RCR Wireless
JULY 30, 2025
Aduna is now co-owned by Ericsson, with a 50% stake, and a consortium of twelve major CSPs In sum – what you need to know: Global API venture launched – Ericsson and 12 major telcos finalize Aduna as a 50:50 JV to commercialize network APIs globally, backed by funding and industry expertise.
Blandin on Broadband
JULY 30, 2025
From the Office of Broadband Development… Broadband Matters: Office of Broadband Development Updates Out and About in Greater MN Restructured BEAD Round updates Line Extension Connection Program Remembering Senator Bruce Anderson’s impact on broadband Out and About in Greater MN Representative Nathan Nelson, ECE President/CEO Justin Jahnz, Senator Aric Putnam, and OBD Executive Director Bree Maki.
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Broadband Breakfast
JULY 30, 2025
The new budget legislation in the United States, called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, recently passed into law. Deep in the legislation is a section on spectrum, with which the U.S. Government intends to raise around $85 billion for the U.S. Treasury from auctions and ensuing licenses for commercial wireless use. It not only reinstates the FCC’s authority to hold auctions, but it sets goals for at least 800 megahertz of spectrum to be auctioned.
RCR Wireless
JULY 30, 2025
AT&T and Ericsson said the rApp deployment marks a significant advancement in multi-vendor programmability In sum – what to know: An rApp first – AT&T claims to be the first CSP globally to deploy a third-party rApp to optimize its live production network.
VoIP Review
JULY 30, 2025
The telecommunications landscape is rapidly evolving as Ericsson finalizes its joint venture in Aduna alongside twelve major global communication service providers (CSPs). This newly formed 50:50 partnership represents a significant milestone in the drive to commercialize network APIs on a global scale. Key players like AT&T , Bharti Airtel , Deutsche Telekom , KDDI , Orange, Reliance Jio , Singtel , and others co-own the venture alongside Ericsson.
Telecom Talk
JULY 30, 2025
Cisco Systems, a US-based digital communications technology company, is working with India’s Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), and says it is well equipped to handle space broadband traffic. The company has also validated networking equipment with Starlink, enabling integration of satellite -based broadband services into terrestrial telecom networks, according to a senior executive.
telecoms.com
JULY 30, 2025
The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) has put out some data on the global 5G spectrum landscape, pointing to sharply declining prices for mid-band spectrum, amongst other things.
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Broadband Breakfast
JULY 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2025 – If you want to deploy fiber in West Virginia, you better make sure that the local utility pole owners are willing to play ball. That was the message Citynet President and CEO James “Jim” Martin II , had for the Fiber Broadband Association on Wednesday. “Pole attachments, by far, is the number one challenge here in our state,” Martin said.
Total Telecom
JULY 30, 2025
News Results have been broadly positive, although signal disruption caused by the aircraft’s rotor blades remain a challenge In a recent blog post , NASA has revealed it is testing the suitability of 5G networks to support electric air taxis and future urban air mobility systems. This investigation took shape in April and May 2025 at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, where researchers developed and tested specialised radio systems designed to evaluate 5G’s ability to meet ai
Telecom Talk
JULY 30, 2025
In an industry obsessed with unlimited data packs, OTT bundles, and 5G promises, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has made an unconventional but smart move voice only recharge plans. But it’s a move rooted in deep market understanding. And it’s quietly solving a problem telcos have largely ignored. At a time when India’s digital ambitions are being fuelled by government initiatives, telecom infrastructure expansion, and growing mobile first habits, it might seem counterintuitive to talk abou
RCR Wireless
JULY 30, 2025
In this episode, Scott Willis, CEO of DartPoints, shares his leadership journey through long-distance telecom, wireless, and now data centers — and how DartPoints is meeting enterprise demands in non-tier-one markets. Scott outlines the company’s strategic recapitalization and shift toward owned assets to support 10–40 megawatt workloads, filling a critical gap left by hyperscaler-focused players.
Telecom Talk
JULY 30, 2025
India is not a duopoly when it comes to telecom. There are still two more operators apart from Jio and Airtel that have more than 200 million users combined. However, Jio and Airtel have made the market in such a manner that it is almost a duopoly, but can’t be defined as one. Both the successful operators (Airtel and Jio), have high-speed broadband availability for customers in almost all parts and also have deep pockets to keep customers lured in with offers and quality.
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 30, 2025
July 30, 2025 – New cost-per-location data confirms just how aggressively Amazon and SpaceX undercut fiber and cable competitors in Tennessee’s most recent broadband grant round. An analysis of 541 applications submitted during the state’s Benefit of the Bargain phase revealed that low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite providers requested an average of just $886 per location, a more than fivefold gap compared to fiber applicants.
Telecom Talk
JULY 30, 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator in India has been asked by the government to establish local rapid response teams. The job of these teams will be to ensure that whenever a site goes down, it can be restored within hours. This will be necessary to ensure customer doesn’t churn out to the private telecom competitors including Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi).
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2025 – Pennsylvania officials need to do a better job of reducing labor costs to build out broadband networks using millions in federal money, according to the Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania. The trade association accused the state, which is slated to receive $1.16 billion in federal grant dollars through the Broadband Equality, Access, and Deployment program, of wrongfully categorizing all broadband jobs as “electric linemen.
Total Telecom
JULY 30, 2025
News The refunds relate to having sold contracts without offering customers information they were entitled to Since the summer of 2022, telecoms operators in the UK have been required to provide customers with a single-page summary of the main terms of a contact, including potential mid-contract price hikes. These measures were introduced by Ofcom to enforce greater transparency from the operators and stop customers being hit by unexpected increases to their bills.
Light Reading
JULY 30, 2025
The new subsea cable system will improve connectivity for regional data centers, while providing over 40 million people across Indonesia with affordable broadband access.
NTIA
JULY 30, 2025
Arielle Roth Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) SYusko@ntia.gov Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:35 Biography Arielle Roth was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information on July 30, 2025. In this role, she serves as Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Executive Branch agency principally responsible for adv
Light Reading
JULY 30, 2025
Frontier signed up a record 126,000 fiber subs in Q2 2025, handily beating the prior record of 103,000 added in Q1. Frontier's results, which included fiber builds to 334,000 more locations, arrive as its merger with Verizon inches toward an expected Q1 2026 close.
RCR Wireless
JULY 30, 2025
Europe has approved a unified framework for non-cellular satellite IoT in the 862–870MHz band – a big win for LoRaWAN after years of patchwork regulation.
Light Reading
JULY 30, 2025
Claiming a redesigned and much improved voice core product, Nokia targets market share growth against Ericsson and others.
Developing Telecoms
JULY 30, 2025
Reliance Industries, the parent company of Jio Platforms, is reportedly considering listing a 5% stake in its mobile unit in India, which could raise an estimated US$6 billion.
Light Reading
JULY 30, 2025
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is directing EchoStar to sell AWS-4 spectrum assets, holdings that happen to be coveted by Elon Musk's SpaceX, reports Bloomberg. The report surfaced soon after EchoStar disclosed it made delayed interest payments as talks with the FCC continue.
Developing Telecoms
JULY 30, 2025
Eutelsat said on Wednesday it has signed a new agreement with India-based maritime communications firm Station Satcom to incorporate Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO satellite services into its maritime connectivity portfolio.
Blandin on Broadband
JULY 30, 2025
The FCC shares… FCC FACT SHEET* Inquiry Concerning Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion Nineteenth Section 706 Report Notice of Inquiry (2025), GN Docket No. 25-223 Background: Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires the FCC to annually conduct an inquiry concerning the availability of advanced telecommunications capability to all Americans, and to determine whether such capability is being deployed to a
VoIP Review
JULY 30, 2025
In a strategic move to optimize operations, Intel is planning to separate its Network and Edge Group (NEX) into a standalone entity. This decision aligns with the strategy of the new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, who aims to capitalize on non-core assets. The announcement was initially made through a memo by NEX’s General Manager, Sachin Katti, and was later confirmed by Intel representatives.
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 30, 2025
💡 ◾ DOJ Wants a Week to Take FTC Case to SCOTUS ◾ What, a New Cable Sports Channel? ◾ Second Maine Muni ISP in Trouble ◾ Charter Stock Meltdown: 26% in Three Days ◾ BCAP Fears Massive BEAD Labor Costs Carr: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has opened a formal inquiry into Comcast and its NBCUniversal subsidiary over mounting concerns that the media giant may be undermining the autonomy of local TV affiliates in violation of federa
Light Reading
JULY 30, 2025
The Spain-based operator takes a more hands-on approach to networks in its core markets, and signals interest in exploiting Europe's growing desire for tech autonomy in the cybersecurity field.
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2025 – Broadband deployment isn’t always about trenches and technology. Sometimes it devolves into contentious litigation over promises kept and not kept. A telecom engineering and construction firm, for example, is blaming its bankruptcy on former client Gigapower. Tilson Technology Management , which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 29 , is now filing a breach of contract lawsuit against Gigapower–the joint venture between AT&T and
Light Reading
JULY 30, 2025
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is investigating Comcast/NBCU's treatment of broadcast TV affiliates. Meanwhile, a media watchdog is turning the tables with a complaint targeting Carr's alleged 'egregious misconduct' after the FCC approved the Paramount-Skydance deal.
VoIP Review
JULY 30, 2025
In a significant move towards enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Malaysia has joined forces with Nvidia and YTL Power International for a high-impact project. With a substantial investment of RM10 billion (around $2.36 billion), the initiative aims to establish Malaysia as a pivotal hub in AI innovation. The core component of this collaboration involves developing Malaysia’s sovereign large language model (LLM).
Light Reading
JULY 30, 2025
Charter launched a set of self-service features that enable pay-TV subs to upgrade and downgrade their bundled streaming services. They also allow broadband-only customers to purchase streaming services on an à la carte basis.
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2025 – House Rep. Rob Menendez , D-N.J., led eight other members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation Tuesday in calling on the Trump administration to reverse its cancellation of $2.75 billion in Digital Equity Act funding. In a letter sent to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and NTIA Acting Administrator Adam Cassady , the lawmakers demanded reinstatement of funds authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, including over $20 millio
Developing Telecoms
JULY 30, 2025
Google is reportedly planning to invest US$6 billion to establish its first data centre in India, with a planned IT load capacity of 1GW that would make it one of the largest such facilities in Asia-Pacific.
Telecom Talk
JULY 30, 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has reduced the validity of the Rs 99 plan. This makes the plan more expensive for the users. Here’s some history for you. The Rs 99 plan was offering 18 days of validity until last year. In 2024, BSNL reduced the validity by 1 day to 17 days. This made the plan marginally more expensive.
Mark Goldberg
JULY 30, 2025
A year ago I wrote about a CRTC decision to award more than a quarter billion dollars to the Government of Nunavut to build a 1,300-kilometre fibre connection to four remote Inuit communities in Nunavut. That Decision stated “Through its Broadband Fund, the Commission contributes to a broad effort by federal, provincial, and territorial governments to address the gap in connectivity in underserved rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across Canada.” I don’t like how the CR
Light Reading
JULY 30, 2025
DirecTV has launched an array of free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels from Warner Bros. Discovery to its relatively new MyFree DirecTV offering.
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