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BSNL Has Now Installed 50000 4G Sites

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator in India, has reached the milestone of installing 50,000 4G sites.

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VMO2 offloads another 8% stake in Cornerstone

Total Telecom

News The divestment will reduce the operator’s stake in the towerco to around 25% Today, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced that it will sell an 8.33% stake in mobile towers company Cornerstone to infrastructure investor Equitix. The deal, which is facilitated by the sale of a 16.6% stake in a holding company, will see VMO2 receive £186 million upon completion.

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BSNL in Talks with Major Tech Companies like Microsoft for Monetising Land: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator in India, is in talks with major tech companies including Microsoft and Google to monetise its land assets.

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Saudi Aramco receives a licence to provide wireless services

Developing Telecoms

The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST), the Saudi Arabian communications authority established to regulate, monitor and empower the communications and IT sector, has granted a licence to provide specialised wireless telecommunication services to Aramco Digital.

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DoT in Favour of Waiving Spectrum Bank Guarantees for Telcos: Report

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecom (DoT) is reportedly considering towards waiving bank guarantees (BGs) for telecom operators concerning spectrum purchases made

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New partnership to bring innovative digital payment solutions to businesses in MEA

Developing Telecoms

Network International, an enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and global digital payment and financial technology provider Ant International, have signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the extension of innovative digital payment solutions to businesses in the MEA.

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BSNL finally passes halfway mark with 4G deployment

Total Telecom

News The state-owned telco has reportedly deployed over 50,000 4G sites nationwide, Today, India’s Ministry of Communications has announced that state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has successfully deployed over 50,000 4G sites across the country, around 41,000 of which are currently operational. This represents half of the 100,000 sites that the company estimates will be required to achieve national coverage of its new network.

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EllaLink announces connection to Start Campus in Portugal

Total Telecom

Press Release EllaLink, the first high-capacity submarine cable to directly connect Latin America with Europe, announces the expansion of its network to the Start Campus SINES DC, in Portugal. This strategic move strengthens EllaLink’s presence within the Sines Atlantic Hub, reinforcing the partnership with the largest Data Centre being rolled out in Europe.

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Kyivstar starts next phase of network backup-power upgrades

Developing Telecoms

Ukrainian telco Kyivstar said on Wednesday that it has invested UAH1.9 billion (US$46 million) over the last two years to upgrade backup-power facilities for its network, the second phase of which is now underway.

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Reflecting on the UK fibre market with nexfibre’s CEO Rajiv Datta

Total Telecom

Contributed Article by Rajiv Datta, CEO of nexfibre In today’s digital age, full-fibre broadband is much more than a faster way to browse the internet; it is the backbone of our modern lives and a critical driver for economic growth. Connectivity has become an essential that touches nearly every aspect of our daily routines. A robust fibre market fuels the broader economy by enhancing productivity, fostering innovation, and making the UK more competitive on the global stage.

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Millicom announces LatAm tower sale and leaseback deal with SBA

Developing Telecoms

Millicom International Cellular, a provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Latin America, has announced a tower sale agreement with SBA Communications Corporation (SBA), an independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure.

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Bharti Telecom Plans to Raise Rs 8,500 Crore via Bond Market: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharti Telecom, owned by Sunil Bharti Mittal, is reportedly planning to raise around Rs 8,500 crore (USD 1.

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Interview: Hormuud Telecom CEO Ahmed Yusuf

Developing Telecoms

Somalia experienced a brutal civil war forcing millions of its population to flee for safe havens across the world. Among this diaspora was a camel herder turned businessman, who would take lessons from hardship and return to his homeland to aid in its recovery.

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Vodafone Idea offers Deepawali Rewards: Full Details Here

Telecom Talk

Celebrate Deepawali with Vodafone Idea’s "Spin the Wheel" program, offering assured rewards and exciting discounts on the Vi App.

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Globe to build Philippine landing station for Hexa’s MYUS cable

Developing Telecoms

Malaysia’s Hexa Capital Consultancy said on Wednesday it has chosen Globe Telecom to serve as the landing party in the Philippines for its trans-Pacific Malaysia-US (MYUS) Cable System.

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Meta AI Has More Than 500 Million Monthly Users, Says Mark Zuckerberg

Telecom Talk

With over 500 million active users, Meta's AI capabilities are boosting daily interactions and empowering developers, said the company during earnings call.

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Google to retire CBRS network planning tool

Light Reading

Google plans to discontinue the CBRS network development tool it first launched in 2019. Fixed wireless Internet providers and others in the CBRS industry are bemoaning its loss but say there are other options out there.

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BSNL Announces 5000 Sites Now Operational Under 4G Saturation Project

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced that 5000 sites are now operational under the 4G saturation project.

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Kyocera plans to sell part of KDDI stake worth over $3bn 

Total Telecom

News The sale, taking place over the next five years, will help the company improve its cash flow Kyocera, a Japanese manufacturer of telecom equipment and semiconductor materials, is planning to sell up to a third its stake in KDDI, Japan’s second largest telco, according to a Bloomberg article published today. Kyocera currently holds a 15.3% stake in KDDI, which Bloomberg estimates to be worth roughly ¥1.6 trillion ($10.4 billion).Kyocera says it plans to sell a third of this stake over

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Expect Artificial Super Intelligence by 2035, Says SoftBank CEO

Telecom Talk

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son reiterated his belief in the coming of artificial superintelligence (ASI) on Tuesday, saying that it would require hundreds of billions of dollars in investment to realise.

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6G Foundry: How will adaptive intelligence in 6G transform wireless connectivity?

RCR Wireless

Hint: Yes, AI takes on a whole new meaning in the world of wireless connectivity The future of wireless connectivity is bright, promising to deliver bespoke experiences that evolve with the user. 6G is expected to revolutionize the way we connect with the world around us. Key to this revolution is adaptive intelligence — the […] The post 6G Foundry: How will adaptive intelligence in 6G transform wireless connectivity?

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Oracle Health Unveils New Clinical AI Agent to Improve Patient-Provider Interactions

Telecom Talk

Oracle Health introduces its next-generation Clinical AI Agent, enhancing patient care with features like a multimodal voice interface, multilingual draft notes, and automated coding.

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Researchers urge FCC to stop LEO launches until further review

Light Reading

In a letter to the FCC, a group of researchers said that low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite launches should be paused until 'national and international environmental reviews can be completed.

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Over 25 Percent of Google’s New Code Is Generated by AI, Says Sundar Pichai

Telecom Talk

Sundar Pichai outlined Google's advancements in AI and productivity during the Q3 earnings call, highlighting developments in coding, the Gemini app's integration, and Waymo's leadership in the autonomous vehicle market.

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Indian government's move to allocate satcom spectrum to benefit international players

Light Reading

Administrative allocation of satcom spectrum is an advantage for international companies, while lower cost is likely to help in addressing the digital divide.

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Oracle Health Unveils AI-Powered Electronic Health Record System

Telecom Talk

Oracle introduces an advanced, AI-powered electronic health record (EHR) system to simplify healthcare workflows, improve patient care, and drive efficiency.

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Altice USA aims to fix broken video model with more flexible pay-TV options

Light Reading

Following launch of its $30/month Entertainment TV package, Altice USA has unveiled its $85/month Extra TV and $140/month Everything TV tiers. The new tiers will be distributed via Optimum Stream devices and traditional set-tops.

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Virgin Media O2 Sells Additional Stake in Cornerstone to Equitix

Telecom Talk

Virgin Media O2 has announced the sale of an 8.33 percent minority stake in its mobile tower joint venture, Cornerstone, to Equitix Investment Management Limited.

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The mobile industry needs to pivot to the enterprise (Analyst Angle)

RCR Wireless

Recently I was talking with a friend about the need for the mobile industry to pivot. If we can successfully pivot from the consumer to the enterprise, then the industry can grow for the next 20 or 30 years. But as we talked, I realized how rare it is for an industry to start with […] The post The mobile industry needs to pivot to the enterprise (Analyst Angle) appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Apple Launches Mac Mini with M4 Chip: Price and Specs in India

Telecom Talk

Apple has launched a new Mac Mini model with an M4 chipset for India, and the global markets.

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Eurobites: Nokia tapped to lead European sustainable 6G initiative

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: VMO2 announces Q3 results and stake sale in Cornerstone towers JV; Telenor earnings marked by Bangladesh turmoil; South Africa blocks Vodacom's fiber merger with Maziv.

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Pixel 9a Specifications Leak Online, Suggests Decent Upgrades

Telecom Talk

The Google Pixel 9a will likely come with a 6.3-inch display, said a report from Android Authority. Its display will have a 120Hz refresh rate support.

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Spark cuts guidance, seeks mobile tower sale

Light Reading

New Zealand operator Spark seeks mobile tower sale and says it needs new investors to help fund long-term growth as it cuts guidance.

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Airtel Business sees strong demand for enterprise private 5G solutions

RCR Wireless

Airtel already provides 5G coverage across India after the telco launched the service in 2022 Airtel Business, the enterprise branch of Indian telco Bharti Airtel, is experiencing strong demand for private 5G services among its enterprises clients, local press reported, citing a private report. “Since launching 5G, we have observed significant demand from our enterprise […] The post Airtel Business sees strong demand for enterprise private 5G solutions appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Equinix expands into Thailand with $500M investment

Light Reading

Equinix enters Thailand's rapidly growing data center market with a $500 million investment spread over the next ten years.

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Test and Measurement: Viavi to build USAID-funded O-RAN test lab in the Philippines

RCR Wireless

Viavi Solutions will be designing, building and operating a new, comprehensive Open Radio Access Network test lab in Quezon City in Metro Manila, aimed at fostering adoption of Open RAN in the region as well as making it easier for new players to enter the Open RAN market and providing workforce development. The interoperability lab […] The post Test and Measurement: Viavi to build USAID-funded O-RAN test lab in the Philippines appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Securing AI Infrastructure for a More Resilient Future

Paloalto Networks

As policymakers across the globe approach regulating artificial intelligence (AI), there is an emerging and welcomed discussion around the importance of securing AI systems themselves. Indeed, many of the same governments that are actively developing broad, risk-based, AI regulatory frameworks have concurrently established AI safety institutes to conduct research and facilitate a technical approach to increasing AI system resilience.