Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

Indian telecom company Bharti Airtel has announced that it has blocked malicious links and safeguarded millions of users in South India—particularly in Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu—within 25 days of deploying its advanced AI -powered fraud detection system, according to multiple media reports. The initiative is part of Airtel’s nationwide rollout aimed at combating the growing threat of online fraud.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 12, 2025

For customers like Colin Walker, who lives in the hamlet of Willitoft to the South of York, the difference has been life-changing. “It’s like winning the lottery. It has given me access to the world, within a second,” said Colin. “Getting full fibre broadband has made us part of the rest of the world, but I can still live in the countryside and keep my distance.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

A consortium of four subsea cable operators—PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI)—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system. The project aims to establish a subsea digital corridor linking Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, with terrestrial routes running through Thailand, the Arabian Peninsula, and Egypt.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 12, 2025

Nokia announced on Thursday that O2 Czech Republic has deployed its cloud-native 5G standalone (SA) core software that will enable the telco to offer advanced 5G services such as network slicing to deliver a better customer experience.

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Telecoms Tech News

JUNE 12, 2025

Openreach is warning time is running out for UK businesses still using copper networks that are being switched off for good in January 2027—and many business owners don’t realise how much this could affect them. As the company that manages most of the UK’s telecoms infrastructure, Openreach is warning that this isn’t just an upgrade. Read more » The post Openreach warns UK firms over copper switch-off deadline appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 12, 2025

Openreach is calling on businesses across the UK to accelerate their migration to digital networks as the January 2027 PSTN switch-off deadline approaches. With the transition now in its final phase, businesses and Communications Service Providers (CSPs) still relying on legacy systems risk being left behind.   Many businesses continuing to rely on outdated PSTN infrastructure risk both their operational effectiveness and bottom lines.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 12, 2025

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU), a specialised agency of the African Union in the field of telecommunications, has secured a grant from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to accelerate Africa’s transition from Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) to version 6 (IPv6).

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 12, 2025

South African telco Vodacom said on Thursday it will invest around ZAR100 million (US$5.5 million) to build 106 new base station sites in deep rural areas of KwaZulu Natal, which will bring connectivity to hundreds of thousands of people in those areas.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 12, 2025

Indianapolis, IN – June 11, 2025 – Rural Tower Cooperative, a for-profit agricultural cooperative dedicated to bridging the digital divide, announces its portfolio of GIS-qualified rural parcels available for telecom companies seeking to expand broadband infrastructure. With pre-screened sites across the midwest including Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Ohio, and Virginia, the cooperative offers telecoms a streamlined path to deploy 5G towers and fiber networks in unserved BEAD and RDOF z

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) is set to install an additional one lakh (100,000) 4G towers across the country following the successful deployment of its first one lakh towers this month, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar told The New Indian Express. Also Read: DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security Cabinet Approval to Be Sought The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will soon seek Cabinet approval for th

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Total Telecom

JUNE 12, 2025

News The newly merged operator has rival BT (EE) firmly in its sights, dubbing itself ‘The Nation’s Network’ Last week, after nearly three years of regulatory scrutiny, the £16.5 billion merger of Vodafone UK and Three finally closed. The move creates the UK’s largest mobile operator, with 27 million customers, and reduces the number of national operators from four to three.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 12, 2025

SpaceX’s LEO satellite broadband operator Starlink is set to officially launch services in Kazakhstan later this year after it signed a regulatory compliance agreement with the country’s Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry (MDAI).

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Total Telecom

JUNE 12, 2025

The award followed a thorough evaluation of MLL’s business, financial and compliance credentials, including adherence to education standards, as well as the quality, innovative features, value for money and breadth of its portfolio of services. These are now available via the DfE approved Everything ICT service including not only networks provision and professional services but also its wide range of market leading cyber, voice, cloud and broadband solutions.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

Bharti Airtel’s direct-to-home ( DTH ) arm, Airtel Digital TV, has removed Zee Entertainment channels from its base channel packs following a recent price hike by the broadcaster. The move mirrors similar ongoing dispute between Sony Pictures Networks India and Tata Play, as DTH operators push back against rising content costs. Also Read: Govt Issues Rs 16,000 Crore Licence Fee Demand on DTH Operators: Report Viewers Must Opt for a la Carte Access Airtel Digital TV announced it would adjus

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 12, 2025

The US government has announced it will replace Huawei telecoms equipment installed at 13 sites across Panama, in a move it says is aimed at countering China’s influence in the Americas.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom company in India, is at par with Airtel when it comes to tariffs. Both Airtel and Vi have the most premium mobile tariffs in the country. Vodafone Idea’s CEO, Akshaya Moondra, recently commented on the base level or the entry-level tariffs that users get in India today. The lower income group gets affected the most when there’s a tariff hike and the base level tariffs go up.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 12, 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a paradox in its financial transformation. Mobile network coverage now extends to 84% of the population, yet only 25% are actively connected, leaving a 59% usage gap.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

Nothing, a London based technology brand, has announced something very special for India. Almost every Nothing fan knows that a new flagship phone namely Phone (3) from the brand is coming on July 1, 2025. The launch will be special for the fans as Nothing is launching a flagship phone after a long wait. However, it isn’t just that for India. For India, Nothing has planned something even special.

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VoIP Review

JUNE 12, 2025

Ericsson and Google Cloud have announced a collaborative effort to introduce a groundbreaking on-demand core network service. The duo aims to empower communication service providers with the ability to extend 5G networks and deploy new services more efficiently. This service functions as a software-as-a-service model, managed by Ericsson with artificial intelligence assistance.

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IEEE ComSoc

JUNE 12, 2025

Nile is a Nile is a private, venture-funded technology company specializing in AI-driven network and security infrastructure services for enterprises and government organizations. Nile has pioneered the use of AI and machine learning in enterprise networking. Its latest generative AI capability, Nile Experience Intelligence (NXI), proactively resolves network issues before they impact users or IT teams, automating fault detection, root cause analysis, and remediation at scale.

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VoIP Review

JUNE 12, 2025

Vodafone Idea , one of India’s top telecom players, has expanded its 5G offerings to Bengaluru. This rollout comes as part of a strategic plan to deploy 5G services across all 17 priority telecom circles by August. Partnering with Samsung Electronics, Vodafone Idea has already tested its 5G technologies in cities like Chandigarh and Patna. The collaboration with Samsung aims to upgrade existing 2G and 4G networks to include cutting-edge 5G infrastructure.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

Vivo X Fold 5, a new smartphone from Vivo, is soon going to launch. This will be a China exclusive launch at first, and then expected to make it to the global markets at some point in the future. The brand has share some details about the phone officially. This confirms a lot of speculations about the device. In fact, its colour options and design has also been unveiled.

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VoIP Review

JUNE 12, 2025

In a strategic partnership, Ericsson and Supermicro have announced plans to merge their expertise to bolster connectivity for edge AI. This collaboration promises enterprises a streamlined deployment of AI workloads, bypassing the traditional confines of data centers. By marrying Ericsson’s advanced 5G and SD-WAN technologies with Supermicro’s cutting-edge computing platforms, the duo aims to deliver integrated solutions fostering low-latency processing.

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VoIP MS

JUNE 12, 2025

In today’s digital age, a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone is a smart choice for Canadians seeking flexibility, affordability, and advanced communication features. In Canada, VoIP services are regulated by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) , ensuring reliable connectivity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) while fostering innovation.

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Light Reading

JUNE 12, 2025

A partnership between Ericsson and Google promises 5G in the public cloud, with no need for telco facilities.

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 12, 2025

New on-demand core service from Ericsson and Google Cloud promises scale, speed and integrated AI Ericsson has teamed up with Google Cloud to launch an on-demand network core service, meant to help communications service providers deploy bit-by-bit extensions of 5G and roll out new services faster.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2025 – Broadband providers using unlicensed spectrum should make sure the coverage they reported to the Federal Communications Commission is up to date, WISPA said Thursday. Under new rules for the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program released Friday, states will have to make ineligible for funding some locations served with unlicensed fixed wireless.

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VoIP Review

JUNE 12, 2025

In a significant move, Nokia has teamed with the defense giant Leonardo to enhance its private 4G and 5G offerings. This collaboration brings forth a robust, Europe-made communication solution tailored for critical industries such as public safety, rail, energy, and defense. Nokia has incorporated Leonardo’s high-security team-communication platform into its advanced private network deployment framework, identified as the Core Enterprise Solution (NCES).

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Blandin on Broadband

JUNE 12, 2025

Doug Dawson always has an interesting take on things, He knows the technology, he knows the policy and he spends time on the frontlines. Here’s part of his recent post on BEAD changes … Today’s blog talks about the big disappointment being felt by elected officials in Counties all over the Country as word of the NTIA’s new rules for BEAD filters down to them.

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 12, 2025

By partnering rather than overbuilding, T-Mobile US seeks to accelerate growth in underserved areas without assuming the financial burden of nationwide fiber deployment Earlier this month, T-Mobile US formalized its push into fiber broadband with the launch of T-Mobile Fiber, introducing new service plans that include long-term price guarantees and consumer-focused perks.

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Light Reading

JUNE 12, 2025

Ookla's study of a subsection of US fixed wireline broadband service providers found that Charter leads on Wi-Fi 7 rollouts and customer adoption while fiber providers hold the edge on Wi-Fi 7 performance.

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 12, 2025

As legacy networks phase out, RedCap offers a 5G-ready path for low-power, high-volume IoT As 5G networks continue to evolve globally, a quieter but equally important transformation is underway: the integration of massive-scale, reduced capability cellular applications into the 5G ecosystem.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, a flagship smartphone of 2024 from Samsung is still available in the Indian market. While it is a year older flagship, it still has the power to deliver a great and a smooth experience to customers. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra launched a premium price for Rs 1,29,999 for the base 12GB+256GB variant. Now the same variant is available at a discount of Rs 45,000.

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Light Reading

JUNE 12, 2025

Cogent nabbed buried treasure when it acquired Sprint's fiber network from T-Mobile a couple of years ago. Can it work through falling prices, rising demand, a fresh set of competitors and still meet Wall Street's expectations?

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2025 – In response to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick 's new Notice of Funding Opportunity for the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, Broadband Breakfast has added a timely panel to next week's Speeding BEAD Summit.  The event, scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Clyde's of Gallery Place in Washington, D.C., will now feature analysis of the funding notice and its implications for broadband deployment nationwide.

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Dell'oro

JUNE 12, 2025

In her latest blog, analyst Siân Morgan captures Cisco’s dramatic return to its networking roots, now reimagined through the lens of AI, security, and cloud-managed infrastructure. But the path forward is filled with product integration and adoption challenges that only customers and time will resolve. The post Cisco Live 2025: Networking Reappears at the Center of Cisco’s AI Strategy appeared first on Dell'Oro Group.

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 12, 2025

In sum – what to know: Growth decade – IoT devices to hit 40.6bn by 2034, with cellular IoT tripling, non-cellular LPWA tech like LoRaWAN almost quadrupling, and short-range IoT still top.

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