Vodafone Idea Tops 4G Network Experience in India: Opensignal
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest wireless operator, has been named the top operator for 4G network performance in the country,
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IOH taps Nokia for 4G/5G expansion in Indonesia
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has signed a two-year extension with Nokia to expand its 4G and 5G network across Indonesia.
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TFL announces full 4G coverage on London’s Elizabeth Line
Total Telecom
DECEMBER 4, 2024
News The milestone means passengers traveling through central London stations can enjoy reliable 4G coverage on their journeys Transport for London (TFL) and neutral host provider Boldyn Networks have completed the rollout of high-speed mobile coverage across the entire Elizabeth Line. This marks another step in TfL’s ongoing efforts to improve connectivity across London’s transport system.
WBA updates residential Wi-Fi management framework
Telecoms Tech News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released an updated framework for residential Wi-Fi network management. The updated “Operator Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi): Reference Architecture and Requirements” technical report introduces enhanced specifications and includes open-source implementations from partners including the prpl Foundation and RDK-B.
T-Mobile's direct-to-cell satellite constellation is ready to go
Light Reading
DECEMBER 5, 2024
According to SpaceX's Elon Musk, the company's direct-to-cell Starlink satellite constellation 'is now complete.' The next step will be T-Mobile activating the service for its customers.
BSNL to Upgrade 2910 2G/3G Towers in Gujarat to 4G: Minister
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has said that it will upgrade 2910 existing 2G/3G towers in Gujarat to 4G.
Paradise Mobile taps iBASIS for global reach
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Connectivity solutions provider iBASIS announced it was selected as Caribbean-based operator Paradise Mobile’s international gateway partner.
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Ericsson simplifies cloud-native networks transition
Telecoms Tech News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Ericsson’s new Compact Packet Core aims to simplify the transition of Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to cloud-native networks. The solution includes the cloud-native Packet Core Controller (PCC) and Packet Core Gateway (PCG) network functions, all packed into a single compact rack version of Ericsson’s Cloud-Native Infrastructure Solution (CNIS).
T-Mobile sets new market cap record for US telecom providers
Light Reading
DECEMBER 5, 2024
T-Mobile's market capitalization reached $286 billion last week, passing records previously set by AT&T and Comcast. The development positions T-Mobile well for future market consolidation.
Ministry of Communications Emphasises India’s Role in Submarine Cable Infrastructure
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Submarine telecommunication cables are the backbone of global communication, carrying approximately 99 percent of internet traffic and supporting critical services.
Nvidia to set up R&D centre in Vietnam for AI development
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Nvidia said on Thursday it is collaborating with the Vietnamese government to open its first R&D centre in the country to develop and accelerate adoption of AI.
Vodafone to sell off last remnant of Indus Towers stake
Total Telecom
DECEMBER 4, 2024
News The operator says it values its remaining 3% stake at around $330 million This week, Vodafone has announced that it is looking to sell its final 3% stake in Indus Towers, which it values at around $330 million. The sale will be achieved through an accelerated book build offering. Vodafone has been actively seeking to sell down its stake in Indus Towers since 2022, gradually reducing its stake from 28% to 21.5% earlier this year.
NCSC Chief: UK must act to counter growing cybersecurity threats
Telecoms Tech News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Dr Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued a stark warning about the growing cybersecurity threats facing the UK. In his first review since taking the helm, Horne emphasised that the UK finds itself in a “contest for cyberspace” between legitimate users and malicious actors seeking to exploit digital dependencies.
Subsea cable risks are only increasing
Light Reading
DECEMBER 4, 2024
With continued attacks on subsea networks, US cable resilience committee calls for urgent expansion of cable repair fleet.
Airtel Shuts Down Wynk Music: Answering Your Most Common Questions
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Airtel has officially shut down Wynk Music, transitioning to Apple Music for a better music streaming experience. Get answers to your FAQs.
Horizon Fiber Initiative to interconnect Ethiopia, Djibouti and Sudan
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Telecom Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a multi-terabit, redundant terrestrial fibre optic link interconnecting Ethiopia, Djibouti and Sudan.
IoH and Nokia team up for Indonesian 4G and 5G expansion
Total Telecom
DECEMBER 6, 2024
News The new equipment deal will support Indosats ongoing rollout of mobile technology across the nation Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has announced a new partnership with Nokia to expand its 4G and 5G networks across Indonesia. The collaboration will see IOH deploy Nokias advanced multiband radio technology and baseband solutions to improve network coverage and service quality in key regions.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone expand satellite cellular network agreement
Telecoms Tech News
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Satellite cellular network provider AST SpaceMobile has further cemented its partnership with telecoms giant Vodafone. The deal, which runs through 2034, paves the way for Vodafone to integrate space-based cellular connectivity into its primary markets, including offering services to external operators through its Partner Markets programme. With the expanded partnership, the pair take another step.
Kagan: Military is investing in private 5G
RCR Wireless
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Private 5G continues to grow and is spreading to new sectors. I have been reading where the military is now starting to focus on private 5G as well. A recent report by SNS Telecom & IT said how projected spending on private 5G by the military could be around $1.5 billion in the next two […] The post Kagan: Military is investing in private 5G appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
Wipro, SIAM.AI, and Nvidia Team Up to Build AI-Powered Tourism Assistant for Thailand
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Wipro, an Indian technology services and consulting company, has partnered with Thailand’s SIAM.
Vodafone exits Indus Towers with 3% share sale
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Vodafone Group has announced the sale of its remaining 3% stake in the Indian tower company Indus Towers for US$300 million to help reduce its significant debt pile.
One cable to rule them all: Meta’s $10bn plan to build global subsea cable
Total Telecom
DECEMBER 3, 2024
News The company currently has shared ownership of 16 subsea cables worldwide Meta is planning a $10 billion subsea cable project spanning 40,000 kilometres around the world, according to a new report from TechCrunch, citing two confirmed sources close to the company. Known for now as “W” in reference to its shape, this new system will be Meta’s first fully owned global subsea cable, connecting the east coast of the US to South Africa, India, Australia, and ultimately the
Can Apple AI crack China’s market without surrendering to local control?
Telecoms Tech News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Attempts by Apple to deploy its AI technology in China have hit regulatory roadblocks, highlighting the growing challenges foreign device manufacturers face in one of the world’s largest telecommunications markets. The Cupertino-based company’s recent struggles underscore a shifting landscape where regulatory compliance increasingly demands collaboration with domestic AI providers.
AT&T to deploy radios from Mavenir
Light Reading
DECEMBER 3, 2024
AT&T is using Ericsson as its primary 5G radio vendor. Now it's using Ericsson to onboard other open RAN radio vendors like Japan's Fujitsu and Mavenir, based in Texas.
Viasat Demonstrates Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity in Saudi Arabia
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Satellite communications company Viasat recently announced that it has successfully demonstrated Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite connectivity in Saudi Arabia, marking a
Nokia and UAE's du claim regional first with 5G Cloud RAN deployment
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Nokia and UAE-based telco du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), said they have deployed what they claim is the first commercial deployment of a 5G Cloud RAN solution in the Middle East and Africa region.
CMA finally approves Vodafone–Three merger
Total Telecom
DECEMBER 5, 2024
News Today’s decision marks the culmination of an 18-month review process and paves the way for the creation of a new mobile market leader in the UK The Competition and Market’s Authority (CMA) has today approved the £15 billion merger of Vodafone and Three, which will create the country’s largest mobile operator. The combined business will have around 29 million mobile customers, topping previous market leader EE’s roughly 25 million.
Industry reacts to CMA clearing Vodafone and Three merger
Telecoms Tech News
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The UK telecoms sector is set for a seismic shift following the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) decision to greenlight the merger between Vodafone and Three. The deal – which consolidates two of the country’s four major mobile network operators – is being hailed as a potential game-changer for 5G infrastructure, connectivity innovation, and competition.
Hacktivists' threat to infrastructure and AI among largest cybersecurity trends – Orange Cyberdefense
Light Reading
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Orange Cyberdefense has released a report summarizing its research into cybersecurity topics and trends, putting the spotlight on hacktivists and AI, while also detailing threats to mobile infrastructure.
India Looks to Welcome Starlink, Amazon by Relaxing Satcom Rules: Report
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 6, 2024
The Indian government is reportedly considering relaxing the satcom (satellite communications) security norms so that players like Starlink and Amazon
Will Indonesia increase the local component requirement for smartphones?
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 3, 2024
There’s been a new development in the ongoing issue of how much local input must be included in smartphones sold to Indonesians. The Indonesian government is now reportedly planning to increase the local component requirement for such phones.
EE airdrops mobile tower into Isle of Skye
Total Telecom
DECEMBER 4, 2024
News The new tower is already being used heavily by the local community, with EE calling it “one of the busiest EE mobile sites in the area” This week, EE has announced the deployment of a new mobile tower in the remote Scottish Isle of Skye, having flown it in via helicopter. The new mast, which has been nestled in a forested area to lower its visual impact, now provides 4G coverage to 330,000 square metres of the central and northern parts of the island.
A New Approach to Network Troubleshooting in the Multicloud World
Cisco Wireless
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The Cisco and AWS integration is a radically new approach to ensuring the availability of modern apps today's multicloud, hybrid environments.
How (and when) AT&T will kiss copper goodbye
Light Reading
DECEMBER 4, 2024
AT&T plans to shut down copper-based services across most of its US footprint (save for California) by the end of 2029. To aid the transition, AT&T developed a new POTS replacement that can run on fiber and wireless networks.
Verizon Advances Fiber Network Capacity To Support AI Workloads
Telecom Talk
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Verizon achieves a 1.6 Tbps data transmission on a single wavelength in its metro fiber network using Ciena’s WL6e technology, setting the stage for AI-driven applications and sustainable energy efficiencies.
Safaricom targets SMEs with revamped 5G business offering
Developing Telecoms
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Kenyan telco Safaricom has reportedly revamped its “5G for Businesses” offering with new packages aimed specifically at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that promise to support their digital transformation plans with faster and more reliable connectivity.
FCC moves to tighten cybersecurity for telecoms after major hack
Total Telecom
DECEMBER 6, 2024
News The ongoing cyber-attack was first reported in October The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is pushing for stricter cybersecurity rules for telecom providers after what experts are calling the worst hack in US telecommunications history. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel unveiled plans to require carriers to bolster their defenses against cyberattacks, responding to an incident allegedly tied to Chinese state-tied hackers last month The attack, linked to a group known as ̶
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