Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 25, 2025

We know it will mean more GPU chips, more energy for powering data-centers, and more fiber to connect them. But some in the mobile industry have gone further. On a recent Broadband Breakfast webinar, a CTIA speaker suggested that a lack of suitable 5G spectrum might somehow hinder AI development and usage. More traffic?

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Total Telecom

MARCH 3, 2025

This deployment solidifies Turkcell’s position as a leader in technological innovation, offering a robust foundation for next-generation mobile and broadband services. Leveraging ASON technology, the Super C+L mesh network allows for automated, intelligent network management, streamlining operations and maximizing uptime.

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Telecoms Tech News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

billion people – still lacks access to mobile internet, according to the GSMA. The organisation’s latest ‘State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2024’ report highlights that, while mobile internet adoption continues to grow annually, the pace has significantly slowed. Last year saw 160 million new users.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

News The railway line could improve the connectivity for thousands of rural households The High-Speed 2 (HS2) railway project could significantly enhance broadband connectivity in rural areas, according to a new analysis released today from High Speed 2 Ltd, a non-departmental public body run by the UK Department for Transport.

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Developing Telecoms

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Benin-based broadband provider Isocel Telecom has announced ambitious plans to expand its network to reach up to half a million households, emphasising that fibre is still essential to fill the gaps that mobile connectivity cannot yet address.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

As such, these islands are often left to languish with little or poor-quality connectivity. The first of these projects takes place on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland. Join us at next year’s Connected North, 23-24 April in Manchester. Get discounted tickets here!

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 7, 2025

April 7, 2025 – Charter Communications has officially acquired Bardstown Connect, the city-owned broadband and cable utility, for $49.5 Bardstown Connect had roughly 9,500 broadband and 5,000 cable TV customers at the time. million, ending nearly four decades of municipal ownership.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 29, 2025

" Broadband Breakfast on March 26, 2025 - Broadband Programs Outside of the U.S. learn from international broadband programs? Mikael Philipsson , CEO of COS Systems, noted that Sweden has achieved "around 98% coverage of fiber today" with 71% of homes actively using fiber connections. What can the U.S.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 4, 2024

News US investment firm I Squared Capital has also filed a non-binding offer for the company, opening the door to a potential bidding war China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile operator, has launched a HK$6.86 HKBN currently serves roughly 932,000 broadband customers, with its full fibre network spanning 2.6

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Total Telecom

MARCH 4, 2025

Ofcoms latest Connected Nations report highlights an increase in network incidents on the ageing infrastructure, rising by 45% in the past year. BT advises businesses to switch to digital services to ensure continuity and take advantage of modern connectivity options. Those that delay may struggle to keep up with modern technology.

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APRIL 28, 2025

News Octopus Group, the investment group behind Octopus Energy, is preparing to make its move into the UK mobile market, The Telegraph reported over the weekend. Octopuss mobile service would operate by leasing capacity from an existing network, instead of investing in its own infrastructure. Get tickets here! Get tickets here!

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 24, 2025

Michelle McGaw (D-71), would require ISPs to report broadband speeds, service disruptions, and consumer subscriptions. It would also establish a state broadband authority funded by ISP fees and expand broadband mapping efforts. Commerce Secretary Elizabeth Tanner (D) had concerns about the new broadband office.

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Total Telecom

MARCH 24, 2025

SK Broadband, and Verizon Business has announced the start of construction of the East Asia to North America (E2A) submarine cable system. We’re very pleased to have initiated the project for a new submarine cable connecting East Asia and the United States.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Press Release UK leading full fibre broadband provider, brsk, has announced that work is underway to upgrade connectivity to 11,000 homes and businesses in Colne, Lancashire to world-class infrastructure that will provide symmetrical speeds up to 2Gbps.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 10, 2025

The core of Hudson’s “SPEED for BEAD” bill isn’t about changing the technologies being deployed for the program, argued Fiber Broadband Association CEO Gary Bolton , but about addressing regulatory restrictions, including a letter of credit requirement as well as other rules.

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Total Telecom

APRIL 14, 2025

News Newspaper reports suggest that the newly merged telco giant is preparing to bundle Pay-TV services with fixed broadband, phone, and mobile plans According to reports, Vodafone and Three may be preparing to launch a Pay-TV, seeking to capitalise on their newfound scale and help grow their subscriber base.

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

News The agreement will allow Vodafone to offer space-based cellular broadband in both its home and partner markets AST SpaceMobile has entered into a long-term commercial agreement with Vodafone to provide global broadband access in underserved areas, enabling users to access broadband services directly through their phones.

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

Press Release An innovative ‘Dig Once’ policy is continuing to demonstrate its value in reducing carbon emissions, minimising disruption and successfully expanding the county’s digital connectivity.

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Total Telecom

MARCH 12, 2025

News The Indian operators are the latest in a growing list of telcos to lean on SpaceX to cover hard-to-reach customers This week, Indias two largest mobile operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, have announced partnerships with SpaceX to use its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation Starlink.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 2, 2024

million following a series of data breaches over the past four years This week, US mobile giant T-Mobile has agreed to pay $31.5 In its statement, the FCC told T-Mobile to “work to improve cyber hygiene, and adopt robust modern architectures, like zero trust and phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication”. back in August.

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 17, 2025

What lessons can lawmakers and the FCC take away from mobile traffic patterns when managing America’s finite supply of wireless spectrum? Clark also served as head of the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, a state broadband initiative.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 10, 2024

LONDON, December 9th, 2024 – Gigs , the operating system for mobile services, has partnered with Vodafone UK to empower startups and large tech companies across the UK to launch their own mobile services. Our strategic partnership with Vodafone is a win-win-win for all involved.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

News The funding cut could see thousands of rural communities miss out on connectivity coverage upgrades The UK government is set to significantly cut funding to the Shared Rural Network (SRN) project, a scheme designed to improve mobile coverage in remote areas of the country, according to a report from The Telegraph.

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VoIP Review

MARCH 5, 2025

This new entity aims to deliver comprehensive space-based cellular broadband connectivity across Europe. The initiative provides both business and consumer access, ensuring connectivity even in remote areas. SatCo will distribute AST SpaceMobile’s satellite services exclusively to European mobile network operators (MNOs).

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2025 — As demand for global connectivity increases, low-Earth orbit satellite broadband is emerging as a key player in bridging the digital divide. "Broadband revenue and subscribers grew by 40% and 27% respectively [.] "I think that we are in a much different place," Schwarz said. "What

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JANUARY 24, 2025

million connections have been made possible through federal gigabit funding The German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) has launched its 2025 Gigabit Funding programme. billion will be available to support infrastructure projects and a pilot programmes to close connectivity gaps in underserved areas.

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VoIP Review

MAY 1, 2025

This initiative aims to promote various applications like wireless backhaul, broadband, and IoT services while enhancing the capacity of mobile networks. The aim is to enable both fixed and mobile terrestrial operations within this spectrum.

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 24, 2025

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2025 – Comcast reported 199,000 lost broadband subscribers in the first quarter of 2025, worse than the 150,000 analysts had been expecting. The new plan offers a five-year price lock, after which a customer’s monthly bill would increase by $28, plus a free mobile line for the first year.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Contributed Article [Paris, France, October 9, 2024] During Network X 2024 — Broadband World Forum (BBWF), Huawei teamed up with carriers and Informa to hold the All-Optical Access Innovation Summit, bringing together heavyweight analysts, carrier customers, and Huawei experts. all-optical intelligent access networks.

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VoIP Review

MARCH 13, 2025

The agreement aligns with Jio’s mission to provide reliable broadband internet to small businesses, enterprises, and communities in the country. This integration will enable high-speed connectivity even in the most challenging locations nationwide.

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Telecoms Tech News

MARCH 19, 2025

Global telecoms networks handle an immense volume of data, supporting millions of user connections daily and generating an average of over 3,800 terabytes of data every single minute. NVIDIA has announced at GTC that its partners are developing large telco models (LTMs) and AI agents designed for the telecoms industry.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

News The Connected Britain Awards took place last night after a busy first day of the event. Hundreds joined us for an evening of networking and highly anticipated winner announcements.

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VoIP Review

APRIL 17, 2025

The Federal Communications Commission has greenlit AT&T and AST SpaceMobile to conduct trials of direct-to-cell satellite connectivity. These efforts seek to enhance connectivity in areas that are rural, remote, or disaster-affected, ensuring consistent service regardless of existing infrastructure conditions. Meanwhile, other U.S.

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MARCH 5, 2025

.” As one of the largest telecom operators in Spain, MasOrange has built a leading optical network to deliver the premium experience for consumers, enterprises, and home broadband users, while accelerating digital and intelligent transformation. 1 customer satisfaction.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

News The operator says it will soon be able to offer fibre optic broadband to more than 11 million homes and businesses across the country Vodafone Germany is set to offer its fibre broadband packages to 11 million premises across the country, a move it says will make it the largest fibre network in the country. million premises.

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APRIL 24, 2025

In response, CEO Allison Kirkby outlined several measures to mitigate this impact, including potentially passing costs on to mobile and broadband customers. The governments decision to hike employers National Insurance contributions could cost BT an additional 100 million annually.

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 24, 2025

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2025 – T-Mobile will soon reach up to 12 to 15 million homes with fiber. ” T-Mobile currently serves just under 7 million fixed wireless subscribers and aims to reach 12 million by 2028. T-Mobile invested approximately $950 million for a 50% equity stake in Lumos and all existing fiber customers.

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