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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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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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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.

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Axian rebrands mobile units as Yas for pan-African growth

Developing Telecoms

Pan-African operator Axian Telecom has announced the rebrand of its five mobile units to Yas, a move aimed at unifying the operators and creating synergies for future growth.

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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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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 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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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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ITU, ICPC launch advisory body on submarine cable resilience 

Total Telecom

News The group’s formation is timely, following the high-profile damage to subsea cables in the Baltic Sea earlier this month The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) have joined forces to create a new advisory group focused on protecting submarine cables. Submarine cables carry over 99% of international data, making them essential for everything from online shopping and financial transactions to digital health services and ed

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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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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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UK Space Agency launches initiative to connect rural Britain

Telecoms Tech News

The UK Space Agency is launching a £3.5 million funding initiative aimed at testing hybrid connectivity solutions in some of Britain’s most isolated locations. Despite significant advances in superfast and gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure across the country, many remote and rural areas continue to struggle with reliable connectivity. The agency is collaborating with the Department for.

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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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Brazil’s V.tal secures solar energy deal and DFC loan

Developing Telecoms

Brazilian neutral network, digital infrastructure and data centre group V.tal has agreed a contract with Atlas Renewable Energy, an international renewable energy solutions provider, which says it is entering the data centre sector in Latin America through the deal.

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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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Japan’s NEDO uses Kioxia for post-5G comms infrastructure

Telecoms Tech News

New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO), Japan’s national research and development agency, has entered into an agreement Kioxia Corporation, a global leader in memory solutions formerly known as Toshiba Memory. The proposed goal of the alliance is that the Kioxia Corporation will pioneer new memory technology to advance the capabilities of the infrastructure.

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GTI kicks off global recruitment for 5G-A and AI innovation project 

Total Telecom

Contributed Article As both 5G and AI technologies continue to mature, GTI’s Intelligent RAN, Ubiquitous AI Project aims to explore existing synergies and develop combined use cases At this year’s Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) in Istanbul, GTI launched a global recruitment drive for its Intelligent RAN, Ubiquitous AI Project. The initiative is part of GTI’s wider 5G-A x AI Development Program launched at MWC Barcelona alongside 20 partners earlier this year.

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Regulatory issues for Apple in Indonesia and Brazil

Developing Telecoms

A reminder of the difficulties that can be faced by a global brand working in multiple territories with specific local rules and concerns comes from multinational technology company Apple, which is facing two very different regulatory challenges in two very different regions.

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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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Data privacy in the digital age: Why document security matters 

Telecoms Tech News

In an age where digital transformation is not only a buzzword but also a requirement, the significance of data privacy and document security cannot be emphasised enough. With businesses and consumers moving more of their activities online, risks related to privacy breaches, identity thefts, and exposures have skyrocketed. Here, we explore why document security is.

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Sweden asks Chinese ship to return for investigation after Baltic Sea cable damage 

Total Telecom

News The investigation was launched after two cables were severed in the Baltic Sea last week Swedish Prime Minster Ulf Kristersson has requested that a Chinese ship return to Swedish waters as part of an ongoing investigation into the damage of two s ubsea cable systems in the Baltic Sea last week. Last Sunday, the 218km BCS East-West Interlink cable, which connects Gotland, Sweden, and Lithuania, was damaged and taken offline.

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MTN Group adds Congo-Brazzaville to its 5G portfolio

Developing Telecoms

MTN Group announced on Monday it has commercially launched its 5G network in Congo-Brazzaville, making it the group’s sixth 5G launch in Africa along with last week’s launch of 5G in Benin.

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IMAX Partners with CAMB.AI for AI-Powered Content Localisation Services

Telecom Talk

Global entertainment technology and cinematic experience company IMAX will use content localisation services from CAMB.

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Cisco unveils SD-WAN Configuration Catalog to streamline industrial deployments

Cisco Wireless

Cisco's new SD-WAN Configuration Catalog simplifies industrial deployments - reducing setup time, errors, and enhancing security for Industrial IoT networks

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Australia regulator dishes out midband spectrum for private networks

Total Telecom

News The newly allocated area-wide licences (AWLs) will allow organisations to build their own private wireless networks This week, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced the allocation of 47 area-wide licences (AWLs) for 3.8 GHz spectrum. This midband spectrum is some of the most highly prized by mobile operators for delivering 5G services, offering an excellent balance of capacity, speed, and coverage.

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Camtel to partner with Orange for coverage boost

Developing Telecoms

State-owned operator Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) has signed a mobile network sharing agreement with French operator group Orange to boost service quality and narrow the gap with its larger mobile rivals.

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Total Telecom BTS Reached 29.43 Lakh in November 2024: Govt

Telecom Talk

The total base transceiver station (BTS) count for the Indian telecom industry reached 29.43 lakh in November 2024, said Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia.

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Decoding the Tech Industry

Cisco Wireless

Transforming perceptions of tech careers, Cisco and Virgin Media O2 join forces to inspire UK youth, highlighting diverse opportunities and skills development through an impactful event.

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EE CEO Marc Allera to bow out in Spring

Total Telecom

News Allera will be replaced by telecoms veteran Claire Gillies from April next year EE CEO Marc Allera has announced that he will step down from the role at the end of March next year, having spent nine years with BT Group. In a statement, Allera said he was “proud to have led an incredible team through enormous change in the market” over the past nine years.

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HGC deploys Ciena gear to support DCI in the Philippines

Developing Telecoms

Optical networking vendor Ciena says that HGC Global Communications is deploying its connectivity solutions to support the telco's recently announced data centre interconnect (DCI) service in the Philippines.

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Starlink Expands Direct-to-Cell Services Globally

Telecom Talk

Elon Musk, the visionary leader and business tycoon called SpaceX alien-level technology recently.

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Nokia to finally boot Huawei out of Deutsche Telekom 5G sites

Light Reading

The deal to replace Huawei at 3,000 sites in Germany is back on for Nokia following confirmation of the move by Deutsche Telekom.

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Did your virtualization cloud provider just do you a massive favor? 

Total Telecom

Contributed Article by Rakuten Symphony At Telecoms World Asia 2024, a familiar theme echoed in the halls: a certain virtualization leader’s post-acquisition pricing has reached untenable levels. Here’s the twist: they may actually have done you a massive favor. Why? These rising costs are a wakeup call. They are forcing operators to take a hard look at whether legacy platforms—once the backbone of networks—can support the demands of modern telecom operations.

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Asia-Pacific mobile broadband revenue to hit US$296 billion by 2028

Developing Telecoms

Mobile broadband service revenue in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%, from US$229.6 billion in 2024 to US$296.2 billion over the next four years, driven by the availability and adoption of 5G services.

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NTT Docomo, Nokia, and SK Telecom Achieve Faster 6G Speeds Using AI

Telecom Talk

NTT Docomo, in collaboration with NTT, Nokia, and SK Telecom, has demonstrated a significant advancement in 6G wireless communication using artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

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Not Ready For AI? Time To Lay The Groundwork

Cisco Wireless

In our recent Cisco AI Readiness Index, we found that only 13% of organizations consider themselves ready to capture AI’s potential, even though urgency is high. Companies are investing, but close to half of respondents say the gains aren’t meeting expectations. Here’s how organizations can get themselves better prepared.

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