April, 2025

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FCC chair calls EU satellite strategy ‘anti-American’

Telecoms Tech News

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has urged EU nations to reevaluate their satellite strategy amid concerns about relying on Starlink for services. Speaking to the Financial Times, Carr emphasised the importance of unity and cautioned allies to focus on the real long-term bogey: the rise of the Chinese Communist Party. Carrs remarks arrive during a period. Read more » The post FCC chair calls EU satellite strategy anti-American appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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

Total Telecom

Press Release KDDI and Okinawa Cellular will start providing au Starlink Direct, a direct to cell service between satellites and au smartphones, on April 10, 2025. This is the first Direct to Cell satellite service in Japan [ 1 ]. The service is compatible with 50 smartphone models and is available free of charge to au users from today for the time being without the need to apply.

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AT&T and AST SpaceMobile Launch Direct-to-Cell Satellite Trials

VoIP Review

The Federal Communications Commission has greenlit AT&T and AST SpaceMobile to conduct trials of direct-to-cell satellite connectivity. This initiative aims to bolster public safety communications over FirstNet by utilizing spectrum designated for this purpose. The primary focus is on Band 14, the allocated frequency for FirstNet, accessed through low Earth orbit satellites from AST SpaceMobiles BlueBird constellation.

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Tom Reid: Common-Sense Solutions to Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America

Broadband Breakfast

Here are three proposals for common-sense solutions to improve the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program of the U.S. Commerce Department. Topic #1: Fiber Priority When we consider broadband infrastructure as a 30-year investment rather than focusing on speed targets, the case for building fiber networks in rural areas becomes clear. Current federal programs confuse the “minimum threshold to trigger investment” with the “ultimate end goal” of the projects.

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Cisco Recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching

Cisco Wireless

Data center networking has transformed dramatically with AI, and Cisco is at the forefront by creating flexible, scalable networks to enhance bandwidth, reduce latency, and improve energy efficiency. Its our view that Ciscos recognition in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching recognizes its innovative solutions in high-performance networking, simplified operations, security integration, and cloud management.

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Qualcomm buys MovianAI to boost generative AI capabilities 

RCR Wireless

In sum what you need to know Gen AI R&D push Qualcomm has bought MovianAI, the generative AI division of VinAI, to enhance its R&D and integrate advanced AI into smartphones, computers, vehicles.

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ETSI: Sensing capabilities of 6G networks will transform industries

Telecoms Tech News

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has shed light on the expected sensing capabilities of future 6G networks. A report produced by ETSI focusing on Integrated Sensing And Communications (ISAC) details 18 advanced use cases that leverage the fusion of sensing and communication technologies to enable a more context-aware, efficient, and responsive digital world.

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Should Your Business Invest in an 1800 Number? Here’s What You Need to Know

VoIP Review

Businesses are constantly looking for ways to improve the customer experience, boost accessibility, enhance brand credibility, and streamline communication channels. The toll-free 1800 number has, for several decades, stood the test of time as a valuable asset for many companies, from small startups to global enterprises. The most important feature of his type of number is that it allows customers to reach a business without incurring charges for the call.

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Willmar, Minnesota Moves Forward With Open Access Fiber Network

Broadband Breakfast

The city of Willmar, Minnesota (est. pop. 21,000), has voted to move forward on plans for a city-owned open access fiber network. The $24.5 million investment, which saw finalized approval by the Willmar city council earlier this month with a 4-3 vote, aims to drive accountable, affordable, fiber access to long underserved parts of the city about 100 miles west of Minneapolis/St.

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Telecom Industry Seeks Additional Spectrum to Sustain 5G, IoT Growth: Report

Telecom Talk

Indias top telecom operators Airtel, Jio, and Vi have urged the government to create a robust 5G spectrum roadmap to meet rising data demand and IoT expansion.

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Now Telecom’s licence blow highlights harsh realities for smaller operators

Developing Telecoms

Now Telecom, the mobile operator arm of Now Corporation, has become the latest casualty of the heavy demands placed on telecom operators in the Philippines.

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Chunghwa and Astranis build Taiwan-focused satellite

Telecoms Tech News

Chunghwa Telecom has partnered with Astranis to develop a geostationary satellite dedicated to Taiwan. The agreement marks a shift in the provider’s strategy to expand coverage and improve resilience of the network, and is scheduled for launch by the end of 2025. According to Chunghwa Telecom, the satellite will support full bandwidth services as early.

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Wildanet details full fibre rollout strategy with Xantaro in Cornwall  

Total Telecom

News Wildanet is one of 40 altnets in the UK currently working with Xantaro to increase fibre broadband coverage across the country Wildanet has shared new details about the technology supporting its full fibre rollout in Cornwall, where the company is working to connect more than 35,000 rural premises through the Governments Project Gigabit scheme.

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Nokia, Digita, and CoreGo Bring Private 5G Networks to Big Events

VoIP Review

Nokia and Finnish network provider Digita are partnering with payment and access control company CoreGo to roll out private 5G networks at major events in Finland and abroad. The goal is to enhance connectivity and streamline services such as payment processing, ticket validation, and access control by integrating CoreGos point-of-sale systems with Nokias Digital Automation Cloud.

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California’s $15 Broadband Proposal Could Save Households $1B Annually, State Report Finds

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2025 – A proposal to cap broadband prices at $15 per month for low-income Californians could save households over $1 billion annually with minimal impact on industry revenues, according to a new report from the California Public Utilities Commission’s Public Advocates Office. The report , authored by CPUC’s program manager for communications and broadband policy, Ernesto Falcon , analyzes the financial and social impact of Assemblymember Tasha Boerner &#

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Hyundai opens the smartest factory in America – pumped full of AI and 5G

RCR Wireless

In sum what you need to know Americas smartest factory Hyundais new $7.6 billion electric and hybrid vehicle plant, Metaplant America, claims a series of Industry 4.

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Mobile data, 5G to drive revenue growth in Malaysia

Developing Telecoms

Mobile data consumption and the adoption of 5G services will be key drivers of mobile service revenue growth in Malaysia, according to analyst firm GlobalData.

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Project Kuiper: Amazon prepares first full launch of satellites

Telecoms Tech News

Amazon has announced that its first full batch of Project Kuiper satellites is scheduled to launch into space this month. Scheduled for April 9th, the mission named KA-01 (short for Kuiper Atlas 1) will see 27 satellites deployed at an altitude of 280 miles (450 kilometres) above Earth. The launch is slated to. Read more » The post Project Kuiper: Amazon prepares first full launch of satellites appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Connected North launches Data Centre Summit to drive UK’s digital future 

Total Telecom

Press Release Manchester, UK Connected North, the Norths leading digital economy event, returns to Central on April 23-24, 2025, and introduces the co-located Data Centre Summit. Hosted by telecoms media and events specialist Total Telecom, Connected North is the regions premier digital economy event. Bringing together the telecoms industry, government, and public sector bodies, the event offers a unique forum to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the North on its digita

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Ericsson’s Income Soars 61% Amidst Leadership Uncertainty

VoIP Review

Ericsson has reported a remarkable 61% jump in net income for the first quarter of 2025, ending at SEK 4.217 billion from the previous year’s SEK 2.613 billion. Its net sales also grew by 3% to reach SEK 55.025 billion. A significant growth in North American network sales, emphasizing pre-tariff acquisitions, fueled this rise, counterbalancing slumps in other regions.

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Mississippi Online Age Verification Law Sent Back to Lower Court for Review

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2025 – First it was blocked. Now it’s being reconsidered. A Mississippi law that would require websites to verify users’ age and obtain parental consent before minors can use social media and other online platforms is back on the table, after a federal appeals court said the judge who paused it didn’t follow new legal guidelines.

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NTT brings high-end edge AI to drones, intros AI ethics group

RCR Wireless

In sum what you need to know: AI chip for edge devices NTT enables real-time 4K video processing in drones at altitudes up to 150 meters, five times higher than conventional systems, while consuming under 20 watts of power.

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Motorola Edge 60 Stylus India Launch Confirmed

Telecom Talk

Motorola is soon going to launch a new smartphone in India. For the unaware, it recently launched the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion in India.

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Vodafone UK: SMEs are losing billions from weak cybersecurity

Telecoms Tech News

According to Vodafone Business, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are collectively losing 3.4 billion each year from inadequate cybersecurity measures. The average incident costs a small business 3,398. This figure rises to 5,001 for companies with 50 or more employees, demonstrating the escalating risk for growing businesses. Data breaches, system downtime, and.

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Cordiant edges closer to completing of BT Ireland’s wholesale unit purchase 

Total Telecom

News Cordiant Digital Infrastructure has cleared a hurdle in its 22 million acquisition of BT Communications Ireland Ltd (BTCIL), after Irelands competition watchdog approved the deal this week The transaction, led by Cordiants Irish fibre platform Speed Fibre Group, was first announced back in February and includes BT Irelands domestic network infrastructure, a portfolio of more than 400 customers, and its local operational teams.

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Empowering Tanzanian Youth: Bridging the Digital Divide with African Child Projects

Cisco Wireless

In today's rapidly evolving technology landscape, digital literacy and internet access are critical for sustainable development. African Child Projects, a youth-led NGO in Tanzania, is at the forefront of bridging the digital divide and empowering communities through technology, education, research, and policy development.

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Utah Enacts Tech Laws on Youth Safety and Data Privacy

Broadband Breakfast

April 7, 2025 — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox , R, has signed a trio of  bills aimed at increasing protections for minors online, asserting the state’s leadership in tech regulation. “These are first-of-their-kind bills,” Gov. Cox said, when he signed the bills last month. “Utah is leading out in this effort.”  All three laws include delayed implementation dates to allow compliance and legal review, but lawmakers believe the contract-based focus makes

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Three juicy NB-NTN use cases that Viasat is pursuing

RCR Wireless

Which NB-NTN use case is the ‘juiciest’ for Viasat? The one with the longest sales cycle. Mobile network operators and satellite operators striking partnerships and beginning to roll out satellite-based cellular services in hopes of capturing new revenues.

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Orange Jordan launches satellite broadband via Eutelsat Konnect

Developing Telecoms

Orange Jordan announced on Wednesday it has become the first telco in the country to offer satellite broadband services for consumers and enterprises via the Eutelsat Konnect satellite.

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Telcos are becoming the AI economy’s lifeline

Telecoms Tech News

Telcos are in a position to significantly contribute to the growth of the AI economy. Hailed as the technological revolution of our time, artificial intelligence is using more energy and computing power than ever before. Nevertheless, a crucial obstacle still exists: AI’s ravenous need for real-time, high-quality data to reach its full potential.

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Vodafone using mobile network for weather ‘nowcasts’

Total Telecom

News A new partnership with River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) and Wireless DNA will see Vodafone use its mobile network to sense incoming rainfall Vodafone is running a new trial across the River Severn catchment area aimed at using its mobile network to predict short-term rainfall. The trial functions by leveraging the inherent physical properties of wireless communications.

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BSNL’s Net Profit, Subscriber Gain Highlighted by Telecom Minister

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been trying to turn its fate back from a loss making telco to a profitable one.

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States Advance BEAD Subgrantee Selection Amid Federal Uncertainty

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2025 — Despite growing uncertainty over potential changes to the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, states were pushing forward with subgrantee selection — closing application windows, reviewing competitive bids, and releasing data on provider participation. Click on this chart to go to the page on "Premium Charts and Data" Available to Breakfast Club Members New Mexico and Hawaii reported strong provider interest in recent

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Three telco cloud models — and who is using them

RCR Wireless

As networks go cloud-native, telecom operators face pivotal choices between private, public and hybrid clouds each with trade-offs in control, cost, agility and the ability to scale 5G effectively As telecom networks transition to cloud-native architectures, operators face key decisions about cloud deployment models. Before, telco clouds were private clouds end of discussion.

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Vodafone and Three explore Pay TV to expand bundle offerings

VoIP Review

Vodafone and Three are reportedly considering launching a Pay-TV service as part of a wider bundle with fixed broadband , phone, and mobile plans. This initiative follows their recent 15 billion merger, which was approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) last year, forming the UK’s largest mobile network with 27 million subscribers.

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How the desire for truly unified communications is transforming the telecoms industry

Telecoms Tech News

Telephony is old and boring. Right? Wrong! That might have been true five years ago but, today, post-pandemic, the telecoms industry is in the midst of another and perhaps its final major transformation. At the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, social distancing and work-from-home mandates forced enterprises to think and work very differently. This shift.

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Deutsche Telekom commits to Google Cloud through 2030 

Total Telecom

News Deutsche Telekom has renewed its strategic partnership with Google Cloud through to 2030, as the operator continues to modernise its IT infrastructure and simplify its business processes The long-term agreement builds on an existing deal between the two companies and positions Google Cloud as Telekoms preferred cloud partner. A central focus of the deal is the SAP2SKY initiative, Deutsche Telekoms internal plan to migrate its entire SAP (Systems, Applications and Products) landscape to t

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