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MobiFone and Rakuten Symphony aim to pioneer open RAN in Vietnam

Developing Telecoms

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.

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T-Mobile to use 5G and AI to supercharge SailGP

Total Telecom

Press Release SailGP, the global league that is redefining sailing, is getting a major tech upgrade from the fastest 5G network in the nation. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), SailGP’s exclusive U.S. 5G partner, is returning to the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix on Governors Island, June 7–8, with next-level 5G innovation. By deploying its 5G Advanced Network Solutions (5G ANS) — including hybrid and private networks along with network slicing — T-Mobile is powering smarter race operations, sharper c

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Chile and Google sign major submarine cable deal

Developing Telecoms

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.

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MediaTek Backs mmWave Spectrum in India to Support 6G Vision: Report

Telecom Talk

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.

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Starlink bags approval to close in on Indian launch

Developing Telecoms

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.

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Vodafone Idea Expands Prepaid Non-Stop Hero Offering to More Circles

Telecom Talk

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.

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ZTE releases Sustainability Report 2024: Empowering a Sustainable Future through Digital Intelligence

Developing Telecoms

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.

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Tomorrow.io uses satcoms to support farmers in the Philippines

Developing Telecoms

Weather intelligence specialist Tomorrow.io says it has partnered with the Philippines National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to help farmers adapt to volatile and challenging climate conditions and boost productivity using artificial intelligence.

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Reliance Jio Plans that will Stream India vs England Series

Telecom Talk

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.

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France Catalyzes Industrial 5G Expansion with 3.8-4.2 GHz Initiatives

VoIP Review

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.

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OnGo Alliance to pivot CBRS from validation to commercialization

Light Reading

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.

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Senate Budget Bill Attempts to Tie BEAD Funds to AI Regulation

Broadband Breakfast

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.

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Asian telcos beating a different path to AI

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Big Asian operators are making AI data centers a priority.

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Maximizing BEAD Funding: The Critical Role of Network and Infrastructure Management Software in Fiber Rollouts

Telecom Ramblings

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

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Indian telcos push back on TRAI's satcom spectrum recommendations – reports

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Indian mobile operators' group criticizes satcom spectrum recommendations made by the regulator, alleging unfair advantage to satellite players.

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Qualcomm snaps up vehicle comms firm Autotalks

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Chip firm Qualcomm has completed the acquisition of Autotalks, a firm specialising in what is described as direct vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication solutions.

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The Buildout: Utopia Fiber completes build in Bountiful, Utah

Light Reading

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.

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Growing Support for Assessing Big Tech to Fund Universal Service

Broadband Breakfast

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

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Amazon Invests $10B in North Carolina to Expand AI and Cloud

VoIP Review

Amazon has announced a significant step forward in AI and cloud technology by pledging to invest $10 billion into AWS data centers in North Carolina. This move is poised to create at least 500 new high-skilled jobs, along with supporting thousands more across the Amazon Web Services data center supply chain. This investment reflects the escalating demand for generative AI and advanced cloud infrastructure.

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Eurobites: Kyivstar powers on in face of Putin's pounding

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Connect Europe calls for a faster permitting process on subsea cable repairs; STC's network gets AI assist for the Hajj; counting steps at Glastonbury.

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FACT SHEET: ENDING BIDEN’S BROADBAND BURDENS

NTIA

FACT SHEET: ENDING BIDEN’S BROADBAND BURDENS Off Date Friday, June 6, 2025 - 12:00 SYusko@ntia.

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EU to Approve SES Acquisition of Intelsat, Sources Say

Broadband Breakfast

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.

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Russian ‘PathWiper’ malware targets Ukraine’s critical infrastructure

Telecoms Tech News

Cisco Talos researchers have uncovered yet another destructive attack on critical infrastructure in Ukraine. This time, it involves a previously unknown data-wiping malware they’ve dubbed “PathWiper” – and it’s got all the hallmarks of Russian involvement. Attackers managed to hijack an endpoint administration framework – the very tools meant to keep systems secure – and.

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Tackling Big Challenges in Small Cell 5G Densification

telecoms.com

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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Cloud provider demand propels Ciena revenues

Light Reading

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.

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Orange signs with Eutelsat to offer LEO satellite support to global enterprises

RCR Wireless

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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BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice

NTIA

Skip to main content An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Here’s how you know The.gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in.gov or.mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site. The site is secure. The [link] ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

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What is Fax over IP (FoIP)?

VoIP MS

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.

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State broadband leaders react to BEAD goal of awarding cheapest cost per user

Blandin on Broadband

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

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Certified and Unstoppable: Recertify with Rev Up

Cisco Wireless

Skip to content Cisco Blogs / Learn with Cisco / Certified and Unstoppable: Recertify with Rev Up June 6, 2025 Leave a Comment Learn with Cisco Certified and Unstoppable: Recertify with Rev Up 2 min read Natarshia Mosley Rev Up to Recert Bonus is now available: Learn and earn up to 45 Continuing Education credits for free until August 7, 2025. Read the announcement below for details.

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AWS launches Taiwan cloud region with $5B investment pledge

Light Reading

The $5 billion investment will be allocated toward the construction, operation and maintenance of the data centers that comprise the new AWS cloud region in Taiwan.

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Brookfield Invests $10B in Sweden’s AI Infrastructure Expansion

VoIP Review

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.

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Five trends set to redefine global telecoms (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

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.

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Vecima puts 'New Radio over Coax' in sight with 4GHz-capable node

Light Reading

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.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra Teased Officially

Telecom Talk

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra was recently teased by Samsung. This is expected to launch in the coming months. While the name has not been announced by Samsung yet, it is most likely this device only. Samsung launches its Z fold and Z Flip series every time around July. This teaser, of a foldable, is no doubt one of the Z Fold 7 series device, but most likely, it is the Z Fold 7 Ultra.

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AWS unveils fully sovereign cloud for Europe

RCR Wireless

The AWS European Sovereign Cloud will be fully physically and logically separate from other AWS global regions In sum – what to know: Sovereign AWS cloud – AWS is launching a cloud region in Germany with complete operational independence, managed and staffed entirely within the EU.

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Nothing’s New Cool Product is Coming to India

Telecom Talk

Nothing is all set to launch a new product in a new category. While it is not entirely a new category for the company, Nothing is launching an audio product of a different segment. Up until now, we have seen Nothing earbuds, but very soon, we will see a new headphone from the company named Headphone 1. The London-based new age tech brand is also soon going to launch the Nothing Phone 3.

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