March, 2025

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Viasat joins ESA’s Moonlight project for lunar connectivity

Total Telecom

News The satellite operator will serve as the projects end-to-end communications lead, helping to deploy a satellite communications network orbiting the Moon This week, satellite connectivity provider Viasat has been selected to design the lunar orbiting satellite communications system for the European Space Agency (ESA)s Moonlight project. The Moonlight Initiative was formally announced by ESA in 2021, aiming to deliver uninterrupted satellite communication between Earth and the Moon.

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Samsung and KT partner to counter 6G signal quality challenges

Telecoms Tech News

South Korean technology giants Samsung and KT are joining forces to research and develop technologies for improving 6G signal quality. The two companies will pool their expertise to advance multi-antenna technologies, aiming to expand coverage across the potential frequency bands earmarked for 6G. Furthermore, the collaboration will explore the integration of AI within telecoms systems.

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Airtel, Ericsson and Volvo announce XR partnership

Developing Telecoms

In what is described as a groundbreaking step towards accelerating Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 adoption in India, technology giant Ericsson, Volvo Group, a leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines, and operator Bharti Airtel have announced a research partnership to explore the potential of extended reality (XR), digital twin technologies and AI in the manufacturing sector.

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Airtel, Ericsson, Volvo Partner on AI, Digital Twins, and XR Over 5G Advanced in India

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, Ericsson, and Volvo Group announce a strategic research partnership to explore 5G, Extended Reality (XR), and AI in manufacturing. The collaboration aims to enhance industrial operations, workforce training, and smart factory solutions.

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UK Government’s AI Ambitions Face Major Hurdles, Report Warns

VoIP Review

The UK ‘s aspirations to modernize its public sector with AI may face serious obstacles, according to a new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The report highlights the poor quality of government data and outdated technology systems as significant barriers to the effective use of AI. For AI to function optimally, it requires high-quality data, but the report reveals that much of the government’s data is fragmented and stored in legacy systems that are no longer supporte

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IP and Optical Convergence: The Architecture Behind High-Performance Broadband

Cisco Wireless

The convergence of optical and IP technologies is making service provider networks more efficient and sustainable to support bandwidth and resource-intensive applications like AI, 4K/8K video, and virtual reality applications. This convergence dramatically simplifies middle and last mile network architectures, reduces CapEx and OpEx, and makes it easier and faster to introduce new services.

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The AI WAN revolution 

Total Telecom

Interview At a Mobile World Congress consumed with AIs evolving role in mobile networks, Huaweis new AI WAN solution shows that the AI transformation is extending to every facet of network infrastructure We caught up with Huaweis President of Router Domain, Data Communication Product Line, Mr Zuo Meng, to discuss this new solution and what incorporating AI into WAN technology will mean for carriers.

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Turkcell and Huawei Successfully Apply Autonomous Network Functions in IP Backbone Network

Developing Telecoms

Turkcell (NYSE: TKC) (BIST: TCELL), Trkiyes leading telecommunications and technology company, in collaboration with Huawei, has successfully implemented autonomous network functions within its IP Backbone Network. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the evolution of telecom infrastructure, enhancing the automation, efficiency, and intelligence of Turkcells network management systems.

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Jio 5G in 26 GHz band Launched in 21 States/UTs of India: List with Cities Here

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has launched 5G in 26 GHz band or mmWave (milimeter wavelength) frequency in 21 states and union territories of India.

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5 Ways VoIP Phone Numbers Can Make Your Business More Flexible

VoIP Review

VoIP phone numbers have become a popular choice for businesses constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency, adaptability, and connectivity, and at the same time optimize their ability to serve global markets. Traditional phone systems, once the backbone of business communications , are increasingly being replaced by more agile, cost-effective, and scalable solutions.

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Broadcom Expands Azure On-Premises with Azure ML Services on VMware Cloud Foundation

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I am happy to share continued progress from our close partnership with Microsoft, resulting in additional Azure services supported on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). Last November, we announced support for the Azure AI Video Indexer on VCF , and today Im excited to share we have broadened our effortsto now include support for Azure Machine Learning (AML) on VCF.

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MWC 2025: Green Development Elite Club, Huawei-hosted, presented with analysis from GSMA Intelligence, is fostering a green future for the ICT industry 

Total Telecom

Press Release [Barcelona, Spain, March 3, 2025] Huawei supported by content from GSMA Intelligence, hosted the “Green Development Elite Club” during MWC Barcelona 2025. The event, themed “Pave the Way for Green Telco,” convened key stakeholders including UNFCCC, GSMA Intelligence, ITU-T, and over 20 leading global operators such as China Mobile, Globe, Turkcell, and HKT, to deliberate on the imperative of green development within the ICT sector.

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NVIDIA aims to make telecoms networks smarter

Telecoms Tech News

NVIDIA has announced at GTC that its partners are developing large telco models (LTMs) and AI agents designed for the telecoms industry. Global telecoms networks handle an immense volume of data, supporting millions of user connections daily and generating an average of over 3,800 terabytes of data every single minute. This massive data flow . Read more » The post NVIDIA aims to make telecoms networks smarter appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Building international scale, one fibre cable at a time: YOFC's Dr Zhuang Dan

Developing Telecoms

In the rapidly evolving world of telecommunications, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (YOFC) company has emerged as a global leader. At the recent Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr Zhuang Dan, executive director and president of YOFC, about the companys international expansion, innovative product offerings, and strategies for the future.

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BSNL has Installed 83,629 4G Sites in India

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is very close to reaching its goal of 1 lakh 4G sites in India. BSNL has installed 83,629 4G sites as on March 5, 2025.

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Vermont Looks To Bring Oasis of Fiber-Connected Telehealth Hubs to ‘Healthcare Deserts’

Broadband Breakfast

Many rural healthcare facilities are struggling to keep their doors open. Some have been shuttered. Add to that the looming federal budget crisis  threatening to end Medicare payments for telehealth  and the urgency of what a coalition of Vermont healthcare leaders, librarians, and state broadband officials are doing comes into view.  It’s called  VITAL VT  (Virtual Integration for Telehealth Access through Libraries in Vermont) – an exploratory effort bein

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Oracle to invest $5bn in UK AI infrastructure over five years

RCR Wireless

Oracle has said it will invest $5 billion over the next five years to expand its data centre footprint in the UK to field local demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) services, in line with regulation for sovereign in-country processing of data.

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CItyFibre begins M&A drive with acquisition of Connexin’s fibre network

Total Telecom

News The deal will see over 185,000 premises added to CityFibres full fibre network Today, wholesale fibre network operator CityFibre has announced the acquisition of smaller altnet Connexins network infrastructure. The deal will see CityFibre integrate Connexins fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) network in Hull and East Riding, which currently reaches over 80,000 premises, with a further 20,000 planned for the future.

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US charges 12 Chinese nationals for ‘reckless’ cyberattacks

Telecoms Tech News

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) alongside the FBI, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and the Departments of State and the Treasury have announced a coordinated effort to disrupt and deter cyber espionage activity by 12 Chinese nationals. The 12 individuals include two officers of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), employees of a. Read more » The post US charges 12 Chinese nationals for ‘reckless’ cyberattacks appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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AI WAN: Leading IP Networks into the Intelligent Era

Developing Telecoms

As the telecoms industry hurtles towards the digital world, demand is already growing for emerging bandwidth-intensive applications and services such as artificial intelligence (AI).

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BSNL 5G Sites Go Live in Multiple State Capitals, Designates April as Customer Service Month: Report

Telecom Talk

State-owned telecom operator BSNL has started testing 5G infrastructure, with tower sites beginning operations in Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Kolkata,

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Copper Theft and Vandalism Threatening Critical Infrastructure, Say Industry Leaders

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2025 - Industry associations and local officials are raising alarms about a surge in copper theft and vandalism targeting telecommunications networks, warning that these crimes threaten public safety and disrupt essential services. At a Broadband Breakfast Live Online event Wednesday , representatives from major telecommunications associations and local governments discussed the growing problem and potential solutions. "Over a three-month period where we focused on our s

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Qualcomm’s 6G blueprint—Evolving the network, revolutionizing the experience

RCR Wireless

With 6G standardization work officially underway, Qualcomm is working to make its R&D work a commercial reality As the world begins shaping the 6G era, Qualcomm is taking a dual-track approach: building on the strengths of 5G while pursuing transformative new capabilities.

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Ofcom wants UK to be ‘first in Europe’ to use direct-to-device satellite services

Total Telecom

News The regulator is proposing that direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services make use of spectrum already licenced by mobile operators for 4G and 5G This week, UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has proposed new rules that would allow D2D satellite services to be provided using the same spectrum and terrestrial mobile networks. The regulator says the rules would make the UK the first country in Europe to adopt such an approach, giving the nation a lead in this emerging technology.

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Michuki Mwangi, Internet Society: Bridging the global digital divide

Telecoms Tech News

With 2.6 billion people worldwide still lacking Internet access, the need for innovative and scalable solutions has never been greater. In response, the Internet Society (ISOC), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting an open, secure and accessible internet for all, has launched a ground-breaking Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative in partnership with Meta aiming to expand.

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Digicel Jamaica taps Caban to install solar tech at its cell towers

Developing Telecoms

Digicel Jamaica announced on Wednesday it has struck a partnership with renewable energy solutions provider Caban Energy to diversify energy sources for its cell towers with solar technology.

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Jio Platforms to Soon Launch Cloud-Based AI Personal Computer: Akash Ambani

Telecom Talk

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), the telecom and digital subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), is developing a cloud-based AI personal consumer product.

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Industry Backs FCC’s Push to Eliminate ‘Outdated’ Regulations

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2025 – FCC Chairman Brendan Carr 's sweeping deregulatory effort, known as ‘Delete, Delete, Delete’, has elicited varied responses from industry stakeholders since it was announced Wednesday. One of the first groups to publicly back the initiative was the National Association of Broadcasters, applauding Carr’s deep dive into expelling FCC’s rules and regulations that “no longer serve any meaningful public interest purpose.

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CelcomDigi and PayNet Partner to Boost Digital Transaction Security

VoIP Review

Recently, CelcomDigi , the Malaysian telecommunications operator, announced a groundbreaking partnership with local payments provider, PayNet. This aligns with the trend of leveraging open network APIs in the telecommunications sector, a concept gaining significant traction globally. PayNet handles over 13 million digital transactions daily, offering a vast array of payment services for individuals, businesses, and financial institutions.

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Turkcell Deploys Europe’s Largest Super C+L ASON Mesh Network in Partnership with Huawei 

Total Telecom

Press Release Turkcell, Trkiyes leading telecommunications and technology company, has been deploying Europes largest Super C+L ASON (Automatic Switched Optical Network) mesh metro and backbone network, in collaboration with global technology leader Huawei. This cutting-edge infrastructure sets a new benchmark in the evolution of high-capacity, flexible, and reliable optical networks.

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French telcos join Aduna to boost adoption of network APIs

Telecoms Tech News

French network operators Bouygues Telecom and Free (iliad Group) are joining the Aduna alliance to accelerate the adoption of common network APIs. The move sees Bouygues Telecom and Free join Aduna founding partner Orange to unlock digital innovation opportunities across industries by making advanced network capabilities accessible to global developers.

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Airtel Africa, MTN to network share in Uganda and Nigeria

Developing Telecoms

Airtel Africa and MTN Group have partnered to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, aiming to expand coverage and improve cost efficiencies.

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5G BTS Deployment in India Slows; Vodafone Idea and BSNL Readying 5G Launch

Telecom Talk

India's 5G deployment has slowed down, with Airtel and Jio completing major rollouts. Vodafone Idea plans a 5G launch in Mumbai, while BSNL prepares for a June 2025 rollout.

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Gov Tech reports on HF2279: expanding the name and duties of the state’s Office of Broadband Development

Blandin on Broadband

I have been following the bill to expand the name and focus of the Office of Broadband Development. Its always interesting to see what national sources this. Gov Tech reports House File 2279: This bill, introduced and first read by Minnesota Rep. Samantha Vang on March 19, would expand the name and duties of the states Office of Broadband Development.

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Transforming Assurance for AI Connectivity: The Power of Network Intelligence

Cisco Wireless

Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance User Experience, showcased at Mobile World Congress 2025, leverages AI to transform mobile network operations by delivering real-time insights for high-quality customer experiences. This innovative solution integrates seamlessly with the Cisco routing portfolio, providing actionable insights across wireline, wireless, and non-terrestrial networks.

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Huawei outlines framework for ‘industrial intelligence’ at MWC 2025 

Total Telecom

Partner Article As AI technology continues to mature, it is increasingly clear that the industrial sector is poised to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of integrated digital intelligence. From AI-powered robots to advanced real-time analytics and automation, the scale of the market opportunity is enormous; indeed, AVEVA’s Industrial Intelligence Index (III) Report 2024 saw 97% of manufacturing executives agree that industrial AI solutions will be required to remain competitive, with 74

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Alex Leadbeater, GSMA: Security collaboration vital as attack surface grows

Telecoms Tech News

Mobile networks have become the foundation of our digital lives, but this brings numerous security challenges as technology complexity grows. In a wide-ranging interview with Telecoms, Alex Leadbeater, Technical Security Director at the GSMA, discussed how mobile infrastructure’s classification as critical national infrastructure has affected security approaches, the impact of emerging technologies, and defensive strategies.

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