Telecom Talk
JUNE 18, 2025
State-run telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) announced the name of its 5G services on its official X account (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. Earlier, as reported by TelecomTalk, the telecom operator had asked the public to suggest a name for its 5G services, which the company plans to launch once its 4G network becomes stable.
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 18, 2025
Ericsson has announced that Grameenphone, a leading mobile operator in Bangladesh with over 84.8 million subscribers, has become the first communication service provider (CSP) to use the new Ericsson and AWS Gen-AI Lab to create an agentic AI-powered OSS/BSS solution.
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Telecom Talk
JUNE 18, 2025
In a major push toward universal digital access, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a strategic partnership with AST SpaceMobile, the U.S based company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard mobile phones directly to satellites. The collaboration is aimed at enabling direct-to-mobile satellite connectivity, a breakthrough that could eliminate mobile signal blackspots across India especially in remote and rural areas where traditional towers
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 18, 2025
Mobile operators globally recorded a 8% drop in operational carbon emissions from 2019 to 2023 despite growth in connections and data traffic, But while that trend is set to continue, more needs to be done – especially in developing countries, and even more so within supply chains globally – to keep the global mobile sector’s net-zero goals on track, according to a new GSMA report.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 18, 2025
Indian telecom service provider Vodafone Idea (Vi) and satellite-based cellular broadband network provider AST SpaceMobile announced a strategic partnership to expand mobile connectivity across India’s unconnected regions. “Collaboration to bring Direct-to-Device satellite broadband connectivity to India, supporting Digital India’s vision of universal mobile access,” Vodafone Idea said in an exchange filing on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 18, 2025
Indian operator Vodafone Idea and AST SpaceMobile, which is building a space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, have announced a strategic partnership to expand mobile connectivity across India’s unconnected regions.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 18, 2025
The Subscriber Identity Module ( SIM ) card, once an essential component of mobile connectivity, is gradually being phased out. In its place, embedded SIMs or eSIMs are transforming the way consumers connect to telecom networks. While the change has been slow to materialise in some markets, global adoption is accelerating rapidly, pushed by device makers, telecom operators, and regulatory frameworks that now favour digital first infrastructure.
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Telecom Talk
JUNE 18, 2025
In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its prepaid portfolio, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched a new Rs 1049 prepaid plan offering long-term validity with core telecom benefits. The plan, which comes with 180 days of validity, is designed for users seeking unlimited voice calls, modest data consumption, and essential SMS access over an extended period.
VoIP Review
JUNE 18, 2025
In a notable move, Rakuten Symphony and AT&T have deepened their collaboration, aiming to enhance the reach of Open RAN technologies in the United States. This partnership, first announced in early 2022, focuses on leveraging Rakuten Symphony’s site management platform to support AT&T’s network simplification endeavors and accelerate Open RAN deployment nationwide.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 18, 2025
In 2016, India launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) a bold, interoperable platform that revolutionised digital payments and became a global benchmark for scalable, public-tech infrastructure. Nearly a decade later, Bharti Airtel is attempting something strikingly similar in a different domain: telecom fraud protection. In a move that could transform how India’s mobile users are protected against scams, Airtel has proposed an industry wide joint initiative aimed at real-time detect
VoIP Review
JUNE 18, 2025
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, released new research indicating that nearly all businesses plan to incorporate artificial intelligence into their customer communications this year. The report, the state of customer communications , explores how brands are adapting their engagement strategies as customer expectations rise, and AI adoption accelerates globally.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 18, 2025
Swedish fintech giant Klarna is breaking into the U.S. telecom industry with a move that could disrupt mobile service as we know it. Known for reinventing consumer finance with its buy-now-pay-later model, Klarna is now rolling out its first unlimited mobile phone plan, built around the same promise that made its payments platform a global success: simplicity, transparency, and user-first design.
Light Reading
JUNE 18, 2025
With a total system capacity of 400 Tbit/s, the SMAP submarine cable will greatly improve connectivity between Australia's four main cities.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 18, 2025
In a bid to improve the offerings and utility for customers purchasing its fiber broadband plans, ACT Fibernet has partnered with Amazon Prime. ACT Fibernet is one of the largest non-telco internet service providers (ISPs) in India and the company has partnered with Amazon Prime to include free subscription to Amazon Prime Lite for its customers. Now customers across differet cities will get to benefit from this partnership as they will get free access to the Prime Lite.
Light Reading
JUNE 18, 2025
In May 2025, viewing on streaming services such as YouTube, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video surpassed traditional cable and broadcast TV for the first time, according to Nielsen's monthly 'The Gauge' report.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 18, 2025
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a stern warning to its employees, cautioning them against seeking political or external influence in service-related matters such as transfers and postings. The directive, issued through an office memorandum on Wednesday, underscores strict adherence to conduct rules governing civil servants. Also Read: DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security Political References to Be Treated as Employee-Initiated The
VoIP Review
JUNE 18, 2025
The Swedish Armed Forces have decided to explore the innovative capabilities of 5G by joining the NorthStar programme, a collaboration between Telia and Ericsson. The programme serves as a platform for testing new 5G applications, reflecting the increasing interest in the integration of advanced technology into military operations. According to Brigadier-General Mattias Hanson, CIO of the Swedish Armed Forces, collaborating with the private sector is essential in enhancing Sweden’s defense
Telecom Talk
JUNE 18, 2025
Apple is reportedly exploring the use of generative artificial intelligence ( AI ) to streamline and accelerate the design of its custom silicon, a senior executive revealed last month. Johny Srouji, Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies at Apple, highlighted the initiative during a speech in Belgium, where he received an award from Imec, an independent semiconductor research and development group that works closely with most of the world’s biggest chipmakers.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 18, 2025 – With its latest batch of defaults, Lumen is fully out of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, the company told the Federal Communications Commission Monday. “As Commission staff are aware, on Friday, June 6, 2025, Lumen relinquished its remaining RDOF awards,” Stephanie Minnock , the company’s assistant general counsel, wrote in a filing.
Light Reading
JUNE 18, 2025
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: European telcos make their mobile operations greener; Nokia invites you to feel its fabric; Proximus appoints new CEO; KPN invests in ElevenLabs.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 18, 2025
June 18, 2025 – The Black Churches 4 Digital Equity Coalition meets Thursday for an annual Juneteenth Bible study. The event will center the Bible study on celebrating and empowering black communities in a growing digital world. The event will take place on June 19, 2025, starting at 11 a.m. ET and ending at 2 p.m. ET. In-person attendance is at the Greater Grace Temple of David, located at 23500 W.
RCR Wireless
JUNE 18, 2025
GSMA expects Chinese telcos are expected to deploy 4.5 million 5G base stations by the end of the year In sum – what to know: Finish 5G first – GSMA’s Vivek Badrinath urges global operators to complete the 5G SA rollout before jumping to 6G, stressing that 5G’s potential is real and actionable now.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 18, 2025
June 18, 2025 – Missouri is set to join a growing number of states banning judicial deference which allows courts to defer to administrative agencies when interpreting ambiguous laws. The states’ actions follow a similar decision by the U.S. Supreme Court last year. Missouri’s SB 221 has passed the state Senate and House and was delivered to Governor Mike Kehoe (R) May 30.
Blandin on Broadband
JUNE 18, 2025
From the Office of Broadband Development… Broadband Matters: Office of Broadband Development Updates BEAD updates Resources on federal BEAD changes Broadband Task Force, June meeting recap Line Extension Connection Program BEAD updates On Friday June 6, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released the BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice modifying elements of the BEAD program.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 18, 2025
June 18, 2025 – The battle over how much incarcerated people should pay to stay connected with loved ones escalated this week. Sheriffs, telecom providers, and civil rights advocates filed opposing briefs in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit over a Federal Communications Commission rule that slashed prison phone rates and restricted providers from passing along most of the costs associated with call monitoring and other security measures.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 18, 2025
In a bid to boost investments in India and show support to the Make in India initiative of the government, OnePlus has decided to make IoT (Internet of Things) products within the country. OnePlus has announced that it will make IoT products within India with Optiemus Electronics. OnePlus has been vocal about its investments in India with the Project Starlight.
VoIP Review
JUNE 18, 2025
Singaporean telecommunications operator M1 has embarked on an exciting partnership with Swedish vendor Ericsson to enhance its 5G transport network. This collaboration is set to revolutionize how networks are managed, focusing on automation and advanced analytics tools. M1 will integrate Ericsson’s cloud-native transport automation controller into its systems, aiming to improve network visibility and control.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 18, 2025 – Cisco wants to be sure that Netflix has smooth sailing for passengers aboard cruise ships in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Bill Davenport , Senior Director for Connectivity and Technology Policy Cisco Systems, Inc., in a June 16 meeting with an aide to FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, discussed Cisco’s proposal to remove the FCC’s prohibition on the operation of 6 GHz low-power indoor (LPI) Wi-Fi access points on cruise ships.
RCR Wireless
JUNE 18, 2025
Nokia has launched a first-of-its-kind suite of telco-trained AI models and tools, built with Google Cloud, to enable agentic automation across domains. In parallel, the firm is opening its network-as-code platform to developers in partnership with Telstra, in a dual push to drive network efficiencies and value.
Blandin on Broadband
JUNE 18, 2025
Broadband Breakfast reports … Under new rules for the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program released Friday, states will have to make ineligible for funding some locations served with unlicensed fixed wireless. It’s a victory for the group, which has been pushing for the chance to update BEAD maps. Broadband offices will have to consult the FCC’s coverage map to see where coverage is reported, and then will reach out to those ISPs to quickly verify they can a
Light Reading
JUNE 18, 2025
Enthusiasm for artificial intelligence in telecom hit fever pitch at Digital Transformation World's giant greenhouse in Copenhagen. What could possibly go wrong?
AT&T Connects
JUNE 18, 2025
“Congratulations to Olivia Trusty on her confirmation as FCC Commissioner. Olivia’s commitment to public service and deep broadband policy expertise will help inform the FCC’s efforts to connect all Americans while spurring economic growth and advancing our nation’s telecommunications infrastructure. We look forward to working with her and the Commission to advance sound policy that incentivizes investment in broadband networks.” – Rhonda Johnson, Executive Vice President, Federal Regulato
Light Reading
JUNE 18, 2025
As data center energy demand soars, startups are plotting their way into space-based computing with its promise of low-cost power and cooling.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 18, 2025
OnePlus has launched the Bullets Wireless Z3 in India. These latest neckband earphones from OnePlus are available in two colours and come with support for heavy bass. The earphones are in the competitive price zone and promise a lot for the users in terms of value. The weight of the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 is just 26 grams, so you won’t really feel them sitting on your neck.
Fierce Telecom
JUNE 18, 2025
At Fiber Connect, IQGeo and Deepomatic demoed how AI is helping fiber providers raise the bar on network quality through automated field validation. | IQGeo and Deepomatic show how AI can validate fiber installs in real time. See how smart tools reduce field errors, improve documentation, and boost accuracy.
Mark Goldberg
JUNE 18, 2025
In late May, we saw the release of the 2025 OECD Economic Survey of Canada. Canada tends to perform very well in basic research, as illustrated by its strong research impact, which plays a key role in driving breakthrough innovations with broad industrial potential. Low business R&D activity points to challenges in translating basic research into large scale commercial applications.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 18, 2025
OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 recently launched in India. I have used this earphones for a couple of days now, and on that basis, I can tell you how they really are. The Bullets Wireless Z3 are an upgrade to Wireless Z2, which launched back in 2022. It is interesting to see OnePlus focusing on the neckband earphones yet again. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 definitely have a more premium feel than the predecessor.
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