Telecom Talk

JUNE 9, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has written to all state governments and Union Territories, urging them to prioritise the services of state-run telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) for internet, broadband, landline, and leased line requirements. The move, citing national data security considerations, has triggered concern among private telecom and internet service providers (ISPs), who reportedly say it could distort market compe

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Total Telecom

JUNE 9, 2025

Partner Article GlobalData, a world-renowned market research company, has released its Packet-Optical Access: Competitive Landscape Assessment for 2024. Huawei’s OptiX OSN 1800 series products have once again been rated as the only “Leader” with the highest score in access WDM, thanks to their leading architecture, excellent transmission performance, and mature commercial use cases.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 9, 2025

Pan-Asian data centre operator Digital Edge announced on Monday it has formed a joint venture with Thai energy company B.Grimm Power to develop hyperscale, AI-ready data centre campuses across Thailand, starting with a flagship 100MW greenfield project.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 9, 2025

Rome, 9 June 2025 Sparkle , the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announces the availability of its “Quantum Safe over Internet” (QSI) to Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers. The service is already available through Sparkle’s commercial channels and will soon be accessible on AWS marketplace. QSI is a cloud-native solution that offers secure VPN connectivity between customer sites or data centers and cloud providers, protecting sensitive data again

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 9, 2025

Veon-owned Ukrainian telco Kyivstar said on Monday it has successfully connected its core network to Starlink’s LEO satellite infrastructure, bringing it a step closer to offering direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services later this year.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 9, 2025

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, recently posted results for Q4 FY25. The results were better than what many had expected in some ways. However, today, we will talk about one of the major pricing themes that most of the industry leaders are talking about. We all have heard time and again that the industry tariffs are low in India and telecom operators can’t generate good ROCE (return on capital employed).

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 9, 2025

Philippine telco Smart Communications announced on Tuesday it is partnering with Salesforce to create an unified, AI-powered digital storefront for its e-commerce site to improve the customer experience.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 9, 2025

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has announced that plans to support the country’s farmers with its AgriConnect initiative have kicked off with a pilot scheme launched in Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria.

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Light Reading

JUNE 9, 2025

Senators appear to have reached an agreement to allocate up to 800MHz of spectrum for 5G and other commercial uses. But the lower 3GHz band is not included in that allocation.

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 9, 2025

OpenAI executives and top Indian officials are currently in talks to build AI infra in India In sum – what to know: AI infra ambitions – OpenAI is exploring collaboration with the Indian government to build out local data center capacity as part of its global ‘OpenAI for Countries’ initiative.

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Light Reading

JUNE 9, 2025

Light Reading's Mike Dano joins the podcast to discuss the FCC's planned investigation into EchoStar's nationwide 5G network buildout, why it matters (and why it seems 'gross') and what to watch for next.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2025 – Lumen Technologies announced Friday that it was relinquishing control of over 41,000 Rural Digital Opportunity Fund locations spread across eight states and 153 census block groups. In a letter sent to the Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau Chief Joseph Calascione , Lumen stated that it was “returning all census block groups (“CBGs”) where it was awarded RDOF funding” in Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Mi

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Light Reading

JUNE 9, 2025

Helium says T-Mobile customers can offload to its Wi-Fi network. But T-Mobile said it 'does not have a carrier offload agreement with Helium Network.

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Cisco Wireless

JUNE 9, 2025

Join the Mid-Market and SMB team at Cisco Live US 2025! Discover tailored solutions, product demos, and actionable insights for growing your business. Don't miss the sessions and prizes!

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 9, 2025

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has partnered with IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, to launch its first international education platform, OpenAI Academy India. The initiative, launched last Thursday, marks the first international expansion of OpenAI’s online learning platform aimed at broadening access to artificial intelligence ( AI ) learning for diverse learner groups across the country.

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vmware

JUNE 9, 2025

Technology evolves rapidly, but one thing remains constant: the power of human connection. At VMware Explore 2025 , you’ll have the opportunity to not only simplify your cloud and architect your future, but also to forge meaningful connections with fellow IT practitioners who share your challenges and aspirations. As you prepare to dive into rich technical content and hands-on experiences, don’t overlook the invaluable networking opportunities that make Explore a true community powe

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2025 – A wide variety of telecommunications stakeholders used strong language in pre-emptively condemning the apparent effort of the Federal Communications Commission to revoke spectrum licenses belonging to EchoStar, a subsidiary of Dish. In filings on Friday, and communications on Monday, these stakeholders said that the agency would jeopardize its own credibility and precedent were it to follow through its proposed actions to strip the company’s control of it

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VoIP Review

JUNE 9, 2025

The partnership between Linxens and Dracula represents a significant stride towards sustainable IoT solutions by focusing on the development of battery-free smart labels. This collaboration seeks to address the environmental impact posed by the vast quantities of batteries used in IoT devices, with millions of units discarded daily. The aim is clear: In a world where sustainability is becoming crucial, relying less on batteries can revolutionize the IoT industry.

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Light Reading

JUNE 9, 2025

Verizon is launching a new vehicle-to-everything platform for vehicles to communicate with each other and receive safety and transportation-related alerts. Meanwhile, Qualcomm completed its acquisition of V2X company Autotalks.

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VoIP Review

JUNE 9, 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled an ambitious plan for its European Sovereign Cloud, set to launch in Brandenburg, Germany, by the end of 2025. This development reflects AWS’s commitment to meeting Europe’s stringent data sovereignty standards. It’s a significant move, particularly for public sector institutions and regulated industries that require heightened data compliance and regional control.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 9, 2025

June 9, 2025 – Clallam County, Washington and Astound Broadband have begun construction on a major new joint partnership that will bring affordable fiber access to more than 1,500 homes across the largely rural Northwestern part of The Evergreen State. In a joint announcement, Astound states that it will be deploying more than 100 miles of fiber across long-neglected Clallam County, starting with a 15-mile deployment along the State Route 112 Highway corridor, beginning just west of Port

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VoIP Review

JUNE 9, 2025

Ericsson has introduced the Indoor Fusion 8828, a new 5G system designed in Canada, which combines radio and baseband capabilities into a compact unit. This plug-and-play solution aims to enhance indoor wireless connectivity, delivering reliable 5G coverage for small venues like cafes, retail stores, and theatres. Designed to support up to four Radio Dots, it promises multi-Gbps speed, making it ideal for businesses seeking to upgrade their operational efficiency and connectivity.

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Light Reading

JUNE 9, 2025

The Commerce Department's revised rules require states to re-run their BEAD bidding processes within 90 days to deprioritize fiber deployments and instead approve bids to build broadband at the lowest-possible cost.

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VoIP Review

JUNE 9, 2025

Elon Musk’s Starlink has officially been granted the opportunity to offer satellite-based broadband services in India. This development follows the acquisition of a critical GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) license. The license is a cornerstone for allowing commercial satellite operations in this prominent Asian market.

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Light Reading

JUNE 9, 2025

The five major Malaysian operators, along with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), assure the public that the government's Mobile Phone Data (MPD) project will not violate customer privacy.

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Mark Goldberg

JUNE 9, 2025

Should the CRTC mandate consumer broadband labels to help make comparisons between service providers? That is the subject of an oral hearing beginning this week in the nation’s capital region. Telecom Notice of Consultation 2024-318 ( “Making it easier for consumers to shop for Internet services” ) was triggered by the passage of amendments to the Telecom Act that were made last year by the unanimous approval of a Private Members Bill ( C-288 ), introduced by Manitoba Conservat

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Light Reading

JUNE 9, 2025

After a three-year wait, Elon Musk’s Starlink has finally secured a license to provide satcom services in India. Is it going to disrupt the country's broadband market?

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 9, 2025

The Federal Communications Commission recently announced the creation of its Council on National Security, signaling a more proactive role in coordinating cybersecurity efforts across the broadband and telecommunications sectors. This BroadbandLive session will examine how policymakers are addressing cybersecurity challenges through regulation, interagency collaboration, and new oversight structures.

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VoIP Review

JUNE 9, 2025

T-Mobile is set to elevate SailGP with cutting-edge technology advantages, employing its industry-leading 5G and artificial intelligence (AI). This global sailing league will receive critical technological enhancements during the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix on Governors Island. As T-Mobile’s exclusive U.S. 5G partner, T-Mobile implements their 5G Advanced Network Solutions (5G ANS), utilizing hybrid and private networks, along with network slicing.

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 9, 2025

JTower said it will begin interoperability testing with Japan’s four mobile carriers in fiscal year 2025 In sum – what to know: Japan’s first Open RAN 5G radio – JTower’s new shared unit supports Sub6 bands across four operators, using O-RAN for flexible vendor interoperability.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission was right to revoke the biggest award winner in its 2020 rural broadband program, judges found. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected on June 3 LTD Broadband’s challenge to its $1.3 billion funding denial under the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. “Because the FCC acted reasonably, we deny LTD’s petition,” the three-judge panel said in a unanimous decision.

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vmware

JUNE 9, 2025

In In troducing the Hidden Power of the PowerCLI SDK blog post, we introduced the PowerCLI SDK. In today’s post, we’ll show you how to use this SDK. You’ll learn to automate repetitive tasks within your VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environment. Rotating ESXI credentials is example for such repetitive task. Rotating ESXi Credentials One important step toward securing your datacenter is regularly rotating the credentials of your ESXi hosts.

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Bicom Systems Blog

JUNE 9, 2025

7.5’s focus was centered around making our easy-to-use apps even more intuitive through the addition of many quality-of-life features that aim to eliminate needless app navigation time and let you both access and use the app at the snap of your fingers. PBXware Single Sign-On (SSO) Authentication Implementation The first addition coming to PBXware with 7.5 is the introduction of SSO to the platform, allowing users to use one set of credentials to log into any part of the Bicom Systems product su

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 9, 2025

Over the past three years, 5G coverage has expanded by 37 percentage points nationwide, according to a government report In sum – what you need to know: Rural 5G surges – 5G coverage in rural areas has tripled in three years, reaching 80% of the population, up from just 26% in 2021.

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All West Telecommunications

JUNE 9, 2025

Demystifying Internet Choices with All West Communications Finding the perfect internet connection can feel overwhelming, especially with options like fiber and satellite vying for your attention. Both are becoming increasingly popular, particularly in rural and underserved areas, but figuring out the best fit for your home or business can be tricky.

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AT&T Connects

JUNE 9, 2025

What’s new: In Alabama, we invested more than $2.7 billion in our network infrastructure from 2020-2024 to connect more people to greater possibility. Cities and communities throughout Alabama are seeing the impacts of this investment, including: Nearly $900 million in Birmingham-Hoover Nearly $90 million in Tuscaloosa Nearly $150 million in Mobile Nearly $100 million in Montgomery More than $175 million in Huntsville Why it matters: Every American deserves access to fast, reliable connectivity

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 9, 2025

Ericsson said that Bell will be the first telecom provider globally to adopt the new 5G system In sum – what you need to know: Canada-built 5G innovation – Ericsson’s Ottawa team developed the Indoor Fusion 8828, a plug-and-play 5G system that merges radio and baseband into one compact unit for enhanced indoor coverage.

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