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

Total Telecom

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. au Starlink Direct, which covers all of Japan, enables connectivity in the remaining 40%.

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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Becomes First Mobile Operator in Southeast Asia to Deploy AI-RAN with Nokia and NVIDIA

Total Telecom

This milestone sets Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison as the first operator in Southeast Asia and the third globally to build a commercial AI-RAN network, enabling the convergence of AI and wireless connectivity to enhance performance, efficiency, and unlock new opportunities across industries.

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Bulgarian Students to Speak Live with Astronauts Aboard the International Space Station

Total Telecom

In the last week of March 2025, students from Maple Bear School will establish the first-ever direct radio contact between Bulgarian students and astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) through the ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) program.

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Digital Catapult joins consortia shaping 6G innovation  

Total Telecom

The project aims to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable connectivity solutions, in a landmark intervention facilitated by Horizon Europe, that will push the boundaries of future network innovation.

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Vodafone and AST Launch SatCo for Space-Based Connectivity

VoIP Review

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. Key to this partnership is enhancing digital sovereignty in Europe.

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O2 Telefónica & Mavenir Boost 5G with Cloud-Native Tech

VoIP Review

In a significant move to enhance telecommunications capabilities, O2 Telefnica Germany has renewed its partnership with Mavenir , signing a five-year contract to transition its 4G and 5G voice services to Mavenir’s cloud-native IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) technology.

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World Communication Awards shine a light on AI Excellence

Total Telecom

2023 saw the rise of generative AI, 2024 proved to be the year of its integration into telecommunications. The use of 360 customer engagement creates a platform that connects real time behavior, decisioning and omnichannel orchestration. As expected, the newly introduced AI Excellence Award became a popular category.