Mon.May 12, 2025

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SIM Swap Fraud Soars as Mobile Identity Thefts Surge

VoIP Review

Cifas, the UK’s foremost fraud prevention service, has highlighted a concerning increase in SIM swap fraud, with cases soaring by 1,055% in 2024. This surge was part of the annual Fraudscape report, which cast a shadow over the mobile and telecoms industry. In 2024, the National Fraud Database (NFD) recorded nearly 3,000 cases of unauthorized SIM swaps.

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Canadian telcos pin poor subscriber growth on new immigration policy

Total Telecom

News This quarter, BCE, Rogers, and Telus collectively reported their lowest wireless subscriber growth in four years Canadas crackdown on immigration is hamstringing growth for the nations telcos, according to a report in The Toronto Star. The latest financial reports from all three of the countrys national mobile network operators BCE, Telus, and Rogers show a significant drop in subscriber growth this quarter, which they attribute to the governments immigration policies.

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India Nears Commercial Rollout of Direct-to-Mobile Technology: Report

Telecom Talk

India is inching closer to a commercial rollout of Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology, with significant preparatory work already completed, including pilot

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FTC's Click-to-Cancel Rule Delayed for 60 Days

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2025– The Federal Trade Commission has announced a 60-day delay on its final Click-to-Cancel Rule , previously known as the Negative Option Rule.  Adopted in 2024 under FTC Chair Lina Khan , the Click-to-Cancel Rule was anticipated to start on May 14. On Friday, the FCC voted to delay the process for 60 days, making July 14, 2025 the date for companies to comply with the FTC's standards.

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Time to remember timber, taconite, tourism and technology on the Iron Range?

Blandin on Broadband

Last week, MinnPost painted a challenging picture of the Iron Range ( Iron Range on the ropes: Mining and school layoffs test the regions resiliency again ). I wont recap the whole article, but it outlines the latest (and history) of mine closures, the gaps between mining work wages and others in the area and some unfortunate, other unusual turns in the community.

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EU Reconsiders Merger Rules to Boost Telecom Innovation

VoIP Review

The European Commission initiated a crucial public consultation to overhaul the European Union’s merger regulations. The main objective is to stimulate investment and foster innovation across the continent. The focus is primarily on the horizontal merger guidelines (HMG), which deal with mergers involving competitors within the same market, as well as companies operating at various supply chain levels.

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Simington, Wax Call on Trump to ‘DOGE’ the FCC

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission is a prime candidate for DOGE-style reform, said Commissioner Nathan Simington and his newly appointed Chief of Staff Gavin Wax. In an op-ed published Friday in the Daily Caller , Simington and Wax called for “Trump to DOGE the FCC,” a reference to the Elon Musk -led Department of Government Efficiency aimed at cutting spending and reducing staff.

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VMO2 merges with Daisy to create £1.4 billion B2B provider

telecoms.com

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) will combine its B2B arm with Daisy Group in a deal that might not go down too well with some of the latter's customers.

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Powering progress—How private mobile networks are transforming utilities

RCR Wireless

The utilities industry, charged with powering, hydrating, and heating the world, is undergoing a profound transformation. Aging infrastructure, rising resource demands, and the growing complexity of operations make it imperative for utilities to adopt smarter, more resilient solutions.

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DOT Reveals Ambitious Plan for Air Traffic Telecom Upgrade

VoIP Review

The US Department of Transport (DOT) has unveiled an ambitious plan to modernize the nation’s air traffic control infrastructure. This three-year initiative, branded as the ‘Brand New Air Traffic Control System Plan,’ targets the replacement of outdated systems and the implementation of advanced technologies across more than 4,600 locations.

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Hybrid Communications is Reshaping How Enterprises Connect Worldwide

Telecom Reseller

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com What happens when one of the longest-standing leaders in enterprise communications acquires another major player in the industry? Eric Hanson, CMO at Mitel, reveals the transformative journey following their acquisition of Unify, which has created what may be the largest install base in the unified communications industry—over 70 million users across more than 100 countries.

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Guthrie Wants FCC Spectrum Auction Pipeline to Raise $88 Billion

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2024 – A House budget bill needs to find a big pot of revenue, and it looks like Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr will be handed the job. Under a budget plan unveiled Sunday night, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Brett Guthrie , R-Ky., said he wants the FCC to raise $88 billion over the next nine years by auctioning off at least 600 megahertz of spectrum.

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What's the Story? Gogo and the saga of 'rip and replace'

Light Reading

Light Reading's Mike Dano joins the podcast to discuss how the 'rip-and-replace' program led to an odd network launch plan for Gogo, plus broader impacts of the federal program's delayed implementation and what to expect next.

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UVA Deploys CBRS Network With Comcast to Boost Cell Coverage

Broadband Breakfast

May 12, 2025 – The University of Virginia has partnered with Comcast Business to address longstanding cellular coverage gaps across its Charlottesville Grounds, leveraging Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum and a newly deployed private wireless network. The system, now live in select areas, integrates directly with participating mobile carriers, enabling students, faculty, and visitors to connect automatically.

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Uses for Mining Communications Systems

Tridon

In the world of mining , where every shift carries a level of risk, clear and immediate communication isn’t a luxuryit’s a necessity. When an emergency strikes underground or on the surface, the difference between a near-miss and a tragic loss often comes down to how well teams stay connected. Thats where two-way radio communication systems come in.

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SK Telecom posts stable Q1 figures but trouble looms large

telecoms.com

SK Telecom's AI operation is on a healthy growth trajectory, but it won't be enough to offset the oncoming storm at its mobile division.

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Project Gigabit: Fibrus delivers full fibre to almost 12,500 premises in Cumbria

Total Telecom

Press Release Almost 12,500 more homes and businesses in Cumbria can now benefit from Full Fibre broadband A Cumbrian farmer who describes receiving Full Fibre broadband as transformational is among the homes and businesses now able to connect to lightning-fast speeds through Project Gigabit. Project Gigabit is the government-funded programme to enable hard-to-reach communities to access fast, reliable gigabit-capable broadband.

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'Crypto Dad' Expressed Dismay With Increasing Politicization of Digital Currency

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2025 - The United States risks ceding leadership in cryptocurrency innovation to global competitors if political divisions prevent effective regulation, warned J. Christopher Giancarlo , former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. "We dominated the 20th century - our banks, our financial regulation, our dollar itself.

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Truecaller Leverages AI to Help Users with Important SMSes

Telecom Talk

Truecaller, a smartphone calling and SMS application, has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) deep into its platform to help users with their daily communication.

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Lightpath Expands Miami Network with New Cable Station

VoIP Review

Lightpath is undertaking a significant network expansion in Miami to connect with a new cable landing station at 460 NE 215th Street. In collaboration with a strategic anchor customer, the company aims to enhance connectivity through dark fiber and wavelength services, reaching up to 800 Gbps. This expansion will be finished by late 2025, extending Lightpaths network in the Miami metro area to over 80-route miles.

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Reliance Jio Has an Internal Timeframe for 100 Million Homes Target

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio is aiming to significantly expand its home broadband footprint, with a target of reaching 100 million households.

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Angry Albuquerque Mayor Shuts Down Ezee Fiber Project

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2025 – Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller (D) ordered Ezee Fiber to stop work on Wednesday, following a recent increase in complaints from city residents over property damage by workers laying fiber Internet cables.  “Unfortunately, the way this is being done, especially by some of these providers, is an absolute nightmare for our homeowners,” Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller told the Albuquerque Journal.

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JioHome by Reliance Jio: Plans, Benefits, and Offers for May 2025

Telecom Talk

Jio has unified its Fiber and AirFiber services under the new JioHome brand, offering free installation, unlimited Wi-Fi, smart TV features, and a 50-day free trial.

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Analyst Angle: Will D2D make rural cell sites an endangered species?

RCR Wireless

Multiple companies have asked me to analyze this question: will D2D replace the rural cell site?Would it make sense for an operator to shut down a remote site, and simply let the users fall back on NTN coverage from space?

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SKT posts Q1 2025 results and launches SIM reset to strengthen cybersecurity after data breach

Light Reading

SKT used its Q1 2025 results announcement to launch its new SIM Reset solution, which is designed to protect its customers by blocking SIM cloning.

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Ericsson, telcos trial 5G Radio Dot System in Taiwan

RCR Wireless

Ericsson noted that the test demonstrated that its Radio Dot System can deliver strong indoor 5G performance using the CSPs 3.5GHz spectrum and 4×4 MIMO In sum what you need to know: Ericsson demos indoor 5G Trial at Taipei City Mall showed over 1 Gbps speeds using its multi-operator Radio Dot System.

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US Marine Corps launches Nokia's Banshee tactical private wireless solutions

Light Reading

Nokia announced that it has delivered its Banshee tactical private wireless solutions to the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity to provide secure and resilient communications for tactical operations.

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Most cloud-native RAN deployments are single vendor affairs – report

telecoms.com

According to some data from STL Partners, most virtualised RAN deployments are of single-vendor vRAN, with only limited multi-vendor openness at the moment.

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AT&T pursues Nsight's 3.45GHz spectrum in 5G 'catch-up' strategy

Light Reading

AT&T is hoping to purchase 3.45GHz spectrum from Nsight, a small wireless network operator. But that would require the FCC to waive its 40MHz ownership cap on that midband spectrum.

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WordPress vs. HubSpot CMS: Which Is Best for Your B2B Website?

Mojenta

If youre running a B2B business, your website is a lead generator, brand spokesperson, and sales champion all rolled into one. So when it comes to picking a content management system (CMS), the decision isnt just about design its about setting the stage for long-term growth.

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VMO2 Business merges with Daisy Group to build IT and telecoms ‘powerhouse’

Total Telecom

News The combined business is valued up to 3 billion Today, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) Business and Daisy Group have announced their intention to merge, creating a new B2B communications and IT giant. The combined company will have roughly 700,000 customers, annual revenues reaching around 1.4 billion, and an estimated value of 2.53 billion. VMO2 will own 70% of the merged business and Daisy Group will hold 30%.

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Tecno Spark 40 to be the First to Bring MediaTek Helio G200 Globally

Telecom Talk

The MediaTek G200 is built on the TSMC's 6nm process. It has an octa-core CPU, with 2 Cortex A76 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and six Cortex A55 clocked at 2 GHz.

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Telcos tire of all-you-can-eat data, get a taste for portion control

Light Reading

A slowdown in the rate of data traffic growth, acknowledged by telcos at Futurenet last week, is a strange moment to think of more usage-based prices.

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Guthrie Bill to Raise $88 Billion from FCC Spectrum Auctions

Broadband Breakfast

House:  House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep.  Brett Guthrie  (R-Ky.) needs some fiscal help from FCC Chairman  Brendan Carr. In a new budget bill that his panel will consider tomorrow, Guthrie is looking to Carr to raise  $88 billion  from spectrum auctions. “This reconciliation legislation will help raise federal revenue and limit government spending to what actually helps Americans.

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Bell steps up campaign against Canadian regulator's wholesale rules

telecoms.com

Canadian incumbent Bell is taking its grievances with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to the next level.

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Dish Media launched ad platform that spans linear and connected TV

Light Reading

Dish Media has introduced AdvantEdge, a data-powered TV advertising platform that covers traditional TV and streaming.

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Portronics Launches Sound Slick X Soundbar in India: Price and Specs

Telecom Talk

Portronics Sound Slick X Soundbar has launched in India for Rs 7,999 only. The company is providing a 12 months warranty on the product.