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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

Telecoms Tech News

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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Malaysia’s U Mobile to support digital transformation in Sarawak

Developing Telecoms

Malaysias mobile data service company U Mobile has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Berhad (SDEC), the implementing agency driving Sarawak digital economy initiatives for the East Malaysian state that is home to an estimated 2.5 million people.

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vCenter Server Identity Federation with Authentik Identity Provider

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While answering a recent question on the VMware Reddit Community, I came to learn about Authentik, an open source identity provider (IdP), which is pretty feature rich and best of all, you can self-host the Authentik IdP solution.

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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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Adani Group Planning to Surrender 5G Spectrum: Report

Telecom Talk

During the 2022 5G Spectrum Auction, Adani Data Networks, a subsidiary of Adani Group emerged as one of the bidders of 5G spectrum.

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

Telecom Talk

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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BSNL Affordable Plan for 90 Days with Validity in 2025

Telecom Talk

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

Telecom Talk

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

Telecom Talk

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

Telecom Talk

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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Veon plans Nasdaq listing for Kyivstar

Developing Telecoms

Veon announced plans to float its Ukrainian operator, Kyivstar, on the Nasdaq stock exchange through the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with investment company Cohen Circle Acquisition Corp.

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Kazakhtelecom sells mobile unit to end market monopoly

Developing Telecoms

Kazakhtelecom completed the US$1.1 billion sale of its subsidiary, Mobile Telecom Service LLP, to Qatari Power International Holding (PIH) in a move to align with the Kazakh presidents orders to demonopolise the Kazakh mobile market.

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Costa Rican 5G auction process (almost) underway

Developing Telecoms

Seven prequalified companies have confirmed to Costa Ricas regulator Sutel their participation in the 5G spectrum auction in Costa Rica, which will take place this month.

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Vi Unlimited 4G Data Plans a Good Counter to Jio and Airtel’s Unlimited 5G

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator, recently brought unlimited data prepaid plans for customers.

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Airtel Cheapest 2GB Daily Data Plan for 2025

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, one of the leading telecom operators in India, offers unlimited 5G with its 2GB daily data plans only.

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Reliance Jio Way Ahead of Competition in FWA Services

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jios aim is to add a million FWA (fixed wireless access) users every month in the near future.

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Airtel Tops Data Upload Speeds in Delhi: TRAI Report

Telecom Talk

Airtel emerges as the leader in Delhis telecom performance, achieving the highest upload speeds, according to a TRAI report.

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Globe Telecom praises arrests in SIM cards clampdown

Developing Telecoms

Globe Telecom hailed the arrest of two Chinese nationals for attempting to sell pre-registered SIM cards.

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Direct-to-cell service coming to Ukraine after Starlink-Kyivstar deal

Developing Telecoms

Before the end of 2025 Ukraine is expecting to be one of the first countries to have the Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service up and running, thereby enhancing the resilience of the countrys connectivity landscape, thanks to a deal between Starlink and local operator Kyivstar.

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Myanmar’s military enacts new cybersecurity law

Developing Telecoms

The military government in Myanmar, which seized power in a coup in February 2021, has enacted a new cybersecurity law which imposes wide-ranging controls on the flow of information. The measures were announced last Friday in state-run newspapers, though reports suggest they came into effect two days earlier.

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Vodafone Idea to Launch 5G in 75 Cities, Targets Market Reclaim with Cheaper Plans: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) reportedly plans to disrupt the 5G market in March 2025 with aggressive pricing and an initial launch across 75 cities.

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Arabsat and ZainTech team for satellite cloud and IoT services

Developing Telecoms

Satellite operator Arabsat says it has established a partnership with UAE-based digital and ICT solutions provide ZainTech to provide satellite-powered cloud, IoT, AI, drones, digital and data services across the MENA region.

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Vivo T3 Ultra, Vivo T3 Pro Price Revised in India

Telecom Talk

Vivo has revised the price of two of its T series smartphones in India. These are Vivo T3 Ultra and Vivo T3 Pro.

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BDx and APJII sign ‘landmark’ Indonesian data centre agreement

Developing Telecoms

BDx, the largest data centre operator in Indonesia, has announced what it calls a landmark data centre cooperation agreement with the Association of Indonesia Internet Service Providers (APJII), saying that it will bolster the nations digital ecosystem.

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Vodafone Idea works with HCLSoftware on network enhancement

Developing Telecoms

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) is clearly getting 2025 off to a busy start in terms of network upgrades and rollouts. This week has seen the news that it has partnered with HCLSoftware, the software business unit of Indian global technology company HCLTech, to make its 4G and 5G networks smarter and more efficient.

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Adani Group may surrender 5G spectrum

Developing Telecoms

Local media reported that India-based Adani Group is planning to release the 5G spectrum it acquired in 2022 as Indias telecoms regulator pushes the company to fulfill its coverage obligations.

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Global FWA revenues to surpass $48 Billion by 2029

Developing Telecoms

Revenues from fixed wireless access (FWA) equipment are set to exceed US$48 billion over the next five years, driven by growing adoption across enterprise and residential markets in North America and India, according to a report from DellOro Group.

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Nokia and Zain KSA deploy 4G/5G femtocells for Saudi enterprises

Developing Telecoms

Nokia and Zain KSA announced on Wednesday they are partnering to deploy a 4G/5G femtocell solution for enterprise customers in Saudi Arabia to fill indoor mobile coverage gaps and optimise connectivity.

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U Mobile aims to complete 5G rollout by mid-2026 all by itself

Developing Telecoms

Malaysias second 5G operator U Mobile reportedly intends to complete the rollout its 5G network by mid-2026, and says it wont need to partner with other operators to do it.

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Turkcell and Huawei Reach World’s First 2.4Tbps Field Trial Milestone on a Transmission Network

Developing Telecoms

Turkcell, globally a leading comprehensive telecom and digital services provider, has announced the successful completion of the world's first 2.4Tbps field trial on a live transmission network in collaboration with Huawei.

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Jio banks on AirFiber subscription drive to boost 5G ARPU

Developing Telecoms

Indian telco Reliance Jio is reportedly moving to ramp up onboarding of new customers for its AirFiber 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) business over the next year in an apparent move to boost 5G ARPUs ahead of a planned IPO later this year.

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WOM Colombia saved – for now

Developing Telecoms

The mixed fortunes of WOM Colombia, the countrys fourth largest operator, have been at least slightly boosted by news of an acquisition that will allow it to continue to operate.

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NCC issues ultimatum to nine Nigerian banks on USSD debts

Developing Telecoms

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reportedly issued an ultimatum for nine banks: pay up on their Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes or be disconnected before the end of this month.

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Mexico cancels 5G spectrum auction

Developing Telecoms

Mexican telecoms regulator, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (FTI), has cancelled the auction for 5G spectrum that was scheduled for this month.

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AWS launches new Asia Pacific cloud region in Thailand

Developing Telecoms

Amazon Web Services has officially launched its AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region as part of its overall commitment to invest more than US$5 billion in the country up to 2037.

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