Telecom Talk
JUNE 5, 2025
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, recently deployed 5G in a few cities, and it all started with Mumbai. The company said that 70% of its eligible subscribers are already experience 5G in the city. This is a pretty huge number in a very small time. Now, 20% of the telco’s total data traffic is now carried on the 5G layer.
Light Reading
JUNE 5, 2025
Multiple reports indicate an ongoing slowdown in the growth of data traffic on telecom networks, including wireless networks. But the rise of AI might challenge or even reverse that trend.
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Telecom Talk
JUNE 5, 2025
The technology industry has called on the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to revise proposed power levels for wireless devices operating in the delicensed 6 GHz spectrum band, warning that current limits may hinder the performance of next-generation applications and restrict consumer access to affordable, high-speed Wi-Fi. Also Read: Delicensing of 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi Will Boost Innovation in India, Says Telecom Minister DoT’s Draft Rules for 6 GHz Band The DoT has released draft rules f
VoIP Review
JUNE 5, 2025
In response to the growing demand for data bandwidth stemming from advancements in AI technologies, Broadcom has introduced its groundbreaking Ethernet switch, the Tomahawk 6 series. This innovative switch offers an impressive 102.4 terabits per second switching capacity, doubling the bandwidth of any existing solution on the market. Such advancements are timely.
Blandin on Broadband
JUNE 5, 2025
An update from the Office of Broadband Development… Broadband Matters: Office of Broadband Development Updates OBD, in the field! Governors Task Force on Broadband, May meeting recap + June meeting plans Line Extension Connection Program Digital Opportunity updates Telecommuter Forward! OBD, in the field! Staff from OBD have been out around the state visiting project sites from previous rounds of Border-to-Border and Line Extension funding!
VoIP Review
JUNE 5, 2025
In a major advance for Nokia , the company will spearhead a crucial project funded by the European Union. The Proactif initiative seeks to harness drones and robotics for monitoring and safeguarding essential infrastructure across Europe. Encompassing 43 organizations from 13 countries, the project highlights the EU’s ambitious aim for a technologically secure future.
Paloalto Networks
JUNE 5, 2025
In 2025, GenAI has moved from experimental to enterprise-critical transforming how organizations innovate, operate, and protect data. We've entered a new age, one where technology isn't just evolvingit's transforming at warp speed. At the heart of this revolution lies generative AI (GenAI), a force rapidly reshaping organizations across every conceivable sector.
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Telecom Ramblings
JUNE 5, 2025
A range of metro and last mile items from around the US to catch up with: Ripple Fiber has won $2M in funding for a project in Harnett County, North
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. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pilot 4G and 5G Open RAN (O-RAN) networks in Vietnam. This places Vietnam among the first in the region to explore Open RAN technology, setting a precedent for innovative network solutions.
telecoms.com
JUNE 5, 2025
Orange has announced a new deal with Eutelsat that will enable it to add LEO connectivity into its portfolio of satellite-based communications services.
Blandin on Broadband
JUNE 5, 2025
Broadband Breakfast reports Midcontinent Communications announced Tuesday its acquisition of Savage Communications Inc. Broadband, advancing its mission of providing fiber-optic networks in areas in the upper Midwest. Through this acquisition, Midco will further expand high-speed internet throughout the rural Midwest, especially in parts of Minnesota, a state eager to close the digital divide through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment initiative.
Light Reading
JUNE 5, 2025
Dell'Oro's Jeff Heynen joins the podcast to discuss how the uncertainty swirling around BEAD cast a shadow at Fiber Connect 2025 and how vendors are gearing up for an MDU revival.
telecoms.com
JUNE 5, 2025
Another analyst firm has downgraded its growth forecast for the global smartphone market, but while US tariffs are a key reason for the shift, there are other issues at play, including weakness in China.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 5, 2025
Vivo T4 Ultra is soon going to launch in India. The launch date has now been confirmed. The Vivo T4 Ultra will be the fourth phone from Vivo in its T series devices. Three devices which have already launched are Vivo T4x, Vivo T4 5G, and Vivo T4 Lite. While not many details of the phone are available, some of the key specifications of the phone are confirmed.
VoIP Review
JUNE 5, 2025
Orange has entered a new agreement with Eutelsat to incorporate low earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity into its communications services. This marks a strategic step by the French telecoms company as LEO technology gains momentum, though the move itself isn’t particularly revolutionary. The focus of the deal is on strengthening service delivery for enterprise and government clients.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 5, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2025 – Sixteen organizations representing agriculture, education, health care, and rural infrastructure called on Congress this week to maintain funding for telecommunications programs run by the Rural Utilities Service. In a joint letter sent Monday to top appropriators — including Sens. Susan Collins , R-Maine, and Patty Murray , D-Wash., and Reps.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 5, 2025
Hey folks, if you are also interested in getting the latest OnePlus 13s, well, just wait for a second. While it seems like an awesome device, there’s always the OnePlus 13 that sits at a more premium price. OnePlus 13s and OnePlus 13 both feature the same chipset. But the OnePlus 13 has a better display. Firstly, the display on the OnePlus 13 is bigger, which everyone already knows.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 5, 2025
June 5, 2025 – After months of mounting complaints, Albuquerque residents finally got their say Thursday on new city rules aimed at reining in disruptive fiber construction. During an online public input session, residents voiced sharp criticism of fiber construction companies operating locally, specifically naming Ezee Fiber and Gigapower. The city issued a stop-work order on all fiber construction in mid-May, as the volume of frustration grew too high.
RCR Wireless
JUNE 5, 2025
Dell’Oro finds Wi-Fi 7 gaining traction as enterprise WLAN revenue rises and AI reshapes vendor strategies The enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) market is off to a strong start in 2025, with Dell’Oro Group reporting an 11% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 — driven by growing adoption of Wi-Fi 7 and a shift in vendor strategies […]
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 5, 2025
NASHVILLE, June 5, 2025 – Communicating early with cities and location companies and a top-down focus on safety can help broadband providers avoid hitting buried utility infrastructure, experts told ISPs here at Fiber Connect in Nashville on Wednesday. Erika Lee , executive vice president of the Common Ground Alliance, said the nonprofit had found 20 percent of incidents in which buried infrastructure was damaged occurred during telecom work.
All West Telecommunications
JUNE 5, 2025
Your Guide to a Stress-Free Internet Upgrade Are you tired of slow internet speeds, sudden price hikes, or unreliable connections? Switching internet providers doesn’t have to be a hassle. With a little planning and the right approach, you can easily transition to a better service that fits your needs. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the why, what, and how of switching ISPs, so you can enjoy a seamless upgrade without losing connectivity.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 5, 2025
June 5, 2025 – With Alabama’s broadband expansion deadline looming, Kenneth Boswell , director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, pressed internet service providers for greater transparency regarding their progress during an Alabama Digital Expansion Authority meeting this week. Alabama has received significant federal funding for broadband development in recent years.
IEEE ComSoc
JUNE 5, 2025
Hewlett Packward Enterprise (HPE) is going through yet another restructuring to reduce costs and to capitalize on the AI use cases it’s been developing. HPE’s workforce reduction program announced in March 2025 was to reduce its headcount of around 61,000 by 2,500 and to have another reduction of 500 people by attrition, over a period of 12 to 18 months, eliminating about $350 million in annual costs when it is said and done.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 5, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2025 – Sen. Patty Murray , D-Wash., Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, rebuked Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick during a hearing Wednesday for the decision to defund the Digital Equity Act. The Democratic senator, who helped draft the Digital Equity Act , berated Lutnick for the Trump Administration halting billions of dollars directed toward the Digital Equity Act on account of it being unconstitutional.
Light Reading
JUNE 5, 2025
Vero Fiber has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BendTel, a locally owned and operated telecom provider serving central Oregon.
Ooma
JUNE 5, 2025
Internet service enables so much of our professional and recreational activities today that it is difficult to think of the early days of the internet and having to plan for things to take a lot longer. This post includes a fun infographic on internet speeds in the United States and how they have evolved over the decades. The post Average U.S. Internet Speeds Over Time appeared first on Ooma.com - Smart solutions for home and business.
Light Reading
JUNE 5, 2025
Sens Edward J. Markey and Tammy Baldwin and Representative Troy A. Carter Sr. have introduced the Protecting Community Television Act, which aims to protect public, educational, and government (PEG) channels.
Cisco Wireless
JUNE 5, 2025
Discover how the CISA and DoD Zero Trust frameworks differ, and gain key insights to navigate the complexities of implementing Zero Trust across civilian and defense sectors.
Light Reading
JUNE 5, 2025
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Vodafone targets travelers with eSIM-based platform; DNA Tower Finland monetizes its basestation batteries with Elisa; Deutsche Telekom does SD-WAN for the inbetweenies.
telecoms.com
JUNE 5, 2025
Deutsche Telekom is throwing its connectivity and IT infrastructure hats into the ring for the IRIS2, the EUs project for a multi-orbital constellation of communication satellites.
Light Reading
JUNE 5, 2025
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said new BEAD rules are coming 'shortly' and will require states to be 'technologically agnostic.' Industry analysts and observers warn this will further delay deployment projects.
RCR Wireless
JUNE 5, 2025
The 3.8-4.2 GHz band is central to the European vision to harmonize industrial 5G use cases, acknowledges French regulator. 5G spectrum talks Arcep has launched two consultations on assigning the 3.84.2 GHz band for private mobile networks in metropolitan France, targeting industrial and enterprise use cases.
AT&T Connects
JUNE 5, 2025
Whats new: In the Commonwealth, we invested nearly $1.2 Billion in our network infrastructure from 2020-2024 to connect more people to greater possibility. Why it matters: State and local elected officials in Kentucky have created an environment that welcomes private sector investment, and were committed to providing the connectivity needed to power economic growth and open the door to opportunity for businesses, residents, and our neighbors across this great state.
RCR Wireless
JUNE 5, 2025
New investment will be focused on a new large AI facility in Strngns, Sweden says Brookfield In sum what you need to know: Swedish AI infra push Brookfield will fund a major AI hub in Strngns, doubling data center capacity to 750MW and creating thousands of jobs.
AT&T Connects
JUNE 5, 2025
Whats new: In the Volunteer State, we invested nearly $2.2 billion in our network infrastructure from 2020-2024 to connect more people to greater possibility. Why it matters: State and local elected officials have created an environment that welcomes private sector investment, and were committed to providing the connectivity needed to power economic growth and open the door to opportunity for our neighbors and friends.
RCR Wireless
JUNE 5, 2025
Telefnica Germany reveals how a public cloud overhaul of IT and telecom is redefining its network and its culture Telefnica Germany has taken a bold step in telecom transformation by migrating both IT and telecom workloads, including the core network, to public cloud infrastructure.
telecoms.com
JUNE 5, 2025
The UK government is reportedly on the hunt for a new chair for regulator Ofcom, suggesting perhaps that the current holder of the post might make an early exit.
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