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Nigeria’s 9mobile to roam with MTN

Developing Telecoms

Nigerian operator 9mobile has gained approval for roaming on the MTN Nigeria network in a deal that some commentators suggest could improve its position in the market and, more specifically, tempt back lost subscribers.

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VodafoneThree: Vodafone and Three UK complete merger

Telecoms Tech News

The merger between Vodafone and Three UK has officially gone through, creating a new mobile giant: VodafoneThree. The deal, which brings together two massive names in the UK market, completed on 31 May 2025. This isn’t just a joint venture; it’s a fully merged entity, with Vodafone holding the lion’s share at 51 percent. Their. Read more » The post VodafoneThree: Vodafone and Three UK complete merger appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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South Sudan – and beyond: Africa continues to make digital payments headlines

Developing Telecoms

MTN's mobile money (MoMo) service in South Sudan has teamed up with Onafriq, a pan-African payments provider, to offer inbound international remittance services.

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COAI Hails Govt Move to Ban Illegal Signal Boosters from eCommerce

Telecom Talk

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), an industry body that represents companies like Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi)

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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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Major players trial quantum-safe cryptography via satellite

Total Telecom

News Colt Technology Services, Honeywell, and Nokia have announced a strategic partnership to trial quantum-safe networking using satellite technology. This collaboration aims to address the security risks posed by quantum computing, which could compromise traditional encryption systems. The project will test quantum key distribution (QKD) via low earth orbit satellites to support secure data transmission over long distances, overcoming the geographic limitations of terrestrial networks.

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Massive enhancement announced for Indonesian LLM  

Developing Telecoms

GoTo, described as the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia, and service provider Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) have announced the launch of a new, enhanced version of Sahabat-AI, an Indonesian large language model launched in mid-November last year.

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Vodafone Qatar taps Nokia for network modernisation project

Developing Telecoms

Nokia announced on Monday it has signed a deal with Vodafone Qatar to lead a nationwide network modernisation project to drive expanded 5G coverage, reliability and services for consumers and businesses.

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BT International aims to wrap the world in ‘Global Fabric’

Total Telecom

Press Release byBas Burger, CEO, International, BT Today, we launch BT International, serving our multinational customers as a dedicated operation within BT Group with its own people, products and platforms. It comes as our customers face unprecedented disruption across their markets driven by geopolitics, regulation and technology with AI catalysing change faster than ever.

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Refurbishing can drive a more circular economy in telecoms

Developing Telecoms

The telecoms sector is admirable in its pursuit of sustainability but this is at least in part motivated by the sheer cost of constantly replacing network equipment and devices as they slide into obsolescence. While manufacturers are increasingly focused on extending the lifespan of equipment, this does not negate the issue of recycling outdated gear.

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Huawei Band 10 Launching in India Under Rs 5000

Telecom Talk

The Huawei Band 10 will launch in India under Rs 10,000. It will debut in India pretty soon. As per the report, it will come as soon as this week.

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Axian Telecom acquires a stake in African e-commerce giant Jumia

Developing Telecoms

Pan-African telecommunications service provider Axian Telecom is continuing to make news, this time with the announcement that it has acquired an 8% stake in African e-commerce giant Jumia.

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No Further AGR Relief for Vodafone Idea, Says Union Telecom Minister: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea's plea for AGR dues relief has been rejected by the Indian government, citing the Supreme Court's final ruling.

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Will wind energy power new data centre development in northeastern Brazil?

Developing Telecoms

A Brazilian renewable energy company, Casa dos Ventos, has been given the go-ahead from the countrys power grid regulator for a 300-megawatt data centre project in the Pecem port complex in Ceara, northeastern Brazil.

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Airtel Allowing Users to Check Credit Score

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, is allowing users to check their credit score. It is not just loans, but also the credit cards.

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New partnership to deliver advanced SD-WAN, SASE solutions across Africa

Developing Telecoms

A strategic partnership to deliver advanced SD-WAN and secure access service edge (SASE) solutions across Africa, announced last week, is set to be showcased this week at a major IT security event.

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Angola Cables is now a DE-CIX premium wholesale reseller

Total Telecom

Angola Cables is proud to announce that it is now a Premium Wholesale Reseller Partner of DE-CIX, the worlds leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator. As a Premium Wholesale Reseller Partner, Angola Cables will leverage DE-CIXs extensive interconnection ecosystem to enhance its service offerings, providing businesses and enterprises with seamless access to one of the largest and most advanced IX platforms globally.

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Vivo T4 Ultra in India Could Feature Telephoto Sensor with 100X Zoom

Telecom Talk

Vivo T4 Ultra, a new smartphone from the company is soon going to come out for India.

Mobile 147
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Tilson blames AT&T's Gigapower for bankruptcy

Light Reading

AT&T's Gigapower JV with Blackrock 'unilaterally took a series of actions that ultimately led to the filing of these Chapter 11 cases,' network-construction firm Tilson wrote in its bankruptcy filing.

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Realme C73 5G Launched in India: Price and Specifications

Telecom Talk

Realme has launched a new smartphone for the Indian market. It is a budget 5G phone with a decent design and a large display.

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M1 Launches Bold 5G RedCap Services for Enterprises

VoIP Review

M1 has unveiled its 5G RedCap network services tailored for enterprises, marking a significant milestone as the first launch of such services in Southeast Asia. This move strengthens its position in the dynamic 5G-Advanced landscape by bridging the gap between existing Internet of Things technologies and comprehensive 5G solutions. RedCap, equipped with lower latency and longer battery life, is designed for vital industrial applications.

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Redmi Pad 2 is Launching Soon in India

Telecom Talk

Redmi Pad 2 is soon going to launch in India. The company has made the announcement via a teaser on the social media.

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UK Launches Cyber Command to Counter Rising Digital Threats

VoIP Review

The UK government is stepping up its cybersecurity efforts by establishing a new dedicated cyber command. This unit, spearheaded by Defence Minister John Healey, will handle offensive operations to counteract state-sponsored cyber threats. It reflects an assertive shift in Britain’s defense strategy, allocating 1 billion towards artificial intelligence and a specialized hacking team.

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Eutelsat in Talks to Raise EUR 1.5 Billion for LEO Expansion; Receives License from South Korea: Report

Telecom Talk

Eutelsat is in discussions with investors to raise EUR 1.

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6G, like 5G, may turn out to be a boring necessity

Light Reading

6G could be needed to provide relief at congested 5G sites, but it is unlikely to be substantially different from 5G, and traffic growth is slowing.

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CAGW Opposes Sale of Shared Spectrum in Budget Bill

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2025 – A conservative watchdog group warned Thursday that auctioning a shared-use public spectrum band could backfire, draining billions from expected federal revenue. Citizens Against Government Waste called for the U.S. Senate to exempt the Citizens Broadband Radio Service band from auction under a new reconciliation bill, arguing that reimbursing current users on the band would sharply reduce $88 billion projected in auction revenue.

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CommScope exploring sale of Connectivity and Cable Solutions unit – report

Light Reading

In a move that may help trim its debt load, CommScope is reportedly looking to sell its Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) unit for about $10 billion. CommScope might also go more extreme and look to sell off the whole company.

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Sen. Blackburn Wants More Spectrum in Reconciliation

Broadband Breakfast

NASHVILLE, June 2 2025 – Sen. Marsha Blackburn , R-Tenn., is looking for a larger pipeline of licensed spectrum as the Senate takes up a sweeping budget bill this week. The bill, officially dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and narrowly passed by the House, would reinstate the Federal Communications Commission’s ability to auction off spectrum, which expired in March 2023.

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Eurobites: Vodafone and Three complete UK merger, promise £11B investment

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Space Norway becomes Starlink reseller; Nokia and friends make quantum leap into space; KPN introduces Real Time Text feature.

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Airtel, Jio Get Favourable Ruling from TDSAT over SUC Payments to DoT

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have recently received a positive ruling from the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).

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Starship Test Ends in Failure as SpaceX Faces Challenges

VoIP Review

SpaceX ran its ninth Starship test launch from Starbase, Texas, on May 27. The launch followed the failure of two previous flights. The mission aimed to demonstrate the rocket system’s ability to carry test payloads and manage reentry using a recycled Super Heavy booster. Unfortunately, about 30 minutes into the flight, the Starship lost control due to a fuel leak during the coasting phase, leading to its disintegration over the Indian Ocean.

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NTT launches energy storage division

RCR Wireless

NTT Anode currently manages a total of 340 MWh of BESS capacity across 23 sites in nine Japanese power grid regions In sum what you need to know: NTT expands into storage services The company launches a dedicated battery storage division under NTT Anode Energy, targeting utility-scale services for its corporate clients.

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CIMB to spearhead financing for U Mobile's $940M 5G network

Light Reading

Malaysia's U Mobile has officially appointed CIMB as the loan coordinator and mandated lead arranger to secure up to $940 million in financing for its 5G network rollout.

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Colorado Governor Vetoes Ban On Rent-Setting Algorithms

Broadband Breakfast

June 2, 2025 – Algorithms have made billions for Big Tech but some might be using these data tools illegally. On Thursday, Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) vetoed a bill that, if passed, would have made it the first state in the nation to ban landlords from using rent-setting algorithms. Polis defended his veto by stating that a total ban on algorithms would ultimately be harmful.

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The Divide: FBA's Marissa Mitrovich on the growth of fiber and future of BEAD

Light Reading

This week: Marissa Mitrovich, VP of public policy at the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA), on the growth of FTTH access across the US, the state of the BEAD program and what's on tap for the 2025 Fiber Connect conference.

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Nokia taps Andorix to make new home for private 5G in US real estate market

RCR Wireless

Nokia has appointed US real-estate comms specialist Andorix to sell its private 5G and neutral host solutions to commercial, retail, and residential properties in the US.

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Vodafone Idea CEO Talks About AGR Relief from Govt

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea’s CEO, Akshaya Moondra, in the recent earnings call talked about the relief from adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.