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Japan’s KDDI signs up for Starlink’s direct-to-device satellite connectivity

Total Telecom

The au Starlink Direct service allows au smartphones to directly connect to the Starlink satellite that supports direct telecommunications, enabling connectivity wherever there is a sight of sky, even outside the coverage area. The service can be used to communicate with family members and friends, in emergencies, etc.,

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DoT Partners with RPF to Recover Lost and Stolen Mobile Phones on Trains

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) partners with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to recover lost and stolen mobile phones on trains.

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Uganda introduces investment via mobile phone

Developing Telecoms

Yet another financial innovation using mobile telecommunications has been introduced in Africa. This time, it's an investment product from Ugandas MTN Mobile Money (MTN MoMo), a mobile financial service provider.

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Government Introduces New Rules for Phone Interception with Stronger Oversight: Report

Telecom Talk

The government has introduced new rules governing phone interception, granting officers not below the rank of Inspector General of Police at the state level the authority to issue interception orders in emergencies.

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Sitka, Alaska, Back Online After Subsea Fiber Cable Repair

Broadband Breakfast

March 20, 2025 - Telecommunications were restored in Sitka, Alaska after repairs were completed ahead of schedule. As compensation, GCI will credit affected customers with a full month of service fees for impacted services, including cell phone, internet, and FastPhone. General Communication, Inc.,

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FCC Asked to Block Provider from Shutting Down in Pennsylvania

Broadband Breakfast

  Everstream, a non-dominant telecommunications provider, has applied to terminate all services in Pennsylvania by June 30, 2025, as part of a broader exit from multiple states. The company relies on Everstream’s fiber to ensure redundancy in emergency call routing.

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Carriers Split on FCC's Phone Unlocking Proposal

Broadband Breakfast

11, 2024 - A proposed Federal Communications Commission rule requiring mobile carriers to automatically unlock phones after 60 days has divided the wireless industry, according to experts speaking at a Broadband Breakfast event Wednesday. WASHINGTON, Nov.

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