Airtel Digital TV Launches New Entertainment Plan With Amazon Prime Benefits
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Airtel Digital TV teams up with Amazon Prime to launch new plans, combining over 350 live TV channels with Prime Video content in HD.
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“A page has been turned”: VMO2 praises Labour’s approach to digital infrastructure
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Interview Is the new Labour government’s approach to digital infrastructure going to be effective? In this Connected Britain interview, Simon Miller, Director of Public and Regional Affairs at Virgin Media O2, describes the “encouraging” discussions with government so far and how the UK’s digital infrastructure landscape is shifting in 2024.
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IMT-2030 Vision: Industry experts outline the path to 6G
Telecoms Tech News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
As the world prepares for the transition to 6G, industry experts have shared their insights on the ITU’s IMT-2030 Vision framework. This collaborative effort between industry, government, and academia aims to shape the future of mobile communications, focusing on key technologies and standards that will guide the development of 6G. The IMT-2030 Vision document outlines.
USSD service boosts Nigerian mobile transaction options
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
A reminder that in large parts of Africa internet connectivity is not always guaranteed comes from PalmPay, a financial platform with over 30 million users on its smartphone app in Nigeria. PalmPay has announced the launch of its USSD code, a service that offers Nigerians an additional way to manage their finances without the need for internet connectivity.
Over 1,500 5G BTS Deployed in India During August 2024
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Check out the latest update on India’s 5G infrastructure with a detailed report on the August 2024 deployment of 1,739 new Base Transceiver Stations (BTS).
“Open RAN is an opportunity today”: Mavenir talks openness and the future of 5G at Connected Britain
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Interview At this year’s Connected Britain, Total Telecom’s Georgia Sweeting caught up with Mavenir’s SVP GM EMEA, Virtyt Koshi, to discuss the latest trends in Open RAN, the value of fixed and mobile convergence, and some of the biggest emerging opportunities for telcos in 2024 Watch our full interview with Virtyt below: Keep up to date with all of the latest telecoms news with Total Telecom’s daily newsletter Also in the news: Meta resumes use of UK user posts to train its A
AI era dawns for data centres with Nokia’s EDA platform
Telecoms Tech News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Nokia has announced the launch of its Event-Driven Automation (EDA) platform, designed to modernise data centre network operations in the AI era. The new platform leverages Kubernetes to provide highly reliable, simplified, and adaptable lifecycle management for data centre networks. The EDA platform aims to eliminate human error in network operations, thereby reducing network disruptions.
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Vodafone Idea’s 84-Day Prepaid Plans: Pricing, Benefits, and OTT Subscriptions
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Check out Vodafone Idea’s 84-day prepaid plans, ranging from Rs 509 to Rs 1,599. Get details on data limits, OTT subscriptions (Netflix, SonyLiv, Amazon Prime Lite, and more), and voice benefits.
Nokia launches sustainability calculator for private networks
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Press Release Nokia today announced the launch of a new sustainability calculator for private wireless networks for enterprises. This tool helps companies estimate the environmental and social benefits of using private wireless networks and the new Industry 4.0 applications they enable. Notable benefits include improved operations, reduced costs and carbon emissions, and fewer workplace accidents.
Ofcom tackles broadband jargon confusion with new rules
Telecoms Tech News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Ofcom’s new rules mandate that ISPs provide clearer information about their broadband services to consumers. The move, which comes into effect today, aims to address widespread confusion surrounding the terminology used to describe different network technologies. Under the new guidelines, internet service providers (ISPs) must explicitly state the type of network underpinning their broadband offerings.
SIM disconnection begins in Nigeria as consumer group requests more time
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Is Nigeria finally carrying out its threat to disconnect unregistered SIM cards? A number of outlets are reporting that with the Nigerian Communications Commission's (NCC) deadline having passed on 14 September, Nigeria's mobile operators are blocking subscriber identity module (SIM) cards that are not linked to National Identification Numbers (NIN).
Bharti Airtel in Aggressive Expansion Mode in India
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Bharti Airtel's aggressive expansion in 2024 includes major network upgrades, home Wi-Fi growth, new content partnerships, and sustainability efforts. Check the details.
FCC fines AT&T $13m over 2023 data breach
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
News The regulator said the operator had not done enough to protect consumer data This week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached a settlement with telco giant AT&T, fining them $13 million for their lack of oversight over customers’ data security. Back in January 2023, bad actors gained access to the data of 8.9 million AT&T customers via a cyberattack on an unnamed third-party cloud vendor.
AI-RAN collaboration set to advance mobile networks
Telecoms Tech News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
NVIDIA is partnering with T-Mobile, Ericsson, and Nokia to design and drive the future of mobile networks through AI-RAN. The collaboration centres around the newly launched NVIDIA AI Aerial platform, a suite of accelerated computing software and hardware designed to optimise wireless networks and cater to the needs of generative AI across various sectors, including.
Vodacom unveils cloud-based smartphone to spur 4G migration
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Vodacom South Africa unveiled a cloud-based phone in a bid to equip more subscribers with affordable smartphones and migrate them to modern 4G networks.
Airtel 5G Network Covers 1.4 Lakh Villages Across India
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Airtel's latest investor presentation highlights its extensive network coverage with 5G and 4G technologies, covering 140,000 villages with 5G and 800,000 with 4G.
Intel presses pause on European chip fabs
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
News The news follows Intel’s disappointing Q2 results last month US chipmaker Intel has said it will pause its plans for new chip factories in Germany and Poland for two years, citing lower-than-expected demand and financial pressures. Intel had announced plans to build a €30 billion factory in Magdeburg, Germany, and a €4.6 billion facility in Wrocław, Poland in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
Everyday learning: Microlearning apps you need to try in 2025
Telecoms Tech News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Want to learn new skills efficiently? Microlearning apps break down complex topics into brief lessons you can tackle anytime, anywhere. In this article, we’ll feature the best microlearning apps for 2025 to boost your personal and professional growth. Key takeaways Understanding microlearning apps Microlearning apps are mobile applications. They provide bite-sized, focused learning content that.
Oi taps Nokia for Wi-Fi upgrade in Brazil
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Brazilian provider Oi deployed Nokia software to enhance broadband subscriber experiences, open new revenue channels and protect its assets from theft.
TRAI Believes VNOs Should Partner with Multiple Telcos
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended that Virtual Network Operators (VNOs) should partner with multiple telcos to improve services.
Meta resumes use of UK user posts to train its AI models
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
News The company initially received backlash back in June before an intervention from the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Meta has announced that it will begin training its AI models using public content shared by users on Facebook and Instagram in the UK, having paused the training in June due to regulatory clashes. The company intends to start this process in the coming months, with customers of their platforms to be informed via in-app notification.
Whalebone and o2 Telefónica Germany join to launch “o2 Onlineschutz” cybersecurity service
Telecoms Tech News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Whalebone, a leading cybersecurity provider for the telecommunications sector, has partnered with o2 Telefónica Germany to launch ‘o2 Onlineschutz’ a white-labeled version of its security product Whalebone Aura. It offers an additional layer of protection for o2 Telefónica’s B2C customers. The partnership between the two companies that produce the product was initiated two years ago.
VNPT starts work on base station for Lang Nu resettlement area
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Vietnamese telco VNPT said in Thursday it has commenced work to install a cellular base station in Lao Cai province to serve a new resettlement area for Lang Nu residents displaced by Super Typhoon Yagi earlier this month.
BSNL Sarvatra Tech to Make High-Speed Internet Easily Accessible
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) wants to make high-speed internet accessible to people everywhere.
Softbank and Intelsat partner to launch global 5G network
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
News The deal comes just a month after Softbank’s deal with Eutelsat Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and Intelsat have announced a new partnership to develop a hybrid network solution combining satellite and terrestrial communication technology. This, the companies say, will create a “Ubiquitous Network” that offers seamless mobile connectivity, even in areas without regular mobile coverage.
How Huawei and open RAN misfires hurt Ericsson, Nokia and telcos
Light Reading
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Despite the purported efforts to foment competition, the market for RAN products looks more concentrated than ever in parts of the world.
The convoluted journey of Malaysia’s 5G plan
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Recognising the potential boost for the economy, Malaysia broke the mould by opting to push mobile network operators to deploy 5G through a single network strategy.
Disney+ Hotstar Introduces AI-Powered Video Optimisation Technology
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
OTT Platform Disney+ Hotstar has introduced an AI-driven video optimisation feature that enhances streaming quality while reducing data usage.
VMO2’s data centre cooling optimisation will save £1m a year
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
News The savings come as part of a partnership with data centre software specialist EkkoSense According to Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), working in partnership with EkkoSense across 20 of the company’s UK data centres has led to an average saving of 15% in data centre cooling energy usage. In environmental terms, this means reducing the company’s carbon footprint by around 760 tonnes per year.
HCLTech AI Force™ integrates with Anthropic Claude 3 in Amazon Bedrock
HCL Tech
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
HCLTech AI Force™ integrates with Anthropic Claude 3 in Amazon Bedrock siddhartha_bhatnagar Wed, 09/18/2024 - 07:15 NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Sept 18, 2024 — HCLTech , a leading global technology company, today announced the integration of its patented software engineering lifecycle acceleration and augmentation platform, HCLTech AI Force ™, with Anthropic Claude 3 Haiku in Amazon Bedrock.
Saudi’s Aramco Digital announces multiple AI partnerships
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Aramco Digital Company and Groq, a major name in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) inference, have announced a partnership to establish the world's largest inferencing data centre in Saudi Arabia. But it's far from the only recent AI news from the digital and technology subsidiary of Aramco, the giant global integrated energy and chemicals company.
OyxgenOS 15 Might Come with iOS Like Features
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
OxygenOS 15 is the Android 15-based operating system (OS) for OnePlus devices.
SubOptic, Sparkle and University of Genoa team up for world’s first subsea cable degree
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Press Release Besides the implementation of the world’s first academic specialization course on submarine cables, the agreement includes collaboration on joint initiatives for the sector’s development Sparkle , the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, the University of Genoa, one of the oldest in Italy and one of the best in the world on marine and maritime issues, and the SubOptic Foundation , a philanthropic organization that aims to promote k
Taiwan Mobile makes $124M AI investment in software firm
Light Reading
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Taiwan Mobile invests $124M in software firm Systex in what has been a busy year for AI-related deals by Asian telcos, with most of them focused on infrastructure.
Axian Telecom reportedly in for triple-play provider in Kenya
Developing Telecoms
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Axian Telecom was reportedly looking to acquire Kenya-based mobile, internet and TV provider Wananchi Group.
5G Trials Start for Homegrown Tech Makers with BSNL: Report
Telecom Talk
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
5G trials are already ongoing for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). It is already a known fact that BSNL will be rolling out homegrown 5G.
NetIX Adds Five DE-CIX Exchanges to its Platform
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Sofia, Bulgaria – 12th September 2024: NetIX, the leading global distributed platform for award-winning connectivity and peering solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its long-standing partnership with DE-CIX by adding five of their exchanges. The addition of these five new DE-CIX Internet Exchanges in Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Munich, Marseille, and New York to NetIX’s global peering platform further enhances the company’s presence across key global markets boosting its customers’ access
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