Telecom Talk
JUNE 26, 2025
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has been quietly rewriting its playbook evolving from a traditional telecom operator into a full-stack digital powerhouse. While the transformation has flown under the radar, its growing footprint in OTT, gaming, cloud, and enterprise tech suggests that Vi’s digital ambitions are no longer just a survival strategy they are a long-term game plan.
Total Telecom
JUNE 26, 2025
HANOVER, Md. / MADRID, Spain – June 25, 2025 – Telxius, a leading global connectivity provider, and Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) recently completed a key milestone and industry first—a 1.3 Tb/s single wavelength transmission carried out across Telxius’ 6,600km Marea submarine cable between Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Bilbao, Spain. Powered by Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology, the companies also achieved the highest-ever spectral-efficiency transmission across the Atlantic, reaching a recor
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Developing Telecoms
JUNE 26, 2025
Telecoms tower company IHS South Africa announced on Thursday it has kicked off an initiative with non-profit organization Project Isizwe in KwaMashu, Durban to provide free, uncapped public Wi-Fi for local residents, students, job seekers and entrepreneurs.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 26, 2025
Ericsson has announced that it is expanding its Research and Development (R&D) operations in Bengaluru, India, to enhance its capabilities in Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) development. “This strategic move underscores Ericsson’s commitment to enable India to be at the forefront of future communication technology,” the company announced on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 26, 2025
AIS Business said on Thursday that it has launched what it says it Thailand’s first locally-based hyperscale cloud service using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to support AI workloads for public and private organizations.
Telecoms Tech News
JUNE 26, 2025
Verizon Business, Thames Freeport, and Nokia are working together to bring private 5G networks to key logistics and manufacturing sites along the River Thames in the UK. The deployment aims to support long-term digital upgrades in the region, which serves as one of the country’s busiest maritime logistics hubs. The new private networks will support.
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 26, 2025
Rakuten Symphony and Tejas Networks announced on Thursday they have formed a multi-faceted strategic partnership to develop integrated Open RAN solutions and engage in joint marketing efforts to sell them both in India and internationally.
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Telecom Talk
JUNE 26, 2025
EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, a wholesale data center developer and operator, has announced the acquisition of 697 acres in the Shannon Hill Regional Business Park in Louisa County, Virginia. The company plans to develop a 3.9 million square foot, high-density data center campus capable of supporting more than 1.1 gigawatts of power. Also Read: EdgeCore Announces Expansion of Data Center Capacity in Mesa, Arizona to Over 450 MW Campus Designed for Hyperscale and AI Clients The planned USD 17
Total Telecom
JUNE 26, 2025
Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 3rd, 2025— Beesion, the pioneer in BSS Low-Code software, announces the renewal of its agreement with On Net Fibra for the Beefiber BSS/OSS 360° platform. This extension highlights the trust On Net Fibra places in Beesion’s solutions and reflects a shared commitment to innovation and operational excellence. Beefiber BSS/OSS 360° has supported On Net Fibra in enhancing its operational efficiency by addressing its unique needs and simplifying the management of complex pro
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 26, 2025
As AI in particular drives more technology development, including data centre rollout in emerging markets, a new report is suggesting that some of the world’s best-known tech giants are emitting more while presenting climate targets that may be, at the very least, optimistic.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 26, 2025
The Union Cabinet is expected to have cleared a proposal to waive nearly all penalties and the bulk of interest levied on delayed spectrum payments by central and state government departments. The relief, which applies to dues running into several lakh crore rupees, covers key departments including defence, railways, the Department of Space (DoS), and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which oversees Prasar Bharati, according to a report by the Economic Times, citing officials.
Total Telecom
JUNE 26, 2025
Press Release Project Reach deal signed to boost connectivity and remove mobile signal blackspots on the rail network. Commuters will soon be able to work seamlessly and stay connected with loved ones as the Transport Secretary lands a landmark deal to eliminate mobile blackspots on Britain’s busiest rail routes. The breakthrough agreement will transform daily journeys for millions of passengers who currently face the frustration of dropped calls and interrupted streaming on key routes between L
Telecom Talk
JUNE 26, 2025
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, received plenty of help from the government recently. The government converted Vi’s statutory dues into equity for itself. This helped Vi in deleveraging its balance sheet. However, the work is not done yet. Vi needs more help, and the government needs to provide it to ensure that India doesn’t become a duopoly.
Telecoms Tech News
JUNE 26, 2025
As military conflict tensions rise between Iran, Israel, and the US, security experts warn of increasing cyberattacks targeting your devices. The bombs might be falling in the Middle East, but the digital fallout could land in your office. That’s the warning from cybersecurity researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, who are increasingly concerned that.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 26, 2025
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, is also the largest service provider in the fiber broadband segment. The company has millions of broadband customers and is only looking to expand its customer base further. The cheapest broadband plan offered by Jio in the fiber space costs Rs 399 plus taxes every month. However, this plan doesn’t bundle any OTT (over-the-top) benefits.
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 26, 2025
I&M Group PLC, a leading regional financial services group in Africa, has announced a partnership with ThetaRay, a company that harnesses the power of cognitive AI for financial crime compliance, enabling financial institutions to precisely identify legitimate customers while flagging bad actors. The partnership will see the deployment of ThetaRay’s advanced anti-money laundering (AML) platform across I&M Group’s operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Mauritius.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 26, 2025
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced its new Vi Max Family Postpaid Plan, priced at Rs 871, which includes a Netflix Basic subscription for primary user along with access to up to 18 OTT platforms, SMS and data benefits. This launch follows Vi’s recent move to allow up to eight secondary members under one Family Plan, at an additional cost of Rs 299 per member.
VoIP Review
JUNE 26, 2025
China Telecom and Huawei have unveiled their latest advancement at the MWC Shanghai 2025 — the 5G-Advanced (5G-A) uplink innovation named Intelligent Ultra Pooling Uplink. This cutting-edge technology enhances how devices transmit data, leading to faster and more efficient networks, especially crucial for AI-driven applications like smart wearables, connected cars (V2X), and AI assistants.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 26, 2025
Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the Universal Service Fund on Friday, lawmakers in both chambers of Congress feel they need to reconfigure the Universal Service Fund. Lawmakers launched the USF Working Group on June 12, 2025, aiming to work out the future of the multi-billion-dollar broadband funding program. This Broadband Breakfast live session will feature staff from the offices of USF working group members and include a lively discussion about the future of the subsidy program.
RCR Wireless
JUNE 26, 2025
On the week of June 9th, the cellular ecosystem convened in Prague, Czech Republic, for the 108th 3GPP Plenary meeting to chart the future of cellular technology standards. After a week of intensive and productive discussions, many key decisions and milestones were reached.
Cisco Wireless
JUNE 26, 2025
We’re at a turning point in how workspaces are designed, how buildings operate, and how teams connect. And if there’s one constant driving that transformation—it’s video. At Cisco, we’ve seen incredible momentum in our Cisco Collaboration Devices business, and it’s easy to see why. Hybrid work is no longer an experiment. It’s the new normal.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2025 – T-Mobile’s satellite service with Starlink is officially launching July 23, the company said at a livestreamed event Monday. It will include messaging at launch and a broadband data-based service starting in October. T-Mobile said in a release that sometime later this year, its satellite service would provide 911 texting for free to anyone with a compatible device, which the company said was most smartphones made within the last four years.
VoIP Review
JUNE 26, 2025
The telecommunications industry is again breaking barriers with a remarkable achievement by Telxius and Ciena. These two industry leaders recently completed the first-ever live transmission of 1.3 terabits per second across the Atlantic. This milestone was achieved using Telxius’ Marea submarine cable , which spans 6,600 kilometers between Virginia Beach, USA, and Bilbao, Spain.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2025 – Implementing the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment program may cost taxpayers billions less than expected , according to one group. A new analysis from the New York Law School’s Advanced Communications Law and Policy Institute found that the number of locations eligible for BEAD funding may have declined by upwards of 65 percent since June 2023.
VoIP Review
JUNE 26, 2025
Driven by the rapid evolution of 5G technology, Ericsson ‘s recent report highlights the emerging revenue potential of 5G primarily through Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). This technology offers enhanced monetization options, especially through speed-based tariff plans that are transforming communication for service providers globally. Ericsson’s Mobility Report, released this June, reveals significant findings.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2025 – Chinese researchers claimed they developed a new method that dramatically improves satellite internet speeds, according to a story published by the South China Morning Post. Based in Hong Kong, the SCMP has been operating since 1903 and is Hong Kong's newspaper of record. It reported that a team of Chinese researchers, led by Professor Jian Wu from Peking University of Posts and Telecommunications and Liu Chao from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, claimed
VoIP Review
JUNE 26, 2025
Verizon and Nokia are set to revolutionize UK logistics and manufacturing sectors with the deployment of six private 5G networks across strategic sites at Thames Freeport. This ambitious project covers 1,700 acres and spans Port of Tilbury, London Gateway, and Ford’s Dagenham plant. Using the 3.8-4.2 GHz spectrum, the networks will support cutting-edge technologies such as AI and IoT.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 26, 2025
OPPO is going to launch the Reno14 series in India on July 3, 2025. This is the latest Reno series device from OPPO and some of the details of the phone have already been announced. The Reno14 has already been launched for the China market. For the Indian market, the phone will feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chipset. Ahead of the launch, which is about a week from here, the company has confirmed some of the camera details of the phone.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 26, 2025
Following Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s recent restructuring notice on the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, Ookla Vice President of Government Affairs Bryan Darr joined Broadband Breakfast CEO Drew Clark for a timely discussion about Ookla’s efforts to help state broadband officers navigate new BEAD rules.
telecoms.com
JUNE 26, 2025
Finnish operator Elisa along with Ericsson and MediaTek claim to have set a new benchmark in the European telecom industry by achieving download speeds of up to 8 Gbps in a live 5G Standalone (5G SA) network.
Blandin on Broadband
JUNE 26, 2025
Earlier this month, I reported on Lumen’s defaults on more than 41,000 RDOF locations. According to the federal funding map, Lumen’s RDOF default in Minnesota includes 3,265 locations for a total default of $15.6M.
Cisco Wireless
JUNE 26, 2025
AI-powered threats demand intent-based security. Cisco's Semantic Inspection Proxy redefines zero trust by analyzing agent behavior, ensuring semantic verification.
Blandin on Broadband
JUNE 26, 2025
Explore Okoboji reports. Federated Broadband officially kicked off mainline construction for its latest Fiber Optic project in rural Martin County with a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday in Welcome. The project is made possible by a Round 10 Border-to-Border grant, awarded by the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development. It will extend high-speed fiber optic internet services to over 450 households, businesses, and farms in six townships in Martin county.
Cisco Wireless
JUNE 26, 2025
This is a new era for networking, and a significant opportunity for our customers, enabling them to navigate the complexities of the future of work with confidence, simplicity, and unparalleled security.
vmware
JUNE 26, 2025
The question is no longer if you should modernize your applications, but how. Every enterprise leader I speak with is navigating this journey, facing a complex landscape of public, private, and hybrid cloud options. It’s a path filled with both incredible opportunities and significant challenges. A new white paper from industry analyst firm IDC, sponsored by VMware, “ Managing Application Modernization, Migration, and Digital Transformation with VMware in the Public Cloud ,” provides
VoIP Review
JUNE 26, 2025
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Nvidia have recently introduced a new range of AI factory solutions aimed at boosting the adoption of artificial intelligence across various industries. Revealed at HPE Discover 2025 in Las Vegas, this suite offers modular infrastructure and creates a turnkey platform for enterprises. Notably, the solutions introduce new AI-ready RTX PRO Servers and the latest iteration of HPE’s AI platform, HPE Private Cloud AI, combining cutting-edge hardware with inn
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 26, 2025
HOUSTON, June 26, 2025 – Internet providers have been left reassessing whether to compete, pivot, or walk away from the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. At a Tuesday panel at the Broadband Communities Summit, industry experts urged Internet service providers not to panic, even as the federal broadband grant program becomes more compressed and harder to predict following major rule changes from the federal government.
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