Total Telecom

JULY 11, 2025

News The Texas Comptroller’s office has officially commenced the application process for more than $3.8 billion in funding to advance broadband infrastructure across the state. This substantial investment, administered by the Broadband Development Office (BDO), combines federal dollars from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program with state contributions from the Texas Match Assistance Program (TMAP).

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Telecom Talk

JULY 11, 2025

On the very same day that Starlink’s satellites go approval from IN-SPACe, three satellites from SES secured approval from the same agency. SES is a Luxembourg-based company which you might have heard of because of its partnership with Jio. There’s a subsidiary of SES which is called Jio-SES in which Jio Platforms also has a stake. These three satellites, however, do not come under Jio-SES.

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Developing Telecoms

JULY 11, 2025

Indonesian tower companies Dayamitra Telekomunikasi (Mitratel) and Tower Bersama are reportedly reviving merger discussions that were abandoned nearly a decade ago, according to a report from Bloomberg.

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Total Telecom

JULY 11, 2025

News Vodafone Greece has outlined an ambitious €1 billion investment plan for the period 2024 to 2029, with a firm focus on expanding and upgrading the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. Central to this strategy is the accelerated development of the fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network and the enhancement of the 5G mobile network, positioning the company not merely as a connectivity provider but as a comprehensive technology partner for households and businesses alike.

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Developing Telecoms

JULY 11, 2025

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar is set to become one of the first European carriers to launch direct-to-cell (D2C) satellite communication services through a partnership with Starlink.

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Total Telecom

JULY 11, 2025

News The Government of Kenya, through its Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy and the ICT Authority, is advancing plans to install a high-capacity fibre optic cable along the Isiolo–Mandera corridor. This initiative is part of the broader Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP), which is funded by the World Bank.

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Developing Telecoms

JULY 11, 2025

At the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 in Geneva, ZTE’s Chief Development Officer (CDO) Cui Li delivered a speech at a workshop themed “Navigating the Intersect of AI, Environment and Energy for a Sustainable Future".

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Developing Telecoms

JULY 11, 2025

Telecom Egypt, the country's main telecom services operator, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian healthcare technology company KareXpert to launch a comprehensive digital healthcare platform managed through a secure national cloud hosted within Egypt.

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Telecom Talk

JULY 11, 2025

In a recent communication to its users, Reliance Jio has announced a complimentary two-day unlimited plan for select customers —likely those affected—as a goodwill gesture, following reported issues with outgoing services. This information comes from screenshots of MyJio app and SMS communications, reportedly sent by the telco and shared by users on social media platforms.

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RCR Wireless

JULY 11, 2025

Hutchison Ports has launched one of the UK’s largest private 5G networks across Felixstowe and Harwich ports, enabling autonomous vehicles and advanced IoT, amid a global surge in port digitisation. Three Group Solutions and Boldyn Networks steered the project into port.

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Telecom Talk

JULY 11, 2025

Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel has revised its entry-level prepaid plan that offers unlimited 5G data to users. Previously, Airtel’s entry-level plan with unlimited 5G data was priced at Rs 379. Now, the company is providing the complimentary 5G benefit with prepaid plan priced at Rs 349—making it Rs 30 cheaper than before. Let’s take a closer look at the plan and the benefits it includes.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2025 – Broadcasters say they’ve been footing the Federal Communications Commission’s bill for too long. In a filing submitted Monday, the National Association of Broadcasters urged the agency to expand its base of regulatory fee payors, arguing that legacy media companies are unfairly bearing the brunt of the FCC’s operating costs.

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RCR Wireless

JULY 11, 2025

According to Dell’Oro, early use cases of AI RAN will center on Distributed RAN, single-purpose deployments and 5G networks In sum – what to know: AI RAN momentum – AI-driven RAN solutions will account for nearly one-third of the RAN market by 2029, focusing initially on D-RAN, 5G efficiency and power reduction.

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VoIP Review

JULY 11, 2025

Trimble and KT Corporation have entered into a collaborative effort to enhance telecom and precise positioning services in South Korea through the Trimble RTX Fast network. This project targets automotive original equipment manufacturers and IoT companies, enabling precise positioning services across the nation. Trimble’s offering utilizes real-time GNSS correction services with global coverage via IP/cellular and satellite.

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Light Reading

JULY 11, 2025

Vodafone is the only operator to have recently joined the alliance and telco representation remains low.

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VoIP Review

JULY 11, 2025

Indian telecommunications giant Bharti Airtel and Ericsson have signed a strategic agreement to expand Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services throughout India. This collaboration aims to enhance Bharti Airtel’s core capabilities and network capacity to meet the increasing demand for data connectivity. The deal involves deploying a new platform by Ericsson that promises high capacity, a smaller footprint, and improved total cost of ownership for Bharti Airtel.

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RCR Wireless

JULY 11, 2025

Agentic AI success in telecom depends on the availability of meticulously curated, multi-domain data derived from network transactions and interactions Agentic AI tops many telecom providers’ strategic objectives for 2025. Recognizing its potential, some providers are already investing in AI agents to enhance customer care.

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VoIP Review

JULY 11, 2025

Global system integrator NTT Data is collaborating with Eurofiber to roll out a new service in the Netherlands. This service combines private 5G , fiber, and data center infrastructure for Dutch enterprises. Dubbed “Connected Workspace,” this managed service offers multi-vendor 5G support, potentially including vendors like Celona, Cisco, and maybe Nokia.

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Light Reading

JULY 11, 2025

The substitution of technology for line judges at the world's biggest tennis tournament contains lessons for telecom.

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Developing Telecoms

JULY 11, 2025

Beyon Money Business, part of the Bahrain-headquartered techonology company Beyon Group, has signed a strategic partnership with EazyPay, a point of sale (POS) and online payment gateway acquirer and payment services provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2025 – Comcast said it was close to doubling its network energy efficiency, even while traffic jumped 76 percent, thanks to a broad shift toward cloud-based infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and smarter facility management. From 2019 to 2024, the company reduced the electricity required per byte of data by 49 percent.

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Light Reading

JULY 11, 2025

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: ITV and Disney+ reciprocate on streaming; Iliad's Free to show top-flight French soccer; how Ericsson got extra-terrestrial on 5G with Thales and Qualcomm.

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Blandin on Broadband

JULY 11, 2025

The Timberjay takes a look at the impact of BEAD changes … As high-speed fiber-optic broadband systems continue rolling out along the south shore of Lake Vermilion and in Alango, Owens, Angora, Sandy, Pike, Wuori, Great Scott, and Bearville townships, one thing is abundantly clear: None of these projects would be happening without significant government funding behind them.

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Cisco Wireless

JULY 11, 2025

The advent of quantum computing represents a fundamental shift in computational capabilities that threatens the cryptographic foundation of modern digital security. As quantum computers evolve from theoretical concepts to practical reality, they pose an existential threat to the encryption algorithms that protect everything from personal communications to national security secrets.

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Blandin on Broadband

JULY 11, 2025

Pew has assessed and tracked the broadband-related data that is available in the US. They start with framing the importance… Incomplete information can make it difficult for lawmakers to understand the effects of policy, and for government entities to enforce grant recipients’ program requirements. Because federal data focuses on information like the number of households with subscriptions, it lacks feedback on network quality and reliability, or on how consumers experience a broadband connectio

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Light Reading

JULY 11, 2025

T-Mobile is filling its fiber footprint via deals with Lumos and Metronet, but an analyst believes it'll need a lot more fiber to compete in the world of fixed and mobile convergence.

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RCR Wireless

JULY 11, 2025

Of all the innovations introduced with 5G SA, RedCap technology is the one likely to have the biggest immediate impact The industry transition to 5G Standalone (SA) has taken longer than some expected, mostly due to the complexity of shifting from traditional telecom networks to the highly dynamic, cloud-native architectures of 5G SA.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 11, 2025

July 11, 2025 – Artificial intelligence has the power to amplify marginalized voices, or silence them even further, depending on how it is developed and governed. That was the message panelists shared during the American Civil Liberties Union Summit on Civil Rights in a Digital Age. The event , which ran Thursday from 10:15am-3:00pm ET, was dedicated to exploring the perils and promises of AI, and its potential effects on minority groups within the U.S.

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RCR Wireless

JULY 11, 2025

Reliance Jio Platforms seeks to expand its telecom subscriber base and grow its broader portfolio of digital services before going public, according to the report In sum, what to know: IPO postponed – Reliance Jio Platforms has pushed back its public listing beyond 2025 as it seeks to grow revenue and subscriber numbers.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2025 – After years of planning, the remote island community of Isle au Haut, Maine, has completed its high-speed fiber broadband network, made possible by a newly installed undersea fiber cable. Nearly a third of the island’s total residents came together for a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 28 , with partners from the state, county, Island Institute, Axiom Technologies, and Hawkeye Fiber Optics, to celebrate the completion of the island’s fiber optic s

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telecoms.com

JULY 11, 2025

Amid growing excitement about the potential of AI-RAN, it is perhaps unsurprising that research firms are beginning to weigh in with some predictions.

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Telecom Talk

JULY 11, 2025

Sony recently launched the WF-C710N earphones in India. These earphones are made to stand out from the design perspective. We can’t comment too much on the audio experience as we don’t have the product in our hands. However, we can definitely take a look at it from the images, talk about its specifications, and mention whether the price looks fair or not.

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Telecom Ramblings

JULY 11, 2025

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Greg Davis, CEO at Bigleaf Networks When federal grants under the Digital Equity Act were rescinded in mid-May, it removed more than $1 billion that had already been incorporated into state planning. Pennsylvania alone watched $35 million vanish overnight—money that local officials had earmarked for public Wi-Fi, digital-skills coaches, and devices for low-income families.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2025 – Greenlight Networks has reached a deal to acquire the assets of Loop Internet, a locally owned fiber provider headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Announced on Wednesday , Greenlight and Loop together aim to serve the Scranton area, covering neighboring cities such as Wilkes-Barre, Mountain Top, and Kingston.  “By joining forces, we can move faster into new markets, operate more efficiently, and deliver an exceptional customer experience to even

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Dell'oro

JULY 11, 2025

Cable broadband is under pressure. But mobile subscriber growth offers a lifeline. Analyst Jeff Heynen breaks down how U.S. cable operators are adapting to fierce competition from FWA and FTTH with mobile bundling, aggressive promotions, and smarter network strategies. The post Convergence and Bundling Critical for Cable Operators appeared first on Dell'Oro Group.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 11, 2025

💡 ◾ DOJ OKs T-Mobile-USCellular, Barely ◾ AT&T: 1 Mile of Copper Stolen in Dallas ◾ NCTA to FCC: Keep This One Rule, Please! ◾ CAGW Backs Carr on New Investment ◾ Cable Vet Jim Gleason Back in the Game BEAD : Two Ph.D economists say Commerce Secretary  Howard Lutnick’s  new BEAD program rules have a major flaw and they claim it’s a costly one.

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Telecom Talk

JULY 11, 2025

Vivo, a Chinese smartphone maker, is all set to launch the X Fold 5 and X200 FE. It is an interesting time for Vivo to launch a foldable. The comparisons with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which just launched, will definitely be made. The X Fold 5 will likely be way more affordable than the latest foldable from Samsung. We expect the X Fold 5 to pack powerful cameras finetuned by ZEISS, and so will the X200 FE which will also launch on the same day.

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