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BSNL Gained 3.6 Million Mobile Users Between August and October 2024

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has added 3.6 million mobile users between August and October 2024.

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AMS-IX internet exchange traffic grows 200% in Equinix's Lagos Data Centre

Developing Telecoms

Equinix has supported a growth in traffic of around 200%, increasing around 30Gbps to almost 100Gbps in just over a year since the implementation of its strategic partnership with AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange) in Lagos.

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Heavily delayed ADC submarine cable system finally goes live in East Asia

Total Telecom

News The Asia Direct Cable (ADC) spans approximately 10,000km, connecting China, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam Today, Japanese tech giant NEC Corporation has announced the activation of the long-awaited ADC submarine cable system. The cable, which connects China, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, has a capacity of over 160 Tbps and represents a significant boost to data traffic route diversity in the region. “This new cable marks a signifi

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Japanese telcos unite to restore networks after disasters

Telecoms Tech News

Japanese telcos have launched a cooperative framework that aims to ensure quick restoration of networks after large-scale disasters. The consortium includes six subsidiaries of the NTT Group, KDDI Corporation, SoftBank, and Rakuten Mobile. The framework officially commenced on 1 December 2024. This initiative has received recognition from Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

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Reliance Jio Yearly Recharges for 2025

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has only two yearly prepaid plans to choose from.

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SES adds first revamped satellites to O3b mPOWER constellation

Developing Telecoms

Satellite operator SES has added two more satellites to its next-gen O3b mPOWER constellation that are also the first two satellites with new designs to address power issues in the first six satellites.

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Europe is the top target for hacktivists, Orange Cyberdefense report reveals 

Total Telecom

News Orange Cyberdefense, cybersecurity arm of Orange Group, has published its Security Navigator 2025 report, a strategic guide to understanding changes in the cyber threat landscape Now in its sixth year of publication, this years report reveals a stark increase in politically motivated cyberattacks across Europe since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Bharti Airtel Investing in Bihar Under New IT Policy: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, a leading Indian telecom operator is looking to invest in Bihar to get benefits from the new IT policy.

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Working together to fulfil the promise of 5G-A in the Middle East

Developing Telecoms

Toni Eid, founder of Telecom Review Group, was undoubtedly right when he said: 5G-Advanced has seen remarkable progress in the Middle East. He was speaking at the recent 18th Telecom Review Leaders Summit 2024 in Dubai where he was delivering the opening speech prior to a panel entitled Worlds First 5G-A Region Sets Sail.

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World Communication Awards shine a light on AI Excellence

Total Telecom

Contributed Article by Marc Ann, Chair of Judges for the World Communication Awards This year, we counted 219 entries across 23 award categories in the World Communication Awards. As expected, the newly introduced AI Excellence Award became a popular category. 2023 saw the rise of generative AI, 2024 proved to be the year of its integration into telecommunications.

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How network APIs will move operators closer to tapping 5G’s potential in 2025

Telecoms Tech News

If 2024 was the year network APIs gained enhanced credibility with some communication service providers (CSPs), 2025 will be the year they go mainstream and better position operators to extract value from their 5G assets and generate new revenue streams. Boosted by initiatives like the GSMA Open Gateway and the expanded adoption of the CAMARA. Read more » The post How network APIs will move operators closer to tapping 5G’s potential in 2025 appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Bharti Group’s 24.5% Stake in BT Approved by UK

Telecom Talk

Bharti Group's purchase of a 24.5% stake in BT, a telecom service provider in the UK has been approved by the British government.

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Ericsson supports Ooredoo Qatar with ATEX solution

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson says it has successfully designed and deployed an ATEX Zone 1-certified solution on an offshore site for one of Ooredoo Qatars enterprise customers. The solution, an ATEX-certified Ericsson Enclosure 6129, supports the operation of conventional radio access network (RAN) equipment in harsh and hazardous environments.

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TalkTalk to cut hundreds more jobs in effort to save £120m 

Total Telecom

News The radical restructuring is the latest step to avoid company collapse UK ISP TalkTalk is set to cut hundreds of jobs, as announced in an investors meeting last week, The Telegraph has reported. According to the report, the firm has already begun redundancy consultations, as it plans to cut 130 jobs in its consumer division based in Salford.

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China launches first satellites for GuoWang constellation

Telecoms Tech News

A batch of GuoWang satellites launched aboard a Long March-5B rocket from the Wenchang spaceport in southern China. Once in space, the satellites were successfully manoeuvred into their planned low-Earth orbit. Chinese state agency Xinhua declared the mission a success, stating that 10 GuoWang satellites entered into their predetermined orbit. GuoWang: A national network for.

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Netflix Secures US Streaming Rights for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and 2031

Telecom Talk

Netflix has acquired exclusive US streaming rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031, marking the first

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Nigeria's GBB deploys fibre optic network in three cities

Developing Telecoms

Galaxy Backbone (GBB), the information technology and shared services provider of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has announced the successful expansion of its state-of-the-art fibre optic network to Lagos, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria, and Ilorin, capital of Kwara State in the north-central region.

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Rising network bandwidth: 2025 trends and best practices

Total Telecom

Contributed Article The need for speed high-speed internet along with greater bandwidth capacity will continue to be critical for communities everywhere in 2025 and beyond By: Tony Thakur, Chief Technology Officer of Great Plains Communications Network operators should anticipate demand for more and more bandwidth, as network traffic growth shows no sign of slowing down.

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12 Days of Learning to Hustle in the New Year

Cisco Wireless

Join us for 12 days of skill-building that could transform your 2025.

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BSNL to Start Working on 5G Upgrade After April-May 2025: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, is soon going to achieve its target of 1 lakh 4G towers.

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Echelon Edge supports BSS OSS needs of BSNL’s 4G rollout

Developing Telecoms

Indian global information technology and system integration company Echelon Edge has partnered with a number of IT businesses to support the ongoing 4G network rollout by state-owned operator BSNL, a project reportedly covering over 100,000 sites nationwide.

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Airbus to Build 100 Satellites for Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO Expansion

Total Telecom

News The satellites will be built at Airbus facility in Toulouse, with production set to begin in 2026 Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to expand its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. The contract will see Airbus build the first 100 satellites of the extension, with deliveries expected to begin at the end of 2026.

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Joe Madden: The Next Killer App is AI Video

Broadband Breakfast

The world of general artificial intelligence started with words. ChatGPT’s first release was remarkably fluent in answering questions of all kinds. Two year later, we now see applications using analysis of images. If you like the shoes in a photo, just circle them, and your AI Assistant can look up options to purchase them. We moved from simple text on ChatGPT to image-based AI on smartphones in about 22 months.

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Vodafone Idea 5G: Where It is Available, Areas Listed

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has launched 5G in all 17 licensed service areas (LSAs) in India.

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Big change at the top for MTN Group’s Bayobab business

Developing Telecoms

Pan-African service provider MTN Group has announced some key leadership changes among its operating companies and at its digital infrastructure business, most notably at MTN Group's wholesale fibre optic subsidiary Bayobab.

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Talking the language of sustainability

Total Telecom

Interview Ahead of the recent World Communication Awards , we spoke with Sandra Klackenborn, Head of Sustainability at Arelion, to discuss the growing energy challenge and how the industry must do more to tackle the issue collaboratively The growing energy challenge With networks spanning hundreds or even thousands of miles, it is no surprise that energy consumption has always been a key concern for telcos when it comes to sustainability.

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T-Mobile answers some D2D questions

Light Reading

T-Mobile opened registration to a beta test of its Starlink-powered satellite messaging service. The company said it hopes to commercially launch the service sometime next year.

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Airtel Saw No Significant SIM Consolidation or Down-Trading After Tariff Revision

Telecom Talk

Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel has neither witnessed significant SIM consolidation nor experienced notable down-trading, contrary to expectations following the

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Zain Bahrain hands over fibre backhaul assets to BNET

Developing Telecoms

National fibre broadband network operator Bahrain Network (BNET) announced on Monday it has completed the transfer of Zain Bahrains fixed fibre backhaul network assets to its wholesale fibre network.

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Independent Power Transmission Operator and Serverfarm Join Forces to Spearhead Hyperscale Data Center Development and Operations in Greece   

Total Telecom

PRESS RELEASE Independent Power Transmission Operator and Serverfarm Join Forces to Spearhead Hyperscale Data Center Development and Operations in Greece Athens, 16 th December 2024 The Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) of Greece and Serverfarm, a global data center developer and operator, announced today the signing of a Heads of Agreement regarding the formation of Gemini, a Joint Venture with the objective of developing and operating state-of-the-art, hyperscale-ready data cente

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What is Globalstar building for Apple?

Light Reading

Following its recent analyst day, Globalstar's CEO Paul Jacobs shed a bit of light on the new satellite constellation that Globalstar is building for iPhone vendor Apple.

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Airtel Expands FWA Coverage in Q2FY25 and Optimises CPE Costs

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel expands Fixed Wireless Access in Q2FY25, reports broadband growth and plans for Standalone 5G to enhance competitiveness and user experience.

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Nokia and Ishan to transform broadband connectivity in Gujarat and Maharashtra

Developing Telecoms

Nokia has partnered with Indian ISP Ishan Technologies to upgrade its broadband services in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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Japanese telcos unite to strengthen disaster response 

Total Telecom

News Japans top telecom providers have joined forces to improve how quickly communication networks are restored after disasters The initiative, launched earlier this month, brings together the NTT, KDDI, SoftBank, and Rakuten Mobile, aiming to streamline recovery efforts and minimise the impact of outages on affected communities. The companies will share resources such as storage facilities, accommodations, and refueling stations to accelerate recovery in disaster-hit areas.

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6G technology and spectrum needs: Unlocking the next generation of wireless connectivity

RCR Wireless

As we march toward 2030, the relentless demand for wireless data is reshaping the landscape of connectivity. Meeting this demand requires a well-orchestrated strategy to secure new spectrum and optimize existing bands. The success of 6G, with commercial deployments expected to start around 2030, hinges on the timely availability of spectrum.

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India Witnessed a 72 Percent Surge in E-Waste Over the Past Five Years: Government

Telecom Talk

India witnessed an approximately 72 percent (72.

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Telkom clear to sell Swiftnet towers to Actis after ICASA says yes

Developing Telecoms

Telkom South Africa said on Tuesday its US$355 million selloff of its Swiftnet tower business to infrastructure-focused private equity firm Actis has cleared its final hurdle after getting the green light from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).