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BSNL Brings SIM Card Home Delivery Portal on its Website

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has started home delivery of SIM cards. The state-run telecom company is now allowing customers to do self KYC (know your customer) directly from its website to enable this. Users can do that via this link “[link] The customers can do this for both the prepaid and the postpaid connections.

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Vodafone uses satellite-guided sensors to align mobile antennas

Telecoms Tech News

A misaligned antenna could be the difference between mobile signal or not, that’s why Vodafone is using satellites to guarantee positioning. Vodafone will begin rolling out satellite-guided sensors embedded within new radio antennas across its network, starting in Albania this September before expanding elsewhere. It’s a first for the industry and could spell the end.

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Jio, Airtel, and Vi Rs 5 per Day Voice Plans Compared Only One Gets the Basics Right

Telecom Talk

India’s top operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have quietly entered a new battlefield: voice only prepaid plans priced at around Rs 5 per day. These packs offer unlimited calling and limited SMS , but no bundled mobile data. While the pricing is identical on paper, a closer look reveals that only one operator has truly optimised the offering for real-world user needs.

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Digicel Tonga completes first phase of 5G rollout

Developing Telecoms

Digicel Tonga announced on Wednesday it has completed the first phase of its 5G rollout, with its network now covering about 30% of the population in Nuku’alofa.

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Altnets Partners with Camozzi Automation UK to Launch Revolutionary Low Emissions FTTx Product Series

Total Telecom

Developed and manufactured by Camozzi Technopolymers—part of the Camozzi Group—and brought to the UK market by Camozzi Automation UK, the V4000 PLUS LE Series is crafted from sustainable, bio-renewable raw materials. This innovative product series exceeds performance standards while cutting carbon emissions by an impressive 85% (compared to the standard Series V4000 PLUS).

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Kacific pushes on in Pakistan with PTCL partnership

Developing Telecoms

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group announced on Tuesday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Telco Integrators (TI) to expand satellite internet, broadband, and voice services across Pakistan.

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BT research shows 2 million British SMEs lack cybersecurity training

Total Telecom

Press Release A study by BT in partnership with Be the Business reveals that two in five (39%) SMEs, equivalent to two million businesses, have not arranged cyber security training for their teams – despite f our in ten (42%) small businesses having experienced a cyber attack in the last 12 months, increasing to two in three (67%) for medium-sized companies.

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Second successful launch for Amazon’s Project Kuiper 

Developing Telecoms

It may be some way behind Starlink in deployment terms, but Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite initiative has been making headway both in terms of launches and regulatory approvals in recent weeks.

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Salt Typhoon: Chinese hackers compromise Canadian networks

Telecoms Tech News

Chinese state-sponsored hackers Salt Typhoon have been caught targeting telecoms companies across Canada as part of an ongoing global espionage operation. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) sounded the alarm this week. Working alongside American counterparts at the FBI, Canadian officials have identified notorious Chinese state-sponsored hacking group ‘Salt Typhoon’ as behind the.

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Paul Bunyan Communications weathered the storm – literally

Blandin on Broadband

Fiber Storage Area Roof Collapse I’m sharing this update from Paul Bunyan Communications because I’m glad to hear that the folks around Bemidji are getting on the other side of some scary weather but also because I think the details can help us appreciate the physical site of broadband, from buried fiber to satellite dish foundations… The recent storm that struck the Bemidji area has been devastating and our cooperative headquarters, like so many other homes and businesses, sus

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Tata Communications expands with new TGN-IA2 subsea cable

Light Reading

The new TGN-IA2 subsea cable has been integrated into the original TGN-IA cable system, boosting the capacity of Tata Communications' intra-Asia network.

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Advocates: Fine Print in New BEAD Notice Favors Satellite Providers

Broadband Breakfast

HOUSTON, June 24, 2025 – As broadband officials dig into the fine print of updated guidance governing a $42.45 billion federal broadband expansion program, many raised concerns Monday about new advantages carved out for low-Earth orbit satellite providers. One of the clearest examples, they argued, was a provision under revised rules for the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment program, that gives satellite providers up to 10 years to meet performance benchmarks — more than do

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Comcast extends prioritized 'QCI 8' data to the bulk of its mobile base

Light Reading

Comcast is migrating its mobile subs to QCI 8, a QoS data prioritization level for cellular networks typically tied to premium plans. The operator said its array of by-the-gig, unlimited and prepaid plans will soon support it.

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T-Mobile Revolutionizes Connectivity with T-Satellite Launch

VoIP Review

T-Mobile US has taken a major step in the telecommunications industry by announcing the upcoming commercial launch of its T-Satellite Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service on July 23. This service targets a growing niche for satellite-to-cellular connectivity, addressing areas lacking terrestrial network coverage. With an impressive 1.8 million users already engaged in the beta phase since February, the demand appears robust.

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Office of Broadband Development Office Hours June 24, 2025: BEAD Pre-qualification is open

Blandin on Broadband

More than 30 people attended the Office of Broadband Development Office Hour today. They do a great job of outlining changes and updates but it’s a lot to understand and not everything is set in stone yet. Below are the PpowerPoint slides, notes and questions. Pre-qualification is open Trying to update the FAQ Trying to get application out soon – hopefully July 7 Updating maps – especially with RDOF default additions Providers will be able to pick areas (working on that) Think there will only be

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AI in telecom – total ticket elimination in telco call centres

RCR Wireless

AI is transforming telecom operations – from slashing customer resolution times to orchestrating real-time energy savings, reshaping both service delivery and network management. In sum – what to know: Auto systems – ML efficiency tools are evolving into semi-autonomous systems to resolve service issues and automate network tasks.

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Broadband usage rates jumped in Q1. Will it last?

Light Reading

OpenVault CEO Mark Trudeau joins the podcast to discuss the big takeaways of the company's quarterly 'Broadband Insights' report. He also provides an update on how cable operators are squeezing more capacity out of HFC.

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Slicing is not a replacement for spectrum sharing (Analyst Angle)

RCR Wireless

Some say 5G slicing is a viable alternative to spectrum sharing or private networks — but it suffers from severe constraints Some wireless industry commentators have suggested that “5G network slicing” is a viable alternative to either spectrum-sharing or the deployment of private (dedicated) networks by enterprises or other organizations.

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Non-Deployment BEAD Funds In Jeopardy, State Officials Say

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2025 – With states facing a Sept. 4 deadline to submit their final plans for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment funding, broadband experts met last week to discuss how BEAD’s new policy notice will change outcomes for the communities the program serves. The Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition held a webinar Wednesday  with two state broadband officials and two from the private sector.

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Ericsson says FWA is boosting telco monetization opportunities

telecoms.com

Ericsson’s 2025 Mobility Report claims Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services are growing in appeal to operators, thanks to the the ability to offer speed-based tariff plans and consequent monetization of 5G.

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MEF hopes Mplify exemplifies global NaaS aspirations

Light Reading

MEF, formerly the Metro Ethernet Forum, is rebranding as Mplify. The industry group said the change is needed to communicate its mission to unlock cloud-like flexibility, automation and scalability in service provider networks.

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Stephanie Weiner, Former NTIA Chief Counsel, Joins Georgetown Law Tech Institute

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2025 – The former chief counsel at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Stephanie Weiner , is joining Georgetown’s Institute for Technology Law & Policy as a senior researcher – with a broadband focus. Weiner is joining the Institute as a fellow with Georgetown University Tech & Society initiative’s Federal Alumni Fellowship program.

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India Leads 5G Growth with FWA Expansion and Global Data Usage Record: Ericsson Mobility Report

Telecom Talk

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in appeal to communications service providers (CSPs) around the world, with the ability to offer speed-based tariff plans – enhanced by 5G capabilities – proving particularly attractive, according to the June 2025 Ericsson Mobility Report (EMR). 5G adoption in India is growing rapidly, driven by rising data demand , 5G population coverage exceeding 90 percent, and large-scale 5G FWA deployments , the report said.

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Do satellite providers get more time to meet BEAD speed requirements than other broadband providers?

Blandin on Broadband

In the Office of Broadband Development Office Hour this morning, someone asked how many years low-Earth orbit satellite (LEO) had to deliver the speeds required to be eligible for BEAD funding. The answer was that OBD would adhere to NTIA guidance. So an hour later an article on LEO and BEAD in Broadband Breakfast caught my attention because it gave a more specific answer… As broadband officials dig into the fine print of updated guidance governing a $42.45 billion federal broadband expansion pr

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Eurobites: Vodafone unveils satellite-guided antennas

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Telia fires up network-resilience unit; Iliad's Scaleway agrees sovereign cloud deal; UK competition regulator puts the squeeze on Google.

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Network Time Synchronization Gains Precision with Cisco 8000 Series Enhancements

Cisco Wireless

5G-Advanced and emerging 6G technology are extending the role of precision timing in communications networks—and unlocking foundational new features like beamforming, interference management, positioning services, and AI-driven RAN.

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Huawei's next tri-fold, satellite-capable phone is almost here

Light Reading

Huawei's latest version of its tri-fold phone is expected to emerge in September with the addition of satellite connectivity, plus notable upgrades to its chipset, cameras and screen durability.

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Samsung to Launch Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 on July 9, 2025

Telecom Talk

Samsung is soon going to launch new phones in India and the global market. The company is calling this the Galaxy Unpacked event and it will take place on July 9, 2025. The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event will take place in Brooklyn, New York. Users interested in watching the event can see it live on several platforms including Samsung’s website, YouTube, newsroom, and more.

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Vodafone Idea and AST SpaceMobile's D2D plans may face regulatory snag in India

Light Reading

Regulatory ambiguities may impact Indian telco Vodafone Idea's recently announced partnership with AST SpaceMobile.

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Connect Humanity: Investment capital for community-focused broadband projects

Blandin on Broadband

According to their LinkedIn Profile … Connect Humanity is a nonprofit impact fund with a mission to advance digital opportunity. We provide tailored investments, grants, and technical guidance to help underserved communities build the internet infrastructure needed to thrive. According to their website … From rural towns and Tribal Nations to state-specific efforts like our fund for New Mexico, we’re actively deploying flexible financing to help communities and internet service provi

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Allo seeks 'voluntary resignations' amid need for more funding

Light Reading

Allo Communications has initiated a wave of cost-cutting measures, including voluntary resignations, as the operator looks to secure more capital to fund its fiber network buildout initiatives. BEAD delays are partly to blame.

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Tremolo Communications unites four MN broadband providers in a common vision

Blandin on Broadband

I wrote about this new partnership in May (2025) , when the Brainerd Dispatch wrote about it. This week, we see the story from the lens of the Wadena Pioneer Journal … West Central Telephone Association is proud to be part of a growing alliance dedicated to expanding high-speed broadband access in rural Minnesota. Originally formed by Emily Cooperative Telephone Company and West Central, the Tri-Co Technologies Partnership has now welcomed Paul Bunyan Communications (PBC) of Bemidji and Co

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Google preps public cloud charge at telecom as Microsoft wobbles

Light Reading

Efforts by AWS and Microsoft to offer the public cloud for telco workloads have borne little fruit. Now Google has entered the fray.

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Arelion Upgrades Northern European Network

Telecom Ramblings

The global network operator Arelion is upgrading its network footprint on its home region of Scandinavia. The investments will target hyperscale data center connectivity and demand from the AI marketplace with the help of Ciena’s RLS technology.

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FiberCop Doubles Bond Sale Amid Surge in Investor Demand

VoIP Review

FiberCop has swiftly doubled its bond issue from €1.4 billion to €2.8 billion within just two days, driven by overwhelming investor interest. The Italian fibre infrastructure company, recently separated from telecom giant TIM, initially launched the bond offering on a Monday. By Wednesday, it had increased the size due to subscriptions exceeding €6 billion, according to reports by Key4Biz.

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Broadband Breakfast on June 25, 2025 - Driving Towards Better Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

The Maine Connectivity Authority is driving connections all across the state during a five-day-long program to connect with community partners and gather important insights for the next phase of their work. This Broadband Breakfast Live session will examine MCA President Andrew Butcher's journey around the state, along with past successes and future desires for MCA.

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OnePlus Nord CE 4 Price in India Lowers Ahead of Nord 5 Launch

Telecom Talk

OnePlus Nord CE 4 has seen a price cut ahead of the launch of Nord 5 series in India. It is worth noting that the Nord 5 series will also have the Nord CE 5 launching on July 8, 2025. This leaves about two weeks from here for the launch of the two phones. While the Nord 5 series will undoubtedly be an upgrade over the Nord 4 series, it still doesn’t mean that the Nord 4 series isn’t good value at a lowered price.

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