December 2025: Motilal Oswal
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 25, 2024
The Indian telcos have implemented tariff hikes thrice in the last five years. Once in 2019, then in 2021, and the last one very recently in July 2024.
Has BSNL Lost a Golden Opportunity
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been adding new subscribers for several months while the private telecom operators have seen a decline in their user base.
Google AI Powers Over 300 Real-World Gen AI Use Cases: December 2024 Edition
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Google AI Solutions: A glimpse into how leading companies, governments, researchers, and startups are elevating their efforts with Google.
Ministry of Communications Emphasises India’s Role in Submarine Cable Infrastructure
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Submarine telecommunication cables are the backbone of global communication, carrying approximately 99 percent of internet traffic and supporting critical services.
Airtel Shuts Down Wynk Music: Answering Your Most Common Questions
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Airtel has officially shut down Wynk Music, transitioning to Apple Music for a better music streaming experience. Get answers to your FAQs.
Mexico to launch 5G contest in late January
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 22, 2024
The IFT-12 tender, in which spectrum will be made available for 5G networks in Mexico, will begin on 27 January when an invitation to would-be buyers to express their interest begins, according to an announcement from regulator the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT).
UAE Allocates 600 MHz and 6 GHz Bands for IMT, Prepares for 6G
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The UAE leads the way in telecommunications by allocating 600 MHz and 6 GHz bands for IMT systems, paving the path for 6G innovation, smart cities, and high-frequency applications like IoT and AI by 2030.
BSNL Telangana Announces 4G Core Live
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has announced that its indigenous 4G core is now live in Telangana.
Major financing commitment boosts Yondr’s Malaysian data centre campus
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 24, 2024
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a consortium of six international financial institutions have committed over US$900 million in financing to global data centre operator Yondr Groups hyperscale data centre campus in Johor Bahru, a city on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.
Safaricom Ethiopia boosts services and coverage
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 30, 2024
While its been a holiday season in many parts of the world, its been a busy week for Safaricom Ethiopia at least in terms of significant announcements involving M-Pesa services and coverage growth.
AMS-IX internet exchange traffic grows 200% in Equinix's Lagos Data Centre
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Equinix has supported a growth in traffic of around 200%, increasing around 30Gbps to almost 100Gbps in just over a year since the implementation of its strategic partnership with AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange) in Lagos.
Bharti Airtel Yearly Prepaid Recharge Plans for 2025
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Discover Airtel's annual prepaid plans for 2025. Recharge once and enjoy unlimited data, voice, and additional perks. Explore all the plans with a validity of 365 days.
Reliance Jio Yearly Recharges for 2025
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has only two yearly prepaid plans to choose from.
AI Can Transform Healthcare: Tata Sons Chairman
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Discover Tata Groups ambitious plans for India's future, as the Chairman outlines the creation of 5 lakh manufacturing jobs, AI-driven innovations, and transformative investments in critical sectors.
Vietnam to regulate online content in radical extension of existing rules
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 29, 2024
An internet law that gives the government power to regulate online content took effect in Vietnam last week. Decree 147, as the law is known, expands government control over access to information on the internet for reasons of national security and social order.
Synopsys and SiMa.ai Partner to Accelerate Development of Automotive Edge AI Solution
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Synopsys and SiMa.ai have partnered to develop a cutting-edge AI-driven solution for next-generation vehicles, optimising silicon and software for ADAS and IVI.
Wipro, SIAM.AI, and Nvidia Team Up to Build AI-Powered Tourism Assistant for Thailand
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Wipro, an Indian technology services and consulting company, has partnered with Thailand’s SIAM.
Vivo Y29 5G Launched in India with Dimensity 6300 SoC: Check Price
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Vivo has launched a new affordable 5G smartphone in India called the Vivo Y29 5G. It is an entry-level 5G phone meant to cater to the masses.
Could PPI changes boost the digital payment ecosystem in India?
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enabled prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) to make unified payments interface (UPI) transactions via third-party mobile applications, a concept that may sound arcane on first glance, but one that could speed up the money transfer process in India.
BSNL IFTV and BiTV Difference: What to Know
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), recently started rolling out IFTV (Intranet Fiber TV) services for customers in select parts of the country.
Apple Reportedly Working With Broadcom to Develop New AI Chip
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Apple is reportedly working with Broadcom to develop its first server chip specifically designed for artificial intelligence (AI) processing, The
Viasat Demonstrates Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity in Saudi Arabia
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Satellite communications company Viasat recently announced that it has successfully demonstrated Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite connectivity in Saudi Arabia, marking a
Nokia and Ooredoo Oman plan transformative DWDM network
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 4, 2024
A partnership between tech giant Nokia and service provider Ooredoo Oman claims that it will do nothing less than transform the nation’s connectivity via the deployment of a state-of-the-art dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) wholesale network.
Chinese and Egyptian telecom giants sign commercial agreement
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Telecom Egypt, the country's main telecom services operator, has signed a commercial agreement with China Mobile International (CMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile, to expand digital services.
Breaking: Vodafone Idea Brings New Validity Plans Under Rs 150
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has introduced two new prepaid plans for customers.
Let's personalize your content