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du and Omantel switch on Oman Emirates Gateway subsea cable

Developing Telecoms

Omantel and UAE-based du and announced on Tuesday that they have activated the Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG), a 275-km fibre-optic subsea cable system that will boost connectivity between the UAE and Oman.

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Airtel Goes with Ericsson Core for FWA or AirFiber

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel has just announced that it has deepened its existing relationship with Ericsson, a Swedish telecom tech company. Airtel’s FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) services are already available in many parts of India. The deployment will enhance Airtel’s core capability and capacity for FWA, the release said. This will, in turn, boost the experience for customers utilising the FWA services from Airtel.

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Telstra to axe hundreds of jobs as company doubles down on AI efficiency

Total Telecom

News A report from the Sydney Morning Herald says that the job cuts will be felt “across the board” Today, media reports suggest that Australian telco Telstra is preparing to cut “hundreds” of jobs in the coming week. The report, quoting anonymous sources, suggests that the cuts will be made across the business as part of ongoing cost cutting measures.

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UK Government announces next Emergency Alerts system test

Telecoms Tech News

The UK will conduct another nationwide test of its Emergency Alerts system as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s resilience. On September 7th at 3pm BST, mobile phones across the UK will emit a loud siren and vibrate for about ten seconds, even when set to silent mode. A message will appear on. Read more » The post UK Government announces next Emergency Alerts system test appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Sateliot announces new satellites and imminent launch in Brazil

Developing Telecoms

Satellite operator Sateliot, which says it is the first company to operate a constellation of 5G NB-IoT satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), has announced a boost to its satellite deployment plans, along with preparations to launch its commercial service in Brazil.

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Jio 5G Network Down in Rajasthan and Gujarat, Services Restored After an Hour

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio’s 5G services went down last night in select regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat, leaving users without 5G connectivity for nearly an hour. The outage began around 7 PM IST, with users reporting complete loss of signal on their mobile devices. The issue was limited to 5G users only, while 4G services remained unaffected. Social media was quick to pick up on the disruption, with users posting about “no signal” and #JioDown trending briefly.

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Multi-agent AI environments and the importance of trust

Total Telecom

Interview Netcracker’s Head of Strategy and Marketing, Sue White, discusses why telcos’ rapid adoption of Agentic AI must not risk compromising their operational integrity As expected, the evolution of AI was one of the major themes at this year’s DTW conference in Copenhagen, with discussions moving swiftly from Generative AI to Agentic AI. This change – allowing AI agents to go beyond recommending solutions to taking action autonomously – potentially represents a major paradigm shift for how t

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Indosat deploys Nokia solution to reduce RAN energy usage

Developing Telecoms

Nokia announced on Monday that Indonesian telco Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has deployed its energy efficiency solution to reduce energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions across Indosat’s Nokia-supplied RANs.

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Zscaler Launches AI-Powered SIM-Based Zero Trust Security Solution for IoT and OT Devices

Telecom Talk

Zscaler, a global cloud security provider, today (Wednesday, July 9) announced the launch of Zscaler Cellular, an AI -powered extension of its Zero Trust Exchange platform designed to secure Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) devices using cellular connectivity. The new solution enables Zero Trust communication through a simple SIM card, eliminating the need for additional software or legacy VPN infrastructure.

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Breathe London: Vodafone’s IoT to to help monitor London’s air quality

Total Telecom

Press Release Vodafone is leading a new consortium of partners to deliver the next phase of the Mayor of London’s pioneering Breathe London programme, delivering an advanced and comprehensive network of monitors to measure air quality across the capital and encourage action to tackle air pollution Vodafone will collaborate with experts from Global Action Plan, Airly, Ricardo, Scotswolds Ltd, Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants (CERC) and the University of Cambridge to coordinate all 146

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Comcast Cuts Energy Usage Amid 5G and AI Network Growth

VoIP Review

US cable company Comcast has reported a significant 76% increase in its network traffic from 2019 to 2024. During this same period, the company managed it impressively by cutting power consumption by 11%. Comcast has introduced virtualized, cloud-based technologies enabling faster broadband while minimizing equipment usage and conserving energy. Remarkably, electricity consumption per byte went from 18.4 kWh/TB in 2019 to 9.3 kWh/TB in 2024, which also underscores an overall 49% reduction per by

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Nokia, Mobily, Zain KSA complete PoC of shared indoor 5G SA

Developing Telecoms

Nokia said on Tuesday it has completed what it says is the first deployment of shared 5G Standalone (5G SA) indoor coverage in Saudi Arabia in a proof-of-concept pilot with Mobily, Zain KSA, neutral host specialist ACES NH and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST).

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Vi Reaches 106 Petabytes Daily Data Capacity, Focuses Growth on 17 High-Revenue Circles

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has scaled up its daily data handling capacity to 106 petabytes (PB) per day as of March 2025, marking a significant four-fold increase from 26 PB/day in September 2018. The development is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen 4G coverage and build readiness for 5G services, with a sharp focus on 17 key telecom circles that collectively contribute nearly 98% of its revenue.

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Vodafone uses mobile network to back drone delivery in Ireland

Total Telecom

Press Release Vodafone has collaborated with Manna Air Delivery in Ireland, a company with six years of experience in urban drone deliveries, to remotely pilot a delivery drone over two kilometres using Vodafone’s mobile network Manna, which has completed approximately 200,000 deliveries, recently worked with Vodafone to test how mobile technology can assist a pilot to operate a drone beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) to increase home deliveries to more places.

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Indosat Adopts Nokia AI to Boost Energy Efficiency

VoIP Review

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has partnered with Nokia to enhance energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions across its radio access network (RAN) in Indonesia using advanced AI technology. The initiative involves the deployment of Nokia’s Energy Efficiency solution, which leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to assess real-time network traffic and automatically switch off unused or idle radio components during periods of low demand.

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Vodacom Business deploys private mobile network for Sasol

Developing Telecoms

Vodacom Business says it has deployed a private mobile network for South African energy and chemical company Sasol at its synthetic fuel facility in Secunda, Mpumalanga as an alternative to Wi-Fi.

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Nokia Bell Labs Eyes Partnerships with Indian Space Sector to Power Moon Missions with 4G, 5G: Report

Telecom Talk

Nokia’s Bell Labs is open to collaborating with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), government agencies, and private players in India’s space sector to support future lunar missions with 4G and advanced networking technologies. Thierry Klein, President of Bell Labs Solutions Research , visited India in late June to explore potential partnerships and deepen engagement with the country’s growing space ecosystem.

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Zayo Europe partners with Ciena for German network boost

Total Telecom

Press Release Leading network infrastructure provider Zayo Europe has deployed Ciena’s optical technology to launch a new German network covering 3,000km of fibre across 8 core domestic metros including Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Dusseldorf and Berlin. The network also extends to a 14th key hub across the border in Strasbourg, France. With Ciena’s Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) and WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) solutions, Zayo Europe can now offer universal 400G wave services across key German m

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Official probe finds SKT's security failures led to massive data breach

Light Reading

The South Korean government found that SKT's negligence led to a massive data breach and fined the operator for reporting the incident late.

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DTW2025 - Stability is essential for autonomous networks

Developing Telecoms

At DTW2025, a panel featuring representatives from TM Forum, Huawei and Telkomsel discussed how intelligent core networks empower high stability autonomous networks.

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Indian Telcos See Major Uptick in ARPU in FY25: TRAI Data

Telecom Talk

Indian telecom operators have had a great 2024-25. BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) not only added new users, but also reported net profits for two straight quarters. Jio, Airtel and Vi saw an uptick in their average revenue per user (ARPU) after the tariff hikes. Vi managed to raised some funds earlier in the year which allowed it to boost capex (capital expenditure).

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Boldyn Networks rejigs European leadership team

Total Telecom

Press Release A new European leadership structure and the integration of Smart Mobile Labs under the Boldyn banner reinforce Boldyn’s position as the leading neutral host and mobile private networks provider in the region Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) is strengthening its European market leadership with a new strategic structure for its European operations, reinforcing its commitment to growth across the region.

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FCC Draft Order Would Set Deadline for Large Pole Attachment Requests

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, July 8, 2025 – Federal regulators are planning to remove what broadband providers say is a barrier to deployment, largely taking the industry’s side in an ongoing dispute with utility companies. The public draft of a Federal Communications Commission order would institute a defined timeline for utilities to prepare large batches of poles – between 3,000 and 6,000 – for ISP equipment.

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Ooredoo taps Syntys for AI cloud data centres in Qatar

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SIMs, RCS and Verified Senders: The Protocol Loopholes Powering Global Smishing

Telecom Talk

As SMS phishing (smishing) evolves into a global cybersecurity crisis, telecom infrastructure itself is coming under scrutiny. Can AI led tools and network-level reforms really keep pace with threats that exploit the very design of mobile communication? Experts across the cybersecurity and telecom spectrum weigh in. The Rising Tide of Smishing Attacks In a world increasingly dependent on mobile devices, SMS phishing or smishing has emerged as one of the most effective and scalable cyberattack ve

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LG Uplus taps LG units for AI data center cooling project

RCR Wireless

LG Uplus, LG Electronics and LG CNS are testing AI and digital twin technology to improve cooling efficiency at LG Uplus data centers In sum, what to know: Group pilot – LG Uplus, LG Electronics and LG CNS are testing AI and digital twin technology to improve cooling efficiency at LG Uplus data centers.

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Eurobites: Telenor strengthens Norwegian fiber footprint in $595M deal

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional round-up: French FTTH footprint and GenAI use up; MedUX calls UK a 5G laggard; UK to retake its emergency alert test.

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MTN South Sudan launches service in Abuyong Payam

Developing Telecoms

MTN South Sudan has launched service in Abuyong Payam in Lakes State courtesy of the government’s universal service and access fund (USAF), although state officials said the network's coverage is too limited and needs to be expanded soon.

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India Adds Over 4,000 New 5G BTS in June 2025

Telecom Talk

India added over 4,000 new 5G base stations (BTS) in June 2025, slightly higher than the 3,299 BTS rolled out in the previous month of May 2025. Vodafone Idea (Vi) claims to be in the process of rolling out 5G in 17 priority circles, where the telco has acquired the 5G spectrum, by August 2025. This means roughly two months for the telco to complete its 5G rollout.

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T-Mobile Boosts Florida 5G with $2B Network Expansion

VoIP Review

T-Mobile has completed a $2 billion network expansion across the state of Florida. This extensive project, spanning several years, enhances its 5G coverage through new and upgraded cell sites. This initiative significantly boosts internet speeds for a wide range of users, including businesses, schools, healthcare providers, first responders, and residential customers.

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Securing an Exponentially Growing (AI) Supply Chain

Cisco Wireless

Foundation AI's Cerberus is a 24/7 guard for the AI supply chain, analyzing models as they enter HuggingFace and sharing results to Cisco Security products.

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AIS partners with Samsung and Bolttech for new device protection service

Developing Telecoms

Thai operator AIS has teamed up with Samsung and insurance provider Bolttech to launch a new smartphone and tablet protection service aimed at offering comprehensive support for device users.

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BSNL has Installed 94500 4G Towers Across India

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has installed over 94,500 4G towers across India. The state-run telecom operator’s goal is to install 1 lakh towers in the near term. The milestone should have been achieved by June 2025. Unfortunately, it hasn’t turned out that way. All the eyes will be on BSNL’s announcement/confirmation for the deployment of 1 lakh towers.

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Boldyn Networks Reshapes to Lead Europe in Connectivity

VoIP Review

Boldyn Networks is making significant strides in reinforcing its position in the European market. The company has unveiled a new strategic structure to bolster its operations across the region. This includes strengthening its leadership team and integrating Smart Mobile Labs (SML) under its banner. These changes are pivotal in aiming to become Europe’s most trusted partner in advanced connectivity solutions across both public and private sectors.

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Apple’s China revival masks deeper iPhone struggles

Telecoms Tech News

Apple’s iPhone sales in China posted an 8% year-over-year increase in the second quarter of 2025, but this growth in the China market share came at a steep cost and may prove unsustainable. According to preliminary data from Counterpoint Research’s China Smartphone Weekly Sales Tracker, the gains were heavily dependent on aggressive price cuts and government subsidies rather than underlying demand strength in the.

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Stc launches dedicated mission-critical LTE network

Developing Telecoms

Saudi Arabia’s stc group announced on Monday it has launched a dedicated nationwide LTE network for the country’s mission-critical sectors, including government, healthcare, and oil and gas.

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Indian Telcos Can Raise Tariffs by 10-12% by Year End

Telecom Talk

Indian telecom operators including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) raised mobile tariffs back in July 2024. Now, after a year, the effect of tariff hikes has almost taken place for all telcos except Jio majorly. The telcos even added a record number of active users in May 2025. This means that people have started accepting the new tariffs and have sort of become comfortable with it.

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