Telecom Talk
JULY 9, 2025
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.
Total Telecom
JULY 9, 2025
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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Developing Telecoms
JULY 9, 2025
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Telecom Talk
JULY 9, 2025
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.
Total Telecom
JULY 9, 2025
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
Telecom Talk
JULY 9, 2025
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).
Developing Telecoms
JULY 9, 2025
MVNX, a South African Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE), has extended its agreement with Cerillion to streamline its operations and simplify the process of onboarding new MVNOs.
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Developing Telecoms
JULY 9, 2025
Vodacom Group has received the green light from South Africa’s competition watchdog to acquire a stake in fibre infrastructure provider Maziv, a move that supports the operator’s ambition to expand connectivity in underserved areas.
RCR Wireless
JULY 9, 2025
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.
Developing Telecoms
JULY 9, 2025
Telenor’s planned exit from Pakistan is currently being held up by the country’s competition authority – a delay the Nordic group argues is stagnating digital development in the South Asian nation.
RCR Wireless
JULY 9, 2025
Softbank and Nokia are installing three pre-commercial 7GHz-compatible base stations in central Tokyo In sum, what to know: Outdoor trials – Softbank and Nokia have started outdoor trials of the 7GHz band in Tokyo, marking Japan’s first use of this frequency for 6G research.
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 9, 2025 – Blackfoot Communications has asked the Federal Communications Commission for a $1.4 million break. The Missoula, Montana based internet service provider was awarded $12.7 million through the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund to serve 2,687 locations with broadband internet. In May, it defaulted on 688 of those locations in Missoula, Lake, Flathead, and other counties, citing “extraordinary cost increases.
RCR Wireless
JULY 9, 2025
Neoclouds aim to bridge a gap between centralized hyperscale clouds and highly distributed telecom networks As telecom operators face mounting infrastructure demands — from AI workloads to cloud-native 5G networks — the industry is entering a new era of cloud strategy.
Blandin on Broadband
JULY 9, 2025
Duluth News Tribune reports … You could do worse than Minnesota for internet speeds — although not much worse. In an annual report released last week, our state ranked a disappointing seventh-slowest in the nation. Ouch. Average download speeds here of 164.68 Mbps fall far short of the U.S. average of 214. Delaware leads the way with an admirable clip of nearly 247 Mbps.
RCR Wireless
JULY 9, 2025
Even the best mobile networks have coverage gaps that need to be dealt with Satellite Direct-to-Cellular (D2C) technology is no longer a novelty or emergency fallback —it’s becoming a foundational part of the mobile connectivity landscape.
Cisco Wireless
JULY 9, 2025
At Cisco Live, Wyebot’s AI-powered sensors gave the Cisco team full visibility into attendee Wi-Fi experience, helping ensure flawless connectivity in one of the most demanding wireless environments.
RCR Wireless
JULY 9, 2025
Both SK Telecom and KT still operate 10 megahertz each in legacy 3G frequencies in South Korea In sum – what to know: Spectrum reassigned – South Korea will reallocate all 370 MHz of mobile spectrum, including legacy 3G bands, to existing operators to preserve service continuity.
VoIP Review
JULY 9, 2025
One NZ has reached a significant milestone. The telecom giant announced that its customers have sent over 2 million text messages via the innovative Starlink-powered direct-to-cell satellite service. This achievement highlights increased usage, with the service growing rapidly since its launch. The service, known as Satellite TXT, was first introduced by One NZ late last year, taking the lead before T-Mobile US.
RCR Wireless
JULY 9, 2025
Polish energy giant Orlen is partnering with Microsoft on central Europe’s largest AI rollout, spanning cybersecurity, operations, and workforce efficiency, anchored by a new AI centre for experimentation and training.
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 9, 2025
Expanding broadband access has become a cornerstone of federal and state infrastructure efforts. As the digital economy becomes increasingly central to daily life and business operations, high-speed internet is essential. It enables businesses to operate efficiently, tap into global markets, and drive innovation. Although all three national wireless carriers , AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, are expanding their fiber investments in various ways, construction remains a bottleneck threatening pro
RCR Wireless
JULY 9, 2025
The new SGP.32 standard finally delivers what eSIM technology promised all along, which previous standards failed to support: truly flexible and future-proofed IoT connectivity management.
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 – The Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously last Monday to establish a county Broadband Task Force responsible for guiding strategy, coordinating public-private partnerships, and tracking progress. Consisting of members appointed by the Court, along with those representing county offices, community organizations, academia, and the private sector, the Task Force will implement a community-based approach to expanding digital access in the largest Texas count
RCR Wireless
JULY 9, 2025
Agentic AI gets closer to proper autonomy, but its success depends on the combination of large-scale centralized intelligence and highly-tuned small-scale models in distributed edge environments. Dynamic reasoning – current agentic AI models lack proper dynamic reasoning and rely on hard-coded logic and domain-specific scripts.
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 9, 2025 – Scott Brillman , director of the Fairfax County Emergency Communications Center and member of the NG9-1-1 Institute Board, was optimistic when asked Tuesday what he thought artificial intelligence’s impact would be on the emergency services industry. “It’s the greatest tool,” Brillman said.
RCR Wireless
JULY 9, 2025
Local carriers Zain and Mobily took part in the 5G SA trial, which used 5G Sa kit in the 4.0–4.1 GHz band.
Telecom Talk
JULY 9, 2025
Motorola, a Lenovo owned tech brand, has just launched a new phone called Moto g96 in India. The phone runs on Android 15 out of the box. It is powered by a Qualcomm 7 series chip and weighs 178.10 grams, which is decent for its size. The phone promises IP68 certification, meaning it has underwater protection. There’s Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top of the display panel for additional protection.
Mark Goldberg
JULY 9, 2025
TELUS recently released its second annual AI report [ pdf , 15.3MB] and among its key findings, the research shows that AI trust is “fundamental to the social license required to unlock AI’s full potential to do good” Pam Snively, Chief Data & Trust Officer, TELUS. “While Canadians are actively embracing AI in their daily lives, they’re telling us that trust must be earned through meaningful human oversight, robust safeguards, and transparent practices.
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 9, 2025 – Amazon CEO Andy Jassy believes Project Kuiper, the company’s low Earth orbit satellite initiative, will benefit both consumers and Amazon in the long term. In a June 30 interview on CNBC’s “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer pressed Jassy on the future of Amazon’s $10 billion satellite internet program.
RCR Wireless
JULY 9, 2025
As AI workloads explode, so does the demand for next-gen infrastructure. In the first quarter of 2025, global spending on physical data center infrastructure surged 17% year-over-year, according to a recent report by Dell’Oro Group.
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 9, 2025 – A bill to establish net neutrality standards in Maine became public law on June 22 without the signature of Gov. Janet Mills , D. The bill passed the Maine State House on June 4, and the state Senate followed suit on Thursday, June 5, adopting the House's amended version of the bill. A few days later, the bill was sent to the governor’s desk for promulgation.
AT&T Connects
JULY 9, 2025
AT&T has been part of the fabric of America’s story for nearly 150 years, helping build the connections that keep us close. And we’re still at it — investing over $145 billion from 2020 to 2024 1 to bring even more people across the country the opportunities that come with better connectivity. It’s this connectivity that’s powering economic growth and supporting job creation.
VoIP Review
JULY 9, 2025
AI cloud firm CoreWeave is set to acquire Core Scientific, a data center developer, in an ambitious $9 billion all-stock deal. The acquisition will provide CoreWeave with approximately 1.3 GW of power capacity across Core Scientific’s national footprint, with an additional 1 GW available for future expansion. This significant move is expected to finalize in the fourth quarter of 2025, contingent upon regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Telecom Ramblings
JULY 9, 2025
One fiber M&A, some municipal fiber, a data center project, and some environmental restoration: Greenlight Networks has made an inorganic move to
Telecom Talk
JULY 9, 2025
OnePlus Buds 4 have launched in India. These new earphones were launched alongside the OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord CE 5 in the country. The Buds 4 are the latest and the best TWS (truly wireless stereo) earphones that OnePlus has launched under the branding. One highlight of these earbuds is that they cost more than the OnePlus Buds 3. So what’s the price, where is it available, and how to get it?
Blandin on Broadband
JULY 9, 2025
Wright County reports … Despite the expansion of access to high-speed internet throughout the country, there are still “dead spots” that are either unserved or underserved in the ability to have adequate download and upload speeds to have internet access or being able to stream video channels. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has a Broadband Line Extension Connection Program designed for individuals to submit applications for grants.
Telecom Talk
JULY 9, 2025
Xiaomi has introduced a new compact powerbank for the Indian market. This powerbank is priced at a very competitive mark. Further, it is quite light given the capacity it has. With a 20000mAh powerbank, a user can charge his/her phone multiple times without any issues. The focus of the company was to give something to users with speed, safety and reliability in mind.
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 9, 2025
💡 ◾ Big Tech Must Pay FCC Fees: NAB ◾ NCTA to FCC: Finish Unlocking Rulemaking First ◾ Groups Ask FCC to Block Verizon-UScellular ◾Free State a Hard Pass on Social Contracts ◾ Click to Cancel: Canceled NAB: On the media policy battlefield, no one defends his broadcast foxhole like Rick Kaplan. In his role as Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President at the National Association of Broadcasters , Kaplan ca
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