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BSNL Deployed First 4G Saturation Site on VSAT Media in Lahaul and Spiti

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has deployed its first 4G saturation site on VSAT (very small aperture terminal) media in Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh.

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Nokia and Fibertime work together to expand South African broadband access

Developing Telecoms

Nokia has announced that South African internet service provider Fibertime will deploy Nokia’s fibre solution to rapidly expand broadband access to underserved regions of South Africa.

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Daisy the AI granny tackles fraud with endless nattering

Telecoms Tech News

A new weapon against fraud has been unveiled: an AI granny named Daisy who has been appointed ‘Head of Scammer Relations’. Deployed by Virgin Media O2, Daisy’s primary mission is to engage scammers in long-winded conversations—wasting their time and reducing their chances of contacting real individuals. Developed using AI technology and with the expertise of.

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Majority of Frontier stockholders approve of acquisition by Verizon

Total Telecom

News Over 60 percent of Frontier Communications stockholders have approved a merger agreement proposal with Verizon This article was originally published Brad Randall, Editor of our sister publication Broadband Communities Approximately 63 percent of Frontier Communications stockholders have voted to approve a merger agreement proposal. Frontier, which announced the news following a Nov. 13 special meeting, also reported that ten of the company’s top 12 stockholders voted in favour of the transa

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BSNL Launches Satellite-to-Device Service in India

Telecom Talk

BSNL, in collaboration with Viasat, launches India’s first satellite-to-device service, marking a new era of connectivity for India’s remotest regions.

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Eutelsat OneWeb, Q-KON expand LEO services under new deal

Developing Telecoms

Eutelsat OneWeb announced on Thursday it has signed a new multi-year agreement with satellite solutions and services provider Q-KON to expand LEO satellite services across Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the southern region.

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SoftBank and NVIDIA collaborate on AI-RAN technology

Telecoms Tech News

SoftBank, in collaboration with NVIDIA, has created an artificial intelligence radio access network (AI-RAN) that can simultaneously handle AI and 5G workloads. The telecoms industry has largely embraced this new infrastructure, recognising its potential to optimise network functions and drive new revenue streams. A demo carried out in Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture showcased SoftBank’s AI-RAN solution, Read more » The post SoftBank and NVIDIA collaborate on AI-RAN technology appeared fi

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Jio 5G Network Extends Handset Battery Life by Up to 40 Percent

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio’s True 5G network offers standalone 5G architecture, improved voice quality, energy-efficient spectrum management, and advanced features like network slicing and location positioning for a seamless user experience.

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MTN and Huawei claim 5.5G first in South Africa

Developing Telecoms

Operator MTN South Africa and leading tech vendor Huawei say that they have completed the first 5.5G network trial in South Africa at the MTN head office in Johannesburg.

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Malwarebytes acquires Swedish VPN provider AzireVPN to boost privacy features

Telecoms Tech News

Malwarebytes has acquired Swedish VPN provider AzireVPN, expanding its privacy-focused product portfolio. The deal, announced on November 7, integrates AzireVPN’s server infrastructure and privacy technologies into Malwarebytes’ suite of consumer-focused security tools. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed The acquisition marks an expansion of Malwarebytes’ privacy offerings, which include Malwarebytes Privacy VPN and the free.

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EE takes coverage to the top of Ben Nevis 

Total Telecom

News The addition plays a key role in enhancing the team’s ability to respond to emergencies, especially in areas previously lacking coverage EE has teamed up with Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team (LMRT) to improve the connectivity and support search and rescue operations on Ben Nevis. Using existing 35-meter mast site located in Glen Nevis, this collaboration aims to enhance safety in one of the UK’s most popular yet challenging outdoor destinations.

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Nokia to Deploy 3,300 New Sites for Vodafone Idea by March 2025

Telecom Talk

Nokia, as part of its recent equipment deal with Vodafone Idea (Vi), is rapidly expanding Vi’s network in circles with

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Viettel launches Qualcomm-powered Open RAN 5G on its network

Developing Telecoms

Vietnamese telco Viettel announced on Wednesday it has commercially launched Open RAN 5G on its network using its in-house gNodeB solution developed in partnership with Qualcomm.

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How Android 15’s Wi-Fi ranging changes indoor navigation

Telecoms Tech News

Wi-Fi Ranging, a ground-breaking feature of Android 15, is about to revolutionise how we navigate indoor spaces. All of us have been frustrated when GPS fails in large, wall-obstructed spaces like shopping malls, airports, or conference centres. Wi-Fi Ranging directly addresses this issue, using the IEEE 802.11az protocol to deliver sub-metre accuracy — making indoor.

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Gangster Granny! Meet Daisy: O2’s new weapon against scammers 

Total Telecom

News “It’s a bad day to be a scammer,” said VMO2 in its announcement O2 has unveiled its new, unique weapon in its fight against scammers: Daisy, an AI-powered assistant designed to keep fraudsters talking and waste their time. As part of Virgin Media O2’s “Swerve the Scammers” campaign, Daisy’s mission is to distract scammers with realistic, rambling conversations, helping protect potential victims while raising awareness about fraud.

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Turkcell Achieves 5G-A Speed of 32 Gbps During Trial in Istanbul

Telecom Talk

Turkcell and ZTE break the European 5G-Advanced speed record with 32 Gbps in Istanbul. This milestone highlights the potential of 5G-Advanced technology to revolutionise industries with faster data transmission.

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Starlink’s race for space

Developing Telecoms

Starlink’s ascension has made waves in the satellite sector across the last year – in particular, the number of operating licences it has snapped up in emerging markets feels like the satellite equivalent of a land-grab.

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Qualcomm's 5G RAN chips finally hit the market. in Vietnam

Light Reading

Four years after jumping into the RAN market, Qualcomm now has one commercial deployment and another on the way. That's not quite what the company was initially hoping for.

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Nokia acquires Rapid in API boost 

Total Telecom

News No financial details of the deal will be disclosed, Nokia said Nokia has announced its acquisition of technology assets from Rapid, which includes the world’s largest API hub and a skilled research and development team. This acquisition marks a major step in Nokia’s plan to grow its network API offerings, aiming to support a wider ecosystem of telecom operators, software providers, and cloud giants to unlock the potential of 5G and 4G networks.

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What Do Jio, Airtel, and Vi Really Want from Govt

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), the three private telecom operators in India have plenty of demands from the Indian government.

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Orange acquires first 4G licence in Central African Republic

Developing Telecoms

Orange Centrafrique says it has become the first mobile operator in the Central African Republic (CAR) to sign a 4G license with the Ministry of Digital Economy, Posts and Telecommunications, paving the way for 4G to finally be launched in the country.

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Airbus to replace Wi-Fi with 5G in “all industrial areas” within five years

RCR Wireless

More excerpts and leftovers, here, from the new RCR Wireless editorial report on private 5G in Industry 4.0 (check it out), rendered as a full Q&A with Hakim Achouri, telecoms expert and architect at European aviation and aerospace manufacturer Airbus. If you have been following the Airbus story in these pages (since 2019, at least) […] The post Airbus to replace Wi-Fi with 5G in “all industrial areas” within five years appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Vorboss and Neos Networks sign networks deal 

Total Telecom

News The deal is set to boost connectivity in the capital Neos Networks has joined forces with London-based fibre provider Vorboss to offer new high-capacity, last-mile connectivity options in London. The deal will allow Neos Networks’ customers to access Vorboss’s extensive fibre network through the LIVEQUOTE platform, giving businesses a transparent view of prices for services up to 10Gbps.

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5G Combined with GenAI to Transform Industries, Says TCS: Report

Telecom Talk

Generative AI and 5G are reshaping telecom and industries, enhancing network management, security, and driving business monetisation, according to TCS.

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No funds lost in weekend GCash wallet glitch, says Globe CEO

Developing Telecoms

Globe Telecom president and CEO Ernest Cu said on Monday that unauthorized transactions that affected some GCash wallet users in the Philippines over the weekend were the result of a glitch, and that no funds were lost.

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D2D rivals play musical chairs with rocket launches

Light Reading

Globalstar, AST SpaceMobile and SpaceX are among the companies racing to launch dozens of new satellites capable of connecting directly to millions of iPhones and Android smartphones.

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Verizon extends US defence contract in $98m deal 

Total Telecom

News The purpose of the extension is to create a point-to-point connection within Southwest Asia, the company said. Verizon announced a two-year extension to its Global Network Solutions (GNS) contract with the Department of Defence (DoD), boosting the contract’s total value to over $98 million. Originally awarded in 2016, this extension will support secure communication networks in Southwest Asia, a region critical to US government operations.

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Comviva and AWS Partner to Offer Cloud-First, AI-Driven Solutions for Telecom Providers

Telecom Talk

Customer experience and data monetisation solutions provider Comviva and Amazon’s cloud unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced a partnership on

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Liquid to support Western Cape connectivity expansion plans

Developing Telecoms

Technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies, and South Africa’s Western Cape Government have announced at the Africa Tech Festival 2024 in Cape Town that they have renewed a partnership to continue expanding connectivity in the province.

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Broadband data consumption growing, but pace of growth is slowing – OpenVault

Light Reading

OpenVault says monthly average broadband data consumption in Q3 inched up 7.2%, the lowest rate of growth seen since it began reporting these trends in 2012. CDNs are already feeling the pinch.

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Swisscom–Vodafone Italia deal gets green light from Italian authorities 

Total Telecom

News The deal was first announced in March This week, Vodafone Italia’s sale to Swisscom has been approved by the Italian communication authority AGCOM, Swisscom has confirmed. “The transaction is still subject to two other regulatory approvals, including that of the Italian Competition Authority (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato, AGCM).

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BSNL Starts National Wi-Fi Roaming Service

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has started the national Wi-Fi roaming service for customers.

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Cirion announces SAC-2, a new US-Latin America subsea route

Developing Telecoms

Cirion Technologies, a digital infrastructure and technology provider in Latin America, today announced what it describes as a new, wholly diverse and resilient Atlantic subsea route expanding fibre connectivity between Latin America and North America. It’s called the South American Crossing-2 (SAC-2) Route.

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Viettel uses Qualcomm 5G platforms to launch O-RAN network

RCR Wireless

Viettel said it will deploy more than 300 sites across various Vietnamese provinces by the first quarter of 2025 Vietnamese telco Viettel announced the commercial launch of its Open RAN (O-RAN) 5G network using a platform provided by Qualcomm Technologies, the company said in a release. The telco claimed that this is the first O-RAN […] The post Viettel uses Qualcomm 5G platforms to launch O-RAN network appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Connected Germany flourishes in Munich

Total Telecom

Events This week saw Total Telecom’s Connected Germany conference make its triumphant return to Munich The two-day event saw more than 1,200 attendees come togther from across the country to discuss the biggest challenges facing Germany connectivity industry. From the country’s rapidly accelerating fibre and 5G rollouts, The event’s extensive agenda featured over 150 speakers representing every corner of Germany’s digital economy, from network builders and operators, to t

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BSNL Vanity Numbers Up for Auction, Details

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has put up vanity numbers on auction.

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China Mobile adopts ZTE’s AI cloud solution to cut energy costs

Developing Telecoms

ZTE revealed on Tuesday that China Mobile is deploying its AI telco cloud solution within its network to improve energy efficiency and lower opex costs following verification tests in Hunan and Anhui provinces.

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