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Turkcell Deploys Europe’s Largest Super C+L ASON Mesh Network in Partnership with Huawei

Total Telecom

MARCH 3, 2025

Press Release Turkcell, Trkiyes leading telecommunications and technology company, has been deploying Europes largest Super C+L ASON (Automatic Switched Optical Network) mesh metro and backbone network, in collaboration with global technology leader Huawei. Prepared for the demands of the F5.5G

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Telecom Groups Push Back on Rhode Island Broadband Bill

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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TRAI Flags Misreporting in Jio and Airtel 5G AirFiber Subscriber Data: Report

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.

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New Draft Telecom Policy 2025 Released: Key Features Here

Telecom Talk

JULY 24, 2025

Under the policy, a push for home fixed broadband is also focused on. The government wants that over 100 million homes should get fixed broadband and around 1 million new jobs should be created in the sector. ” The policy is now open for public consultation.

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Brazil targets more effective nationwide emergency response

Total Telecom

JUNE 17, 2025

Motorola Solutions will integrate multiple existing land mobile radio (LMR) systems and add new mission-critical Push-to-X (MCX) broadband services to enhance interagency interoperability and access to data applications to better protect Brazil’s communities.

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India Leading the Way in Affordable Internet Access: DoT

Telecom Talk

JUNE 20, 2025

India is leading the way globally in providing affordable and quality data for all, according to the report by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications. India boasts some of the lowest mobile data tariffs in the world, with costs averaging 16 cents per GB. GB per user per month.

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FCC Space Bureau Chief Highlights Role of LEO Satellites in Broadband Expansion

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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T-Mobile Revolutionizes Connectivity with T-Satellite Launch

VoIP Review

JUNE 24, 2025

T-Mobile US has taken a major step in the telecommunications industry by announcing the upcoming commercial launch of its T-Satellite Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service on July 23. Speaking at the T-Mobile 5G Hub, Mike Katz, the company’s president of marketing, strategy, and products, highlighted customer preferences.

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China Mobile Expands 5G Network with 340K New Base Stations

VoIP Review

MARCH 25, 2025

China Mobile , the world’s largest mobile carrier by subscriber count, plans a massive expansion of its 5G infrastructure this year. As of the end of 2024, China Mobile’s mobile subscriber base exceeded one billion, up from 991 million the previous year. By the end of 2024, China Mobile established over 2.4

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CRISIL Upgrades Bharti Airtel and Bharti Telecom Ratings on Strong Financials and Market Share

Telecom Talk

JULY 23, 2025

According to Crisil, the improvement in Airtel’s business risk profile is supported by its steadily increasing revenue market share in the domestic mobile segment—up approximately 4 percentage points from fiscal 2021 to 2025—along with healthy growth in average revenue per user (ARPU). times in FY25 from 2.5

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Scott Casey: Construction Hurdles Threatening Broadband's Future

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 9, 2025

Expanding broadband access has become a cornerstone of federal and state infrastructure efforts. Although all three national wireless carriers , AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, are expanding their fiber investments in various ways, construction remains a bottleneck threatening progress.

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Starlink and Amazon Kuiper Sign Initial Commercial Deals with VSAT Players in India: Report

Telecom Talk

JUNE 30, 2025

American satellite broadband companies Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper have signed their first commercial agreements with Indian VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) service providers, marking a key step toward launching enterprise and government-focused satellite broadband services in the country. It is a matter of time now.”

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Starlink Enters India’s Competitive Satellite Broadband Market

VoIP Review

JUNE 9, 2025

Elon Musk’s Starlink has officially been granted the opportunity to offer satellite-based broadband services in India. This development follows the acquisition of a critical GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) license. In this respect, the journey for Starlink appears rigorous but clear.

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Japan’s KDDI signs up for Starlink’s direct-to-device satellite connectivity

Total Telecom

APRIL 11, 2025

The au Starlink Direct service allows au smartphones to directly connect to the Starlink satellite that supports direct telecommunications, enabling connectivity wherever there is a sight of sky, even outside the coverage area. The service can be used to communicate with family members and friends, in emergencies, etc.,

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Telcos to Oppose DoT’s Move to Delicense Lower 6GHz Band, Citing 5G Expansion Concerns: Report

Telecom Talk

MAY 21, 2025

Telecom operators are preparing to oppose the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) draft proposal to delicence the lower 6GHz spectrum band, citing major concerns over 5G network expansion in India, Business Standard reported, quoting Industry sources. COAI and BIF: What Did COAI and Broadband India Forum Say About Spectrum Refarming?

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EchoStar Skips Another Multi-Million Dollar Interest Payment

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 3, 2025

based telecommunications company missed a payment, and raised fears of a potential bankruptcy for the telecommunications giant. ” Learn more about Speeding BEAD Summit What is Broadband Breakfast? This marked the second time in five days that the Englewood, Colo.-

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Thailand’s AIS and True circling National Telecom’s subscriber base

Total Telecom

MAY 20, 2025

According to the article, its mobile and broadband units are reportedly losing billions of baht each year because of high operating costs and intense competition in both markets. Any deal would need approval from the telecoms regulator, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand (NBTC).

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DoT Rules Out Further Delicensing of 6 GHz Band, Open to Higher Power for Outdoor WiFi: Report

Telecom Talk

JUNE 30, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has ruled out any further delicensing of the 6 GHz spectrum band beyond the 500 MHz already made available for WiFi and low-power wireless equipment. Notably, the telecom industry, once united in seeking the full 1200 MHz for mobile use, is now divided.

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Vodafone and AST Launch SatCo for Space-Based Connectivity

VoIP Review

MARCH 5, 2025

A significant development in telecommunications has emerged with the launch of SatCo, a joint venture between Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile. This new entity aims to deliver comprehensive space-based cellular broadband connectivity across Europe. This operation is supported by a single turnkey arrangement.

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DoT Grants Extension to OneWeb, Jio-SES JV for Provisional Satellite Spectrum: Report

Telecom Talk

JUNE 21, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has granted a six-month extension to Bharti Enterprises-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and the Jio-SES joint venture, Orbit Connect India, allowing continued use of provisional satellite spectrum until November 2025.

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Rohit Rawool: Why Hardware Matters in a Software-Driven World

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 20, 2025

Yet, as we chase the promise of a hyper-connected future, we risk overlooking a critical component of our technological infrastructure: mechanical engineering in telecommunications hardware. My work in the United States focuses on creating next-generation telecommunications hardware to strengthen broadband infrastructure.

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T-Mobile-UScellular Deal Closes

Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, August 4, 2025 – T-Mobile’s purchase of UScellular’s wireless operations closed on Friday, two days after rural carriers and consumer groups asked federal regulators to rescind their approval. T-Mobile purchased UScellular licenses in the 2.5 billion deal.

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France Catalyzes Industrial 5G Expansion with 3.8-4.2 GHz Initiatives

VoIP Review

JUNE 6, 2025

To stimulate the deployment of private mobile networks, particularly focusing on industrial and enterprise applications. GHz band as ideal for accommodating the frequency demands of verticals—industries seeking localized mobile networks. Arcep, the French telecom regulator, recently initiated public consultations targeting the 3.8-4.2

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House Commerce Advances 10 Bills on Telecom, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2025 – The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approved by a voice voice 10 bipartisan bills on Tuesday, sending the full House the measures focused on telecommunications, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and domestic manufacturing. Buddy Carter , R-Ga., The bill’s sponsor, Rep. the U.S.

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RWA Wants Access to Verizon’s Mobile Agreement with Mediacom

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2025 – The Rural Wireless Association pushed back Thursday against Verizon’s efforts to deny it access to its mobile service agreement with Mediacom. The spat between Verizon and RWA comes in the midst of an ongoing FCC review of the merger between T-Mobile and UScellular.

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India to Prove 5G Use Case Model, Starting With Villages: Telecom Minister

Telecom Talk

JUNE 28, 2025

Speaking on World WiFi Day at a conference held in New Delhi, organised by the Broadband India Forum (BIF) on June 24, the Minister said the pilot will be rolled out in 13 villages across multiple states, marking a deliberate move to demonstrate the transformative potential of 5G technology in rural India. .”

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Public Interest groups offer four proposals to close the digital divide

Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 15, 2025

Today, full participation in society requires access to both home broadband and mobile data services. To reflect this reality, the Commission should update Lifelines benefit structure to allow simultaneous support for both fixed broadband and wireless service.

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BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice

NTIA

JUNE 6, 2025

IIJA established the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which provides $42.45 billion of funding to achieve high-speed broadband access throughout the United States. The site is secure.

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India Adds Over 6,000 New 5G BTS in July 2025

Telecom Talk

AUGUST 3, 2025

Also Read: India Adds Over 4,000 New 5G BTS in June 2025 India 5G BTS Data According to the Department of Telecommunications, the total number of deployed 5G BTS stands at 4,92,520 as of the end of July 2025, up from 4,86,070 in June 2025, 4,81,758 in May 2025, and 4,78,459 as of the end of April 2025.

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The FCC still looking at 100/20 speed benchmark and abolishing the long-term goal of 1,000/500

Blandin on Broadband

JULY 30, 2025

The FCC shares… FCC FACT SHEET* Inquiry Concerning Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion Nineteenth Section 706 Report Notice of Inquiry (2025), GN Docket No. The Commission’s section 706 report must be issued within 180 days after release of the Notice.

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Rakuten Symphony and MobiFone Pilot Open RAN in Vietnam

VoIP Review

JUNE 5, 2025

In a significant move for the telecommunications landscape of Southeast Asia, Rakuten Symphony and Vietnam’s MobiFone Corporation have embarked on a pioneering initiative. The project will draw from Rakuten Mobile’s valuable insights and experience in Japan.

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Voice Providers, Public Safety at Odds on Loosening Outage Reporting

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 29, 2025

“In general, the NYPSC believes that less reporting hinders local and state authorities from mobilizing assets to offset the loss of critical telecom infrastructure,” the New York State Public Service Commission, the state’s utility regulator, wrote in a Monday filing.

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Tillman Global Holdings Announces New Leadership at FiberCo and Digital Cities

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 23, 2025

On June Wednesday, June 18, Tillman FiberCo, a fiber-optic telecommunications company, appointed Ed Chan as new Chief Executive Officer. On Monday, Tillman Digital Cities, a mobile connectivity solutions provider, appointed Barry Goldstein as its new CEO.

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Fresh DoT Push for Private 5G Spectrum Reignites Telco-Tech Battle: Report

Telecom Talk

AUGUST 3, 2025

A renewed attempt by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to gauge industry demand for direct allocation of spectrum for private 5G networks has reignited tensions between telecom operators and technology companies.

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Vietnam Gears Up for Major 700 MHz Spectrum Re-Auction

VoIP Review

JULY 29, 2025

After the country’s shift to digital TV broadcasting, the spectrum previously reserved for analog TV has been reassigned, now poised to bolster the mobile telecommunications network. 700 MHz is highly prized globally due to its long-range and strong penetration capabilities.

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Telefónica sells Argentinian unit to Telecom Argentina for $1.25 bn

Total Telecom

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Telecom Argentina has said that it will continue to develop the country’s digital infrastructure and increase fixed and mobile broadband coverage, and accelerate the deployment of fibre optics and 5G. The state will take all pertinent measures to avoid this, a statement confirmed.

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AT&T Adds Over 200K Internet Air Customers in Q2

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 23, 2025

That addition of 203K Internet Air customers headlined a relatively strong quarter for the telecommunications company. “Investment and policy tailwinds are as strong as I can remember since maybe the Telecommunications Act of 1996,” he told investors Wednesday morning. Overall revenue rose from $30.6 billion in Q1 to $30.8

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FCC Advances 37 GHz Spectrum Sharing for Next-Gen Connectivity

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. This framework allows priority access for the Department of Defense at 37-37.2

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Orange and Samsung Advance Open RAN with First vRAN Call

VoIP Review

JULY 4, 2025

Orange France and Samsung have made noteworthy strides in the telecommunications sector by successfully finalizing the first virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) and Open RAN calls in southwestern France.

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RWA to Appeal FCC’s T-Mobile-UScellular Approval

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2025 – The Rural Wireless Association intends to file an internal appeal challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s approval of T-Mobile’s $4.3 billion purchase of UScellular’s wireless business. million customers and about a third of its spectrum.

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Ofcom Pushes for UK Leadership in D2D Satellite Services

VoIP Review

MARCH 27, 2025

David Willis, Ofcoms Spectrum Group Director, explained the visionary approach: Ofcom always strives to be at the forefront of technological change, and were the first country in Europe to press ahead with the next frontier in mobile connectivity.

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Charter to Acquire Cox in $34.5 Billion Deal Creating Largest US Broadband Provider

VoIP Review

MAY 19, 2025

In a significant move set to reshape the telecommunications landscape, Charter Communications plans to acquire Cox Communications for approximately $34.5 This merger will create the largest cable and broadband provider in the United States, surpassing Comcast in subscriber numbers. This transaction includes a combination of $21.9

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Virgin Media O2 Expands Small Cell Network to Bristol

VoIP Review

JULY 27, 2025

The initiative is part of Virgin Media O2’s £700 million Mobile Transformation Plan. Rob Joyce, director of mobile access engineering, stated, “Our Mobile Transformation Plan will see us invest heavily into our network to ensure customers consistently receive an exceptional experience.” GHz band.

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'Imagine You Wake Up Tomorrow and You Don't Have Any Access to the Internet'

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 17, 2025

." The discussion, during Wednesday Broadband Breakfast Live Online , comes as America's broadband infrastructure faces mounting pressure from multiple fronts. She said her organization has worked with 71 communities across 11 states in catalyzing $114 million in broadband investments. "There

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Turkcell Deploys Europe’s Largest Super C+L ASON Mesh Network in Partnership with Huawei

Telecom Groups Push Back on Rhode Island Broadband Bill

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TRAI Flags Misreporting in Jio and Airtel 5G AirFiber Subscriber Data: Report

New Draft Telecom Policy 2025 Released: Key Features Here

Brazil targets more effective nationwide emergency response

India Leading the Way in Affordable Internet Access: DoT

FCC Space Bureau Chief Highlights Role of LEO Satellites in Broadband Expansion

T-Mobile Revolutionizes Connectivity with T-Satellite Launch

China Mobile Expands 5G Network with 340K New Base Stations

CRISIL Upgrades Bharti Airtel and Bharti Telecom Ratings on Strong Financials and Market Share

Scott Casey: Construction Hurdles Threatening Broadband's Future

Starlink and Amazon Kuiper Sign Initial Commercial Deals with VSAT Players in India: Report

Starlink Enters India’s Competitive Satellite Broadband Market

Japan’s KDDI signs up for Starlink’s direct-to-device satellite connectivity

Telcos to Oppose DoT’s Move to Delicense Lower 6GHz Band, Citing 5G Expansion Concerns: Report

EchoStar Skips Another Multi-Million Dollar Interest Payment

Thailand’s AIS and True circling National Telecom’s subscriber base

DoT Rules Out Further Delicensing of 6 GHz Band, Open to Higher Power for Outdoor WiFi: Report

Vodafone and AST Launch SatCo for Space-Based Connectivity

DoT Grants Extension to OneWeb, Jio-SES JV for Provisional Satellite Spectrum: Report

Rohit Rawool: Why Hardware Matters in a Software-Driven World

T-Mobile-UScellular Deal Closes

France Catalyzes Industrial 5G Expansion with 3.8-4.2 GHz Initiatives

House Commerce Advances 10 Bills on Telecom, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure

RWA Wants Access to Verizon’s Mobile Agreement with Mediacom

India to Prove 5G Use Case Model, Starting With Villages: Telecom Minister

Public Interest groups offer four proposals to close the digital divide

BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice

India Adds Over 6,000 New 5G BTS in July 2025

The FCC still looking at 100/20 speed benchmark and abolishing the long-term goal of 1,000/500

Rakuten Symphony and MobiFone Pilot Open RAN in Vietnam

Voice Providers, Public Safety at Odds on Loosening Outage Reporting

Tillman Global Holdings Announces New Leadership at FiberCo and Digital Cities

Fresh DoT Push for Private 5G Spectrum Reignites Telco-Tech Battle: Report

Vietnam Gears Up for Major 700 MHz Spectrum Re-Auction

Telefónica sells Argentinian unit to Telecom Argentina for $1.25 bn

AT&T Adds Over 200K Internet Air Customers in Q2

FCC Advances 37 GHz Spectrum Sharing for Next-Gen Connectivity

Orange and Samsung Advance Open RAN with First vRAN Call

RWA to Appeal FCC’s T-Mobile-UScellular Approval

Ofcom Pushes for UK Leadership in D2D Satellite Services

Charter to Acquire Cox in $34.5 Billion Deal Creating Largest US Broadband Provider

Virgin Media O2 Expands Small Cell Network to Bristol

'Imagine You Wake Up Tomorrow and You Don't Have Any Access to the Internet'

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