Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Union Budget 2025-26: The Centre to expand BharatNet, providing broadband to rural schools and PHCs. AI, skilling, and research initiatives announced to boost education, innovation and workforce development.
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The latest African roaming agreement comes from the west of the continent, where the governments of Liberia, The Gambia and Sierra Leone have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at reducing telecommunications costs through improved roaming services.
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Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
News The French telecoms group has informed the Italian government that it is once again exploring a potential tie-up, according to reports Iliad Italia is once again looking for potential tie-ups with Italys incumbent operator TIM, according to reports by local Italian news agencies Corriere della Sera and La Stampa. The reports say that Iliad has this week informed the Italian government of its intentions to pursue dealmaking with TIM.
Telecoms Tech News
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The UK Space Agency has awarded 16 million to two projects helping to solidify Britains position as a leader in satellite communications. The funding will enable the development of technologies set to enhance the efficiency and capability of satellite constellations. This investment is part of the UK Space Agencys Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO).
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Ooredoo Qatar has selected Ericsson to enhance its 5G network capabilities by deploying advanced radio access network (RAN) and microwave
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Elon Musks SpaceX withdrew from a planned public hearing where it was set to propose a new licensing framework for satellite services in South Africa, drawing criticism from an industry body representing MNOs.
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
News Tele2’s executive changes continue with the exit of the company’s current CCO and CFO This week, Swedish operator Tele2 has announced the latest in a string of managerial changes, with both the companys Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) departing imminently. The announcement has seen current CCO Hendrik de Groot leave the company to be replaced by Petr Cermak, who has most recently served as Telias Group Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer.
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Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Dor Play, a new app for entertainment content lovers has been launched by Streambox Media.
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Saudi Arabian telco Etihad Etisalat (a.k.a. Mobily) announced on Tuesday it has successfully landed the Africa-1 subsea cable in Duba, which it says will position the country as a key international data exchange hub.
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
News The heavy reliance on undersea cables remains a major risk as over 95% of global internet traffic depends on them UK Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer has urged European leaders for increased cooperation on subsea infrastructure defences at a European Council meeting in Brussels. The call comes after an increase in suspicious activity from Chinese and Russian vessels around key European submarine cables.
Telecoms Tech News
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Recent satellite deployments have significantly enhanced Starlink’s performance in Europe, reinforcing its status as a viable broadband alternative in the region. While Europe may not be the largest market for satellite-based internet especially compared to regions with lower fibre penetration and more dispersed populations low Earth orbit (LEO) networks are proving to be.
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Maritime AI company Windward has launched its Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution designed to monitor
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The global smartphone market grew by 7% to 1.22 billion units in 2024, marking a rebound after two consecutive years of decline, with emerging markets highlighted as the industrys key growth driver.
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
News The companys Konnect Wi-Fi hotspot solution is playing a major role in shrinking the digital divide in Africa Eutelsat has announced that it has successfully delivered on its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition commitment to provide one million people in Sub-Saharan Africa with affordable, high-speed internet via satellite, two years ahead of schedule.
Telecoms Tech News
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
BT has agreed to sell its wholesale and enterprise business unit in Ireland to Speed Fibre Group. The transaction, valued at 22 million, represents a shakeup in Irelands telecoms landscape. It is expected to complete in 2025, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The deal encompasses the acquisition of BT Communications Ireland Ltd (BTCIL), which includes.
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Indian broadband services provider ACT Fibernet has launched its Smart Wi-Fi service, powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Malaysian 5G wholesale operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson announced on Tuesday that DNB has launched 5G-Advanced technology on its network.
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
News Any losses were aligned with company expectations, Vodafone said Vodafone has reported a 5% increase in total revenue to 9.8 billion in its Q3 trading update, fuelled by strong performances in the UK, Africa, and Trkiye. The companys service revenue grew 5.6% to 7.9 billion. However, Vodafones German business was under pressure, with service revenue declining 6.4% after a regulatory change that ended bulk TV contracts for tenants.
Telecoms Tech News
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has granted Amazon an earth station network licence for its Kuiper satellite constellation. The regulator has also expanded radio spectrum availability to unlock more opportunities for satellite and fixed wireless services. Amazon Kuiper Services Europe SARL, the division overseeing its satellite internet project, has been authorised by Ofcom to operate in.
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has announced that it has deployed 5000 indigenous 4G sites in Kerala.
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
M-Pesa Safaricom said on Thursday it is partnering with Dashen Bank and CashGo to launch a new international remittance service in Ethiopia that enables users to receive money from abroad directly into their M-Pesa mobile wallets.
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
News The funding cut could see thousands of rural communities miss out on connectivity coverage upgrades The UK government is set to significantly cut funding to the Shared Rural Network (SRN) project, a scheme designed to improve mobile coverage in remote areas of the country, according to a report from The Telegraph. The SRN aims to deploy shared 4G infrastructure to some of the UKs most underserved rural areas.
Cisco Wireless
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
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Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
We will take a look at the minimum recharge plans offered by Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL for the users to keep their SIM cards active.
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The fallout from the recent announcement, reported on these pages , that Jos Maria lvares-Pallete had resigned from his position as Chairman & CEO of Telefnica has continued with news that he will not stay in the position of Chair of the GSMA Board of Directors.
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
News The transaction, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close this year BT has agreed to sell its Irish wholesale and enterprise division, BT Communications Ireland Ltd (BTCIL) to Speed Fibre Group, in a 22 million deal. The sale includes BTCILs domestic network infrastructure, over 400 customers, and supporting teams but excludes its multinational clients, large Irish enterprises, emergency call services, and recently divested data centre business.
Light Reading
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The FCC will consider both terrestrial and satellite-based operations in the upper C-band. That may set up a battle between Elon Musk's SpaceX and 5G operators like AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
BSNL offers free SIM cards and uninterrupted communication services at Kumbh Mela 2025, ensuring seamless connectivity for pilgrims and security forces.
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Ooredoo Qatar announced on Sunday it has contracted Ericsson to supply and deploy its latest RAN and microwave backhaul solutions to expand the operators 5G coverage, including to remote areas.
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
News AT&T has announced an extension of its partnership with Nokia in a multi-year deal to improve its voice network As part of this upgrade, AT&T will add Voice over New Radio (VoNR) and move its Nokia IMS Voice Core to a cloud-based system. This will help the company roll out new services faster, cut costs, and improve automation. AT&T will also use Nokias Cloud Platform to simplify network operations and reduce the need for manual work.
Light Reading
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
A more secretive Huawei reveals sales grew 22% last year thanks to its apparent smartphone revival.
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, offers the most affordable tariffs to consumers.
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Wholesale fibre optic connectivity services and infrastructure carrier InterNexa has announced a five-year US$100 million investment to strengthen connectivity in Colombia.
Total Telecom
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Podcasts Ben Elkins, the CEO of AireBeam and Utah Broadband, joined the Beyond the Cable podcast to discuss strategy and AireBeams explosive growth in Arizona By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities Since taking the helm as the CEO of an Arizona City-based AireBeam, Ben Elkins has overseen a 375 percent growth in fiber subscribers for the ISP. Now, Elkins is attempting to repeat success at another subsidiary of the Boston Omaha Corporation: Utah Broadband.
Light Reading
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Finding Verizon's antennas and radios installed throughout Caesars Superdome is no easy task. But Verizon planned it that way.
Telecom Talk
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The Indian government has initiated discussions with leading Indian-origin AI researchers working at global firms to encourage them to return
Developing Telecoms
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Operator Orange Romania has signed a ten-year virtual power purchase agreement (vPPA) with Engie Romania, a division of French low-carbon energy and services group Engie, to procure around 40 GWh of wind energy per year from one of Engie Romanias wind farms.
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