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Vodafone Idea in Talks to Raise USD 2.9 Billion Loan to Strengthen Network: Report

Telecom Talk

The move marks a renewed attempt by the telecom operator to secure financing after earlier plans were deferred due to concerns over its weak financials and substantial government dues, according to the report. ” “We have not received any communication from the Government in relation to the above-reported matter. .

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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to open research hub in Málaga

Total Telecom

News The Innovation Centre is supported by a grant from the Spanish Space Agency and will allow partners to test solutions combining satellite and mobile connectivity Vodafone has this week announced the creation of a new innovation centre in Mlaga, Spain, aimed at better integrating satellite and terrestrial mobile communications.

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Major players trial quantum-safe cryptography via satellite

Total Telecom

By deploying satellite-based QKD, the companies aim to extend secure communication globally, including across transatlantic networks. This initiative is expected to benefit sectors that manage highly sensitive data, including finance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and government.

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Cerillion unveils breakthrough Promotions Engine and further GenAI innovation in latest BSS/OSS suite update

Total Telecom

the new release of its pre-integrated BSS/OSS suite, which introduces a powerful, next-generation Promotions Engine designed to give communications services providers (CSPs) unprecedented agility in how they create, manage and scale personalised offers. The Company has a global customer base, with c. 80 customer installations across c.

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Quickline reveals three-year rural broadband rollout plan

Total Telecom

Press Release Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications has today unveiled the full list of communities set to benefit from its full fibre rollout over the next three years, bringing fast and reliable, gigabit-capable connectivity to a further 360,000 premises across thousands of rural communities.

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Kenya launches early market talks for Horn of Africa fibre optic corridor

Total Telecom

News The Government of Kenya, through its Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy and the ICT Authority, is advancing plans to install a high-capacity fibre optic cable along the Isiolo–Mandera corridor.

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Advancing Full Fiber Investment in Europe: Financing the Path to Universal Connectivity

Broadband Breakfast

Private investment: Progress and remaining challenges To reach the current 75% coverage rate , European operators have invested close to €120 billion in FTTH deployment, with 57% of this capital originating from alternative operators—primarily funded through private financing. Nevertheless, significant gaps remain.

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