Developing Telecoms
JUNE 6, 2025
MobiFone Corporation, a leading mobile network operator in Vietnam, and open RAN pioneer Rakuten Symphony have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a pilot project to jointly deploy a 4G and 5G open RAN mobile network in Vietnam.
telecoms.com
JUNE 6, 2025
Telecoms.com periodically invites expert third parties to share their views on the industry’s most pressing issues. In this piece Fergal Lawlor, CEO of Alpha Wireless, looks at the opportunities and challenges around contemporary network densification.
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Developing Telecoms
JUNE 6, 2025
In what is said to be the first time Google has made a deal with an entire country, the Alphabet Inc-owned technology company has this week signed a major submarine cable agreement with the Chilean government.
VoIP Review
JUNE 6, 2025
Arcep, the French telecom regulator, recently initiated public consultations targeting the 3.8-4.2 GHz frequency band. Their goal? To stimulate the deployment of private mobile networks, particularly focusing on industrial and enterprise applications. These consultations involve two distinct processes: One to outline the licensing terms for business users, and another to establish the technical regulations for lower and medium-power 5G networks.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 6, 2025
Taiwanese semiconductor firm MediaTek said that it would support millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum bands in India, positioning itself as a critical enabler for future 6G networks. The company said it is committed to working with Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, who are currently in the planning stages of deploying services in the 26 GHz mmWave band acquired in the 2022 spectrum auction.
NTIA
JUNE 6, 2025
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RCR Wireless
JUNE 6, 2025
Orange has expanded its global enterprise offer with satellite LEO connectivity for remote services and mobile backhaul via a deal with France-based Eutelsat Group.
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Sangoma
JUNE 6, 2025
The FCC has made it official: voice service providers must now use their own SPC tokens and certificates to sign outbound calls under the STIR/SHAKEN framework. As of December, relying on third-party certificates is no longer enough. With the enforcement deadline landing on June 20, 2025, the pressure is on — especially since more than […] The post Why STIR/SHAKEN Compliance Can’t Wait — And How Sangoma Makes It Easy appeared first on Sangoma Technologies.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 6, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2025 - The Universal Service Fund's reliance on a shrinking base of traditional voice services has created an unsustainable contribution rate, prompting industry leaders to call for technology giants to start into the fund. While companies like Apple, Amazon, Meta and Netflix earn an estimated $2,600 annually from each household connected through the USF, they contribute virtually nothing to maintaining that connectivity, said one expert on a BroadbandLive panel Wednesda
Telecom Reseller
JUNE 6, 2025
Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Telecom operators worldwide are facing a profitability crisis. After investing billions in 5G infrastructure with minimal revenue gains to show for it, the industry finds itself at a critical juncture where transformation is no longer optional but existential. Michele from Optiva brings over three decades of telecom software experience to illuminate how AI is becoming the industry’s lifeline.
Light Reading
JUNE 6, 2025
Big Asian operators are making AI data centers a priority.
VoIP MS
JUNE 6, 2025
For small business owners looking to cut costs, save time, and boost productivity, Fax over IP (FoIP) is the modern solution you’ve been waiting for. Ditch the outdated fax machine and send documents securely over the internet! FoIP allows users to send and receive faxes over the Internet, eliminating the need for dedicated phone lines, integrating seamlessly with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 6, 2025
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its Non-Stop Hero Plan to five more markets since the last time we reported the development in May 2025. The Vi Non-Stop Hero Plan is available in over 15 circles now, while Hero Unlimited is available in all the circles. These are various prepaid offerings from Vi that offer different benefits at various price points.
Telecom Ramblings
JUNE 6, 2025
This Industry Viewpoint was authored by: Steve MacDiarmid, Executive Managing Director at FNT Software As the digital divide continues to shrink, thanks to sweeping federal investment, broadband providers are racing to deploy fiber infrastructure at unprecedented scales. Leading the charge is the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program—an initiative funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that allocates over $42 billion to expand high-speed internet access acr
Light Reading
JUNE 6, 2025
Vecima's new compact, standardized 'GAP' node supports DOCSIS and PON today, but the product's roadmap also includes New Radio over Coax (NRoC), a cable industry project focused on delivering 5G on HFC.
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 6, 2025
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has approved Starlink’s bid for a crucial licence that will allow the SpaceX unit to provide satellite services in the market.
Light Reading
JUNE 6, 2025
With 5G network operators hoping to gain control of CBRS spectrum, a trade association built around shared-spectrum operations in the 3.5GHz band is hoping to ramp up commercial operations.
RCR Wireless
JUNE 6, 2025
Telecom operators aren’t new to AI – they’ve quietly optimized networks for years. But with the surge in generative AI, the sector is poised to become both a major user and enabler of the next wave of global intelligence.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 6, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2025 – SES, led by CEO Adel Al-Saleh, will get European Union approval to acquire rival Intelsat, a major step in its quest to effectively compete with broadcast alternatives, according to a published report. According to reporting by Reuters , “SES is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $3.1-billion bid for rival Intelsat, people familiar with the matter said.
Light Reading
JUNE 6, 2025
This week in broadband builds: Utopia Fiber and Bountiful, Utah, launch open access fiber network; GoNetspeed to grow Massachusetts fiber footprint; Mediacom's Xtream reaches rural Minnesotans – and more.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 6, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2025 – Even top GOP lawmakers called on President Donald Trump this week to release funding for a $42.45 billion broadband expansion program and let states start building. In a letter sent Thursday, Reps. Brett Guthrie , R-Ky., and Richard Hudson , R-N.C., urged the administration to accelerate the release of funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, which has been under review by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick since March.
Light Reading
JUNE 6, 2025
Optical networking vendor Ciena sees strong demand across its customer base and portfolio, with cloud providers providing a strong impetus, as it reports its Q2 earnings.
Blandin on Broadband
JUNE 6, 2025
Broadband Breakfast reports … Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified to the Senate Wednesday that he would “shortly” release a new notice of funding opportunity for the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. The exact details of the new rules still aren’t clear, but state broadband officers said Wednesday they were hoping for some flexibility from the new rules. … Lutnick told Senators that “as long as you are technologically agnostic, and agree to provide broadb
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 6, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2025 – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration released Friday its new policies for the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. The agency rescinded its approval of final spending plans from Louisiana, Delaware, and Nevada, which it greenlit under the Biden administration. The new guidance said they, as well as the other states and territories, would have to rescind all preliminary awards and conduct an additional bidding
telecoms.com
JUNE 6, 2025
Chip firm Qualcomm has completed the acquisition of Autotalks, a firm specialising in what is described as direct vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication solutions.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 6, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2025 – The Senate Commerce Committee’s budget bill language would allow the Commerce Department to claw back Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment funding if states regulate artificial intelligence companies. The $42.45 billion in BEAD funding has already been obligated to states, with some of it spent already on administrative costs or things like workforce development programs.
Light Reading
JUNE 6, 2025
NTIA has announced reforms for the BEAD program that will 'remove rules favoring particular technologies and eliminate unnecessary burdens.
VoIP Review
JUNE 6, 2025
Brookfield Asset Management, a Canadian multinational investment firm, has embarked on a substantial initiative by investing up to SEK 95 billion ($10 billion) in AI infrastructure in Sweden. This marks one of the firm’s largest AI investments in Europe and strengthens its collaboration with the Swedish government, public authorities, academic institutions, and businesses.
Light Reading
JUNE 6, 2025
Indian mobile operators' group criticizes satcom spectrum recommendations made by the regulator, alleging unfair advantage to satellite players.
RCR Wireless
JUNE 6, 2025
From cloud migration to AI integration, five forces are reshaping global enterprise telecom strategies It’s nothing new that with strong communications comes business success. However, the nature of strong communications in the post pandemic workplace has changed dramatically, with technologies and tools almost unrecognizable compared with their predecessors of a decade ago.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 6, 2025
Reliance Jio will allow its Indian customers to stream India vs England test series that starts June 20, 2025. The test series will have a total of five test matches. All the matches will be streamed on the JioHotstar platform. Reliance Jio has multiple plans with which users can directly get the JioHotstar Mobile subscription. Along with that, there’s also the Jio Unlimited 2025 offer under which the company is offering free access to JioHotstar Mobile platform.
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 6, 2025
ZTE Corporation has released its Sustainability Report 2024, marking the 17th consecutive year the company has proactively disclosed its sustainable commitments and progress to the public.
AT&T Connects
JUNE 6, 2025
“By renewing the FCC’s auction authority and creating a pipeline of mid-band spectrum, the Senate is taking a strong step toward meeting consumers’ insatiable demand for mobile data. This language represents a reasonable compromise that will help avoid network congestion and maintain U.S. leadership in wireless innovation while protecting critical federal government missions.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 6, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2025 – The Trump administration Commerce Department on Friday issued a policy notice dramatically rewriting the rules governing the $42.5 billion broadband infrastructure program. The administration rescinded three state broadband plans approved by the Biden administration, required a new round of bidding by broadband providers, opened priority projects potentially to non-fiber technologies, and temporarily rescinded approval for all nondeployment funding – pend
In-Telecom
JUNE 6, 2025
In-Telecom, a leading provider of business technology solutions, is pleased to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company , has recognized In-Telecom on the 2025 CRN Solution Provider 500 list. This annual list recognizes the top solution providers in North America based on revenue, innovation, and commitment to helping customers navigate an evolving IT landscape.
Rural Broadband Association
JUNE 6, 2025
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RCR Wireless
JUNE 6, 2025
Ambient IoT leaders Linxens and Dracula are to create battery-free smart labels to tackle the sector’s grim sustainable IoT record and failed massive IoT promise. In sum – what to know: Battery-free – Linxens and Dracula, prominent in the niche smart labels and ambient IoT sectors, have joined forces to develop new energy-harvesting solutions.
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