Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) is set to install an additional one lakh (100,000) 4G towers across the country following the successful deployment of its first one lakh towers this month, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar told The New Indian Express. Also Read: DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security Cabinet Approval to Be Sought The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will soon seek Cabinet approval for th

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Telecoms Tech News

JUNE 12, 2025

Openreach is warning time is running out for UK businesses still using copper networks that are being switched off for good in January 2027—and many business owners don’t realise how much this could affect them. As the company that manages most of the UK’s telecoms infrastructure, Openreach is warning that this isn’t just an upgrade. Read more » The post Openreach warns UK firms over copper switch-off deadline appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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JUNE 12, 2025

Nokia announced on Thursday that O2 Czech Republic has deployed its cloud-native 5G standalone (SA) core software that will enable the telco to offer advanced 5G services such as network slicing to deliver a better customer experience.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 12, 2025

For customers like Colin Walker, who lives in the hamlet of Willitoft to the South of York, the difference has been life-changing. “It’s like winning the lottery. It has given me access to the world, within a second,” said Colin. “Getting full fibre broadband has made us part of the rest of the world, but I can still live in the countryside and keep my distance.

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Light Reading

JUNE 11, 2025

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Vodafone and friends test 1024 QAM; cablecos sign agreement on AAE-2 subsea link; telcos can't get enough of GenAI.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 13, 2025

Despite a renewed push from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) urging states to utilise services of state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), state departments remain largely hesitant, citing concerns over network quality and lack of advanced service capabilities, according to a Hindu Business Line report.

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Telecoms Tech News

JUNE 13, 2025

Optus is partnering with Ericsson to roll out advanced 5G antenna tech that promises better coverage and a greener network footprint. The deal will see Ericsson supply its specialist Antenna System solutions across Optus’ network. Before signing on the dotted line, Optus put Ericsson’s kit through its paces in real-world tests. The results of the.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 11, 2025

News The deal includes cloud and telecoms infrastructure, as well as the supply of over 5,000 laptops A partnership between Proximus and Thales has won a contract to modernise the IT infrastructure of NATO’s Communications and Information Agency (NCIA). The project, which will run until the end of 2029, will see the partners “provide a state-of-the-art integrated technology ecosystem to revolutionize the operations and collaboration of NCIA users”, according to a press release from Proximus.

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Light Reading

JUNE 12, 2025

A partnership between Ericsson and Google promises 5G in the public cloud, with no need for telco facilities.

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JUNE 12, 2025

In a move aimed at enhancing consumer convenience, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has simplified the process for switching between prepaid and postpaid mobile connections. The new directive, issued on June 10, 2025, reduces the mandatory cooling-off period for reconversion to facilitate seamless transitions between the two plan types using a One-Time Password (OTP).

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Telecoms Tech News

JUNE 10, 2025

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Internet Society (ISOC) pulls back the curtain on the tangible legacy of two decades of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). How we connect, work, and share online is woven into the fabric of modern life. Yet, this intricate digital tapestry didn’t just appear. It. Read more » The post IGF: How dialogue shaped a safer, more connected web appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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JUNE 10, 2025

Vodafone Idea will launch 5G services in Bengaluru tomorrow (11 June), marking the latest step in its phased rollout across India. The operator is aiming to reach 17 cities with commercial 5G services by August.

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JUNE 11, 2025

News The solution allows riders on bus journeys to enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity via satellite This week, satellite operator Viasat has announced that Brazilian transport operator Satélite Norte is the first to make use of its new Digital Bus solution. Through the installation of Viasat hardware, Digital Bus combines satellite and cellular connectivity (when available) to provide onboard Wi-Fi services, even when driving in a remote location.

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Light Reading

JUNE 13, 2025

Liberty Global will tap CommScope's virtual CMTS and 1.8GHz distributed access nodes to underpin DOCSIS 4.0 network upgrades at VodafoneZiggo, Telenet/Wyre and Sunrise. The deal gives CommScope's vCMTS ambitions a boost.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 14, 2025

State-owned telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) has reportedly upgraded 67 mobile towers to 4G technology along the Baltal and Pahalgam routes leading to the holy Amarnath cave shrine. The enhancement aims to ensure uninterrupted mobile connectivity and high-speed internet for Amarnath pilgrims undertaking the Yatra and for remote areas of the Kashmir Valley.

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 13, 2025

Nokia said that the new deal will cover Elisa’s operations in Estonia and Finland In sum – what to know: Extended 5G deal – Nokia will upgrade Elisa’s mobile network in Finland and Estonia over the next four years, supporting faster speeds, wider coverage and readiness for 5G Advanced.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 11, 2025

MTN Uganda announced plans on Wednesday to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on July 2 to discuss and vote on the proposed spinoff of its mobile money and fintech business, MTN MoMo, from its core telecoms operations.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 12, 2025

Openreach is calling on businesses across the UK to accelerate their migration to digital networks as the January 2027 PSTN switch-off deadline approaches. With the transition now in its final phase, businesses and Communications Service Providers (CSPs) still relying on legacy systems risk being left behind. Many businesses continuing to rely on outdated PSTN infrastructure risk both their operational effectiveness and bottom lines.

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VoIP Review

JUNE 10, 2025

Recently, CityFibre has addressed rumors surrounding a potential sale of the company to its rival, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2). Reports emerged suggesting that major backers such as Mubadala and Goldman Sachs were contemplating a sale. It was also indicated that CityFibre’s debt financiers, including NatWest, Société Générale, and Credit Agricole, were involved in talks.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 15, 2025

India’s telecom sector is in the midst of a structural transformation, driven by the rollout of 5G technology, the advent of satellite communication, and increasing competition, according to Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, who gave an overview of the sector in an interaction with The New Indian Express. Also Read: BSNL to Deploy Additional 1 Lakh 4G Towers; Public Invited to Suggest BSNL 5G Service Name BSNL’s Turnaround and 4G Expansion Public sector te

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 12, 2025

In sum – what to know: Growth decade – IoT devices to hit 40.6bn by 2034, with cellular IoT tripling, non-cellular LPWA tech like LoRaWAN almost quadrupling, and short-range IoT still top.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 12, 2025

South African telco Vodacom said on Thursday it will invest around ZAR100 million (US$5.5 million) to build 106 new base station sites in deep rural areas of KwaZulu Natal, which will bring connectivity to hundreds of thousands of people in those areas.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 13, 2025

News AT&T is celebrating after the company achieved a major goal of passing 30 million serviceable locations across the United States. By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities A major milestoe is being celebrated by AT&T after the company passed the halfway mark to their goal of reaching 60 million fiber passings across the United States. AT&T announced reaching the benchmark earlier this week, which accompanied a statement from John Stankey, AT&T’s CEO.

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Light Reading

JUNE 10, 2025

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Hyperoptic expands with Openreach; Proximus and Thales land NATO network gig; Nokia teams up with Leonardo for mission-critical services.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 16, 2025

Nxtra by Airtel, the data centre arm of Bharti Airtel , is expanding beyond key metros with a focus on regional empowerment, as demand from OTT platforms and CDN providers continues to surge. According to the CEO of Nxtra by Airtel, the company has recently expanded its edge presence in key cities to make digital infrastructure more accessible in regional areas, supporting India’s digital growth.

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 12, 2025

New on-demand core service from Ericsson and Google Cloud promises scale, speed and integrated AI Ericsson has teamed up with Google Cloud to launch an on-demand network core service, meant to help communications service providers deploy bit-by-bit extensions of 5G and roll out new services faster.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 13, 2025

Global shipments of cellular IoT modules grew 16% year-on-year in Q1 2025, largely fuelled by strong demand in India, China, and Latin America, according to Counterpoint Research.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 12, 2025

Indianapolis, IN – June 11, 2025 – Rural Tower Cooperative, a for-profit agricultural cooperative dedicated to bridging the digital divide, announces its portfolio of GIS-qualified rural parcels available for telecom companies seeking to expand broadband infrastructure. With pre-screened sites across the midwest including Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Ohio, and Virginia, the cooperative offers telecoms a streamlined path to deploy 5G towers and fiber networks in unserved BEAD and RDOF z

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Light Reading

JUNE 10, 2025

Reports suggest that rival operators are interested in the idea of breaking up SFR in France and Vodafone in Spain to overcome barriers to in-market consolidation.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 10, 2025

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India ( TRAI ) has issued official notices to Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel over alleged discrepancies in subscriber data reporting, according to a report by NDTV Profit citing Department of Telecommunications (DoT) sources. The notices, sent on May 27, urge both telecom giants to rectify the inconsistencies in how they classify users of their 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services.

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 16, 2025

TCS is integrating Nvidia AI Enterprise software to design and integrate telecom models into agentic AI workflows In sum – what to know: TCS-Nvidia team up on telco AI – The companies are building AI-native tools for telecos, including automated agents and network digital twins.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 12, 2025

SpaceX’s LEO satellite broadband operator Starlink is set to officially launch services in Kazakhstan later this year after it signed a regulatory compliance agreement with the country’s Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry (MDAI).

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Total Telecom

JUNE 10, 2025

HANOVER, Md., USA – June 10, 2025 – Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) has compiled a new report on wavelength services – the first of its kind – that explores the key drivers of the need for high-speed connectivity. The report examines the critical role of wave services in enabling the expansion of interconnected data centers driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the growing importance of low latency and data sovereignty for AI workloads, and the build-out of terrestrial and critical submarine network infras

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VoIP Review

JUNE 10, 2025

In a significant move to advance artificial intelligence capabilities in education, the UK government has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with tech giant, NVIDIA. This arrangement aims to enrich the AI resources available to UK universities, focusing on developing future technologies and commercial applications. The MoU was signed by Sir Chris Bryant, UK Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms, alongside Ronnie Vasishta, NVIDIA’s SVP of Telecom.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

Indian telecom company Bharti Airtel has announced that it has blocked malicious links and safeguarded millions of users in South India—particularly in Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu—within 25 days of deploying its advanced AI -powered fraud detection system, according to multiple media reports. The initiative is part of Airtel’s nationwide rollout aimed at combating the growing threat of online fraud.

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All West Telecommunications

JUNE 10, 2025

Milestone Marks Beginning of High-Speed Fiber Access for Bluffdale Residents Kamas, UT | June 10, 2025 – All West Communications officially connected its first residential fiber customer in Bluffdale on June 9, just months after breaking ground in the city. This marks a major milestone in the company’s network expansion along the Wasatch Front. Bluffdale homes and businesses are now gaining access to symmetrical multi-gig speeds, with residential plans offering up to 8 Gig and business plans up

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 12, 2025

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU), a specialised agency of the African Union in the field of telecommunications, has secured a grant from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to accelerate Africa’s transition from Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) to version 6 (IPv6).

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