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BSNL Launches IFTV Service in Partnership with Skypro and PlayboxTV

Telecom Talk

BSNL launches IFTV, an entertainment platform offering 550+ live TV channels and 18 premium OTT apps for BSNL broadband plans.

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India’s AceCloud claims DeepSeek first

Developing Telecoms

The DeepSeek AI story continues to make headlines, this time through AceCloud, which claims to be the first Indian sovereign cloud provider to offer DeepSeek Gen AI models at scale on its cloud platform.

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Vodafone achieves first space video call using regular smartphones

Telecoms Tech News

Vodafone has successfully completed the worlds first space-based video call using everyday 4G and 5G smartphones. The landmark call showcases a technological marvel: the ability to deliver a full mobile broadband experience directly from satellites to unmodified smartphones. Unlike current satellite-based services, which often require expensive hardware like specialised satellite phones or dishes, Vodafones new.

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Teraswitch upgrades global network with 400GE connectivity from EXA Infrastructure

Total Telecom

EXA Infrastructure , the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform throughout Europe, connecting North America and Asia via the Middle East, has partnered with Teraswitch to provide 400GE connectivity and position it for global network expansion. Teraswitch recently deployed its global network, featuring 100GE waves to connect cities across the US and Europe.

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Jio Data Vouchers will Not Work with Voice and SMS Plans

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, the largest telco in India in terms of market share, recently unveiled voice and SMS-only plans.

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Orange Jordan goes prpl in home gateway and Wi-Fi deal with SoftAtHome

Developing Telecoms

Operator Orange Jordan and independent software provider SoftAtHome say they have announced the imminent deployment of the worlds first fully prpl-based broadband solution with a home gateway and Wi-Fi repeater powered by prplWare and complementary SoftAtHome products.

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EU sanctions three Russian officers for cyberattacks  

Telecoms Tech News

The EU has imposed additional sanctions on three Russian nationals over their involvement in cyberattacks. The accused individuals, identified as officers attached to Unit 29155 of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU), orchestrated attacks that breached classified information and sensitive data. In a statement, the Council of the European.

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Starlink Accepts Indian Govt’s Demands for Getting License: Report

Telecom Talk

Starlink, a SpaceX-owned satcom (satellite communication) company has finally accepted the key terms laid out by the Indian government to get a license.

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Liberty Costa Rica, Claro invest $32.5m in 5G spectrum

Developing Telecoms

Liberty Costa Rica and Claro have each paid $16.2 million for 5G spectrum rights, marking a major step toward launching commercial 5G services in the Central American nation.

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FullFibre and Zzoomm merger creates a UK full-fibre leader 

Telecoms Tech News

FullFibre and Zzoomm have announced plans to merge. Once operational, the combined entity will boast a formidable networkencompassing approximately 600,000 properties with ready service access and more than 65,000 active customers. The merger brings together FullFibre, a wholesale full-fibre network operator with its in-house retail ISP arm BeFibre, and Zzoomm, an established and fast-growing player.

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FullFibre and Zzoomm merge in latest altnet consolidation move

Total Telecom

News The newly merged business will be one of the UKs largest altnets with over 600,000 properties passed with fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) Today, UK fibre altnets FullFibre and Zzoomm have announced they will merge their operations. The deal will make the nearly combined entity one of the UKs largest alternative fibre networks, with over 600,000 properties ready for service and over 65,000 existing customers.

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Reliance Jio’s All Data Plans will Work with Voice Plans Now

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio recently brought new prepaid plans for customers. These plans are voice and SMS-only vouchers.

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Telefonica looks to exit Argentina

Developing Telecoms

Telefonica is reportedly mulling the sale of its Argentinean unit.

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National Audit Office: Public services face ‘severe’ cyber risks

Telecoms Tech News

Public services are grappling with a “severe” and accelerating cyber threat, as outlined in a report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The public spending watchdog warns that unless urgent action is taken, both government operations and critical public services could be at risk of significant damage. The NAO conducted a detailed evaluation of whether.

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A ‘vulnerable soft underbelly’: UK joint committee explores subsea cable security

Total Telecom

News The news comes as yet another submarine cable is damaged in the Baltic Sea, with authorities suspecting deliberate sabotage The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) is set to explore the security credentials of the UKs submarine cable ecosystem as part of a new industry enquiry. In its announcement, the government noted the UKs reliance on its 60 existing submarine cables, warning of the potential disruption that damage to multiple cables at once would cause the UK.

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Boldyn Networks Expands Into Germany with Smart Mobile Labs Acquisition

Telecom Talk

Boldyn Networks, a shared network infrastructure provider, has announced an agreement to acquire Germany-based Smart Mobile Labs (SML), a provider

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Oracle taps Starlink to extend cloud connectivity to remote areas

Developing Telecoms

Oracle has equipped its Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP) with connectivity from Space X's Starlink low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites , enabling clients to access its cloud applications in remote locations.

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Verizon's 'Can you hear me now' guy returns – for satellites

Light Reading

Remember Verizon's 'Can you hear me now' guy? He's back, this time touting Verizon's nascent satellite-messaging capabilities. The move is part of Verizon's efforts to keep pace with its rivals.

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Apple secretly testing direct-to-device satellite connectivity with Starlink and T-Mobile

Total Telecom

News T-Mobile had previously only mentioned testing with Samsung devices, with no mention of Apples iPhones Apple has been secretly working with T-Mobile and SpaceX test Starlinks network using Apples latest iPhone software, according to a Bloomberg report. The iPhones latest software update, which was released this week, will allow selected T-Mobile customers to connect directly to the satellites.

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Google Pushes AI Education to Change Global Narrative: Report

Telecom Talk

Google is reportedly intensifying efforts to shape public perception and policy around artificial intelligence (AI) as governments worldwide prepare to

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Indosat teams with Xanh SM for connected electric taxis

Developing Telecoms

Indonesian telco Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison says it has formed a partnership with Vietnam-based electric taxi service Xanh SM to create smart mobility solutions leveraging ICT, IoT and analytics for Xanh SMs new taxi fleet in the country.

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2025: Connecting Everything with Cisco’s Mobility Services Platform

Cisco Wireless

By partnering with Cisco and harnessing the power of our Mobility Services Platform, CSPs elevate their connectivity to deliver end-to-end enterprise value and use cases that solve real-world business problems.

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SoftBank in talks to invest $25bn in OpenAI 

Total Telecom

News The investment follows a SoftBank taking a $1.5 billion stake in OpenAI last year Japanese conglomerate SoftBank reportedly in discussions to invest between $15 billion and $25 billion in OpenAI, according to a recent report from the Financial Times. If it goes ahead, the investment will make SoftBank OpenAIs largest financial backer and would significantly expand the Japanese companys presence in the AI sector.

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BSNL Confirms Deployment of 2000+ 4G Sites in Telangana

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has confirmed deploying 2000+ 4G sites in Telangana.

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GSMA, UK launch fund for AI boost in emerging markets

Developing Telecoms

The GSMA and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) have launched a fund to equip enterprises in developing markets with the means to harness emerging technologies, including AI.

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Reimagining Data Center Networking with Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric

Cisco Wireless

With Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric, scale data center fabrics to anywhere and any size with this cloud-managed solution. Teams of all skill levels can use it to simplify complex tasks and boost efficiency.

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Globalstar Partner Global Telesat Communications Sees Massive 35% YoY Growth in SPOT and Satellite IoT Device Sales in 2024

Total Telecom

Dublin, Ireland January 30, 2025 Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd. , a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT), the next-generation mobile satellite and communications service provider, today announced that UK-based wireless and satellite technology reseller, Global Telesat Communications (GTC) , a subsidiary of NextPlat Corp.

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TP-Link to Make in India in Partnership with Optiemus Electronics

Telecom Talk

TP-Link, a Chinese smart home products maker widely known in India for selling Wi-Fi routers is now looking to make products within India.

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Ericsson to expand Grameenphone’s backend with AI

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson says it has signed a strategic IT transformation deal with Bangladesh telco Grameenphone to upgrade its backend with what the vendor says is one of the largest catalog-driven charging and mediation deployments in the world, with added AI.

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Strengthening the Cisco-Nutanix Partnership: Unlocking Innovation with Seamless Integration

Cisco Wireless

Unlock the power of Cisco and Nutanix with this new integration. Simplify HCI management with unified dashboard, detailed insights, and proactive alerts.

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India’s ACT Fibernet introduces ACT Smart Wi-Fi powered by Aprecomm’s AI Engine

Total Telecom

Thursday, January 30, 2025 ACT Fibernet, in partnership with Aprecomm , announced today that it has successfully implemented new AI-driven software on customers routers. The software enhances the in-home Wi-Fi experience across all devices and applications by creating an intelligent, smart Wi-Fi service. Known as ACT Zippy,” the new software aims to transform traditional Wi-Fi connectivity by actively monitoring the home Wi-Fi network, including all applications and client devices, to ide

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TCS Expects Follow on Order from BSNL for 4G Expansion: Report

Telecom Talk

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) expects BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) to place an additional follow on order for 4G expansion throughout India.

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NIGCOMSAT and Eutelsat partner to deliver LEO satellite services in Nigeria

Developing Telecoms

Satellite communications provider Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) and Eutelsat Group, a global leader in satellite communications, have announced what they describe as a groundbreaking multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership to deliver low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services in Nigeria.

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Kagan: The secret sauce behind ITEXPO #TechSuperShow growth

RCR Wireless

For more than nearly four decades, I have sat on panel discussions and given speeches at trade shows, corporate meetings, conferences and more. I have watched the ITEXPO #TechSuperShow grow, year after year for roughly a quarter century.

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T-Mobile: From Project Odyssey to Horizon 3

Light Reading

As T-Mobile enters 2025, it's working to acquire and assimilate UScellular (Project Odyssey) and then, after that, to seek out additional revenue opportunities (Horizon 3).

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BSNL Voice and SMS Only Plans Listed

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, didn’t need to bring new voice and SMS-only plans.

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Deep cuts: what DeepSeek’s low-cost alternative means for AI

Developing Telecoms

This weeks revelation that DeepSeeks R1 model can offer performance in line with ChatGPT at a fraction of the development cost has had a cataclysmic impact on the AI space, particularly in the US.

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