Mon.Oct 21, 2024

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Veon shareholder blasts operator for low stock price

Developing Telecoms

A long-term investor in Veon has publicly criticised the operator’s board of directors for underperformance, calling for immediate action to improve the company’s fortunes.

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Intelsat 33e satellite lost after critical power failure

Telecoms Tech News

Intelsat has announced that its 33e satellite has experienced a catastrophic power failure while in geostationary orbit. The incident – which occurred on 19 October – has left customers across Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia Pacific without service. Intelsat is currently collaborating with Boeing, the satellite’s manufacturer, to investigate the anomaly.

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Globe Telecom taps Qualcomm for carbon reducing AI RAN platform

Developing Telecoms

Philippines-based operator Globe Telecom reduced its carbon emissions by 4.2% through Qualcomm’s AI-powered RAN automation platform, as part of its broader goal to achieve net zero by 2050.

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FCC rules all mobile phones must be compatible with hearing aids

Total Telecom

News The new regulations introduced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also include new Bluetooth coupling requirements The FCC has adopted new rules that require all mobile phones available in the US to be compatible with hearing aids. The new rules include new stipulations for devices’ Bluetooth connections, requiring manufacturers to move away from proprietary coupling standards and instead ensure “universal connectivity” between handsets and hearing aids.

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Bangladesh telcos fined over promotional SMS limits

Developing Telecoms

Bangladesh’s telecoms regulator has reportedly fined mobile operators Grameenphone, Robi Axiata and Banglalink for breaching regulations on promotional SMSs, despite telcos saying the regulations are impractical and too restrictive.

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DataStax Launches AI Platform with Nvidia, Cutting AI Development Time by 60 Percent

Telecom Talk

DataStax AI Platform, powered by Nvidia AI, reduces AI development time by 60 percent and enables enterprises to build, deploy, and scale AI applications faster and more accurately.

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Nokia secures 5G contract with VNPT

Developing Telecoms

Nokia announced another deal in Vietnam, this time with Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to supply equipment for the operator’s 5G rollout.

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Ericsson and e& team to develop AI-powered autonomous networks

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UAE-based operator e& International to explore the potential for developing autonomous networks powered by AI over the next three years.

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UScellular sells spectrum to Verizon in $1 billion deal 

Total Telecom

News The transaction is part of UScellular’s ongoing efforts to monetise its remaining spectrum assets, having sold the majority of its wireless operations to T-Mobile earlier this year UScellular has reached a $1 billion agreement with Verizon to sell part of its spectrum holdings, the company has announced. The deal includes spectrum licences in the 850 MHz band, as well as AWS (Advanced Wireless Services; i.e., 695–2200 MHz) and PCS (Personal Communications Services; i.e.,1850–1995 MHz) l

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Vodafone Idea Aims to Grow Subscribers with Network Expansion, 5G, and New Stores: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea is enhancing its distribution network and expanding its retail presence to improve customer experience while preparing for a major 5G rollout.

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Nigerian government working with Ericsson to build 5G future 

Total Telecom

News The partnership is aimed at boost 5G development, innovation, and digital transformation across the Africa nation The Nigerian government has signed an agreement with Ericsson to collaborate on developing and deploying 5G technology. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed during a government visit to Ericsson’s headquarters in Stockholm late last week, led by Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima.

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Meta and Lumen Partner to Expand Network Capacity for AI Development

Telecom Talk

Meta is teaming up with Lumen Technologies to significantly increase its network capacity and drive the company’s AI (Artificial Intelligence)

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5G and DAS to boost India’s metros and airports

Developing Telecoms

The growing role of advanced wireless communications in transport hubs and transport networks has been underlined by two recent deals in Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra state, southwestern India, involving the city’s metro and a new airport.

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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Review: Sounds Just Right

Telecom Talk

The Nord Buds 3 are pretty amazing. They come with 12.4mm dynamic dual drivers and a dual-mic system. There's up to 32db of ANC support and the battery life goes up to around 40 hours in our experience.

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Brazil’s V.tal announces plans for its new standalone data centre unit

Developing Telecoms

V.tal, a global end-to-end digital infrastructure solutions company operating in the Americas and owner of the largest neutral fibre optic network in Brazil, has unveiled the new brand for its data centre business unit, Tecto Data Centres.

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E& International and Ericsson Sign MoU to Develop AI-Powered Autonomous Networks

Telecom Talk

E& international and Ericsson have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at GITEX Global 2024, aiming to transform mobile networks

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Fibre optic cable among Chinese imports hit by new Brazilian tariffs

Developing Telecoms

Brazil has imposed new tariffs on various imports from China and other Asian nations, including iron, steel and fibre optic cable, in what officials say is an effort to combat dumping.

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One New Zealand Sends First SMS via Satellite-to-Mobile Service with Starlink

Telecom Talk

One New Zealand (One NZ) has reported that its field tests for satellite-to-mobile services over Starlink satellites are progressing well.

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T-Mobile relinquishes mmWave spectrum 'not feasible' to deploy

Light Reading

T-Mobile owns county-sized mmWave spectrum licenses in many big US cities. But the company is now giving back some of that spectrum to the FCC while retaining only the small chunks that cover downtown areas.

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Honeywell and Google Cloud Partner to Bring AI-Driven Automation to Industrial Operations

Telecom Talk

Honeywell and Google Cloud have announced a collaboration aimed at enhancing industrial automation by combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Honeywell’s

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Fact Vs Myth: Fixed Wireless Internet is Unreliable in Bad Weather

MHO

One of the most common misconceptions about fixed wireless internet is that bad weather, such as heavy rain or snow, can disrupt service. This myth was rooted in the early days of wireless technology when weather conditions did have a more significant impact on performance. However, modern fixed wireless networks have evolved dramatically, incorporating advanced technology that ensures reliable, high-quality performance even in challenging weather.

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Frog Cellsat to Enhance Network Coverage at Navi Mumbai Airport with OneDAS Deployment

Telecom Talk

Frog Cellsat has secured a Rs 16 crore contract from Metro Telworks to deploy its OneDAS system at Navi Mumbai International Airport.

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Telecom glory days are over – bad news for Nokia, worse for Ericsson

Light Reading

Nokia sees data centers as its main growth target after judging telecom to be finished, but Ericsson has no easy alternative.

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GE HealthCare Announces CareIntellect App for Oncology With AI-Powered Insights for Clinicians

Telecom Talk

GE HealthCare announced CareIntellect for Oncology, a new cloud-first application that integrates multi-modal patient data from disparate systems into a

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UScellular to sell spectrum to Verizon for $1 billion

RCR Wireless

As UScellular proceeds with a proposed $4.4 billion acquisition of its wireless operations by T-Mobile US—which would essentially turn the mobile network operator into an infrastructure company—the last of the large regional MNOs has struck a deal to sell some of its remaining spectrum assets to Verizon for a billion dollars. UScellular said that it […] The post UScellular to sell spectrum to Verizon for $1 billion appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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AI Can Enhance Aviation Efficiency, Says British Airways CEO: Report

Telecom Talk

British Airways CEO opined that artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve efficiency in the aviation industry.

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Shared Spectrum in Education: Back-to-School for Policymakers

Broadband Breakfast

Analysts and advocates for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service’s (CBRS) shared spectrum framework have often highlighted the technology’s growing potential in industrial sectors (such as manufacturing, transport hubs and logistics), defense systems, sports venues and service providers’ mobile phone networks. Less visible in the private network and shared spectrum discussion, however, is the accelerating deployment of CBRS at schools, colleges, universities and research inst

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BSNL’s Rs 1499 Plan is Good to Keep SIM Active for Long

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's (BSNL's) Rs 1499 prepaid plan is good for users who want to keep their SIM active for long.

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What is the future role of NTNs in 6G?

RCR Wireless

Non-terrestrial networks, or NTNs, will be a native component in 6G networks, according to 6G-NTN project member Dorin Panaitopol For those behind Europe’s 6G-NTN project, non-terrestrial networks, or NTNs, are the only way to achieve ubiquitous coverage, project member Dorin Panaitopol told 6G Forum attendees. As such, Panaitopol — who is also an advanced radio access principal […] The post What is the future role of NTNs in 6G?

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Ericsson Signs MoU with Nigerian Govt to Leverage 5G for Country’s Growth

Telecom Talk

Ericsson, a Swedish telecom gear and tech giant has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian government.

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Broadband Industry Sees 7.5% Drop in Capex in 2023

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2024 – America's broadband industry invested $94.7 billion in communications infrastructure last year, representing a 7.5% drop from the prior year. While lower in 2022, the investment marked the second-highest capital expenditure in 22 years, according to USTelecom’s 2023 Broadband Capex Report , released Friday.

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OnePlus 13 Launch Date and Design Officially Out

Telecom Talk

OnePlus 13, the next flagship smartphone from OnePlus is now making its way to the China market.

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Charter eyes bigger streaming bundle to curb pay-TV cord-cutting

Light Reading

Building on its current strategy, Charter plans to bundle more than ten streaming services with pay-TV packages for no added cost. The initiative will expand in 2025 as more apps are integrated with Charter's streaming platform.

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Industry Spotlight:  1547’s John Bonczek on the Carrier Hotel Opportunity

Telecom Ramblings

The data center business is not a monolithic collection of servers and power, there are many types of facilities out there making up the broader infrastructure ecosystem. One of the longest running but too often neglected in the AI era is that of the carrier hotel and interconnection hub. With us today is John Bonczek, CRO at 1547 Critical Systems Realty.

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NIS2 Directive Enforces Stricter Cybersecurity Standards in EU

VoIP Review

The European Union’s latest cybersecurity legislation, the Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive, has officially taken effect. This new directive is designed to strengthen cybersecurity across a wide range of critical infrastructure sectors in the EU, impacting numerous organizations. Andrea Carcano, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Nozomi Networks, stresses the seriousness of non-compliance. “Non-compliance with NIS2 could result in fines amounting to €10 million

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Eurobites: Eutelsat launches 20 more satellites with SpaceX

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Intelsat satellite goes AWOL; Italian government fancies its 'fair share' chances; Ericsson collaborates with Nigeria on 5G development.

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Consumer Groups: ‘Device Unlocking Boosts Wireless Competition’

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2024 – Federal regulators who want to give consumers greater control over their mobile phones are moving in the right direction, according to a coalition of consumer advocacy organizations. On Friday, the coalition urged the Federal Communications Commission to adopt new rules requiring mobile wireless service providers to automatically unlock handsets within 60 days of activation.

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