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SAMENA Council, WBBA team to drive broadband in South Asia and MENA

Developing Telecoms

The SAMENA Telecommunications Council and the World Broadband Association (WBBA) said on Monday they have signed a MoU to collaborate on advancing broadband access across the South Asia, Middle East, and North Africa region and beyond.

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Semtech reveals ITU-compliant asymmetric 50G PON OLT chipset

Telecoms Tech News

Semtech has achieved a breakthrough in fibre broadband with the launch of its new asymmetric 50G PON OLT chipset. This industry-first solution is fully-compliant with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) standards and comprises the GN7161, GN7153BW, and GN25L80B chipsets.

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DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security: Report

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has written to all state governments and Union Territories, urging them to prioritise the services of state-run telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) for internet, broadband, landline, and leased line requirements.

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OneWeb, Jio-SES JV get spectrum to test broadband satellite services

Developing Telecoms

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly allocated satellite spectrum on a provisional basis to Eutelsat OneWeb and Orbit Connect India – Reliance Jio’s satellite venture with SES – to allow them to test satellite broadband services.

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

Telecom Talk

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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Fischer to Chair Senate Telecommunications Subcommittee

Broadband Breakfast

has been named the new Chairman of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, a post that comes with oversight of the Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Last year, it was called the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband.  ”

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Kansas Declares Broadband Critical Infrastructure, Boosts Legal Protections

Broadband Breakfast

April 11, 2025 - Kansas has officially designated broadband and telecommunications systems as critical infrastructure, a move aimed at strengthening legal protections and deterring tampering with essential internet services. ”

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