Telecom Talk

JULY 22, 2025

In a concerted effort to combat the growing menace of spam and fraudulent communication, Indian telecom operators — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — are leveraging artificial intelligence ( AI ) and machine learning (ML) tools to detect and block unsolicited calls and messages. The initiative is part of a broader regulatory push led by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to enhance consumer trust and build a safer digital ecosystem.

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VoIP Review

JULY 22, 2025

Ofcom , the UK’s telecoms regulator, is targeting scam calls that fraudulently use UK mobile numbers to seem more credible. If you have ever hesitated to answer a call from an unknown UK number, Ofcom is addressing this problem. These scams exploit a technique called ‘spoofing’, where a UK mobile number is faked to increase call legitimacy.

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US Telecom

JULY 22, 2025

Authors Robert Mayer: Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity & Innovation, USTelecom Christopher Braccia: Cybersecurity & Innovation, USTelecom Brianna Bace: Cybersecurity & Innovation, USTelecom My colleagues and I recently had the privilege of presenting at the 27th Annual New York State Cybersecurity Conference—a gathering of cybersecurity leaders, public servants, and technologists committed to defending our critical infrastructure.

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VoIP Review

JULY 22, 2025

In a remarkable achievement, Reliance Jio has concluded June with an impressive 213 million 5G subscribers. This milestone comes as the Indian telecom giant expanded its user base by 43 million in six months, growing from 170 million at the end of 2024. This growth cements Jio’s prominence in the competitive 5G market. One major driver behind this growth is Jio’s unique, in-house 5G stack.

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IEEE ComSoc

JULY 22, 2025

Like previous generations of international mobile telecommunications ( IMT) recommendations, ITU-R defines the 6G requirements while 3GPP develops the standardized technology specifications that will be the project’s candidate to the ITU-R process. On this occasion, the target date for “Technology proposals for IMT-2030” has been defined by ITU-R to be early 2029, and resulting specifications (i.e. full system definition) are to be submitted by mid-2030 at the latest. 3GPP contributions to ITU-R

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Telecoms Tech News

JULY 22, 2025

If you’re an EE customer, the mobile operator is set to hit a coverage milestone with its new 5G standalone network. This summer, the network is on track to reach more than 34 million people across the UK. By the time the summer holidays are over, EE expects its most advanced 5G to cover over. Read more » The post EE 5G standalone to cover half of UK population by August appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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RCR Wireless

JULY 22, 2025

We’re calling it. The private 5G race is properly on. A couple of recent flagship deals – Verizon at Thames Freeport on the Thames Estuary, Tampnet with Aker BP in the North Sea – show this market is delivering. Real deals. Real scale.

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Light Reading

JULY 22, 2025

New FCC filings show AST and AT&T's FirstNet are pushing ahead with their plan to expand first-responder cell coverage under FirstNet with AST's satellites.

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RCR Wireless

JULY 22, 2025

3GPP Releases 18 through 20 focus on AI-native networks, energy efficiency and support for emerging XR and IoT applications In sum – what to know: 5G-Advanced is here – The latest 3GPP releases bring AI-native networking, energy efficiency and advanced latency to wireless systems, setting the stage for 6G.

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Developing Telecoms

JULY 22, 2025

India-headquartered global communications technology player Tata Communications and cloud computing platform Amazon Web Services (AWS) are collaborating to enable an advanced AI-ready network in India. The collaboration is said to mark one of India’s largest-ever network deployments by Tata Communications in terms of size, scale and bandwidth.

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RCR Wireless

JULY 22, 2025

AI data center interconnect will bolster optical transport, finds Dell’oro In sum, what to know: Optical transport bounce-back – 2024 was a tough year for optical transport, but AI data center interconnect will bolster this sector by 5% annually.

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Light Reading

JULY 22, 2025

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is proposing a revision to Thailand's mobile tariff structure that would allow for basic service plans costing less than THB240 per month.

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RCR Wireless

JULY 22, 2025

A federal judge in 1983 ordered the breakup of the Bell System A federal judge in 1983 ordered the breakup of the Bell System. Through 1983, the U.S. telecom system was dominated by AT&T, which operated as a monopoly. What followed was 40+ years of deal-making, mergers and technology evolution.

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Developing Telecoms

JULY 22, 2025

Satellite networking technology, solutions and services company Gilat Satellite Networks has announced today that its Peruvian subsidiary, Gilat Perú, has been awarded approximately $60 million in orders from Pronatel (Programa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones), Peru’s national telecommunications programme.

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Telecom Talk

JULY 22, 2025

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, is one of the only operators globally to deploy multi-point UBR tech for home connections. It has allowed the operator to fast-track deployment of its AirFiber service. This is powered by Jio’s 5G SA (standalone) network. Anshuman Thakur, senior vice president, Reliance Industries, said during the earnings call on Friday, “It (Jio) is one of the leading deep tech companies in India with enormous amounts of innovation and technolog

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TDS Connect

JULY 22, 2025

Guest Blog by Shane West, TDS Chief Operating Officer These days, a company’s connection with its customers is more like a friendship that relies heavily on good communication and trust. That means businesses must listen and follow through on its commitments. At TDS Telecom, we have heard our customers want simple and predictable bills in their inbox or mailbox.

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Light Reading

JULY 22, 2025

Amid ongoing network upgrades, Mediacom is field-testing a new DOCSIS 4.0 device from Hitron that also supports VoIP. The trial signals some early momentum for cable's new (and speediest) broadband platform.

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VoIP Review

JULY 22, 2025

Telia Company is shifting its strategic focus by divesting from Latvia while doubling down on the Swedish market. The company announced plans to sell its entire stake in Latvia’s major telecom firms, Tet and LMT, while making a substantial acquisition offer for Sweden’s broadband provider Bredband2. Telia has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Republic of Latvia, Latvenergo, and LVRTC to sell its 49% share in Tet and 60.3% in LMT.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2025 – California lawmakers appear close to modernizing a century-old requirement that certain telecom companies guarantee basic voice services to households. Assembly Bill 470 , which advanced in the state legislature Thursday after a contentious July 15 hearing , would allow providers like AT&T to withdraw from their Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) obligations in areas deemed to be “well-served” by multiple, competing service providers.

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Developing Telecoms

JULY 22, 2025

Global digital service provider Hayo says it has expanded its African footprint with new offices in Gaborone in Botswana, Monrovia in Liberia and Lilongwe in Malawi, a strategic expansion that is described as part of Hayo’s continued investment in emerging markets to support local digital economies with digital solutions, telecoms services and on-the-ground expertise.

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Light Reading

JULY 22, 2025

CommScope has struck a strategic alliance with DvSum to bring AI tools to help operators analyze and optimize their networks in a product called ServAssure NXT AI.

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Telecom Talk

JULY 22, 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has announced the launch of 5G in Jaipur. Rajasthan has finally received Vi’s 5G. Jaipur is a major city in the state and also attracts tourists globally and within India. The telecom operator has launched 5G in many other cities including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bangalore, Mysuru, Chandigarh, Patna and Nagpur.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2025 – AT&T won a legal battle against the Federal Communications Commission in April, saving the company from paying a $57 million fine. But the agency, led by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr , wants a new hearing. The FCC has asked for a full panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to rehear AT&T’s case challenging the big fine.

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RCR Wireless

JULY 22, 2025

GPUaaS represents a major opportunity — but ABI Research Analyst Larbi Belkhit said that revenue isn’t the sole motivation behind telcos’ AI factory buildouts Telecom operators are positioning themselves as major players in the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure space, with ABI Research projecting they could generate more than $21 billion in revenue from GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) […]

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VoIP Review

JULY 22, 2025

The United Kingdom has announced a bold initiative to enhance its computing infrastructure, aiming to achieve at least 6 gigawatts (GW) of AI-capable data center capacity by the year 2030. The newly released Compute Roadmap outlines this ambitious goal, representing a significant increase in the country’s current capacity. The existing UK data centers, while abundant, cater mostly to general enterprise workloads, lacking the specialized design necessary for large-scale AI applications.

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RCR Wireless

JULY 22, 2025

With the new scheme, Ofcom said it will reduce the fees for 900 MHz spectrum to £1.

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Rural Broadband Association

JULY 22, 2025

Another Voice for Rural Broadband user_1153020 Tue, 07/22/2025 - 13:17 Send to all affiliates Off Byline By Shirley Bloomfield, CEO Associated Date Tue, 07/22/2025 - 12:00 Advanced Content Section Sometimes in the advocacy arena, it’s important to find a different way and new voices to share the same story. That is why I always look forward to the NTCA Women in Telecom Fly-In every year.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2025 – Utility companies and broadband providers are still dueling over the Federal Communications Commission’s proposed update to its pole attachment rules. A major remaining sticking point ahead of Thursday’s FCC vote is the ability of broadband ISPs to quickly hire new contractors to mount wires and other gear to poles.

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AT&T Connects

JULY 22, 2025

Connecting changes everything is more than just a tagline for us. In June, I was able to see that phrase come to life in Harrisburg, Missouri. Foster families often receive kids with little property. What truly made this event special was the opportunity to provide families and kids with devices that help them reconnect with friends and continue to pursue their educational goals.

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Mobilise

JULY 22, 2025

About the Client When a leading US technology firm set its sights on the mobile market, it wasn’t just about adding another service. It was about building something that would set them apart. Already known for their quality, reliability and technical expertise across managed connectivity, cloud communications and enterprise networks, expanding into mobile was the […] The post MVNE Made Easy – How a Single Solution Powered a Multi-MVNO Rollout appeared first on Mobilise Global.

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AT&T Connects

JULY 22, 2025

The Midlands of South Carolina just stepped into a new era of enhanced connectivity. This month, we opened the state’s first AT&T Connected Learning Center ® (CLC) at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center in West Columbia. As South Carolina’s first CLC location, Columbia now provides residents with a dedicated space featuring high-speed internet, Dell computers, and access to digital tools like The Achievery SM — AT&T’s free, online educational platform — along with a wide range of

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Telecom Ramblings

JULY 22, 2025

Four interesting items from the metro and last mile: 123NET, Peninsula Fiber Network, and Daystarr Communications have polished off a piece of key

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RCR Wireless

JULY 22, 2025

Executives should understand — and want to win the hearts and minds of — all three As an Industry Analyst and columnist for several decades, I have attended more client briefings than you can imagine. These are from communications companies in wireless, telecom, cable TV, streaming, broadband and now AI.

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Ooma

JULY 22, 2025

Ooma, Inc. (NYSE: OOMA), a provider of advanced communications services for businesses and consumers, today announced that 2600Hz, an Ooma company, has introduced powerful new desktop and mobile apps for its unified communications platform, giving service providers a competitive advantage in serving their customers without having to build or maintain the apps themselves. 2600Hz ([link] […] The post 2600Hz, an Ooma Company, Introduces Powerful New Desktop and Mobile Apps For Unified Communi

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Light Reading

JULY 22, 2025

Charter and Comcast have inked a multi-year deal that enables the operators to deliver mobile services to business customers in the US via T-Mobile's network. Services are set to launch sometime in 2026.

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All West Telecommunications

JULY 22, 2025

Three local organizations receive support through CoBank’s matching grant initiative. Kamas, UT | July 22, 2025 – All West Communications is proud to announce its recent community contributions made possible with CoBank’s Sharing Success program. This annual fund matching initiative allows providers like All West to double the impact of their charitable giving.

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Light Reading

JULY 22, 2025

SiliconDust has fired back at Pearl TV's claims that its HDHomeRun Flex device can't access certain ATSC 3.0-delivered channels because the product uses a system on a chip from HiSilicon, a unit of Huawei, the Chinese telecom giant that the US government has deemed a national security threat.

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