February, 2025

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BSNL Reports Rs 262 Crore Profit in Q3, Marking First Profit Since 2007

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) reported a profit of Rs 262 crore in the third quarter of the financial year,

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Two-thirds of UK businesses still failing on cyber security

Total Telecom

More than two-thirds of UK businesses face an unnecessarily high risk of having their data, including commercially sensitive and personal information, intercepted by hackers because they are not following best practices for securing data on their networks, according to a report from Beaming , an internet service provider for businesses. Beamings report, Network Transformation A Guide for IT Directors , draws on a survey of UK businesses conducted by research consultancy Censuswide.

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Cirion fattens LATAM data centre links with Ciena gear

Developing Telecoms

Ciena said on Wednesday that digital infrastructure and technology provider Cirion Technologies will deploy its solutions on subsea and terrestrial cable routes to enable its Latin American data centres to support growing demand for cloud and AI.

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UK Space Agency awards £16M to satellite projects

Telecoms Tech News

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).

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Govt Looking to Ensure 100 Mbps Per Customer With 6G: Report

Telecom Talk

India is set to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027, driven by digital transformation, 6G advancements, a booming startup ecosystem, and massive infrastructure growth.

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Bharti Airtel Lands SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine Cable in Chennai

Telecom Talk

Indian telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-West Europe-6, or SMW6) submarine cable in

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Government to Provide Broadband to Rural Schools and Health Centres under BharatNet

Telecom Talk

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.

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Ooredoo Qatar Selects Ericsson to Enhance Network with Advanced 5G Features

Telecom Talk

Ooredoo Qatar has selected Ericsson to enhance its 5G network capabilities by deploying advanced radio access network (RAN) and microwave

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Colt combines LEO satellite and 5G in latest offering

Total Telecom

Press Release Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, today announced an expansion to its technology portfolio with Managed LEO+, a new managed service which integrates Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity with cellular 4G/5G. Managed LEO+, now available to Colt customers across 65 countries, brings a greater choice of networking technologies to businesses with operations such as production facilities, manufacturing sites and retail locations in rura

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Vitrifi’s cloud technology transforms M&A in fibre broadband market

Total Telecom

Insight Vitrifi, an autonomic networking company, is changing how mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are managed in the fibre broadband industry. Its vendor-neutral, cloud-based platform enables networks to integrate efficiently, reducing the complexity and cost of consolidation. Accelerating fibre market integration Merging network assets after an acquisition is often slow, expensive and technically difficult due to incompatible systems.

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Elon Musk skips South African satellite hearing amid industry pushback

Developing Telecoms

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.

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Ericsson and Mobily to collaborate on autonomous network tech

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabian telco Etihad Etisalat (a.k.a. Mobily) to explore technologies to develop intent-driven autonomous networks using AI and automation.

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Iliad once again eying Italian consolidation with TIM

Total Telecom

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.

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ACT Fibernet Launches ACT SmartWi-Fi Powered by AI: Report

Telecom Talk

Indian broadband services provider ACT Fibernet has launched its Smart Wi-Fi service, powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

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Dor Play, a New OTT Aggregator App with 20+ OTTs is Here

Telecom Talk

Dor Play, a new app for entertainment content lovers has been launched by Streambox Media.

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Tejays taps Ciena to converge 4G/5G infrastructure

Developing Telecoms

Ciena says that Indian ISP Tejays Dynamics is using its coherent routing solutions to build an adaptive IP network that will serve the connectivity needs of its enterprise and campus customers.

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Windward Launches AI-Powered Solution to Monitor Undersea Infrastructure

Telecom Talk

Maritime AI company Windward has launched its Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution designed to monitor

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Meta announces world’s longest subsea cable project

Telecoms Tech News

Meta has unveiled one of the most ambitious subsea cable infrastructure initiatives to date: Project Waterworth. Once completed, the colossal infrastructure project will stretch over 50,000 kilometressurpassing the Earth’s circumference and making it the world’s longest subsea cable deployment. The project aims to link five major continents, including North America, South America, Asia, and Africa.

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AITA and SKYFive address in-flight connectivity for airlines in Egypt

Developing Telecoms

Africa for Information Technology and Aviation (AITA), which specialises in aviation IT solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Arabia SKYFive, which provides broadband connectivity for aircraft, to provide high-speed in-flight connectivity (IFC) services for airlines in Egypt.

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Tele2 continues to shuffle exec team, adds new CCO

Total Telecom

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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Mobily lands Africa-1 subsea cable in Saudi Arabia

Developing Telecoms

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.

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Du signs deal to connect UAE to PEACE cable

Developing Telecoms

UAE-based telco du said on Monday it has signed a partnership deal with PEACE Cable International Network Co Limited to extend the PEACE subsea cable system into the UAE and Gulf region.

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Transforming telecoms workflows: How Vitrifi is driving scalable innovation

Total Telecom

Contributed Article This is part 1 of a two-part series exploring how Vitrifi leverages NATS in building its Workflow Automation Platform. Building on concepts discussed in its Synadia Guest Blog which explores the technical underpinnings of NATS, this blog examines how Vitrifis platform transforms telecoms workflows, highlighting how advanced automation enables agility, resilience, and scalability in an increasingly complex industry landscape.

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Ericsson, Telstra, and Qualcomm shatter 5G uplink speed record

Telecoms Tech News

Ericsson, Telstra, and Qualcomm have set a new uplink speed record, achieving 516 Mbps on a live sub-6GHz 5G Standalone (SA) network. This latest accomplishment surpasses the previous milestone of 447 Mbps set in October 2024. Consumer and enterprise demands for reliable and faster uplink capabilities continue to increase. The growing reliance on applications such.

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BSNL Kerala Announces 5000 Indigenous 4G Sites Deployed

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has announced that it has deployed 5000 indigenous 4G sites in Kerala.

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TV Broadcasters have a New Problem in their Hands

Telecom Talk

The traditional DTH (Direct-to-Home) broadcasting TV industry in India has been struggling since OTT (over-the-top) platforms have come into the

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Bharti Airtel Launches Black IPTV Entertainment Plans in India

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel has launched its IPTV services with Airtel Black plans, offering high-speed internet, live TV, and OTT benefits. Available in select circles.

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Emerging markets drive smartphone rebound

Developing Telecoms

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.

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Telenor Denmark launches market-leading “TrueTalk” solution for B2B customers – powered by Gintel

Total Telecom

Trondheim, Norway, 18 February 2025. Gintel AS, a leading provider of B2B solutions for operators, is excited to announce the launch of TrueTalk, an innovative communications solution for all sizes of business, by Telenor Denmark. TrueTalk powered by Gintels Cloud PBX solution is an innovative new service that offers enriched call management capabilities to businesses in Denmark.

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5G Non-Terrestrial Networks to Expand India’s Connectivity: Report

Telecom Talk

The adoption of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) alongside terrestrial 5G has the potential to transform the telecom industry by creating a seamless network.

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Ericsson upgrades Malaysia’s DNB to 5G-Advanced

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian 5G wholesale operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson announced on Tuesday that DNB has launched 5G-Advanced technology on its network.

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Ericsson, Dell, and Red Hat aim for smarter multi-vendor networks

Telecoms Tech News

The demand for multi-vendor networks built on open principles is surging, fuelled by ongoing investment and predictions of surging growth. Open RAN which hinges on interoperable interfaces and the disaggregation of hardware and software has become a crucial avenue for meeting this demand. Ericsson, in collaboration with Dell Technologies and Red Hat, has.

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Vivo V50 Launched in India: Check Price and Specifications

Telecom Talk

Vivo V50 has an ultra slim quad-curved display, a first for a V series smartphone from Vivo. Vivo V50 comes with a 6.77-inch display.

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MTN Nigeria CEO defends tariff hikes amidst backlash

Developing Telecoms

MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola has defended recent tariff hikes by mobile network operators, stating they are essential for the survival of the telecoms industry in Nigeria, despite significant criticism.

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Cellcard to upgrade fibre network to XGS-PON with Nokia gear

Developing Telecoms

Nokia announced on Thursday that it has signed a deal with Cambodian telco CamGSM a.k.a. Cellcard to migrate its fibre access network from GPON to XGS-PON, which could boost speeds for its broadband customers as high as 10 Gbps.

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UK PM urges for more European cooperation as suspicious subsea activity increases 

Total Telecom

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.

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Airtel Awards Nokia with Contract to Expand 5G FWA

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel has awarded Nokia with a fresh contract for expanding the presence of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in India.