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APRIL 24, 2025
The UK government is set to ban the possession and supply of ‘SIM farms’ in the fight against fraudsters and scammers. SIM farms, sophisticated devices capable of housing numerous SIM cards simultaneously, enable offenders to automate the sending of scam text messages on a massive scale. They are also instrumental in creating large volumes of.
Total Telecom
APRIL 24, 2025
News BT is to sell its remaining stake in its Italian unit to local telco Retelit, the Financial Times has reported today Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed, but the unit sold generated revenues of approximately 160 million in 2024. The expansion will further strengthen Retelit’s coverage of the Italian corporate market, providing a more comprehensive suite of ICT infrastructure and services to support the innovation and the digital transformation of Italian enterpris
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Telecom Talk
APRIL 24, 2025
TRAIs February 2025 telecom report shows subscriber gains for Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, while Vodafone Idea and BSNL see losses. 5G FWA usage rises, and wireline subscriptions grow sharply.
Total Telecom
APRIL 24, 2025
News Ericsson has announced a 200 million investment in a research, development, and innovation (RD&I) project in Ireland Photo: Ericsson. (From left to right: IDA Ireland, CEO, Michael Lohan; Ericsson President and CEO, Brje Ekholm; Irelands Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Peter Burke, TD; Head of BA Cloud Software and Services, Ericsson, Jenny Lindqvist; Head of Ericsson Athlone, Denis Dullea.
VoIP Review
APRIL 24, 2025
NTT Data , a Japanese IT giant, is spearheading efforts to establish a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Hyderabad, India. Partnering with Neysa Networks and the Telangana government, this undertaking involves a substantial $1.2 billion investment. The goal is to develop a 400 MW data center campus equipped with 25,000 GPUs, forming one of Indias most sophisticated AI computing hubs.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 24, 2025
Indian telco Vodafone Idea (Vi) said on Thursday it has signed a deal with Cisco to deploy an MPLS transport solution in its 4G/5G backhaul network to improve network agility, scalability and operational efficiency.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 24, 2025
Airtel will deploy 100 megahertz of spectrum in both Gujarat and Mumbai, and 50 megahertz each in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu In sum what you need to know: New frequencies for 5G spectrum Bharti Airtel is acquiring 400 megahertz of 26GHz spectrum from Adani Data Networks to expand its 5G […]
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RCR Wireless
APRIL 24, 2025
As 5G becomes vital to national infrastructure, U.S.-based production offers security, supply chain control and long-term growth for Americas digital future Manufacturing the next generation of cellular telecommunications equipment within the United States offers numerous advantages, particularly from the perspective of ensuring national security.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 24, 2025
Orange Group has once again praised its Middle East and Africa (MEA) division for driving revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025, marking the units eighth consecutive quarter of expansion amid ongoing global economic turbulence.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 24, 2025
Postpaid and fiber growth fuel Q1 gains as AT&T homes in on 30 million-location fiber milestone AT&T kicked off 2025 on strong footing, reporting robust financial and operational performance in the first quarter and reaffirming its full-year guidance, citing growth across its 5G mobility and fiber broadband businesses. The telco posted revenues of $30.
VoIP Review
APRIL 24, 2025
Telenor IoT is embracing a cutting-edge approach by adopting the upcoming SGP.32 global eSIM standard from the GSMA. This move aims to reinforce their offerings and secure future deployments starting autumn 2025. By integrating this standard, Telenor IoT aims to offer businesses a more efficient, scalable solution to manage their IoT deployments amidst evolving demands.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 24, 2025
Despite losing 356,000 postpaid phone subscribers, Verizon posts record EBITDA and reaffirms 2025 outlook Verizon posted strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, bolstered by strategic consumer initiatives, continued broadband growth and disciplined cost management.
VoIP Review
APRIL 24, 2025
du, a leading UAE telecom operator, has announced plans to develop a significant new hyperscale data center in partnership with Microsoft. This investment, totaling AED 2 billion ($544.54 million), signals a major push to enhance digital infrastructure in Dubai. Microsoft will be the primary tenant, supporting its Azure cloud platform needs. The announcement, made during AI week in Dubai, emphasizes the region’s commitment to expanding digital services. “This marks a significant inve
Blandin on Broadband
APRIL 24, 2025
CMS.gov reports The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking action to preserve the core mission of the Medicaid program by putting an end to spending that duplicates resources available through other federal and state programs or isnt directly tied to healthcare services.Mounting expenditures, such as covering housekeeping for individuals who are not eligible for Medicaid or high-speed internet for rural healthcare providers, distracts from the core mission of Medicaid, and
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 24, 2025
AzerTelecom and Kazakhtelecom said they have awarded a supervision services contract to subsea cable project management firm Pioneer Consulting to oversee construction of the Trans-Caspian Submarine Cable System connecting Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.
Blandin on Broadband
APRIL 24, 2025
The Arlington Enterprise journalist Mark Ollig reports on current Minnesota broadband legislation The 2024 OBD report reveals that 89,000 households in Minnesota do not have access to the 100/20 mbps broadband standard. Additionally, 143,000 households lack access to the older 25/3 mbps benchmark. According to table three on page 17 of the report, while 99.57% of metro households meet the 100/20 mbps goal, only 91.61% of households in greater Minnesota do.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 24, 2025
Bharti Airtel has announced an expansion of its international roaming (IR) portfolio, introducing India’s first unlimited international roaming plan which
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2025 – Comcast reported 199,000 lost broadband subscribers in the first quarter of 2025, worse than the 150,000 analysts had been expecting. “In this intensely competitive environment, we are not winning in the marketplace in a way that is commensurate with the strength of our network,” Mike Cavanagh, Comcast’s president, said on the company’s earnings call Thursday.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 24, 2025
Watcho partners with RailWire to launch affordable broadband and OTT bundles in West Bengal, offering high-speed internet and access to over 13 OTT platforms, with prices starting at Rs 349.
Light Reading
APRIL 24, 2025
AT&T is supplementing its cellular network with Wi-Fi from several decentralized physical infrastructure network, or DePIN, companies. It's another signal that future wireless networks will stretch across multiple access technologies.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 24, 2025
Vivo, a Chinese smartphone maker is now rolling out Android 15 based FunTouch OS 15 in India.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 24, 2025
In sum what to know: Open 5G investment Ericsson is investing 200m in Athlone, Ireland, to develop open, programmable 5G tech that supports dynamic multi-vendor networks. Automation-first platform funding will go on its automation latform and RAN apps to optimize performance, tuning, and AI/ML intelligence.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 24, 2025
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 17 series.
Cisco Wireless
APRIL 24, 2025
Cisco is the Security Cloud Provider to the Black Hat conferences. Learn about the latest innovations for the SOC of the Future.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 24, 2025
Ericsson is revolutionising industries through cutting-edge 5G technologies, AI-driven optimisation, private networks, and sustainability efforts. Key partnerships with Vodafone, Three Sweden, Newmont, and more highlight the future of telecom.
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2025 – T-Mobile will soon reach up to 12 to 15 million homes with fiber. The company plans to launch its fiber internet service by the end of this quarter, marking a major expansion of its wireline broadband ambitions following the closure of its Lumos acquisition and ahead of a pending joint venture with Metronet. “Lumos and Metronet move us to 12 to 15 million homes passed [with fiber],” CEO Mike Sievert said during the company’s first quarter
Telecom Talk
APRIL 24, 2025
OnePlus unveiled a super exciting smartphone for its customers in China. It is yet another flagship phone from the company in the OnePlus 13 series.
Rural Broadband Association
APRIL 24, 2025
Connecting Financial, Mental & Physical Wellness for a Healthier Future user_1133313 Thu, 04/24/2025 - 11:50 Send to all affiliates Off Byline By Jill Vanness, Director of Benefits Communications, NTCA Associated Date Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:00 Advanced Content Section In todays fast-paced world, financial, mental, and physical wellness are more connected than ever.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 24, 2025
Bharti Airtel has requested the conversion of statutory dues into equity under the 2021 telecom reforms, following the governments stake increase in Vodafone Idea.
Rural Broadband Association
APRIL 24, 2025
Member Moments: MEC Connects 30,000th Fiber Internet Customer user_1153020 Thu, 04/24/2025 - 14:46 Send to all affiliates Off Byline By Danielle Malley, Communications Assistant Associated Date Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:00 Advanced Content Section Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC; Cassopolis, Mich.) recently celebrated a major milestoneconnecting its 30,000th fiber internet customer.
AT&T Connects
APRIL 24, 2025
In the heart of Jacksonvilles Out East neighborhood, something powerful is taking shape at The Corner at Debs Store – and it goes beyond fresh produce and pantry staples. Together with Goodwill Industries of North Florida, weve opened the citys very first AT&T Connected Learning Center right inside this recently restored, community-driven grocery store.
Rural Broadband Association
APRIL 24, 2025
A Week on The Road user_1153020 Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:08 Send to all affiliates Off Byline By Shirley Bloomfield, CEO Associated Date Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:00 Advanced Content Section Last week was one for the books. I hit three cities in four days and was lucky enough to have the rare cooperation of the spring weather gods all along the way. Whew! The adventure started with a visit to the Indiana Rural Broadband Association (INRBA), a statewide organization representing the state's small, rural,
Light Reading
APRIL 24, 2025
A T-Mobile US renewal provides welcome relief for Nokia as a settlement charge and fall in licensing revenues erode first-quarter profits.
PTC
APRIL 24, 2025
ZincFives Jim Dietz will speak on a sustainability panel at the OCP Regional Summit in Dublin on April 30, 2025. The session will explore progress and challenges in digital infrastructure carbon disclosure, featuring insights from industry leaders on standardizing carbon reporting in data centers. READ THE RELEASE (external site) Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in these announcements are those of the author(s).
Light Reading
APRIL 24, 2025
1FINITY, a new Fujitsu subsidiary, will include photonics and basestation assets, but the Japanese vendor expects network product sales to fall more than a sixth this year.
PTC
APRIL 24, 2025
DC BLOX appoints Greg Carender as COO to lead operations and support growth across the Southeast. Formerly COO at AdaniConneX, he brings global hyperscale and green energy expertise. Mark Masi transitions to Chief Development Officer, focusing on strategic growth. These moves position DC BLOX for continued expansion and innovation. READ THE RELEASE (external site) Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in these announcements are those of the author(s).
Light Reading
APRIL 24, 2025
Verizon said its new Frontline Network Slice for connected vehicles will allow first responders to access connectivity 'with dedicated network resources.' It runs over Verizon's 5G standalone network.
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