Telecom Talk

JUNE 11, 2025

Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) will be a foundational technology shaping the future of telecommunications, enabling transformative services such as immersive digital experiences, autonomous operations, and integrated sensing, a senior official from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said on Wednesday. AI at the Core of Future Telecom As part of ongoing efforts to explore the integration of AI-native technologies into telecommunications networks, the third meeting of the International Tel

Technology

Developing Telecoms

JUNE 11, 2025

A consortium of four subsea cable operators, Zain Omantel International (ZOI), PCCW Global, Sparkle, and Telecom Egypt, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the construction of the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system.

Construction

VoIP Review

JUNE 11, 2025

AT&T has surpassed a major achievement in its fiber network expansion, reaching over 30 million locations. This accomplishment aligns with the goal to spread fiber broadband across the nation, aiming for 60 million locations by 2030. The company’s CEO, John Stankey, emphasizes that this milestone signifies a boost in their fiber-and-wireless growth strategy.

Construction

Dell'oro

JUNE 11, 2025

Cisco Live 2025 showcased Cisco’s bold shift from hardware vendor to AI-native platform orchestrator. This blog, written by analyst Mauricio Sanchez, unpacks key innovations—AI Canvas, Hypershield, Silicon One—and what they mean for the future of networking, security, and observability. The post Beyond Hardware: Cisco Live 2025 Maps the Platform Future of Networking and Security appeared first on Dell'Oro Group.

Hardware

Developing Telecoms

JUNE 11, 2025

MTN Uganda announced plans on Wednesday to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on July 2 to discuss and vote on the proposed spinoff of its mobile money and fintech business, MTN MoMo, from its core telecoms operations.

Mobile

Total Telecom

JUNE 11, 2025

News The deal includes cloud and telecoms infrastructure, as well as the supply of over 5,000 laptops A partnership between Proximus and Thales has won a contract to modernise the IT infrastructure of NATO’s Communications and Information Agency (NCIA). The project, which will run until the end of 2029, will see the partners “provide a state-of-the-art integrated technology ecosystem to revolutionize the operations and collaboration of NCIA users”, according to a press release from Proximus.

Network

IEEE ComSoc

JUNE 11, 2025

As 3GPP prepares for its Release 20 [ 1. ], the Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) has issued a 6G Key Messages statement saying that 6G can’t be just “another generational shift” and that lessons must be learned from “the mistakes of 5G.” NGMN says that 6G must demonstrate clear, tangible benefits within a realistic techno-economic framework.

Network

VoIP Review

JUNE 11, 2025

Ericsson has secured a major contract with Bharti Airtel to oversee its nationwide 4G and 5G network services in India through a centralized network operations center (NOC). This partnership extends over multiple years and includes automation driven by AI and machine learning for efficient management of non-standalone and standalone 5G infrastructures, fixed wireless access, network slicing, and private networks.

Network

VoIP MS

JUNE 11, 2025

How can small businesses use phone equipment without spending too much? It’s a common question that crosses the minds of business owners from time to time. And Internet Protocol phone, or IP phones, are the answer. These physical office devices use Voice over IP (VoIP) technology to transmit calls instead of relying on traditional phone lines. As enterprises worldwide embrace digital transformation, IP telephony is becoming the standard for efficient communication.

Phone

VoIP Review

JUNE 11, 2025

Samsung Electronics is gearing up to launch its AI-powered coding assistant, Cline, aimed at boosting productivity and accelerating AI integration across its operations. The Korean tech giant is set to roll out Cline, which has already been vetted in beta testing within the Device eXperience (DX) division managing mobile devices, televisions, and home appliances.

Television

Rural Broadband Association

JUNE 11, 2025

Getting Rural America ‘the Benefit of the Bargain’ Rather than ‘the Short End of the Stick’ user_1150556 Wed, 06/11/2025 - 13:55 Send to all affiliates Off Byline By Shirley Bloomfield, CEO Associated Date Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:00 Advanced Content Section The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program presents an opportunity for NTCA members and others committed to rural vitality to deliver the broadband that rural America deserves.

Broadband

AWS Telecommunications

JUNE 11, 2025

Building on our previous exploration of AWS Mainframe Modernization for the telecommunications industry , we now turn our focus to a powerful partnership that’s revolutionizing the modernization journey for telcos. In this blog post, we delve into how AWS and Astadia, an Amdocs Company, are joining forces to provide a comprehensive, automated solution for mainframe modernization tailored specifically to the unique needs of telecom providers.

Telecoms

Telecom Industry Association

JUNE 11, 2025

On June 11, 2025, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a new Policy Notice that restructures key elements of the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD)… The post Understanding the New BEAD Rules: What’s Changed in NTIA’s June 2025 Policy Notice appeared first on TIA Online.

Telecommunication

Telecom Talk

JUNE 11, 2025

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, is rolling out 5G in a phased manner for customers across the country. The 5G launch of the telco has been what its subscribers have been waiting for. Vi’s 5G has launched in Bengaluru today, and has already been present in Patna, Chandigarh, Delhi and Mumbai. In the recent earnings calls of the telco, for Q4 FY25, Akshaya Moondra, Vi’s CEO, said that the company’s 5G has received a very positive feedback

Technology

Total Telecom

JUNE 11, 2025

News The solution allows riders on bus journeys to enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity via satellite This week, satellite operator Viasat has announced that Brazilian transport operator Satélite Norte is the first to make use of its new Digital Bus solution. Through the installation of Viasat hardware, Digital Bus combines satellite and cellular connectivity (when available) to provide onboard Wi-Fi services, even when driving in a remote location.

Transportation

Developing Telecoms

JUNE 11, 2025

U Mobile says it has signed on OCK Telco Infra – a subsidiary of Malaysian telecoms network solutions provider and regional towerco OCK Group – as its latest preferred 5G in-building coverage infrastructure partner for its nationwide 5G rollout.

Mobile

Blandin on Broadband

JUNE 11, 2025

Today the MN Broadband Task Force heard from digital equity workers from Neighborhood House, a nonprofit in St Paul that works with people in need. Bree Maki from the Office of Broadband Development gave an update on ’what’s happening with MN broadband grants in the field and updates with BEAD. Full notes: 10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Welcome – Done Teddy Bekele, Chair, Minnesota Governor’s Task Force on Broadband 10:10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 11, 2025

June 11, 2025 – Kauai is now the third Hawaiian island to be fully fiber enabled, Hawaiian Telcom said Tuesday. This furthers the state’s goal of becoming the first fully fiber state by the end of 2026. Hawaiian Telcom announced its plan in January in partnership with state and federal governments. The $1.7 billion investment aims to connect every Hawaiian, improving the lives of rural community members and “leveling the playing field,” according to Hawaiian Telcom Pr

Internet

RCR Wireless

JUNE 11, 2025

This is about my backyard, so it makes the cut; plus it is an interesting example of public/private cooperation to connect the ‘burbs. Boldyn Networks is working with UK fibre infrastructure provider ITS to build four fibre networks for businesses in four south London boroughs. These are Bromley, Lewisham, Merton, and Wandsworth.

Connectivity

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 11, 2025

June 11, 2025 – City officials in Laredo, Texas, met to address damage left on fiber construction sites on private property and whether to change fines for neglected damage. The meeting consisted of council members and city planning officials, at the request of Council Member Dr. David Tyler King (Texas-District VI). In his request for the council he asked for “regulating fiber contractors and subcontractors” and “holding them accountable for damages to private proper

Construction

Tridon

JUNE 11, 2025

When people hear “ OSP fiber ,” they tend to picture buried cable, manholes, or pole lines. That’s fair—OSP stands for Outside Plant, after all. But there’s an interesting twist that comes up in industrial and commercial infrastructure projects. Sometimes, OSP fiber optic cable has to be installed, not “outside plant”, but inside buildings. And while that may sound unusual, it’s actually pretty common in certain environments—especially in Canada’s resource-heavy sectors like energy, utilities, a

Cable

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2025 – With less than 90 days to rework its broadband deployment strategy under the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment program, Virginia officials were scrambling to respond to sweeping federal changes that leaders say “throw years of planning in the trash.” Sen. Jennifer Boysko , D-Fairfax County, who serves as chairwoman for the Virginia Broadband Advisory Council , expressed her frustration Monday, alongside many others.

Broadband

telecoms.com

JUNE 11, 2025

Orange Business and Toshiba Europe have got together to launch what they say is the first quantum-safe networking service in Paris, and the French telco has also signed a deal with Nvidia for some sovereign AI solutions.

Network

RCR Wireless

JUNE 11, 2025

Cisco said that the new solutions include hardware, software and system integration In sum – what to know: Cisco hits $1B in AI infra orders early – Strong Q3 performance reflects rising demand for scalable AI infrastructure. New tools boost AI networking – Innovations include unified fabrics, intelligent packet flow and support for Nvidia hardware.

Hardware

Telecom Talk

JUNE 11, 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator, is facing funding issues. The company’s plan is to incur a capex of Rs 50,000-55,000 crore for improving networks. However, now it is facing funding issues as banks are not easily going to give it to them. This could result in potential market share loss, analysts said. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have already bolstered their networks.

Marketing

Light Reading

JUNE 11, 2025

As part of the multi-year contract, Vocus will build and operate Australia's first Telesat low-Earth orbit (LEO) landing station in New South Wales.

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission should reverse course in its probes against EchoStar, former FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington argued in a Tuesday op-ed. The agency opened two dockets last month, seeking input on whether EchoStar is effectively using its 2 GigaHertz satellite spectrum and whether the FCC should reconsider its 2024 decision to give EchoStar more time to reach its 5G buildout milestones.

Marketing

Light Reading

JUNE 11, 2025

DOCSIS infrastructure spending declined in Q1 amid the wait for equipment powered by new 'unified' DOCSIS 4.0 chips. Dell'Oro's Jeff Heynen expects spending to rebound in the second half of 2025.

Telegeography

JUNE 11, 2025

It’s been a couple of years since we reviewed the state of the 2G and 3G mobile markets to see how network closures were coming along. There has been plenty of activity since then, and 2025 is shaping up to be a busy year for shutdowns.

Network

Light Reading

JUNE 11, 2025

Netcracker said C Spire, one of its long-time customers, is using Netcracker's generative AI platform for telco to enhance and automate billing and customer care operations.

Platform

RCR Wireless

JUNE 11, 2025

The country’s official 6G roadmap, the Bharat 6G Vision, was launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2023 In sum – what to know: India reviews 6G progress – Minister Pemmasani evaluated over 100 government-funded R&D projects under the Bharat 6G Mission, emphasizing outcome-focused efforts and global standard participation.

Network

Light Reading

JUNE 11, 2025

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Vodafone and friends test 1024 QAM; cablecos sign agreement on AAE-2 subsea link; telcos can't get enough of GenAI.

HCL Tech

JUNE 11, 2025

Why legacy backups are insufficient against cyber threats abhinay.khandelwal Wed, 06/11/2025 - 14:43 Ransomware attacks are alarmingly frequent, occurring every 11 seconds and this figure is expected to worsen, increasing to one attack every 2 seconds (Source: Cybersecurity Ventures report ). Organizations must proactively prepare to respond effectively to these evolving threats.

Platform

Developing Telecoms

JUNE 11, 2025

Zoom has expanded its Zoom Phone service to additional locations in India after receiving approval from the country’s telecom regulator - a move the US-based company says enables coverage of key business hubs.

Phone

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2025 – The Rural Wireless Association pushed back Thursday against Verizon’s efforts to deny it access to its mobile service agreement with Mediacom. “The fact that Verizon filed an objection to RWA’s request to access its [mobile resale agreement with Mediacom] raises a more troubling concern that resellers, such as Mediacom, may be receiving more favorable rates, terms, and conditions than rural carrier roaming partners of Verizon, despite the f

Mobile

RCR Wireless

JUNE 11, 2025

The PAWR test network integrated a local, open-source mobile core with an Ericsson 5G SA RAN The federally funded Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR)’s testbed in Iowa is dabbling in the exploration of open-source mobile network software.

Mobile

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2025 – The cable industry asked Congress Tuesday to protect shared and unlicensed spectrum bands as part of the sweeping budget bill Republicans are working on pushing through. The Senate version of the bill, which the chamber has yet to pass, protects certain military airwaves from being auctioned to wireless carriers by the Federal Communications Commission.

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