Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2025 — FiberLight on Wednesday reached a deal to acquire Metro Fiber Networks (MFN), gaining control of a critical 200-mile underground dark fiber route between Virginia Beach and Richmond – a move the company says positions it to meet surging AI infrastructure demand and accelerate its expansion across the Southeast.
IEEE ComSoc
APRIL 16, 2025
T-Mobile’s fiber business could serve about 5 million U.S. customers and generate up to $5 billion in revenue during the next five years, according to financial analysts at Evercore. That call is the investment advisor firm’s first take at evaluating the maturation of T-Mobile’s fiber plans. It’s based on the assumption that T-Mobile will close its deal to acquire fiber operator Metronet , following the recent closure of another deal with EQT for fiber operator Lumos.
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Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission has in hand the extra $3.08 billion needed to fund its effort to remove blacklisted Chinese gear from rural networks, the agency announced Tuesday. The FCC said it had made the extra funding available to participants. “With this further allocation, recipients should be able to move swiftly to fulfill their removal, replacement, and disposal work under the Secure Networks Act and Program rules,” the agency sai
Telecoms Tech News
APRIL 16, 2025
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has shed light on the expected sensing capabilities of future 6G networks. A report produced by ETSI focusing on Integrated Sensing And Communications (ISAC) details 18 advanced use cases that leverage the fusion of sensing and communication technologies to enable a more context-aware, efficient, and responsive digital world.
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 16, 2025
Cryptocurrency emerged as an unexpectedly important issue in the 2024 election. President Trump, who branded himself the pro-crypto candidate during his campaign, quickly delivered on promises to reverse what he called the Biden administration's "war" on crypto. Meanwhile, industry leaders who supported Trump's campaign are now actively engaging with Washington policymakers.
Cisco Wireless
APRIL 16, 2025
Data center networking has transformed dramatically with AI, and Cisco is at the forefront by creating flexible, scalable networks to enhance bandwidth, reduce latency, and improve energy efficiency. Its our view that Ciscos recognition in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching recognizes its innovative solutions in high-performance networking, simplified operations, security integration, and cloud management.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 16, 2025
This RCR Wireless News’ report provides a comprehensive analysis of where the Wi-Fi market stands in 2025. As digital transformation accelerates across industries and as our homes become more and more connected, the demand for faster, more reliable and lower-latency wireless connectivity has never been greater.
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Telecom Talk
APRIL 16, 2025
Indias top telecom operators Airtel, Jio, and Vi have urged the government to create a robust 5G spectrum roadmap to meet rising data demand and IoT expansion.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 16, 2025
Now Telecom, the mobile operator arm of Now Corporation, has become the latest casualty of the heavy demands placed on telecom operators in the Philippines.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 16, 2025
BSNL Rs 1198 plan comes with 300 minutes of voice calling, 3GB of data, and 30 SMS per month. These benefits renew every month for 12 months.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 16, 2025
Huawei showcased its Xinghe Intelligent Unified SASE Solution, an AI-powered cybersecurity system designed to tackle the rising threat of AI-driven attacks.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 16, 2025
The T branded devices from OnePlus have not been launching in India, or for that matter, in any other part of the world for several years now.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 16, 2025
The Moroccan government has signed separate MoUs with Nokia and Ericsson to accelerate its Digital Morocco 2030 plan, with both vendors agreeing to contribute to digital talent development among other things.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 16, 2025
Airtel IQ True Delivery helped an Indian private sector bank solve critical communication issues, ensuring timely delivery of OTPs and transaction alerts, improving customer experience, and enhancing operational transparency.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 16, 2025
Viettel Networks, a subsidiary of military-owned telco Viettel, announced on Wednesday that the Vietnam-bound link of the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) is now live, more than doubling the countrys international bandwidth.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 16, 2025
NorthC acquires six Colt Technology Services data centers in Germany and the Netherlands, expanding its regional data center network and enhancing its strategic presence.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 16, 2025
MTN Uganda and PostBank Uganda have reportedly completed a six-month proof of concept (POC) of the operators secure access service edge (SASE) business solution to power the banks digital transformation.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 16, 2025
There are still millions of Indians who don't have access to a bank. For them, UPI simply won't work. But that changes with the PhonePe UPI Circle.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 16, 2025
Cloud services giant Amazon Web Services (AWS), has announced a collaboration with Manara, a social impact startup dedicated to unlocking the untapped potential of top technology talent in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), including women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Cisco Wireless
APRIL 16, 2025
Cisco and Splunk's partnership enhances security and observability solutions, offering real-time insights and expanding opportunities for joint partners via integrated programs and buying incentives.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 16, 2025
Nigerias National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SecDojo, a cybersecurity training and upskilling company with headquarters in France, to strengthen the countrys resilience against cyberthreats through what are described as targeted capacity-building initiatives.
Cisco Wireless
APRIL 16, 2025
The CVE program is the foundation for standardized vulnerability disclosure and management. With its future uncertain, global organizations face challenges.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 16, 2025
Operator e& UAE has announced the launch of its autonomous drone-based cell tower inspection, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), calling it a major leap in telecom infrastructure management and operational safety.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 16, 2025
Senior executives from satellite internet provider Starlink met Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday to discuss investment opportunities,
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 16, 2025
Another initiative relevant to MEA mobile finance has been launched. This time global digital payments and commerce platform PayPal has announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay, a global money movement company, to enable real-time fund transfers for PayPal customers across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
Light Reading
APRIL 16, 2025
Google has signed a power purchase agreement with Baseload Capital in Taiwan its first in the Asia-Pacific region that will add 10MW to the country's power grid when the first projects come online.
VoIP Review
APRIL 16, 2025
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has unveiled a pivotal report on the sensing capabilities of upcoming 6G networks, foreseeing a transformative impact on various industries. This report, focusing on Integrated Sensing And Communications (ISAC), outlines 18 advanced use cases that merge communication and sensing technologies to create an intelligent and more responsive digital environment.
Light Reading
APRIL 16, 2025
The financial analysts at Evercore offered some new forecasts for T-Mobile's fiber ambitions, predicting the business would span 5 million customers and garner $5 billion in revenue by 2030.
telecoms.com
APRIL 16, 2025
Experience analysis specialist Opensignal put out a report listing broadband performance in the UK, with EE, Plusnet Vodafone highlighted as top performers.
Light Reading
APRIL 16, 2025
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Colt sells data centers; EU splurges on AI; ETSI analyzes 6G sensing; Vodafone's not the Nation's Network.
telecoms.com
APRIL 16, 2025
Washington's anti-China campaign has been dealt a blow, after Huawei and ZTE won deals to supply 5G infrastructure to U Mobile.
Light Reading
APRIL 16, 2025
AT&T has launched 'All-Fi Pro,' a new package for fiber subs that includes a Wi-Fi 7 gateway and Wi-Fi extenders and the ability for customers to upgrade their home broadband devices once every 36 months.
VoIP Review
APRIL 16, 2025
In November, multiple subsea cables in the Baltic Sea were severed, raising immediate concerns of intentional sabotage. Recently, Swedish authorities have released their initial findings, indicating that there’s no concrete evidence of deliberate damage. “It cannot be determined with certainty whether a Chinese ship intentionally damaged data cables in the Baltic Sea,” stated the Swedish government authority.
Light Reading
APRIL 16, 2025
Light Reading's flagship awards program starts accepting entries on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. We look forward to hearing about how your company, services, products and colleagues have excelled in the past year and where that momentum will take the industry next.
Cisco Wireless
APRIL 16, 2025
To ensure the safety of cardholder environments, financial institutions must understand the guidance on modern technologies and applicable controls.
Light Reading
APRIL 16, 2025
The UK government has seemingly opted to put less funding into telecom research in tough financial conditions, although UKTIN will still have a role.
Telecom Ramblings
APRIL 16, 2025
There was some interesting metro fiber M&A this week along the eastern seaboard of the US. Fiberlight has found a means to expand its footprint in Virginia, signing a definitive agreement to acquire Metro Fiber Networks.
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