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BSNL Showcases Automatic Customer Acquisition and SIM Vending Machine at IMC2024

Telecom Talk

Government-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) showcases Automatic Customer Acquisition and SIM Vending Machine at India Mobile Congress

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OneWeb, Jio-SES JV get spectrum to test broadband satellite services

Developing Telecoms

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly allocated satellite spectrum on a provisional basis to Eutelsat OneWeb and Orbit Connect India – Reliance Jio’s satellite venture with SES – to allow them to test satellite broadband services.

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Vocus to acquire TPG’s fibre and fixed network assets for $3.35bn 

Total Telecom

News Discussions between the two companies first began in July last year Australia’s Vocus has announced a binding agreement to acquire TPG’s Enterprise, Government, and Wholesale (EG&W) fixed business and fibre network assets for AU$5.25 billion (US$ 3.35 billion). The acquisition will position Vocus as a digital infrastructure operator in Australia, boosting its ability to serve enterprise, government, and wholesale customers.

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Nokia, Colt, and Windstream complete transatlantic 800GbE trial

Telecoms Tech News

Nokia, Windstream, and Colt have completed an 800 Gigabit Ethernet (800GbE) trial spanning 8,500km between London and Chicago. The trial, which connected two of the world’s largest financial trading hubs, showcased power-saving networking technologies from the three global tech firms. It pushed the boundaries of next-generation wavelength, capacity, speed, and latency across a subsea and.

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BSNL and Viasat Trial Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity

Telecom Talk

Satellite communications company Viasat has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in India for the first time.

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UAE’s Space42 and nybl unite for AI offering targeting oil and gas companies

Developing Telecoms

Two UAE-headquartered companies, artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer nybl and Space42, which describes itself as an AI-powered spacetech company with a global reach, have unveiled what they call a first-of-its-kind satellite-enabled AI solution for oil and gas companies that, they say, will optimise oil wells’ efficiency and productivity.

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Vodafone Idea’s long awaited 5G launch targeted for March 2025

Total Telecom

News The operator’s rivals, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, both launched 5G services in 2022 This week, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced plans to launch commercial 5G services by March 2025. The operator says its initial rollout will cover all metros and major cities in 17 of India’s 22 telecom circles (essentially licencing regions), beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.

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Nokia to Showcase 5G, 6G, AI and Sustainability Solutions at IMC2024

Telecom Talk

Nokia is set to showcase 5G, 6G, and AI solutions at India Mobile Congress 2024. As the official Sustainability Partner, Nokia will showcase energy-efficient networks, quantum-safe technologies, smart manufacturing solutions among others.

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Huawei and e& aim for transformation of voice services

Developing Telecoms

Service provider e& UAE and leading technology company Huawei have announced a strategic collaboration focused on what they describe as revolutionising voice network innovation through convergence and voice over new radio (VoNR).

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Ethio Telecom to be the first company floated on Ethiopia’s stock exchange 

Total Telecom

News The move is set to bring increased private investment to the country Ethiopia is set for the historic launch of its first stock exchange this week, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX). The first listing will be operator Ethio Telecom, the country’s largest telco, which will sell a 10% stake this week. The move is part of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s plans to open up the country – which is heavily controlled by the state – to more private investment.

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NIS2 Directive: Experts share their views on the cybersecurity law

Telecoms Tech News

The EU’s Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive comes into force today, ushering in sweeping changes that will impact a broad spectrum of critical infrastructure organisations across various sectors. Unlike more specialised regulations, NIS2 applies to a wide array of entities, aiming to enhance cyber resilience throughout the EU. Andrea Carcano, Co-founder and Chief Product.

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DoT Allocates Satellite Spectrum to OneWeb, Jio Provisionally: Report

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has provisionally allocated satellite spectrum to Bharti-owned Eutelsat OneWeb and Reliance Jio’s satellite arm.

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Fintech company Mukuru launches new mobile wallet in Malawi

Developing Telecoms

Leading financial services platform Mukuru has announced the launch of its new mobile wallet in Malawi, the Mukuru Wallet, which, Mukuru says, is designed to address the growing demand for a convenient, secure, efficient way to manage funds and make money transfers.

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Kia India taps Airtel’s IoT platform for connected vehicles

Total Telecom

News Kia’s new Connect 2.0 platform will leverage Airtel’s IoT technology and its extensive network across the country This week, a new partnership between Kia India and Airtel Business will see the car manufacturer begin embedding Airtel’s IoT tech within their connected vehicles Kia’s vehicles – both with traditional internal combustion engines and electric motors – will be embedded with Airtel eSIMs, allowing the vehicles to connect to Airtel’s mobile network, as well as to the operator’s ‘Ai

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Volt Typhoon: Beijing calls US and Microsoft’s claims a ‘political farce’

Telecoms Tech News

Beijing has once again dismissed claims by the US and Microsoft earlier this year regarding Chinese hackers’ involvement in a high-profile cyberattack known as Volt Typhoon. In a report on Monday, China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center labelled the claims a “political farce” orchestrated by Washington. The agency stated that over 50 cybersecurity experts.

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Synnefo Partners with Aprecomm to Deliver AI-Powered Integrated Network and CX Solution

Telecom Talk

Aprecomm and Synnefo announce partnership to provide ISPs and Multi-System Operators with a unified AI-powered Cloud super-stack solution that enhances customer experience and streamlines operations.

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HGC partners with PLDT's Vitro to boost data centre connectivity

Developing Telecoms

PLDT Group’s data centre arm Vitro, a subsidiary of ePLDT, and Hong Kong-based HGC Global Communications said on Monday they have formed a strategic partnership to improve data centre connectivity in the Philippines.

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Synnefo partners with Aprecomm for customer experience management ‘super-stack’

Total Telecom

Press Release Aprecomm ( www.aprecomm.ai ), the intuitive network and customer experience platform provider, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Synnefo ( www.synnefoims.com ), an OSS, BSS, IMS, SMS supplier to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Multi-System Operators (MSOs) in India and across the globe. The move combines both companies’ market-leading solutions, enabling Synnefo to offer a customer experience ‘ super-stack’ that brings

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4 sales strategies for the telecoms industry

Telecoms Tech News

The telecoms industry faces unique challenges that demand innovative approaches to thrive. High competition, rapid technological advancements, and evolving customer expectations create a dynamic environment where staying ahead is critical. Telecom companies must continuously adapt to these shifts, often finding it difficult to balance quality service with cost efficiency while differentiating themselves from competitors.

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Qualcomm Partners with Indian ODMs to Boost Edge AI Deployment: Report

Telecom Talk

Qualcomm announced on Thursday its collaboration with Indian original design manufacturers (ODMs), including VVDN, Tessolve, Teksun, and Innominds, to accelerate

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Safaricom extends its M-Pesa Global service to Ethiopia

Developing Telecoms

Kenyan and Ethiopian service provider Safaricom has extended its M-Pesa Global service – which enables M-Pesa registered customers to send and receive money globally – to Ethiopia, allowing customers make mobile money transactions from Kenya to Ethiopia.

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Connected Britain 2024: the importance of open access infrastructure with Ciena

Total Telecom

Interview At ConnectedBritiain this year, we spoke to Paul Elsome, Sales Director at Ciena to discuss the importance of open access and infrastructure sharing. Paul shares his thoughts on its impact on UK competition, his advice on how to start a successful Open Access journey, and much more. Watch the full interview here!

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Paradise Mobile's CEO touts Bermuda progress, eyes AI

Light Reading

Paradise Mobile launched 5G services in Bermuda in December, and the company's CEO, Sam Tabbara, says its open RAN technology is working well. He also discusses AI, network APIs and more.

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E& and AWS Ink USD 1 Billion Partnership for AI and Cloud Services in the UAE

Telecom Talk

E& Group has announced a strategic partnership with AWS to enhance digital infrastructure in the UAE, focusing on cloud services, AI, and upskilling initiatives to drive economic growth.

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Ericsson gets Vodafone Oman ready for 5G SA with cloud core upgrade

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson announced on Tuesday it has completed an automated upgrade of Vodafone Oman’s core network applications and cloud infrastructure, which will enable the telco to deploy standalone (SA) 5G services.

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What’s next for fibre technology? HFCL at Connected Britain 2024

Total Telecom

Interview At Connected Britain this year, we sat down with Rob Gilbert, VP of UK and Ireland at HFCL to discuss his thoughts on market consolidation from a manufacturer’s perspective, the next big breakthroughs in fibre technology, and sustainability within the fibre supply chain.

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New Study Proposes Funding Reforms for ACP

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2024 – With millions of Americans still struggling to afford internet access, a new report sheds light on how future broadband affordability programs could better target those in need.  Broadband Affordability: What Should Change? Executive Summary: The Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, enrolled more Americans than any previous broadband affordability program in the United States.

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Jio Leads in 5G Availability and Consistent Quality in India: Opensignal Report

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio users enjoy the most consistent internet experience in India, as the country’s largest operator retains the “Consistent Quality”

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Ericsson and e& UAE claim first with L4S implementation in a 5G network

Developing Telecoms

Tech vendor Ericsson and service provider e& United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced the successful implementation of low latency, low loss, scalable throughput (L4S), a time-critical communication technology, in a 5G commercial network for the first time in the Middle East and Africa.

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Addressing the growth imperative: Pressure building on EMEA telcos

Total Telecom

Contributed Article By Angel Dobardziev , Senior Director, European Consulting at IDC and Chris Barnard , Vice President, European Telecoms and Infrastructure, at IDC Telcos in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) are coming under increasing investor pressure to deliver stronger growth. The average year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth rate among the “Big 5” European telcos — BT, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, and Vodafone — in 2023 and the first half of 2024 was 0% and 1%,

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Q Link pleads guilty to multi-year scheme to defraud FCC's Lifeline

Light Reading

Q Link CEO Issad Asad admitted to personally receiving 'approximately $15 million from Q Link as a result of the fraud,' according to the US attorney's office for the Southern District of Florida.

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Telcos Have Reached a Saturation Point with Limited Monetisation Prospects?

Telecom Talk

G for Wireless Generation 5G Technology delivers gigabit speeds, increased capacity, better coverage, and comes with sustainability features and optimisations,

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E-commerce company Jumia to exit South Africa and Tunisia

Developing Telecoms

Africa-focused e-commerce platform Jumia Technologies has announced plans to exit the South African and Tunisian markets at the end of this year to concentrate on markets with stronger growth potential.

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Dig Once Policy delivers carbon savings and improved connectivity across Cambridgeshire

Total Telecom

Press Release An innovative ‘Dig Once’ policy is continuing to demonstrate its value in reducing carbon emissions, minimising disruption and successfully expanding the county’s digital connectivity. Through Light Blue Fibre, a joint venture between Cambridgeshire County Council and the University of Cambridge to commercially market the fibre assets of both the University and the Council, this forward-thinking approach is helping to yield substantial environmental and economic benefits.

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How Verizon's $1B UScellular spectrum deal affects EchoStar's Dish

Light Reading

Verizon will pay $1 billion for some UScellular spectrum, a transaction that helps to shine a light on the value of similar spectrum held by EchoStar's Dish Network.

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Microsoft Announces New AI Models and Solutions for Healthcare

Telecom Talk

Microsoft announced enhancements to its Cloud for Healthcare, introducing AI-powered solutions aimed at improving patient care, boosting operational efficiency, and

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MWC Kigali postponed as Rwanda contains Marburg virus outbreak

Developing Telecoms

The GSMA has announced MWC Kigali has been postponed as Rwanda implements measures to contain the Marburg virus, including restrictions on international travel.

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