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PMO Orders Mandatory Biometric Aadhaar Verification for SIM Sales: Report

Telecom Talk

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has reportedly directed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to enforce mandatory biometric Aadhaar verification for

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VEON and Starlink to launch Direct-to-Cell Satellite connectivity in Ukraine  

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News The connectivity could prove vital in areas where infrastructure is destroyed by Russian military activity Telecoms group VEON has announced a new partnership with Starlink, a division of SpaceX, to bring direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to Ukraine. The deal will see Kyivstar, VEONs Ukrainian subsidiary, offer these satellite-based connectivity services to its customers across the country.

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Telecoms in 2025: AI and next-gen infrastructure among key trends

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The global telecoms industry is set for another year of transformation in 2025, driven by trends including AI, sustainability, private networks, and new approaches to connectivity. For this article, industry leaders have shared their predictions as the pace of progress acceleratesimpacting not only the telecoms sector but also influencing broader industries and global economic trends.

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Angola to sell Unitel in privatisation push

Developing Telecoms

The Angolan government plans to sell its shares in the troubled state-owned operator Unitel as part of broader efforts to privatise the countrys economy.

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BSNL Reports Rs 262 Crore Profit in Q3, Marking First Profit Since 2007

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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) reported a profit of Rs 262 crore in the third quarter of the financial year,

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Telstra Teams Up with Starlink to Launch Satellite-to-Mobile Messaging in Australia

Telecom Talk

Telstra has partnered with SpaceXs Starlink to bring Satellite-to-Mobile (direct-to-handset) text messaging to Australia.

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Airtel, BSNL, and Vi Lose Wireless Subscribers, Jio is the Only Gainer in November 2024: TRAI

Telecom Talk

Check out the latest Indian telecom subscriber trends for November 2024, with Reliance Jio leading the growth in wireless subscribers, while Airtel, BSNL, MTNL, and Vodafone Idea report losses.

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BSNL Yearly Recharges for 2025

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If you are looking for prepaid plans with which you can recharge for the entire year from BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), you have come to the right place.

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Two-thirds of UK businesses still failing on cyber security

Total Telecom

More than two-thirds of UK businesses face an unnecessarily high risk of having their data, including commercially sensitive and personal information, intercepted by hackers because they are not following best practices for securing data on their networks, according to a report from Beaming , an internet service provider for businesses. Beamings report, Network Transformation A Guide for IT Directors , draws on a survey of UK businesses conducted by research consultancy Censuswide.

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BSNL Launches IFTV Service in Partnership with Skypro and PlayboxTV

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BSNL launches IFTV, an entertainment platform offering 550+ live TV channels and 18 premium OTT apps for BSNL broadband plans.

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Bihar Gets Rs 1100 Crore from Central Govt for 4G/5G Rollout: Report

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Bihar, a state in east India bordering Nepal, has received Rs 1100 crore from the central government of India for 4G and 5G rollout.

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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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BSNL Affordable Plan for 90 Days with Validity in 2025

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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has one of the cheapest 90 days prepaid plans in India if you consider service validity.

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Traini Launches Generative AI App for Pets

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Traini, a pet-tech generative AI startup, announced on Friday, January 3, 2025, that it had launched its v1.

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BSNL Increases Validity of Two Plans to 425 Days

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BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has two prepaid plans under its offering that come with 425 days of service validity.

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Jio Data Vouchers will Not Work with Voice and SMS Plans

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Reliance Jio, the largest telco in India in terms of market share, recently unveiled voice and SMS-only plans.

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Tejas Starts Deploying Network for Vodafone Idea

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Tejas Networks, an Indian telecom tech firm, has started deploying mobile networks for Vodafone Idea (Vi) in multiple states.

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Government to Provide Broadband to Rural Schools and Health Centres under BharatNet

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Union Budget 2025-26: The Centre to expand BharatNet, providing broadband to rural schools and PHCs. AI, skilling, and research initiatives announced to boost education, innovation and workforce development.

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NIGCOMSAT and Eutelsat partner to deliver LEO satellite services in Nigeria

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Satellite communications provider Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) and Eutelsat Group, a global leader in satellite communications, have announced what they describe as a groundbreaking multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership to deliver low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services in Nigeria.

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Vodafone Idea 5G: An Overview of Key Vi 5G Announcements as of January 2025

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Explore Vodafone Ideas 5G journey, from successful trials and industry partnerships to record-breaking speeds. Vi 5G is preparing for a phased rollout in 2025.

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Chinese engineers patenting submarine cable cutting tech

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News The patents relate to an “ocean towing type cutting device” that can be used to severe cable on the seabed On Friday, a report from Newsweek shared the news that Chinese engineers had logged multiple patents for anchor-like devices specifically designed to sever submarine cables. The report highlighted a 2020 patent filed by engineers at Chinas Lishui University that said it had built a more simplified and cost-effective method for cutting cables on the sea floor.

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MTN, China Telecom and Huawei announce 5G private network for mining in South Africa

Developing Telecoms

While the growth of 5G private networks in Africa may not so far have been as spectacular as some operators had hoped, such networks are certainly gaining traction in South Africa, as a recent agreement signed by operators MTN and China Telecom and tech giant Huawei seems to indicate.

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Critical infrastructure in crosshairs as ransomware attacks soar

Telecoms Tech News

Ransomware attacks have surged to record levels since NCC Group began monitoring in 2021, with critical infrastructure in the crosshairs. According to NCC Group’s latest December Threat Pulse, a total of 574 ransomware attacks were recorded last montha slight increase from November’s 565 attacks and a dramatic rise from the 387 attacks recorded in December.

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Liberia, The Gambia and Sierra Leone sign roaming deal

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The latest African roaming agreement comes from the west of the continent, where the governments of Liberia, The Gambia and Sierra Leone have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at reducing telecommunications costs through improved roaming services.

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Vodafone achieves first space video call using regular smartphones

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Vodafone has successfully completed the worlds first space-based video call using everyday 4G and 5G smartphones. The landmark call showcases a technological marvel: the ability to deliver a full mobile broadband experience directly from satellites to unmodified smartphones. Unlike current satellite-based services, which often require expensive hardware like specialised satellite phones or dishes, Vodafones new.

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Ooredoo Qatar Selects Ericsson to Enhance Network with Advanced 5G Features

Telecom Talk

Ooredoo Qatar has selected Ericsson to enhance its 5G network capabilities by deploying advanced radio access network (RAN) and microwave

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Starlink closing in on approval to launch in India

Developing Telecoms

Indian media have reported that SpaceXs Starlink will imminently receive clearance from the countrys authorities to launch satellite broadband services.

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Orange Jordan goes prpl in home gateway and Wi-Fi deal with SoftAtHome

Developing Telecoms

Operator Orange Jordan and independent software provider SoftAtHome say they have announced the imminent deployment of the worlds first fully prpl-based broadband solution with a home gateway and Wi-Fi repeater powered by prplWare and complementary SoftAtHome products.

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LexisNexis unites telecoms leaders to boost patent data accuracy

Telecoms Tech News

LexisNexis has united telecoms giants on an initiative that promises to improve how patent data is standardised, cleaned, and verified. The Cellular Verified initiative features over 30 leading companies that hold a substantial share of global 5G patents. By bringing these leaders together, the initiative aims to address the long-standing issues of inaccuracies and biases.

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TRAI asks Jio, Airtel, Vi to Reduce Price of Voice Only Plans: Report

Telecom Talk

TRAI has asked the Indian telecom operators including Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and Bharti Airtel to reduce the price of their voice-only plans.

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Sunil Mittal sells $976M in Bharti Airtel shares

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Indian billionaire and Bharti Enterprises chairperson Sunil Mittal (pictured) has sold US$976 million worth of Bharti Airtel shares as he looks to secure funds for other ventures.

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Fibre access in South Africa’s townships gets investment boost

Developing Telecoms

Independent investment benefit corporation and asset manager Meridiam says it has acquired a majority stake in Ilitha, an innovative telecommunications company whose main objective is to provide affordable, unlimited internet solutions to underserved areas in South Africa.

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Govt Looking to Ensure 100 Mbps Per Customer With 6G: Report

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India is set to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027, driven by digital transformation, 6G advancements, a booming startup ecosystem, and massive infrastructure growth.

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Bharti Airtel Lands SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine Cable in Chennai

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Indian telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-West Europe-6, or SMW6) submarine cable in

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Breaking: Reliance Jio Launches Voice and SMS-Only Prepaid Plans

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India’s largest telecom operator, Reliance Jio, has launched Voice and SMS-only prepaid plans, as mandated by the Telecom Regulatory Authority

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Cisco helps Telecom Egypt to boost 2Africa subsea cable capacity

Developing Telecoms

The 45,000 kilometre 2Africa subsea cable systems interconnecting Europe, Asia and Africa is back in the news again, this time thanks to an announcement from Telecom Egypt and Cisco.

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BT urges businesses to prepare for 2G network sunset

Telecoms Tech News

BT has issued an update on its plans to retire its 2G network, marking the end of a technology first introduced in the early 1990s. The companys 2G network, which operates under its EE brand, currently handles just 0.1 percent of the data traffic coursing through the companys infrastructure. With advancing connectivity technologies such as. Read more » The post BT urges businesses to prepare for 2G network sunset appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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