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States Reluctant to Opt for BSNL, MTNL Despite DoT Push Amid Concerns Over Service Quality: Report

Telecom Talk

Despite a renewed push from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) urging states to utilise services of state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), state departments remain largely hesitant, citing concerns over network quality and lack of advanced service capabilities, according to a Hindu Business Line report.

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ZTE outlines sustainable development strategy and achievements in latest report

Developing Telecoms

In its recently released Sustainability Report 2024, ZTE outlines how it aims to integrate sustainable development with its corporate strategies in order to strengthen its competitiveness in the sector.

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Optus taps Ericsson for smarter, greener 5G network

Telecoms Tech News

Optus is partnering with Ericsson to roll out advanced 5G antenna tech that promises better coverage and a greener network footprint. The deal will see Ericsson supply its specialist Antenna System solutions across Optus’ network. Before signing on the dotted line, Optus put Ericsson’s kit through its paces in real-world tests. The results of the.

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Emerging markets drive cellular IoT module shipments

Developing Telecoms

Global shipments of cellular IoT modules grew 16% year-on-year in Q1 2025, largely fuelled by strong demand in India, China, and Latin America, according to Counterpoint Research.

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AT&T surpasses 30 million premises with fibre across US

Total Telecom

News AT&T is celebrating after the company achieved a major goal of passing 30 million serviceable locations across the United States. By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities A major milestoe is being celebrated by AT&T after the company passed the halfway mark to their goal of reaching 60 million fiber passings across the United States. AT&T announced reaching the benchmark earlier this week, which accompanied a statement from John Stankey, AT&T’s CEO.

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Ericsson: Optus 5G Antennas, Cloud-Native Core with Google Cloud, Sweden AI Factory and More

Telecom Talk

Ericsson continues to drive global 5G innovation and digital transformation through strategic partnerships, advanced network solutions, and sustainable technologies. From next-generation antenna deployments to AI -powered edge computing and cloud-native platforms, Ericsson is shaping the future of connectivity across industries and regions. Also Read: Ericsson: Vodafone Activates 5G in German Tunnel, Taipei Indoor 5G Test, UAE Eyes Premium 5G and More These ten recent developments highlight Eric

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Cassava and Vambo aim to extend AI to African languages

Developing Telecoms

African tech giant Cassava Technologies is continuing its drive to be a major player in Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, this time through a partnership with Vambo AI, an African start-up, to accelerate the development and rolling out of AI solutions that address the continent's unique linguistic, cultural and economic landscapes.

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Major new AI factory on the way for Armenia

Developing Telecoms

Firebird, an AI cloud company, has announced a strategic collaboration with the government of Armenia and tech giant Nvidia for building advanced AI infrastructure in the country.

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Lava Launches Two New 5G Phones in India

Telecom Talk

Lava has launched two new 5G phones from India. Lava Storm Play and Lava Storm Lite are the two new phones. What’s interesting is that Lava Storm Play is the first phone to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 SoC. There are plenty of interesting things about these phones. One more interesting thing about the Storm Play is that it is the first phone in the country under Rs 10,000 which is offering users LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

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China Mobile completes first test of remote storage and computing via HIC-OTN

Developing Telecoms

To meet the high security requirements for user data in foundation model training, China Mobile Research Institute recently proposed a new remote storage and computing architecture based on Hitless Intelligent Computing-OTN (HIC-OTN).

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CommScope lands Liberty Global DOCSIS 4.0 network deal

Light Reading

Liberty Global will tap CommScope's virtual CMTS and 1.8GHz distributed access nodes to underpin DOCSIS 4.0 network upgrades at VodafoneZiggo, Telenet/Wyre and Sunrise. The deal gives CommScope's vCMTS ambitions a boost.

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Nokia secures deal to modernize Elisa’s 5G network infra

RCR Wireless

Nokia said that the new deal will cover Elisa’s operations in Estonia and Finland In sum – what to know: Extended 5G deal – Nokia will upgrade Elisa’s mobile network in Finland and Estonia over the next four years, supporting faster speeds, wider coverage and readiness for 5G Advanced.

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Cantwell Opposed to Senate GOP’s Spectrum Language

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2025 –  Sen. Maria Cantwell , D-Wash., continued to criticize the spectrum auction language in Republicans’ budget reconciliation package, saying the 800 megahertz pipeline could disrupt military systems and aircraft altimeters. The Senate Commerce Committee put forward text that would restore the Federal Communications Commission’s ability to auction off airwaves to the private sector until September 2034.

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Hutchison joins 5G-Advanced race

Light Reading

Hutchison starts deploying 5G-A but won't see compatible handsets until next year.

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Why Engineering Services Are the Backbone of Wholesale and Enterprise Telecom

Telecom Ramblings

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Sarada Akshinthala, Associate Vice President – Telecom, Techwave In boardrooms and strategy decks we often hear about spectrum, 5G and data centres. But if you are in the trenches of telecom, particularly on the wholesale or enterprise side, you know the real game is not just about speed or capacity. It is about how well we engineer the physical layer of telecom infrastructure.

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The Buildout: Brightspeed, Windstream, Spectrum get CAB grants in North Carolina

Light Reading

This week in broadband builds: North Carolina awards over $40 million; Brightspeed touts new connections in New Jersey; Intrepid, ALLO build open access network in Colorado; Kaua'i is now full of fiber – and more.

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AAE-2 Cable Links Asia, Africa, Europe for Seamless Connectivity

VoIP Review

The telecommunications world sees a new breakthrough with the unveiling of the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable project. Undertaken by a consortium of PCCW Global, Sparkle , Telecom Egypt, and ZOI, the system seeks to bind together three continents amidst soaring data demands. This ambitious cable system plans to connect Hong Kong and Singapore with Italy.

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VodafoneThree turbocharges 5G rollout in bid for BT customers

Light Reading

Around 17 million more people in the UK will be covered by VodafoneThree's 5G network by this time next year under plans that may alarm BT.

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BSNL to install additional 100,000 4G towers in India

RCR Wireless

BSNL has recently concluded the installation of 100,000 towers for the provision of 4G services nationwide In sum – what to know: BSNL plans next 100,000 towers – State-run telco BSNL is preparing to install another 100,000 4G towers after reaching its initial 100,000 towers across India.

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MN Legislators extend many tax breaks for tech companies but revoked data center tax breaks

Blandin on Broadband

The Minnesota Reformer reports … The Legislature passed a bipartisan bill Monday that extends tax breaks for some of the country’s most profitable technology companies on their data centers up to the year 2077, in a win for both Big Tech and the trade unions that build the data warehouses. The once boutique tax subsidy has exploded in cost in recent years, as tech companies chased the benefit to meet ever increasing demand for computing power.

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Why is digital sovereignty important right now?

GigaOM

Sovereignty has mattered since the invention of the nation state—defined by borders, laws, and taxes that apply within and without. While many have tried to define it, the core idea remains: nations or jurisdictions seek to stay in control, usually to the benefit of those within their borders. Digital sovereignty is a relatively new concept, also difficult to define but straightforward to understand.

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NATO Strengthens IT with Proximus and Thales Partnership

VoIP Review

Proximus and Thales have secured a pivotal contract to overhaul the IT infrastructure of NATO’s Communications and Information Agency (NCIA). This strategic partnership aims to deliver a cutting-edge technology ecosystem to NCIA, promising enhanced collaboration and operational efficiency. The contract runs until 2029, involving the deployment of secure cloud infrastructure by Thales and Wi-Fi infrastructure by Proximus at NATO sites in the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Inseego and T-Mobile push 5G FWA deeper into the enterprise

RCR Wireless

Inseego designed its first 5G FWA device exclusively for T-Mobile’s enterprise play Inseego, the original MiFi innovator, made a bold move into enterprise fixed wireless access (FWA) when it launched the FX4100 at the end of May.

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USF Working Group Relaunched

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2025 – Lawmakers from both parties and both chambers of Congress relaunched their Universal Service Fund Working Group Thursday. They’re set to take more comments on the future of the $8.5 billion-per-year broadband subsidy in the coming weeks. “I’m glad to once again join bipartisan, bicameral leaders to modernize and strengthen the USF and ensure it remains well-equipped to connect Americans no matter where they live.

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Viasat Unveils Game-Changing Digital Bus Connectivity in Brazil

VoIP Review

Viasat , a satellite operator, unveiled its innovative Digital Bus solution in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in enhancing public transportation connectivity. The initiative partners with the Brazilian transport operator Satélite Norte, integrating Viasat hardware to provide passengers with access to Wi-Fi connectivity via both satellite and cellular networks.

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How AT&T is Investing in Florida

AT&T Connects

What’s new: In Florida, we invested nearly $5.5 billion in our network infrastructure from 2020-2024 to connect more people to greater possibility. Cities and communities throughout Florida are seeing the impacts of this investment, including: Nearly $450 million in Jacksonville Nearly $130 million in Tallahassee More than $800 million in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford More than $300 million in Tampa-St.

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Editorial Webinar: Open RAN reality check – From open interfaces to open-ended innovation

RCR Wireless

Open RAN is entering its next phase. After years of the grinding work to standardize open interfaces between disaggregated radio components, the focus now shifts to leveraging this new open architecture to deliver tangible innovation.

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How AT&T is Investing in Nebraska

AT&T Connects

What’s new: In Nebraska, we invested more than $225 million in our network infrastructure from 2020-2024 to connect more people to greater possibility. Cities and communities throughout Nebraska are seeing the impacts of this investment, including: Nearly $110 million Omaha-Council Bluffs (IA) More than $15 million in Lincoln More than $4.3 million in Grand Island Why it matters: Every American deserves access to fast, reliable connectivity when it matters most – whether it’s an important call t

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AI Chatbots Need More Books, and These Libraries are Opening Their Stacks

Broadband Breakfast

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 13, 2025 (AP) — Everything ever said on the internet was just the start of teaching  artificial intelligence  about humanity. Tech companies are now tapping into an older repository of knowledge: the library stacks. Nearly one million books published as early as the 15th century — and in 254 languages — are part of a Harvard University collection being released to AI researchers Thursday.

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 India Launch Date Confirmed

Telecom Talk

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3, a new truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphone is going to launch soon in India. The launch date has been confirmed by the brand for June 19, 2025 at 12 PM. OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 are branded by OnePlus to be “Powered to Play all day.” Note that the Z series from OnePlus is for people who want a neckband earphones.

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How AT&T is Investing in Iowa

AT&T Connects

What’s new: In Iowa, we invested nearly $250 million in our network infrastructure from 2020-2024 to connect more people to greater possibility. Cities and communities throughout Iowa are seeing the impacts of this investment, including: Nealy $90 million in Des Moines Nearly $35 million in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island More than $10 million in Cedar Rapids Why it matters: Every American deserves access to fast, reliable connectivity when it matters most – whether it’s an important call to a fami

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Eurobites: Proximus continues refocus with sale of Be-Mobile stake

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: French fiber progress; VodafoneThree looks into Shetland link; CityFibre expands Ethernet services.

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Reclaiming Control

GigaOM

Sovereignty has mattered since the invention of the nation state—defined by borders, laws, and taxes that apply within and without. While many have tried to define it, the core idea remains: nations or jurisdictions seek to stay in control, usually to the benefit of those within their borders. Digital sovereignty is a relatively new concept, also difficult to define but straightforward to understand.

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Why FiberONE Is a Game-Changer for ISPs

Fierce Telecom

At Fiber Connect, Amdocs SVP Rob Lammens shed light on the company’s role in fiber rollouts through its all-in-one platform, FiberONE. | Amdocs SVP Rob Lammens shares how FiberONE meets businesses where they are the deployment stage to launch fast, scale cost-effectively, and fill tech stack gaps.

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Price Dropped by Rs 11,000

Telecom Talk

Samsung Galaxy A55 has been in India for quite some time. It has been one of the best selling A series device for Samsung. The Galaxy A55 was launched in India on March 11, 2024. Since then, the price of the base variant has dropped by Rs 11,000 which comes with 8GB+128GB of memory. This is an excellent phone for anyone looking for long-term usage with a decent software and great hardware support.

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Temasek joins Microsoft, BlackRock to develop AI infra

RCR Wireless

Temasek is joining the AI Infrastructure Partnership, which aims to mobilize up to $100 billion in the AI infra field In sum – what to know: Temasek backs major AI infra push – Singapore’s Temasek has joined Microsoft- and BlackRock-backed AI Infrastructure Partnership, aiming to develop next-gen data centers and energy systems for AI growth.

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When to Look for a New UCaaS Provider and How to Choose One for Your Business Needs

Sangoma

Your UCaaS provider should make work easier. Calls should be clear. Support should show up when you need it. And as your business grows, your system should grow with you, without constant headaches. If that’s not happening, it’s time to ask some hard questions. Are dropped calls costing you business? Are your tools holding your […] The post When to Look for a New UCaaS Provider and How to Choose One for Your Business Needs appeared first on Sangoma Technologies.

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