BSNL Launches Satellite-to-Device Service in India
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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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Daisy the AI granny tackles fraud with endless nattering
Telecoms Tech News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
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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Nokia and Fibertime work together to expand South African broadband access
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
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.
EE takes coverage to the top of Ben Nevis
Total Telecom
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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.
BSNL Deployed First 4G Saturation Site on VSAT Media in Lahaul and Spiti
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
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.
SoftBank and NVIDIA collaborate on AI-RAN technology
Telecoms Tech News
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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
Indosat and GoTo launch Indonesian-language LLM ecosystem
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Indonesian tech firm GoTo Gojek Tokopedia said on Thursday they have begun work on Sahabat-AI, an open-source large language model (LLM) ecosystem specifically designed for Bahasa Indonesia and other local languages.
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BSNL Starts National Wi-Fi Roaming Service
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has started the national Wi-Fi roaming service for customers.
Malwarebytes acquires Swedish VPN provider AzireVPN to boost privacy features
Telecoms Tech News
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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.
No funds lost in weekend GCash wallet glitch, says Globe CEO
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
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.
MetTel Is Now an Authorized Starlink Reseller, Extending Managed Network Services via Space Globally
Total Telecom
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Press Release NEW YORK , Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MetTel has completed agreements making it an Authorized Starlink Reseller for both government and commercial enterprises, enabling it to offer fully managed network services to any location worldwide via Starlink’s ubiquitous laser mesh network of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. MetTel offers enterprises and government agencies access to Starlink’s laser mesh satellite network as a fully managed service.
Nokia to Deploy 3,300 New Sites for Vodafone Idea by March 2025
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Nokia, as part of its recent equipment deal with Vodafone Idea (Vi), is rapidly expanding Vi’s network in circles with
How Android 15’s Wi-Fi ranging changes indoor navigation
Telecoms Tech News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
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.
Empyrion enters Thai market with data centre plans for Bangkok
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Digital infrastructure platform Empyrion Digital has announced its strategic expansion into Thailand to develop a minimum 12MW (IT load) edge co-location data centre in Bangkok. It’s Empyrion Digital’s first major investment in Southeast Asia following its establishment in Singapore in 2021.
Swisscom–Vodafone Italia deal gets green light from Italian authorities
Total Telecom
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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).
Jio 5G Network Extends Handset Battery Life by Up to 40 Percent
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
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.
China calls for unified 6G standard
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Anxious China pleads for western help to build its 6G juggernaut.
Eutelsat OneWeb, Q-KON expand LEO services under new deal
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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.
Nokia acquires Rapid in API boost
Total Telecom
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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.
5G Combined with GenAI to Transform Industries, Says TCS: Report
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Generative AI and 5G are reshaping telecom and industries, enhancing network management, security, and driving business monetisation, according to TCS.
Qualcomm's 5G RAN chips finally hit the market. in Vietnam
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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.
Liquid to support Western Cape connectivity expansion plans
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
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.
Vorboss and Neos Networks sign networks deal
Total Telecom
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
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.
What Do Jio, Airtel, and Vi Really Want from Govt
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), the three private telecom operators in India have plenty of demands from the Indian government.
Airbus to replace Wi-Fi with 5G in “all industrial areas” within five years
RCR Wireless
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
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.
Starlink’s race for space
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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.
The intelligent revolution: Making the digital economy intelligent
Total Telecom
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Contributed Article At this year’s GITEX conference in Dubai, Huawei’s Corporate Senior Vice President Li Peng discussed how enterprises are embracing technologies like AI to revolutionise their business models The term ‘digital transformation’ has been at the heart of conversations at GITEX for over a decade. This year, however, the rapid development of disruptive technologies like AI saw discussions move beyond how to simply connect and digitalise business functions, instead focusing on how to
BSNL Vanity Numbers Up for Auction, Details
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has put up vanity numbers on auction.
Broadband data consumption growing, but pace of growth is slowing – OpenVault
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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.
Building the Network of the Future: Meeting the Demands of the Mobile AI Era
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Industries are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone for operations and strategy, creating massive real-time data streams and setting high standards for mobile network performance.
UScellular sells spectrum to AT&T for $1 billion
Total Telecom
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
News The deal follows a similar one with Verizon last month UScellular has announced a deal to sell part of its spectrum assets to AT&T for $1.018 billion. This transaction is part of the company’s strategy to monetise spectrum not included in its earlier agreement with T-Mobile. AT&T joins Verizon and other carriers in purchasing spectrum from UScellular as the company continues to streamline its holdings.
Comviva and AWS Partner to Offer Cloud-First, AI-Driven Solutions for Telecom Providers
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Customer experience and data monetisation solutions provider Comviva and Amazon’s cloud unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced a partnership on
SoftBank goes radio gaga about Nvidia in nervy days for Ericsson
Light Reading
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A commercial rollout by Japan's Softbank of a 5G network developed with Nvidia will start in 2026, and it has implications for traditional vendors.
U Mobile hits back at critics over 5G network win
Developing Telecoms
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
U Mobile defended its qualifications to run the country’s second 5G network on Sunday after enduring a week of criticism from rivals, industry analysts and politicians who expressed bafflement at the government’s decision to give U Mobile the nod.
Gangster Granny! Meet Daisy: O2’s new weapon against scammers
Total Telecom
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
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.
Turkcell Achieves 5G-A Speed of 32 Gbps During Trial in Istanbul
Telecom Talk
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Gen AI means consumers willing pay more for 5G connectivity – Ericsson
telecoms.com
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Generative AI is helping to drive consumer interest in paying more for high-quality connectivity, which should be good news for telecoms operators keen to generate returns on hefty 5G investments.
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