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BSNL 4G Services Expected to Go Live in October: Report

Telecom Talk

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to launch 4G services in the country soon.

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MTN points to Nigeria and Sudan for loss

Developing Telecoms

MTN Group saw a ZAR9 billion (US$506 million) loss and blamed the ongoing battle against currency devaluation in Nigeria and grappling with the civil war in Sudan.

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Axiom Space taps Nokia’s expertise for 4G spacesuits

Telecoms Tech News

Axiom Space is tapping Nokia’s expertise to integrate 4G/LTE communication capabilities into next-generation spacesuits for NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission. The collaboration aims to incorporate high-speed cellular-network technology into the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU), enabling HD video, telemetry data, and voice transmission over multiple kilometres on the Moon’s surface.

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BT Group and Edgio Introduce MAUD-Enabled Content Delivery Network 

Total Telecom

News The news follows BT’s initial launch of the content delivery solution in December 2023 BT and Edgio have announced the launch of the world’s first Multicast-Assisted Unicast Delivery (MAUD)-enabled Content Delivery Network (CDN). The partnership aims to improve the delivery of live television over the internet, by offering benefits such as cost reduction, enhanced content quality, scalability, and more sustainable streaming.

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Vodafone Idea Enhances Network Coverage in Gujarat with L900 and L2100 Technology

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) enhances its 4G network across 26 districts of Gujarat by deploying L900 and upgrading sites with L2100 technology, delivering superior indoor coverage, faster data speeds.

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Internet issues down to a submarine cable, says Pakistan’s regulator

Developing Telecoms

There have been further developments in the controversy in Pakistan reported yesterday relating to slow internet speeds. A new contribution from regulator the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has moved the blame away from VPNs.

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Telcos urged to embrace horizontal strengths in B2B sales

Telecoms Tech News

Telcos are encouraged to leverage their core strengths in connectivity and data services to drive B2B sales, rather than chase vertical specialisation. Research firm GlobalData argues that while there is a temptation for telcos to deepen sector-specific partnerships, this often leads to unrealistic expectations and costly strategic readjustments. “Over three decades of working with telcos, Read more » The post Telcos urged to embrace horizontal strengths in B2B sales appeared first on Telec

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Disney+ Hotstar to Stream Select Premier League Matches in 4K

Telecom Talk

Disney+ Hotstar introduces 4K streaming for select Premier League matches, enhancing the football viewing experience for Indian fans.

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Zambia completes US$14m ground station for first satellite

Developing Telecoms

Zambia has completed the construction of a ground receiving station which it says will pave the way for the launch of the country's long-awaited first satellite.

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Social security numbers exposed in National Public Data breach

Telecoms Tech News

National Public Data, a background check service, has fallen victim to hackers. The company’s database was sold on the internet, making the crucial data available for anyone. According to BleepingComputer, the compromised database includes extensive personal data, featuring millions of people’s social security numbers, as well as their cell and home phone numbers, among other.

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MTN South Africa and Huawei Deploy Ultra-Long-Haul 400G Optical Backbone, Leaping Towards the F5.5G

Total Telecom

Viewpoint Recently, South Africa MTN and Huawei jointly launched the Ultra-Long-Haul (ULH) 400G optical transport backbone project, aiming to establish high-bandwidth, low-latency, and high-reliability connections between cities in the country, laying a solid foundation for South Africa’s digital and sustainable development, and Leaping towards the F5.5G era.

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Digicel Suriname Completes Transition to Deep Blue One Submarine Cable: Report

Telecom Talk

Digicel Suriname has successfully transitioned to the Deep Blue One submarine cable, boosting connectivity across the Caribbean and South America.

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Nokia bags TIM Brasil contract to spread out 5G

Developing Telecoms

Nokia announced it secured a contract from TIM Brasil to expand the operator’s 5G network across 15 Brazilian states in January 2025, a move that will deliver high-speed connectivity to a wider population and enable enterprises to tap into digital services.

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DDoS attack disrupts Telegram and WhatsApp in Russia

Telecoms Tech News

Users of popular messaging platforms Telegram and WhatsApp experienced severe access difficulties in Russia on Wednesday. The state communications monitoring service explained that the problems resulted from a DDoS attack, a common cyber threat where systems are overwhelmed with fake traffic originating from multiple sources. This disruption reportedly extended to other websites, such as Wikipedia, Read more » The post DDoS attack disrupts Telegram and WhatsApp in Russia appeared first on T

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UK tech minister calls on telcos to limit use of telegraph poles

Total Telecom

News The new Labour government has told telcos they must be more mindful of community concerns when deploying infrastructure or else laws may be changed to protect the public interest The UK technology minister Chris Bryant has penned an open letter to the UK’s network operators reiterating the government’s commitment to nationwide gigabit-capable broadband but encouraging operators to avoid deploying poles wherever possible.

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Vodafone Idea’s CEO on the Challenge with 5G

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea’s CEO, Akshaya Moondra recently talked about the challenge with deploying 5G.

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Liberia says internet disruptions caused by ACE cable cut

Developing Telecoms

Liberia is the latest African country to be hit with internet service disruptions, which the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has attributed to a cut in the ACE (Africa Coast to Europe) subsea cable.

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SK Telecom and Nokia introduce fibre environment sensing

Telecoms Tech News

SK Telecom and Nokia are joining forces to implement fibre sensing technology, an innovative approach to detecting environmental changes that could affect optical cables in fixed networks. This collaboration aims to enhance network safety and prevent potential damage by monitoring earthquakes, climate changes, and construction-related issues near fixed networks.

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The importance of rural connectivity with Quickline CEO Sean Royce 

Total Telecom

Interview Following rural ISP Quickline’s recent success in securing its fourth round of government funding earlier this month, Total Telecom sat down with CEO Sean Royce to discuss all things rural broadband Founded in 2006, Quickline’s mission is to get rural communities connected “to a world of possibilities,” according to the website. The company is based in East Yorkshire and focuses on connecting local communities in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire with fixed wireless access and, more r

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DoT Delays 6 GHz band Allocation: Report

Telecom Talk

DoT has reportedly delayed the allocation of the 6 GHz spectrum band because of the ongoing tussle between the telcos and the tech companies.

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Liberian regulator addresses short code assignment issues

Developing Telecoms

The Acting Board of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has signed two major regulations which, it argues, are aimed at enhancing opportunities for many Liberians, including entrepreneurs, and will improve service quality and government revenue.

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UK launches ‘Tyche’ satellite to bolster military intelligence 

Telecoms Tech News

The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully launched its first wholly-owned satellite, ‘Tyche’, designed to provide crucial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The satellite will be the bedrock of a planned constellation of similar spacecraft, bolstering the UK’s space-based defence capabilities by 2031.

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Neterra confirms its carbon neutrality for 2023

Total Telecom

Neterra , a global communications service provider, has achieved carbon neutrality for 2023 and has been officially certified by the international organization Verra. This significant accomplishment is the result of the company’s dedicated efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and invest in sustainable projects. The Verra certification confirms that Neterra has offset 74 tons of carbon dioxide by supporting the “Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in Keo Seima Wildlife Sa

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Jio Offering Rs 3599 Prepaid Plan for Free with AirFiber

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio is offeriing its Rs 3599 prepaid plan for free with the AirFiber connection.

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AIS, Maxis and Telkomsel to offer SingTel’s GPUaaS to meet AI demand

Developing Telecoms

Singtel and Bridge Alliance said on Monday they will extend SingTel’s GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) offerings to enterprises across Southeast Asia via alliance member operators, starting with Thailand’s AIS, Malaysia’s Maxis and Indonesia’s Telkomsel.

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Beijing pushes major Chinese telcos to raise dividends

Telecoms Tech News

Three major Chinese telcos are dramatically changing their financial strategies and shifting from reducing capital costs to offering higher dividend yields. As reported by Nikkei Asia, this shift is linked to the increasing interest from the Chinese government in the performance of the stock market and its directive to accord more importance to shareholder returns.

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Germany to invest €5bn in new semiconductor foundry

Total Telecom

News The funds will be used by the newly formed European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) to set up a new facility in Dresden This week, the European Commission has given the greenlight to a German plan aiming to use €5 billion to build a new semiconductor plant in Dresden. The plant will be built and run by ESMC, a joint venture being set up by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Bosch, Infineon, and NXP.

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Airtel and Jio Cheapest 5G Prepaid Plans

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Bharti Airtel's cheapest 5G plan comes for Rs 379. This plan comes with unlimited 5G offer from the company. There's unlimited voice calling.

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Liquid and Globalstar partner for MEA 5G connectivity solutions

Developing Telecoms

African technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with US connectivity innovator Globalstar to deliver advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf.

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Huawei eyes Asia-Pacific growth with AI cloud services

Telecoms Tech News

Huawei is eyeing the Asia-Pacific as a prime market for its AI offerings, buoyed by the 20-fold expansion of its public cloud service in the region over the past four years despite US-led sanctions. Jacqueline Shi, President of Global Marketing and Services at Huawei Cloud, announced at a Bangkok media briefing on August 15th: “For. Read more » The post Huawei eyes Asia-Pacific growth with AI cloud services appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Sky signs major broadband deal with CityFibre 

Total Telecom

News The move should give CityFibre a huge competitive boost as they look to take on market leader Openreach Sky and CityFibre have announced a long-term partnership allowing Sky to offer full fibre services over CityFibre’s network. As the UK’s largest altnet, CityFibre’s network currently reaches 3.8 million premises, with plans to expand to at least 8 million in the coming years.

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Reliance Jio Launches New Rs 198 Prepaid Plan

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio's Rs 198 prepaid plan comes with 14 days of service validity. This plan has unlimited voice calling.

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Tech Mahindra taps Google for gen AI upgrade

Developing Telecoms

Tech Mahindra announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to tap into the technology giant’s generative AI products to digitally transform its parent company’s various industrial units.

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ACA Connects CEO tackles bulk billing, BEAD, net neutrality and sports streaming

Light Reading

Grant Spellmeyer, president and CEO of ACA Connects, joins the podcast from The Independent Show in Nashville to dig into the top regulatory issues facing an org that represents a large group of independent US operators.

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RTL Deutschland Expands FAST Channel Offering with Harmonic and netorium

Total Telecom

SAN JOSE, Calif. and COLOGNE, Germany — Aug. 15, 2024 — German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has added eight new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to its video streaming service, expanding the number of viewing options for customers of its streaming service RTL+. The new FAST channels are powered by Harmonic’s VOS®360 Media SaaS, which simplifies all stages of media processing, including advanced playout, powerful graphics insertion, premium OTT encoding and distribution.

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OTT Services Can’t be Compared to Telecom Services: BIF

Telecom Talk

The telecom operators recently asked the sector regulator to bring the OTT communication platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram and more under licensing regime.

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Investment boost for Liquid’s fibre business

Developing Telecoms

African fibre company Liquid Telecommunication Holdings is seeking to raise US$225 million in equity by the end of the year, according to a number of reports.