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Viasat debuts Digital Bus solution in Brazil

Total Telecom

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.

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U Mobile signs on OCK as second 5G in-building coverage partner

Developing Telecoms

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.

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India Developing Indigenous AI-Native Telecom Technologies

Telecom Talk

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

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AAE-2: New subsea cable announced to connect Asia, Africa and Europe

Total Telecom

News The Asia–Africa–Europe-2 (AAE-2) will provide “seamless, reliable connectivity across the three continents” to support the growing data demand across the regions This week, a consortium comprising PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and ZOI have announced plans to construct a new submarine cable system spanning Asia, Africa, and Europe. The AAE-2 subsea cable will connect Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, with the journey notably including a number of high-capacity terrestrial crossings th

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5G Got a Lot of Positive Feedback: Vi CEO

Telecom Talk

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

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ZOI, PCCW Global, Sparkle, and Telecom Egypt to construct AAE-2 subsea cable

Developing Telecoms

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.

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Vodafone Idea Could Lose Market Share in Circles Due to Funding Issues

Telecom Talk

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.

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Zoom expands VoIP service to more Indian business hubs

Developing Telecoms

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.

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RWA Wants Access to Verizon’s Mobile Agreement with Mediacom

Broadband Breakfast

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

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MTN Uganda gets ready to spin off MoMo unit

Developing Telecoms

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.

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Eurobites: 6G must learn from 'mistakes of 5G,' telcos tell 3GPP

Light Reading

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.

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Khazna and Nvidia to build AI factories in MEA

Developing Telecoms

UAE-headquartered digital infrastructure company Khazna Data Centres has announced plans to collaborate with multinational corporation and technology company Nvidia to build artificial intelligence (AI) factories in the Middle East Africa (MEA) region.

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Google Starts Rolling out Stable Android 16

Telecom Talk

Google is now rolling out stable Android 16 update for the eligible Android phones. The first few devices to get Android 16, are of course, the Pixel phones. Google Pixel phones are available in India across Flipkart and offline parter retail outlets of the company. Google has introduced several new things with the Android 16. Read More – iQOO Z10 5G Now Available Under Rs 20000 One of the coolest things to come is Live Updates.

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Getting Rural America ‘the Benefit of the Bargain’ Rather than ‘the Short End of the Stick’

Rural Broadband Association

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.

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United Airlines Pauses Starlink Wi-Fi

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2025 – United Airlines temporarily shut off Starlink Wi-Fi connections on two dozen aircraft. United told Broadband Breakfast that “United and Starlink teams are working together to address a small number of reports of static interference during the operation of the Wi-Fi system.” United said that it “is fairly common” to have problems with new Wi-Fi networks, and will be flying those planes without Wi-Fi while waiting for the problem to be

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AT&T Leads Fiber Expansion with 30M Locations Milestone

VoIP Review

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.

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Understanding the New BEAD Rules: What’s Changed in NTIA’s June 2025 Policy Notice

Telecom Industry Association

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.

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Samsung Launches AI-Powered Coding Assistant, Expands AI Ecosystem

VoIP Review

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.

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Indian government reviews progress of 6G goals

RCR Wireless

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.

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Office of Broadband Development Updates: BEAD Updates & June 17 Office Hours

Blandin on Broadband

From the Office of Broadband Development… Federal BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice On Friday June 6, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released an updated Policy Notice modifying certain elements of the BEAD program. Minnesota’s Office of Broadband Development is working with federal, state and local partners to understand how this impacts our state’s ability to empower Minnesotans through the implementation of the federal BEAD program in our state.

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Kauai, Hawaii, Becomes Fully Fiber Enabled

Broadband Breakfast

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

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Nvidia sees Huawei, not Intel, as the big AI-RAN 6G rival

Light Reading

Determined to become the main 6G platform, Nvidia sees Huawei as a serious AI-RAN challenge in markets where it is allowed to compete.

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MN Broadband Task Force June 2025: Digital Inclusion program in St Paul

Blandin on Broadband

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.

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Australia gets Telesat Lightspeed access through new Vocus partnership

Light Reading

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.

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Virginia Officials Slam Changes to Federal Broadband Program

Broadband Breakfast

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.

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Beyond Hardware: Cisco Live 2025 Maps the Platform Future of Networking and Security

Dell'oro

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.

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NGMN: 6G Key Messages from a network operator point of view

IEEE ComSoc

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.

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Ericsson Wins Major Airtel Deal for 5G Network Management

VoIP Review

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.

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What is an IP Phone and when to use it 

VoIP MS

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.

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Nokia bundles Leonardo team-comms into ‘Europe-made’ private 5G for critical industry

RCR Wireless

Nokia has partnered with defence firm Leonardo to secure team-comms on its top-tier private 4G/5G networks – as a ‘Europe-made’ comms bundle for critical industries, including public safety, energy, rail, and defence.

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Modernizing Telecom Mainframes: How AWS and Astadia Are Powering the Digital Network of the Future

AWS Telecommunications

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.

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Cable Industry Pushes Congress to Protect Wi-Fi and Shared Spectrum

Broadband Breakfast

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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Cost Ranges for In-Building OSP Fiber Installation

Tridon

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

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Orange signs deals with Toshiba for quantum and Nvidia for AI

telecoms.com

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.

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Cisco expands AI data center portfolio

RCR Wireless

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.

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Laredo Considers Fines For Neglected Fiber Sites

Broadband Breakfast

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

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MacBook Air M4 Price in India Falls Further

Telecom Talk

MacBook Air M4 launched earlier this year. This is a powerful laptop, and can help one do everything across domains such as video editing, photos editing, professional office work, study, learn, and more. The laptop’s price has fallen further. A few days back, TelecomTalk reported that MacBook Air is available in India for Rs 94,900. This was Rs 5,000 discount over its launch price of Rs 99,900.