Trending Articles

article thumbnail

ULA begins deploying Amazon Project Kuiper satellites

Telecoms Tech News

A new chapter in satellite internet services commenced yesterday as a United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket deployed Project Kuiper satellites for Amazon. The launch, which occurred precisely at 7:01 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 28th from the historic Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, signifies the beginning of the full-scale deployment.

Telecoms 271
article thumbnail

Cerillion unveils breakthrough Promotions Engine and further GenAI innovation in latest BSS/OSS suite update

Total Telecom

London, 29 th April 2025 Cerillion (AIM: CER), a leading provider of composable BSS/OSS solutions to the telecoms industry, announced today the launch of Cerillion 25.1, the new release of its pre-integrated BSS/OSS suite, which introduces a powerful, next-generation Promotions Engine designed to give communications services providers (CSPs) unprecedented agility in how they create, manage and scale personalised offers.

Finance 246
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

11 State Attorneys General Defend FCC’s Cap on Prison Phone Rates

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2025 – A coalition of 11 attorneys general is urging a federal appeals court to uphold a Federal Communications Commission order that drastically reduced the cost of phone and video calls for incarcerated individuals and their families. In an amicus brief filed Monday with the First Circuit Court of Appeals, the AGs said the FCC acted squarely within its authority when it issued its July 2024 order capping calling rates in prisons and jails.

Phone 108
article thumbnail

HCLFoundation announces winners of 2025 HCLTech Grant

HCL Tech

HCLFoundation announces winners of 2025 HCLTech Grant sumanta.biswas Mon, 04/28/2025 - 05:47 Winning NGOs to receive total 16.5 crore (approx. $2M) for transformative projects, including biodiversity conservation in the Sundarbans, eradication of childhood blindness and inclusive education through tactile resources NOIDA, India, April 28 2025 HCLFoundation , which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCLTech in India, today announced the winners of the 2

Education 105
article thumbnail

Reliance Jio Rebrands Broadband Business to JioHome

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has rebranded its broadband business. Under the rebrand, no new services have launched.

Broadband 264
article thumbnail

SK Telecom issues free SIM replacements following hack

Telecoms Tech News

SK Telecom (SKT) is offering free SIM card replacements to 23 million users to ease security concerns following a hack leaking customer USIM data. The announcement came directly from SK Telecom CEO Yoo Young-sang during a press briefing focused on customer information protection held at the company’s headquarters in Seoul. Acknowledging the gravity of the.

Telecoms 226
article thumbnail

Houthis begin rounding up Starlink terminals in Yemen

Total Telecom

News The Houthis say the satellite internet service is a threat to national security This week, Houthi authorities in Yemen have ordered residents to hand over their Starlink satellite internet equipment, describing the kit as a US instrument for conducting war on Yemen. The order, issued by theMinistry of Communications and Information Technology in Sanaa, mandated citizens to surrender the equipment to the nearest telecommunications office, with failure to do so resulting in investigation by s

Internet 235

More Trending

article thumbnail

Amazon launches its first internet satellites

Blandin on Broadband

KSTP TV 5 reports … Amazons first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit Monday, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceXs thousands of Starlinks. The United Launch Alliances Atlas V rocket carried up 27 of Amazons Project Kuiper satellites, named after the frigid fringes of our solar system beyond Neptune.

Internet 110
article thumbnail

Airtel and Jio Lead Wireless Subscriber Growth in February 2025, Vodafone Idea and BSNL See Decline

Telecom Talk

TRAIs February 2025 telecom report shows subscriber gains for Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, while Vodafone Idea and BSNL see losses. 5G FWA usage rises, and wireline subscriptions grow sharply.

Telecoms 262
article thumbnail

UK announces first ban in Europe on SIM farms

Telecoms Tech News

The UK government is set to ban the possession and supply of ‘SIM farms’ in the fight against fraudsters and scammers. SIM farms, sophisticated devices capable of housing numerous SIM cards simultaneously, enable offenders to automate the sending of scam text messages on a massive scale. They are also instrumental in creating large volumes of.

Telecoms 157
article thumbnail

Germany appoints first ever digital minister 

Total Telecom

News Dr. Karsten Wildberger, CEO of consumer electronics retailer Ceconomy, will head up the newly created Ministry for Digitalisation Following the federal elections in February this year, Germany’s new government is a grand coalition between the centre right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the centre left Social Democratic Party (SPD).

Retail 214
article thumbnail

NTT Data Invests $1.2B in Hyderabad AI Data Center

VoIP Review

NTT Data , a Japanese IT giant, is spearheading efforts to establish a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Hyderabad, India. Partnering with Neysa Networks and the Telangana government, this undertaking involves a substantial $1.2 billion investment. The goal is to develop a 400 MW data center campus equipped with 25,000 GPUs, forming one of Indias most sophisticated AI computing hubs.

Finance 102
article thumbnail

Advocates Urge FCC to Apply CALM Act to Streaming, Citing Disability Concerns

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 - Major broadcast and streaming industry groups are pushing back against efforts to apply federal TV loudness regulations to streaming services, arguing the Federal Communications Commission lacks the legal authority to do so.  In recent filings, the National Association of Broadcasters, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, and the Streaming Innovation Alliance said the CALM Act of 2010 did not extend to services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV

article thumbnail

IPTV Poised to Disrupt Traditional DTH and Cable Services Amid Rising Consumer Churn: Report

Telecom Talk

Indias telecom and internet service providers are accelerating efforts to move 120 million cable TV households to IPTV. Despite challenges the shift to IPTV is gaining momentum.

Cable 254
article thumbnail

DEFRA signs BT contract to use EE for real-time environment data

Telecoms Tech News

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has signed a contract with BT to use its EE mobile network for real-time data. At the heart of the five-year contract is the provision of 34,000 mobile connections. These will not only support DEFRA personnel directly but also connect a diverse range of devices crucial. Read more » The post DEFRA signs BT contract to use EE for real-time environment data appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

article thumbnail

UK-built satellite to deliver first 3D map of Earth’s forests 

Total Telecom

News The move ispart of a major European Space Agency (ESA) mission launching later this month A satellite developed and built in the UK is set to become the first in the world to measure the structure and condition of Earths forests in 3D from space. Known as Biomass, the satellite will use radar technology to map tropical forests over a five-year period, helping scientists understand how carbon is stored and released by forest ecosystems.

Media 189
article thumbnail

UK Moves to Ban SIM Farms to Fight Rising Fraud

VoIP Review

The UK government is preparing to implement a pioneering ban in Europe targeting the possession and distribution of ‘SIM farms’ This regulatory move aims to combat the growing problem of fraud and scams facilitated by these devices. SIM farms are complex systems capable of housing multiple SIM cards. They enable criminals to deploy large-scale automated messaging schemes and create a multitude of seemingly legitimate online accounts for fraudulent activities.

article thumbnail

Vodafone Idea taps Cisco to upgrade backhaul network with MPLS

Developing Telecoms

Indian telco Vodafone Idea (Vi) said on Thursday it has signed a deal with Cisco to deploy an MPLS transport solution in its 4G/5G backhaul network to improve network agility, scalability and operational efficiency.

Network 250
article thumbnail

Airtel acquires spectrum from Adani to boost 5G expansion

RCR Wireless

Airtel will deploy 100 megahertz of spectrum in both Gujarat and Mumbai, and 50 megahertz each in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu In sum what you need to know: New frequencies for 5G spectrum Bharti Airtel is acquiring 400 megahertz of 26GHz spectrum from Adani Data Networks to expand its 5G […]

Network 109
article thumbnail

FCC Flooded With Opposition to NextNav’s GPS Backup Proposal

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 – An effort to shift control over a heavily used piece of unlicensed spectrum ran into strong resistance at the Federal Communications Commission on Monday. A wide range of tech companies, internet providers, and public safety advocates, urged the FCC to reject NextNav’s bid to rework the 900 MegaHertz ( MHz) band as a GPS backup system.

Signal 90
article thumbnail

Cellcard’s transition from telco to techo in the Cambodian market

Total Telecom

Interview At the WinWin studio, Total Telecom were joined by Asitha De Costa, Division CIO of Cellcard, Ezecom, Telcotech, and Telemobile and John Zhuang, Director of Huaweis 5G Operation and Digital Service, to discuss the digital transformation of Cellcard Telecom in Cambodia Mr. Asitha began by outlining Cellcards brand and business strategy, emphasising its role as one of Cambodias largest telecom providers: In terms of the business strategy, Cellcard is positioning itself to be a digital t

Marketing 191
article thumbnail

UK Biomass Satellite to Map Earth’s Forests in 3D

VoIP Review

A significant advancement in satellite technology is on the horizon with the launch of the UK’s Biomass satellite. Part of an ambitious European Space Agency (ESA) mission, Biomass will be the first satellite globally to map Earth’s forests in 3D. This breakthrough will offer unprecedented insights into the planet’s forests. The use of long-wavelength P-band radar technology gives Biomass a unique capability.

article thumbnail

4iG signs satcoms MoU with Azercosmos

Developing Telecoms

4iG Group, a leading ICT company in Hungary and the Western Balkans, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Azerbaijan's state space agency Azercosmos.

Network 248
article thumbnail

Amazon enters orbit, launches 27 LEO satellites

RCR Wireless

Amazon plans to deploy a constellation of 3,236 satellites to provide high-speed internet to remote and underserved areas Amazon took a major step forward in its plans to build a global satellite internet network on Sunday, successfully launching its first 27 operational satellites for Project Kuiper.

Internet 104
article thumbnail

Supporting Our Kentucky Communities

AT&T Connects

Three weeks after unrelenting rain brought the Kentucky River to near-record levels in Frankfort, many residents remain displaced from their flood-damaged homes and clean-up efforts are continuing. As families and businesses lift their sights to recovery and rebuilding, AT&T is providing support to the Frankfort First Foundation a nonprofit housed under the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce.

article thumbnail

BT opens new flagship Manchester office

Total Telecom

Press Release BT has announced the opening of its new multi-million-pound office in the heart of Manchester.The opening of Four New Bailey is the final step in BT Groups five year, UK-wide BetterWorkplace transformation programme, which set out to consolidate the companys officespaces from around 300 to closer to 30 key locations. Four New Bailey will house up to 2,000 colleagues from across BT Group and has been fittedwith state-of-the-art technology.

Retail 200
article thumbnail

Airtel Bolsters 5G Expansion with Key Spectrum Acquisition

VoIP Review

Indian telecom company Bharti Airtel has announced a significant step to boost its 5G services. It has acquired 400 megahertz of the 26GHz spectrum from Adani Data Networks, a branch of Adani Enterprises. This strategic acquisition will help Airtel expand its 5G presence across key Indian regions. The company plans to use the new spectrum to enhance coverage in major urban markets and address high-capacity use cases like Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and enterprise solutions.

article thumbnail

Viettel breaks ground on Vietnam’s biggest data centre yet

Developing Telecoms

Vietnamese telco Viettel says it has broken ground on its 16th data centre, which it claims will also be the biggest data centre in Vietnam upon completion and one of the ten biggest in Southeast Asia.

Network 243
article thumbnail

Top five AI data center projects in India

RCR Wireless

India is actively promoting AI adoption through initiatives like the IndiaAI mission India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) development. As the demand for compute power and AI model training increases, hyperscale data centers are becoming central to India’s digital infrastructure.

96
article thumbnail

Building Better Broadband: Why LEO Satellites and Hybrid Solutions Work Best Together

Broadband Breakfast

Low-Earth orbit satellite constellations have the potential to transform how we extend internet coverage around the world. While some industry leaders have voiced skepticism and insist on relaying geostationary orbit satellites, many feel LEO could solve challenges in connecting the world’s most isolated areas. High costs, bandwidth congestion, and uneven performance may soon be a thing of the past.

article thumbnail

Diversifying the UK’s data centre landscape: a path to economic growth 

Total Telecom

Insight By Spencer Lamb, Chief Commercial Officer at Kao Data Data centres are the foundations of our digital economy and the backbone of the AI revolution. The UKs data centre industry is heavily concentrated in and around London, with more than 85% of facilities in Slough and across West London – which together, represent the second largest data centre hub in the world.

article thumbnail

EVENT May 14-15: AAPB Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day (Washington DC)

Blandin on Broadband

It’s not in Minnesota – but it still looks good for folks who are involved, or wanting to get involved in public broadband, or what I might call community networks… RSVP HERE Community First: The Future of Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day May 1415 | Washington, D.C. The American Association for Public Broadband (AAPB) and New America Open Technology Institute (OTI)is proud to host Community First: The Future of Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day , our inaugural pu

article thumbnail

Cellcard, Ezecom partner with Nexusguard to offer DDoS protection

Developing Telecoms

Cambodian telco Cellcard and ISP Ezecom both owned by Royal Group said they have formed an alliance with cybersecurity company Nexusguard to provide DDoS protection services to critical sectors across Cambodia.

239
239
article thumbnail

Power on – a billion ambient IoT devices by 2030

RCR Wireless

In sum what to know Massive growth ambient IoT device shipments will reach 1.1 billion by 2030, powered by various energy harvesting methods like light, RF signals, and mechanical vibrations.

Signal 101
article thumbnail

Voice Providers, Public Safety at Odds on Loosening Outage Reporting

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 – Voice providers are at odds with public safety groups over whether the Federal Communications Commission should loosen its outage reporting requirements. “The prescriptive requirements for outage reporting divert providers from focusing on the important task of restoring communications services quickly following network outages,” the group wrote in a Monday filing.

article thumbnail

Exabeam Research Uncovers AI Disconnect Between Security Leaders and Practitioners

Total Telecom

BROOMFIELD, Colo. & FOSTER CITY, Calif. April 22, 2025 Exabeam , a global leader in intelligence and automation that powers security operations, today released new research highlighting the gap between executive confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) and the daily reality experienced by front-line security analysts. The Exabeam report, From Hype to Help: How AI Is (Really) Transforming Cybersecurity in 2025 , based on a survey conducted by Sapio Research, analyzed responses from 1,000

Finance 162
article thumbnail

Stonepeak Unveils $1.5B Montera for AI Data Center Expansion

VoIP Review

Investment firm Stonepeak is making a significant move in the AI infrastructure space with the launch of Montera Infrastructure, a hyperscale data center platform targeting North America. With a hefty $1.5 billion equity investment, Stonepeak aims to build and operate data centers designed to support the increasing demands of cloud computing and AI inferencing.