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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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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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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

vmware

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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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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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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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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Protecting Web-Based Work

Paloalto Networks

This blog was originally published on Security Boulevard. Connecting People, Web Browsers and Security The web browser has transformed significantly in recent years, becoming one of the most used tools for work today. However, as organizations adopt hybrid work models and cloud-based operations, securing this work tool has proved a challenge. Security infrastructures havent evolved as fast as the browser, making them prone to cyberattacks.

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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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Cisco further exposes Salt Typhoon intrusions of telecoms networks

Telecoms Tech News

Cisco has provided further details about the sweeping cyber espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon that has compromised telecoms providers. The suspected Beijing-linked threat actor has demonstrated advanced capabilities, including prolonged persistence in compromised systems and extensive exfiltration of sensitive data. Cisco Talos, the research arm of Cisco, has been closely tracking this operation, initially.

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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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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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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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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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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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Samsung to lead 6G standardisation with 3GPP appointment

Telecoms Tech News

Samsung will lead 6G standardisation efforts within the 3GPP, the worlds largest telecoms standards development organisation. At the recent 3GPP plenary meeting, Dr Younsun Kim from Samsung Research was elected as Chair of the 3GPP Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network (TSG RAN). This group is responsible for standardising all facets of wireless technology, including.

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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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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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Wi-Fi 7 adoption: Transforming multi-gigabit internet in Europe

Telecoms Tech News

The adoption of Wi-Fi 7 promises to extend ultra-fast connections beyond the cable line, promising improved speeds, latency, and reliability. Europeans across the continent are benefitting from these improvements, but in some countries more than others. Widespread fibre “overbuilding” has resulted in an increased choice of ISPs for consumers, intensifying competition.

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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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BT urges SMEs to go digital  

Total Telecom

News BT is encouraging small businesses across the UK to move from analogue technology to digital networks before the end of 2025, as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is set to be retired New research indicates that one in five SMEs (22%) still use traditional landlines, fax machines, and paper-based systems, which could lead to service disruptions as the network is phased out.

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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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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Becomes First Mobile Operator in Southeast Asia to Deploy AI-RAN with Nokia and NVIDIA

Total Telecom

Press Release Groundbreaking integration set to accelerate AI-RAN innovation and commercialisation across the globe Barcelona, Spain March 05, 2025 – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH), a frontrunner in AI-driven telecommunications, today announced a landmark initiative to deploy AI-RAN (Artificial Intelligence Radio Access Network) infrastructure across Indonesia, with Nokia and NVIDIA.

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Liberty Global in talks to acquire Vodafone’s stake in Dutch JV VodafoneZiggo 

Total Telecom

News The two companies formed the JV back in 2016 Liberty Global has entered into talks with Vodafone over a potential acquisition of Vodafones stake in Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo, Bloomberg has reported. VodafoneZiggo is a Dutch telco company formed as a joint venture (JV) between Vodafone Group and Liberty Global in 2016. The JV is spit equally between the companies.

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BT in partnership talks with AT&T and Orange as international unit struggles 

Total Telecom

News UK incumbent BT has approached AT&T Orange regarding potential partnerships for its international business, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter The article suggested that this could include the sale of a portion of BTs global division, although the discussions remain in the early stages, with no guarantee of fruition. “We’re keeping everything open and this means we’ve been speaking to third parties about a range of possibilities,” s

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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to open research hub in Málaga

Total Telecom

News The Innovation Centre is supported by a grant from the Spanish Space Agency and will allow partners to test solutions combining satellite and mobile connectivity Vodafone has this week announced the creation of a new innovation centre in Mlaga, Spain, aimed at better integrating satellite and terrestrial mobile communications. The centres creation is partially financed by a grant from the Spanish Space Agency and includes AST SpaceMobile and the University of Mlaga as its key initial partne

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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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NVIDIA and GM collaborate on AI chips for vehicles, factories and robots

Total Telecom

Photo: NVIDIA By Grace Dawes, Editor of Movemnt American automaker General Motors (GM) has announced they will be working with leading tech company NVIDIA to develop next-generation vehicles, factories and robots using AI, simulation and accelerated computing. NVIDIAs Founder and CEO Jensen Huang announced the partnership during his keynote presentation at the GTC conference in San Jose on Tuesday.

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VEON looks to local language LLM creation for revenue growth

Total Telecom

News The operator already has a Kazakh language LLM and is developing additional capabilities in Uzbek, Begali, Ukrainian, and Urdu Speaking at Mobile World Congress this year, VEONs chief digital officer Lasha Tabidze was adamant that telcos primary AI focus should be on service creation, not cost efficiencies. Gaining efficiency is important, of course, and shame on us if we dont pursue that, he said.

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Sparkle Reinforces Partnership with Al-Bawaba to Provide Services to Corporate Customers in Libya

Total Telecom

Rome, 20 March 2025 Sparkle , the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, and Al-Bawaba for Telecommunications and Informatics Co. , a Libyan ISP provider offering a wide range of ICT solutions, have enhanced their commercial partnership to provide international connectivity services to and from Libya. The agreement is based on a state-of-the-art fully redundant infrastructure which relies on Al-Bawabas Libyan national backbone and on Sparkles internati

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How to maximise 5G network value in the AI era

Total Telecom

Contributed Article The evolution of mobile networks will transform how people connect, work, and interact with technology. At this years Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona, Huaweis Corporate Senior Vice President and President of lCT Sales & Service, Li Peng highlighted the role of 5G advancements in improving the user experiences and creating new business opportunities, in his keynote speech “We’re rapidly entering a fully intelligent world.

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Lightpath Enters Phoenix Market with New AI-Grade Fiber Network

Total Telecom

NEW YORK February 19, 2025 Lightpath , an all-fiber infrastructure-based connectivity provider that is revolutionizing how organizations connect to their digital destinations, announced its entrance into the Phoenix market with a new 230-route mile, high-fiber count network throughout the region, anchored by multiple hyperscaler customers. The Phoenix network build will encompass 230-route miles of underground, multi-conduit systems with capacity for 20,000 fibers, connecting 8 data center ca

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FBA CEO defends rural fiber subsides at Connected America

Total Telecom

News By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities The Fiber Broadband Association CEO pushes back against rhetoric questioning the feasibility of subsidizing rural fiber at Connected America. Gary Bolton, the CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, was outspoken in defense of rural fiber broadband subsidization at Connected America in Dallas this week. Boltons comments came in response to another panelist during a keynote discussion on Day 2 of Connected America, titled Fiber for Everyone?

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AI-driven 5G Network Slicing for Maritime Communication

Total Telecom

At MWC 2025 Barcelona, BubbleRAN is showcasing in collaboration with Telenor Research & Innovation and NVIDIA agentic AI-based Intelligent network slicing technology for private 5G. Network slicing is a technology that enables telecom operators to guarantee quality of service or specific applications or users, enabling them to offer premium services to enterprise customers.

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Vodafone and AST spacemobile launch European satellite broadband comp 

Total Telecom

News This week, Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have announced a new joint venture, SatCo, to bring space-based mobile broadband to Europe. The company said it will aim to provide 100% geographic coverage in every part of Europe SatCo will act as the exclusive distributor of AST SpaceMobiles satellite services across Europe, using Vodafones network and ASTs low Earth orbit (LEO) technology.

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