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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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YTL wins contract to deploy railway fibre as Fiberail monopoly ends

Developing Telecoms

Malaysias Railway Assets Corp (RAC) announced on Friday it has contracted telco YTL Communications to build out fibre optic infrastructure along 1,600 km of railway track, putting an end to the railway fibre monopoly held by Telekom Malaysias Fiberail.

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Indian Army Facilitates 4G, 5G Mobile Connectivity in Remote Ladakh, Including Siachen Glacier

Telecom Talk

Indian Army enables 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across Ladakh, including Siachen Glacier and Galwan Valley, enhancing troop welfare, digital access for border villages, and national integration.

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Cisco U. Spotlight: Your Best Day of Learning is Waiting

Cisco Wireless

AI, Security, Network Observability, and more. Immerse yourself in expert-led lectures and demos on todays most transformative technologies at Cisco U. Spotlight, April 24, 2025.

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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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India's MTNL reports defaults as debts continue to mount up

Developing Telecoms

State-owned Indian operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has reportedly defaulted on loan repayments of over INR83 billion about (US$971.5 million) to multiple banks.

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IAFI Urges Govt to Delicense Lower 6GHz Band for Wi-Fi 7: Report

Telecom Talk

The ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) urges the Indian government to de-license the lower 6GHz spectrum to support Wi-Fi 7, boost rural connectivity, and prevent network congestion.

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Finding the upside to a shrinking wireless marketplace

Light Reading

Despite clear indications that the US wireless industry is becoming increasingly competitive, many analysts still see the sector as a safe haven for investments amid wider economic upheaval.

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Altel and Geespace form JV to create LEO industrial solutions for SEA

Developing Telecoms

Malaysias Altel Group and Chinese LEO satellite firm Zhejiang Geespace Technology reportedly formed a joint venture on Friday to create regional industrial communications solitions leveraging satellite and 4G.

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COAI Slams MMRC’s Telecom Infrastructure Model for Metro Line 3, Citing Telecom Act Violations

Telecom Talk

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), representing major telecom players Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea, has strongly

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Driving Sustainability Forward: The Power of Innovative Partnerships

Cisco Wireless

Cisco and partners like Logicalis, Orange Business, and CAE drive sustainability through innovative solutions and collaboration, enhancing environmental impact and achieving business goals.

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The pains and gains of a platform approach for a brownfield telco

Light Reading

BT Business CTO Colin Bannon describes how BT ripped the band aid off as it marched into a very different kind of telco tech environment.

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XLSmart opens for business as customer-focused third player

Developing Telecoms

XLSmart the Indonesian operator created by the merger of XL Axiata, Smartfren Telecom and Smart Telecom has officially kicked off operations under its new corporate identity as it looks to compete as a stronger, customer-focused third player in the telco space.

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Indus Towers May Announce Dividends on the back of Vi Payments: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, could announce dividends for the Q4 results.

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Malaysia’s Mobile Revenue Soars with 5G and OTT Boom

VoIP Review

Recent findings from GlobalData suggest significant growth in Malaysia’s mobile service revenue, driven primarily by the expanding adoption of 5G technology and over-the-top (OTT) communications. By 2029, mobile revenue is expected to grow at 3.5% annually, reaching $6.1 billion. This growth can be attributed to a surge in mobile data demand and the rollout of 5G services.

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AWS builds AI agent for the DOCSIS 4.0 era

Light Reading

AWS has tapped into a trove of data to underpin an AI agent for DOCSIS 4.0, along with a capacity calculator. The new AI agent 'is not just another chatbot. It's a specialized digital expert,' says AWS's Jennifer Andreoli-Fang.

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Starlink in Africa: awards and arguments

Developing Telecoms

LEO satellite operator Starlink appears to have had a pretty good week or two in Africa, with licence awards in Lesotho, Guinea-Bissau and Somalia making headlines. But it isnt quite as simple as that.

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Redmi Watch Move Launched in India: Price and Specs

Telecom Talk

Xiaomi has launched a new Redmi Watch Move in India.

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Telecom Giants Urge Spectrum Boost Amid Soaring 5G and IoT

VoIP Review

India’s leading telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel , Reliance Jio Infocomm, and Vodafone Idea, have once again highlighted the urgent need for a robust spectrum roadmap. This comes amidst India’s evolving 5G landscape and the growing demand for the Internet of Things (IoT). At the recent ETTelecom 5G Congress 2025, these operators expressed concerns that the current spectrum allocation is insufficient to meet future demands.

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Metronet doesn't get Charter's former VP

Light Reading

Metronet had hoped to hire Prashanth Myla, who previously helped develop technology at Charter to merge wireless and wireline services. That won't happen following a settlement between Charter and Myla.

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Peru plans to give out blocks in 3.5GHz band for 5G services

Developing Telecoms

Peru has opened a call for the allocation of the 3.5GHz frequency band for public telecommunications services using 5G or higher technology. More precisely, the call comprises frequencies in the 3300-3800MHz band.

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Airtel Enhances AI-Powered Spam Detection with Vernacular Alerts and International Call Scanning

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel upgrades its AI spam detection system with multilingual alerts and international spam call screening, enhancing user protection against rising spam threats.

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Ericsson and Bell’s AI Revolutionizes Telecom Network Efficiency

VoIP Review

In a groundbreaking advancement in telecommunications, Ericsson and Bell Canada executed the worlds first successful field trial of AI-native link adaptation. Conducted at Ericssons Ottawa R&D center, this innovative technology employs artificial intelligence to enhance network performance by dynamically adjusting to changes in signal quality and interference.

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Comcast Business gets agnostic with 'dedicated' Internet expansion

Light Reading

Christian Nascimento explains how Comcast Business has expanded the capabilities of a 'dedicated' Internet service armed with symmetrical speeds and service level agreements across both HFC and FTTP.

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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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JioTV Premium is Free for Users with these Plans

Telecom Talk

There are two prepaid plans from Reliance Jio with which you will get free JioTV Premium subscription - Rs 445 and Rs 175.

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OpenAI and SoftBank Eye U.K. for $100bn Stargate Expansion

VoIP Review

OpenAI and SoftBank are exploring an international expansion of their monumental Stargate project, with the U.K. emerging as a prime location. Stargate, focused on creating a substantial AI infrastructure, plans an initial $100 billion investment to potentially reach $500 billion. This initiative could significantly enhance AI computing capacity. The U.K.’s initiative in developing a robust AI-ready ecosystem has positioned it as the main contender over Germany and France.

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5G, OTT to boost mobile services revenue in Malaysia: Report

RCR Wireless

5G is expected to represent 84% of total mobile subscriptions in Malaysia by 2029, according to GlobalData In sum what you need to know: 5G fuels mobile growth Malaysias mobile services revenue is expected to grow at a 3.5% CAGR through 2029, largely driven by rising mobile data use and wider 5G adoption.

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Last Mile Roundup: Archtop, Brightspeed, Windstream, Ritter, Logix

Telecom Ramblings

Eight bits of last mile news from five companies to catch up on from around the US last week: ArchTop Fiber has raised $200M to accelerate its expansion

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Airtel Managed Wi-Fi Enables 20 Percent Productivity Increase for an Indian Automobile Manufacturer

Telecom Talk

Airtel Business has enabled a significant digital transformation for a leading Indian automobile manufacturer by deploying its Managed Wi-Fi solution,

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Fujitsu Unveils Energy-Efficient Liquid Cooling for Data Centers

VoIP Review

Fujitsu has announced an ambitious initiative to address the ever-increasing energy consumption in data centers. It has partnered with Supermicro and Nidec to innovate a liquid-cooling solution expected to enhance data center energy efficiency by up to 40% compared to traditional air cooling techniques. This development responds to the rising power needs prompted by the swelling demand for AI workloads.

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The Real Wireless Spectrum Sandbox consortium, which includes Qualcomm, Digital Catapult and Freshwave, has won an award.

Real Wireless

Were pleased to share that Real Wireless has been recognised at this years Future Networks Awards, receiving the Shared Infrastructure Advancement Award for our work on Spectrum Sandbox. The award was presented at Connected Reflections Live , an event organised by DSIT and UKTIN to highlight innovation across the Future Network Programmes. Supporting shared infrastructure through Spectrum Sandbox Our Spectrum Sandbox project, part of the UKs Spectrum Sandbox programme, focuses on understanding h

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Application migration for a leading Canadian communication and media company

HCL Tech

Application migration for a leading Canadian communication and media company Content Group Case study bharath_mb Tue, 04/22/2025 - 13:06 Featured Off Learn more breadcrumb-full-wrap Tue, 04/22/2025 - 12:00 Off Application migration for a leading Canadian communication and media company Static Case Study Landing Overview The Challenge The Objective The Solution The Impact Menu A leading Canadian communications and media company partnered with HCLTech to migrate and consolidate key applications o

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Airtel, Jio, Vi Decline Unviable IBS Rates for Mumbai Metro, Propose Interim Connectivity Solution: Report

Telecom Talk

Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have jointly informed the Mumbai Metro Rail

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Rakuten Deepens European Tech Roots with New Paris Hub

VoIP Review

Rakuten s journey through Europe has seen its share of setbacks, but the Japanese e-commerce giant is showing no signs of retreat. In fact, the company is doubling down on its European ambitions with the launch of the Rakuten Tech Centre Europe, a new facility positioned in Paris. This latest expansion highlights Rakutens intent to strengthen its technological foundation in the region.

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Unlocking the Power of Network Telemetry for the US Public Sector

Cisco Wireless

Discover how network telemetry transforms the US Public Sector by enhancing performance, security, and proactive threat detection through real-time insights in part 2 of our blog series.

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Finding a Rhythm at Capacity LATAM: Four Takeaways from Brazil

Telegeography

Industry conferences are like orchestras: they bring together many sounds which may be hard for the untrained ear to differentiate. We at TeleGeography are well-equipped to listen to the many melodies sung at telecom industry gatherings. Most recently, I joined colleagues in So Paulo to discuss regional trends at the Capacity LATAM event.