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Apple Reportedly Working With Broadcom to Develop New AI Chip

Telecom Talk

Apple is reportedly working with Broadcom to develop its first server chip specifically designed for artificial intelligence (AI) processing, The

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AST SpaceMobile signs ten-year commercial deal with Vodafone Group

Developing Telecoms

Direct-to-device (D2D) LEO satellite operator AST SpaceMobile said on Monday it has signed a definitive ten-year commercial agreement with Vodafone Group to roll out its services in Vodafones markets worldwide.

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AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone expand satellite cellular network agreement

Telecoms Tech News

Satellite cellular network provider AST SpaceMobile has further cemented its partnership with telecoms giant Vodafone. The deal, which runs through 2034, paves the way for Vodafone to integrate space-based cellular connectivity into its primary markets, including offering services to external operators through its Partner Markets programme. With the expanded partnership, the pair take another step.

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Quickline welcomes its first cohort of apprentices

Total Telecom

Press Release Rural broadband provider Quickline has taken a significant step in its commitment to nurturing regional talent by welcoming its first cohort of telecoms apprentices. The group of eight, aged from 18 through to mid-40s, joined the business in October and have already completed the initial phase of their training. Coming from diverse backgrounds, the recruits bring a wide range of experiences to their new roles.

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Samsung Unveils TVKey Cloud Technology in India for Set-Top Box-Free TV Experience

Telecom Talk

Consumer electronics brand Samsung has unveiled TVKey Cloud Technology, which allows you watch live television without the need for a

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MTN Cameroon to receive major investment boost from MTN Group

Developing Telecoms

The Cameroon business of pan-African telecom giant MTN Group has received some encouraging news from its parent company in the form of a promised major injection of cash.

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Your Mac’s System Settings are not responding. What to do?

Telecoms Tech News

If you’re a Mac user, you know that the OS is very stable and will rarely hang. But issues can arise, and that’s why you want to narrow down the best way of dealing with unresponsiveness, especially in the computer’s System Settings. The first step is to check the currently running apps and see if. Read more » The post Your Mac’s System Settings are not responding.

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BSNL Brings 4G and FTTH to Aru Valley: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator in India, has launched 4G in Aru Valley.

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CelcomDigi signs deals help to turn Malaysia into healthcare tourism hub

Developing Telecoms

CelcomDigi revealed on Thursday that it has signed separate partnership deals with private healthcare provider KPJ Healthcare and Universiti Malaya to turn Malaysia into a regional healthcare tourism hub by leveraging technologies like 5G, AI and extended reality (XR).

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GSMA Open Gateway: Progress and challenges in telecoms APIs

Telecoms Tech News

The GSMA has provided an update on its Open Gateway telecoms API initiative, highlighting strides in collaboration, developer engagement, and uptake. Yet, amid numerous triumphs, the report underlines persisting challenges that demand attention. Launched in early 2023, the Open Gateway initiative was born from a simple yet ambitious idea: to harness mobile networks globally by.

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IBM and Samsung poised to win £900m Emergency Services Network contract over BT 

Total Telecom

News The news comes after BT signed a separate ESN contract last week IBM and Samsung are set to secure a 895m contract to deliver user services for the UKs new Emergency Services Network (ESN), leaving BT and its Italian partner Leonardo out of the deal, according to a recent Telegraph report. The Home Offices decision marks a key step in the long-delayed and over-budget ESN project to modernise communication systems for police, fire, and ambulance services in the UK.

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Has BSNL Lost a Golden Opportunity

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been adding new subscribers for several months while the private telecom operators have seen a decline in their user base.

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Cabo Verde Telecom announces tender for inter-island fibre project

Developing Telecoms

State owned service provider Cabo Verde Telecom (CV Telecom) has announced an international public tender for replacing inter-island optical fibre, allowing broadband internet to be distributed throughout Cape Verde, a West African island state.

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Vodafone faces £120M legal battle with franchisees

Telecoms Tech News

Vodafone is facing a legal battle after a group of 61 current and former franchisees filed a lawsuit claiming over 120 million in damages. The group, many of whom had long-standing relationships with the company, allege unfair treatment and breaches of the franchise agreement by Vodafone. They argue that, since July 2020, arbitrary business decisions.

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World Communication Award winners 2024

Total Telecom

Held last night at The Marriott, Grosvenor Square, in London, the 26th World Communication Awards were a huge success! On behalf of the judges, we would like to congratulate all of the incredible winners. AI Excellence Award Amdocs – Amdocs amAIz amAIz is a Gen-AI platform specifically designed for telco operations, combining LLMs from multiple providers to offer embedded copilots, GenAI agents, and numerous telco-specific use cases.

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Late 5G Adoption has been Helpful: Vodafone Idea

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has delayed its 5G rollout compared to its competitors including Jio and Airtel.

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Nokia and UAE's du claim regional first with 5G Cloud RAN deployment

Developing Telecoms

Nokia and UAE-based telco du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), said they have deployed what they claim is the first commercial deployment of a 5G Cloud RAN solution in the Middle East and Africa region.

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Cisco Modeling Labs Free: Get Free Hands-on Practice in Network Simulation

Cisco Wireless

Cisco Modeling Labs Free is now available, making our premier network virtualization platform easier and more accessible than ever.

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TalkTalk faces mounting losses amid rescue efforts 

Total Telecom

News Shareholders are scrambling to keep the company afloat TalkTalk has reported deepening financial woes, with losses reaching 72 million in the six months to August 2024, up from 47 million in the same period last year, according to its latest accounts which have been seen by The Telegraph. Revenues also fell 6% to 700 million, reflecting a shrinking customer base and the sale of its business division for 95 million last year.

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BSNL Has Installed 62,201 4G Towers in India: Scindia

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has installed 62,201 4G towers in India.

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XL Axiata and Smartfren tie the knot in US$6.5b merger deal

Developing Telecoms

Indonesian telcos XL Axiata and Smartfren Telecom announced on Wednesday they have finally agreed to merge their operations in a deal valued at IDR104 trillion (US$6.5 billion) after years of rumours and negotiations.

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Open RAN Tanks in 2024

Dell'oro

In this blog, analyst Stefan Pongratz discusses Open RANs challenges in 2024, with a 30% Y/Y decline due to slowed 5G adoption and technology delays. He maintains a positive long-term outlook, despite short-term uncertainties and revised projections. The post Open RAN Tanks in 2024 appeared first on Dell'Oro Group.

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Indonesian mobile market shrinks as XL Axiata combines with Smartfren

Total Telecom

News The deal comes with a price tag of $6.5 billion Having been in discussions since May this year, Indonesias third- and fourth-largest telcos, XL Axiata and Smartfren, have finally agreed to merge their operations. The deal, valued at around $6.5 billion, will see both parties take a 34.8% stake in the merged entity, with the remaining 30.4% stake being traded publicly.

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Vodafone Idea Board Approves Preferential Issue to Raise Rs 1,980 Crore

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea's Board of Directors has approved the issuance of up to 175.53 crore equity shares, aiming to raise up to Rs 1,980 crore through a preferential issue.

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Ericsson and Mobily test Open RAN rApp to boost 5G uplinks

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson and Saudi Arabian telco Mobily said on Tuesday they have successfully completed a trial of Ericssons 5G uplink interference optimizer, an Open RAN rApp that uses AI to make 5G uplinks run faster and more efficiently.

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37 GHz: A ‘clean slate’ for spectrum sharing

RCR Wireless

Part of the 37 GHz band was auctioned in 2019; another part is being explored for federal/non-federal spectrum sharing The 37 GHz band represents a new opportunity to develop a spectrum-sharing model for federal and non-federal uses, according to a new report from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The 37 GHz band is […] The post 37 GHz: A ‘clean slate’ for spectrum sharing appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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MLL wins network contract at TransPennine Express

Total Telecom

Due for completion in 2025, this follows a competitive tender where enhanced network security, resilience and bandwidth availability were high priorities. MLLs managed SD-WAN solution will also ensure seamless connection for employees to key administrative applications. The SD-WAN includes dual rather than single circuits and the implementation of Fortinet firewalls.

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Vodafone Idea Deploys Nokia’s AI-Powered MantaRay SON Solution for 4G, 5G

Telecom Talk

India’s third-largest operator, Vodafone Idea (Vi), has deployed Nokia’s AI-powered MantaRay SON (Self-Organising Networks) solution in its 4G network and

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Viasat brings its D2D satellite demo showcase to UAE

Developing Telecoms

Global satellite operator Viasat said on Wednesday it has demonstrated its direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity technology for the first time in the United Arab Emirates, marking its third such demo in the last two months.

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How Louisiana Solved the BEAD Rubik’s Cube

Broadband Breakfast

On November 18, 2024, Louisiana’s Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity (also known as ConnectLA) posted its  Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program Final Proposal  for public comment, which was an historic achievement. Not only did Louisiana finish months ahead of other states, but it appears to have achieved the BEAD program’s objective of getting on a track for universal broadband coverage — and overwhelmingly by means of projects that will us

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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Honored with Best Digital Transformation Award at World Communication Awards 2024

Total Telecom

Press Release Jakarta, December 11, 2024 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) proudly announces its recognition as the winner of theBest Digital Transformation Awardat the prestigiousWorld Communication Awards 2024. This accolade underscores the companys groundbreaking efforts in redefining its role from a traditional telecommunications provider to an AI-driven technology leader in Indonesias digital landscape.

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Vodafone Idea Enhances Network Experience for Users in Rajasthan

Telecom Talk

Indian telecommunications provider Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced significant network upgrades in Rajasthan, enhancing over 4,000 sites with improvements across

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UN, ITU launch advisory body to strengthen submarine cable resilience

Developing Telecoms

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in collaboration with other UN departments established a new body aimed at strengthening the resilience of submarine cables in response to rising outages.

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Empowering Growth: How the New Hire Learning Plan Accelerates Partner Success

Cisco Wireless

Discover Cisco's New Hire Learning Plan from the Cisco Black Belt Academy, empowering new talent with essential skills and knowledge for success through modular, interactive training and expert support. Join us in shaping future leaders.

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Vodafone UK and Gigs Empower Tech Companies to Launch Their Own Mobile Service

Total Telecom

LONDON, December 9th, 2024 – Gigs , the operating system for mobile services, has partnered with Vodafone UK to empower startups and large tech companies across the UK to launch their own mobile services. Together, Gigs and Vodafone UK are drastically lowering the barriers to entry and reducing operational overhead for businesses to launch their own Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO).

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EU Selects Seven Sites for First AI Factories, Marking EUR 1.5 Billion Investment

Telecom Talk

The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC) has selected seven proposals to establish and operate the first AI Factories across Europe, a key step in boosting the regions artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This initiative, backed by a EUR 1.

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Vodafone Idea selects Tejas Networks to support 4G and 5G rollouts

Developing Telecoms

Vodafone Idea is boosting its backhaul capacity and network performance with packet and optical transmission products from Tejas Networks.