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Sparkle Expands Greek Network with New Thessaloniki PoP

VoIP Review

Sparkle has announced the expansion of its coverage in Greece by establishing a second Point of Presence (PoP) in Thessaloniki. This development aims to address the increasing demand for international connectivity in both Greece and the Balkan region. The new PoP is situated within a rapidly growing neutral data center in northern Greece. The facility provides Tier-1 IP transit and capacity services to various stakeholders, including national and regional network operators, ISPs, OTTs, enterpris

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Hilliary Communications to Acquire TDS Telecom’s Oklahoma Operations

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 – Hilliary Communications, a family-owned telecom provider based in Lawton, Oklahoma, will acquire TDS Telecom’s operations in the state. The companies filed a request with the FCC on Tuesday seeking approval to transfer control of two Oklahoma incumbent local exchange carriers, Oklahoma Communications Systems and Mid-America Telephone.

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SJC2 subsea cable linking Southeast Asia and Japan is now live

Developing Telecoms

The SJC2 consortium and NEC announced on Friday that the Southeast Asia–Japan 2 (SJC2) subsea cable is now live, officially adding more than 126 Tbps of capacity to the Asia-Pacific region.

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AT&T intros nationwide 5G RedCap for mid-tier IoT in the US

RCR Wireless

AT&T has launched nationwide 5G RedCap coverage across the US, targeting mid-tier IoT use cases with lower-cost, lower-power 5G connectivity, and replacing its decommissioned NB-IoT network. In sum – what to know: Coverage – RedCap covers 200M+ POPs and supports wearables, AR/VR, and IoT sensors.

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Rogers Launches Satellite-To-Mobile Service, Expands Coverage Nationwide

VoIP Review

Rogers Communications has stepped into the future by launching a satellite-to-mobile service in Canada. This pioneering effort marks the first instance of direct satellite connectivity to mobile phones in the nation, promising to extend coverage beyond traditional networks. With this, Rogers has dramatically expanded its coverage to over 5.4 million square kilometers, addressing longstanding communication gaps.

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U Mobile to use MICTH towers for 5G rollout in Malacca

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian telco and second licenced 5G operator U Mobile said on Thursday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with state-backed Melaka ICT Holdings (MICTH) to boost deployment of its 5G network in Malacca.

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Shared Rural Network (SRN) mast upgrades benefit more communities

Total Telecom

Press Release 30 government-funded mast upgrades have now been activated in Wales as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) – a programme brokered by the UK government and joint-funded with mobile network operators to improve mobile coverage in rural areas. Across the whole of the UK, 56 masts are now live as part of the SRN. Rural towns and villages throughout Wales are benefiting from faster, more reliable mobile coverage as one of the latest government-funded 4G network upgrades were switched

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Starlink secures final nod for India launch

RCR Wireless

Starlink becomes the third satellite communications operator with full regulatory clearance to operate in the Indian market In sum – what to know: Starlink enters India market – Starlink has received final regulatory approval from IN-SPACe to operate satellite broadband services in India, becoming the third satcom operator to do so after Eutelsat OneWeb and […]

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Bolivia trials 5G prior to official launch

Developing Telecoms

Bolivia’s National Telecommunications Company, Entel, says it has begun the trial deployment of 5G mobile technology in the country, prior to the official launch. As part of this process, areas called Experience Zones have been installed in strategic locations in each departmental capital.

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Sparkle expands its reach in Greece

Total Telecom

Press Release Sparkle , the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announces the opening of a second Point of Presence (PoP) in Thessaloniki to meet the growing demand for international connectivity in Greece and in the Balkan region. Located in a growing neutral data center in northern Greece, the new PoP delivers Tier-1 IP transit and capacity services to national and regional network operators, ISPs, OTTs, enterprises, content delivery networks, cont

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Bahrain’s Beyon announces expansion of Al Khaleej Cable

Developing Telecoms

Bahrain-headquartered technology group Beyon has announced the signing of an agreement to develop Khaleej North, an 800-kilometre submarine cable system that will further expand the planned Al Khaleej Cable, expected to be in service by Q2 2026, by connecting Bahrain with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq.

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Anritsu Service Assurance joins Ericsson’s Enterprise Wireless Solutions program

Total Telecom

Press Release Anritsu Service Assurance announced its joining of Ericsson’s Enterprise Wireless Solutions Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program across global telecom and enterprise sectors. Anritsu and Ericsson have partnered to ensure network reliability and enhanced customer experience for next-generation 5G and LTE networks. Anritsu Service Assurance, a division of Anritsu Corporation, has over 25 years of experience delivering telecom-grade monitoring, troubleshooting, and anomaly detect

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GSMA, Asian Development Bank forge partnership to boost connectivity in APAC

Developing Telecoms

The GSMA and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a strategic agreement aimed at accelerating digital transformation and expanding mobile connectivity across the Asia Pacific region.

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The Future of MVNOs – The Mobilise Podcast: Episode 8

Mobilise

Summary In this episode of the Mobilise podcast, host Hamish White welcomes telecom veteran Ian Ginn, founder and Director of IFG Consulting Europe and host of Digitel Talk. With over 25 years of experience in telecom and enterprise software, Ian shares his insights into the MVNO space, innovation in the industry, and how […] The post The Future of MVNOs – The Mobilise Podcast: Episode 8 appeared first on Mobilise Global.

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Touchnet and partners launch sovereign AI cloud infrastructure in South Africa

Developing Telecoms

In what is described as a major boost to South Africa’s digital and AI capabilities, Touchnet, a business-to-business-focused internet service provider, in collaboration with global cloud provider Zadara, has officially launched a sovereign AI cloud infrastructure at Digital Parks Africa’s advanced, carrier-neutral Uptime Tier III Design Certified Data Centre in Samrand in the Gauteng province.

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ACA Connects CEO on Trump's big Bill, new BEAD rules and the 'NextGenTV' debate

Light Reading

ACA Connects President and CEO Grant Spellmeyer joins the podcast to discuss the regulatory hot-buttons for independent cable operators, including Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, BEAD revisions, the ATSC 3.0 debate and the deletion of net neutrality proceedings at the FCC.

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'Imagine You Wake Up Tomorrow and You Don't Have Any Access to the Internet'

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 - Industry leaders are sounding the alarm about growing threats to America's digital infrastructure, from cyberattacks to natural disasters. "Imagine if you wake up tomorrow and you suddenly realize that you don't have access to the internet. You're just literally cut off," said Mahesh Krishnaswami , founder and CEO of Taara, which is developing wireless optical communication technology. "Your bank account is going to be sort of off limits.

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Carr’s summer plans include fiber, deregulation and infrastructure overhaul

RCR Wireless

No vacation for the FCC — Carr promises spectrum auctions, rule rollbacks and infrastructure buildouts FCC Chairman Brendan Carr outlined an ambitious summer agenda in a recent blog post, highlighting key reforms and proposals slated for the agency’s July meeting.

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Globe Telecom will deploy 100% renewable energy at over 3,000 cell sites by 2028

Light Reading

The latest clean energy project will involve Globe Telecom facilities in Metro Manila and the Calabarzon region of the Philippines.

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SES wraps up Intelsat buy

RCR Wireless

SES touts the creation of a ‘global multi-orbit connectivity powerhouse’ and plans to explore IoT, D2D It’s a big couple of weeks for telecom and tech-related acquisitions, from the T-Mobile US/UScellular transaction getting the go-ahead from the Federal Communications Commission, to the rapid wrap-up of the Synopsys/Ansys merger and now, SES finalizing its $3.

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Powering security, but posing new risks: AI’s dual role in telecoms cybersecurity (Analyst Angle)

RCR Wireless

The GSMA’s latest Mobile Threat Security Landscape report reveals a whole host of AI-enabled security threats There’s no denying AI is changing the face of security in telecoms.

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Embracing CTEM: A Proactive Approach to Cyber Resilience

HCL Tech

Embracing CTEM: A Proactive Approach to Cyber Resilience ritlal.saw-w Thu, 07/17/2025 - 14:06 Introduction The rapid evolution of cybersecurity, coupled with advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), has created an environment of constant flux. While AI has empowered cyber defenders, it simultaneously poses challenges, as malicious actors exploit the same technologies to craft sophisticated attack strategies.

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Solution Validation Services Matter More Than Ever Before

Cisco Wireless

Cisco Solution Validation Services (SVS) are a critical component of the solution lifecycle. See the difference validation can make—not just in preventing costly failures like misconfigured security policies, incompatible integrations, or performance bottlenecks under load, but in delivering true operational confidence.

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Charter and Cox state their case at the FCC

Light Reading

Charter and Cox filed their public interest statement at the FCC, touting the mobile and broadband benefits of the proposed combination, including a plan to accelerate DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades in the Cox footprint.

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Google Commits $3B to Hydropower for Pennsylvania Data Centers

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 – Google announced a new clean energy agreement Tuesday to use hydropower to power digital infrastructure across the country.  Brookfield Asset Management partnered with Google to create a “Hydro Framework Agreement,” aiming to bring 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric capacity to Google projects across the country.

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FCC to clamp down on Chinese kit in subsea cables

telecoms.com

In its ongoing campaign against Chinese technology, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now hopes to curb its use in submarine cable systems.

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Member Moments: Home Telecom Brings Secure Public Wi-Fi to Moncks Corner

Rural Broadband Association

Member Moments: Home Telecom Brings Secure Public Wi-Fi to Moncks Corner user_1153020 Thu, 07/17/2025 - 14:07 Send to all affiliates Off Byline By Danielle Malley, Communications Assistant Advanced Content Section Home Telecom (Moncks Corner, S.C.) expanded its SmartTown Community Wi-Fi to Moncks Corner earlier this year, bringing faster, more secure internet access to key public spaces throughout the community.

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SES's Intelsat deal closes, belt-tightening begins

telecoms.com

SES has completed the acquisition of fellow satellite operator Intelsat, marking the moment with much fanfare around the merged entities multi-orbit capabilities.

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Network International and Blu Penguin enabling mobile money transactions in Ghana

Developing Telecoms

Digital commerce firm Network International is collaborating with Ghanaian fintech and mobile money aggregator Blu Penguin to provide mobile money transactions via Network’s N-Genius payment terminals.

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Mediacom wraps upgrades in rural Minnesota

Light Reading

Mediacom Communications has launched multi-gigabit speeds to nearly 5,500 homes in several Minnesota communities.

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Boldyn: The private 5G myths holding your business back (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

Private 5G is not just for automation or remote areas – it boosts reliability, security, and control, and offers strong and quick ROI. So don’t listen to all the naysayers, explains Boldyn Networks.

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Eurobites: 5G rollout? It's a two-speed Europe, finds Ookla report

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional rollout: Ofcom sheds light on UK mobile matters; Israel's Pelephone bids for HOT Mobile; Tele2 advances in Q2.

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California’s Affordable Broadband Bill Dead for 2025

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 – Low-income Californians won’t be paying $15-a-month for internet pursuant to state law, at least not this year.  The California Affordable Home Internet Act , a bill introduced in January 2025 by Assembly Member Tasha Boerner, D-Encinitas , closely resembled New York’s 2021 Affordable Broadband Act.

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Vi’s Netflix Prepaid Plans also Offer Unlimited Data

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has two prepaid plans on offer with Netflix bundled at no additional cost. The highlight of these plans is that they also offer unlimited data to the users. The Netflix prepaid plans from the telco come for Rs 1,198 and Rs 1,599. These two plans are available at the same price for everyone across India.

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Cogeco Not Selling Breezeline Assets

Broadband Breakfast

💡 ◾ NAB CEO Visits Trusty on Dereg, ATSC 3.0 ◾ Dr. Moffett: Cable One Has a Pulse ◾ Senate OKs $1.1b in Cuts to CPB ◾ Carr to Protect Subsea Cables from China ◾ NSR’s Chaplin Sees Small ISPs Selling Earnings:   Breezeline  parent  Cogeco  in Montreal reported yesterday that its U.S.

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Up-Connect marks five years of growth and telco surveying leadership

Total Telecom

Press Release Up-Connect , a leading provider of wayleave and property services, is celebrating its five-year anniversary with impressive milestones that underscore its rapid expansion and industry influence. Founded in 2020 by directors Scott Curtis and Charles Thomas, the company has grown from a two-person team to an ever-growing team of wayleave surveyors and property specialists operating across multiple locations throughout the UK.