Telecoms Tech News
MARCH 31, 2025
South Korean technology giants Samsung and KT are joining forces to research and develop technologies for improving 6G signal quality. The two companies will pool their expertise to advance multi-antenna technologies, aiming to expand coverage across the potential frequency bands earmarked for 6G. Furthermore, the collaboration will explore the integration of AI within telecoms systems.
Developing Telecoms
MARCH 31, 2025
In the rapidly evolving world of telecommunications, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (YOFC) company has emerged as a global leader. At the recent Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr Zhuang Dan, executive director and president of YOFC, about the companys international expansion, innovative product offerings, and strategies for the future.
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Total Telecom
MARCH 31, 2025
News The Canadian operator has hired advisors to consider various options to strengthen the companys balance sheet Canadian telco Telus revealed last week that it has been engaging with advisors for several months in order to explore various options that would improve its financial position. The operator currently owns and operates around 3,000 mobile towers across the country.
Cisco Wireless
MARCH 31, 2025
The convergence of optical and IP technologies is making service provider networks more efficient and sustainable to support bandwidth and resource-intensive applications like AI, 4K/8K video, and virtual reality applications. This convergence dramatically simplifies middle and last mile network architectures, reduces CapEx and OpEx, and makes it easier and faster to introduce new services.
VoIP Review
MARCH 31, 2025
The UK ‘s aspirations to modernize its public sector with AI may face serious obstacles, according to a new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The report highlights the poor quality of government data and outdated technology systems as significant barriers to the effective use of AI. For AI to function optimally, it requires high-quality data, but the report reveals that much of the government’s data is fragmented and stored in legacy systems that are no longer supporte
Telecom Talk
MARCH 31, 2025
State-owned telecom operator BSNL has started testing 5G infrastructure, with tower sites beginning operations in Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Kolkata,
Broadband Breakfast
MARCH 31, 2025
March 31, 2025 — A new bill introduced by Pennsylvania state Republican Rep. Tina Pickett aims to reclassify broadband workers as “teledata employees” rather than “electric linemen” under the state’s prevailing wage law. The change would lower labor costs for broadband infrastructure projects, which Pickett says would help stretch federal funding for rural internet expansion.
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RCR Wireless
MARCH 31, 2025
The FirstNet network for first responders has reached a connection base of more than 7 million, according to AT&T. The carrier also says that it has the largest network footprint in the country, with FirstNet now covering nearly 3 million square miles of the United States’ total 3.8 million square miles.
Broadband Breakfast
MARCH 31, 2025
March 31, 2025 — A new bill introduced in the Michigan House would exempt broadband grants from state taxation in an effort to accelerate high-speed internet expansion, particularly in rural areas. House Bill 4237 , sponsored by Republican Rep. Karl Bohnak, would make state and federal broadband grant funds tax-exempt. The proposal aims to maximize the impact of broadband funding by ensuring providers can use the full value of their grants for infrastructure projects.
RCR Wireless
MARCH 31, 2025
With 6G standardization work officially underway, Qualcomm is working to make its R&D work a commercial reality As the world begins shaping the 6G era, Qualcomm is taking a dual-track approach: building on the strengths of 5G while pursuing transformative new capabilities.
Broadband Breakfast
MARCH 31, 2025
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2025 – The largest owner of low-power TV stations in the country is asking federal regulators to allow datacasting on the 5G broadcast standard, and potentially sunset the sector’s obligation to provide at least one free signal viewable on traditional TV sets. HC2, which owns 14 percent of the 1,801 LPTV stations in the United States, according to FCC data, asked the Federal Communications Commission for the change in a March 28 petition.
Telecom Talk
MARCH 31, 2025
Nokia is set to upgrade and expand Vodafone Ideas optical transport network across India, boosting 4G capacity and accelerating 5G deployment.
Developing Telecoms
MARCH 31, 2025
Tunisie Telecom and Ericsson announced on Friday that the operator has commenced offering NSA (non-standalone) 5G services that partly leverage TDD spectrum to deliver multi-gigabit speeds to customers.
VoIP Review
MARCH 31, 2025
O2 Germany, a subsidiary of Telefnica , has taken significant steps to enhance its rural 5G coverage, implementing over 1,600 improvements in recent weeks and activating approximately 100 new mobile sites. The initiative aims to extend high-speed connectivity to previously underserved areas, bringing O2s network to many sparsely populated regions for the first time.
RCR Wireless
MARCH 31, 2025
Virgin Media O2 on the open heart surgery behind its push to build an end-to-end network automation platform At Mobile World Congress 2025, executives from Pure Storage, Red Hat and Virgin Media O2 gathered to unpack key themes from the show.
VoIP Review
MARCH 31, 2025
Microsoft has stirred speculation once again by scrapping several planned data center projects across the United States and Europe. According to analysts at TD Cowen, as reported by Bloomberg, the abandoned facilities would have provided around 2 Gigawatts (GW) of capacitysignificant when compared to a typical large data center, which operates between 20 to 100 Megawatts (MW), according to Dgtl Infra.
Developing Telecoms
MARCH 31, 2025
Vietnams Da Nang International Data Centre Joint Stock Company (JSC) has reportedly begun construction of what it says will be the citys largest data centre in Da Nang Hi-tech Park, as well as signed several cooperation agreements with partners.
Telecom Talk
MARCH 31, 2025
Nokia has been making significant strides across various technology domains, from AI-driven fiber networks and industrial automation to quantum-safe communications
Developing Telecoms
MARCH 31, 2025
More good news for Vodafone Idea has followed hard on the heels of the recent announcement that the Indian government has expanded its ownership stake in the operator. This time it involves a network upgrade supported by tech giant Nokia.
Telecom Talk
MARCH 31, 2025
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched special cricket data packs and plans bundled with a JioHotstar subscription benefit ahead of the
Developing Telecoms
MARCH 31, 2025
Malaysian operator U Mobile has announced that it has received official approval from the country’s telecoms regulator to deploy its 5G network.
Blandin on Broadband
MARCH 31, 2025
Telecompetitor reports At least two states Maine and Minnesota have contacted the U.S. Department of Commerce concerning the changes that may be made to the $42.45 billion the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. Heres the Minnesota action Minnesotas suggestions about BEAD came via a letter to Lutnick from Bree Maki, the Executive Director of the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development.
Telecom Talk
MARCH 31, 2025
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has extended the availability of its Jio Unlimited offer till April 15, 2025.
vmware
MARCH 31, 2025
We previously announced the extension of the General Support period for VMware vSphere 7.x and VMware vSAN 7.x, and we would like to take this opportunity to remind customers that the EoGS date is just six months away. Originally set as April 2, 2025, the End of Service (EoS) date was extended by six months to October 2, 2025. After October 2, customers still running vSphere 7.x and/or vSAN 7.x will not be able to receive product support, security patches and updates.
Telecom Talk
MARCH 31, 2025
Following this announcement from Vi on Sunday night, on Tuesday morning the stock shot up by more than 18%. In fact, Vi's shares touched a high of Rs 8.15 on Tuesday.
Tridon
MARCH 31, 2025
Radio encryption is a method used to secure radio communications from unauthorized listeners by scrambling the information transmitted over radio waves. Just like how a lock protects your house from intruders, encryption works to secure communication radio signals from being intercepted or deciphered by anyone who isn’t supposed to have access.
Telecom Talk
MARCH 31, 2025
Airtel launches JioHotstar-bundled prepaid, postpaid, and Wi-Fi plans for IPL 2025. Enjoy seamless live cricket streaming with high-speed data, IPTV services, and OTT benefits.
Blandin on Broadband
MARCH 31, 2025
The MN Senate Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development reports… Friday, April 4th, 2025 10:30 AM Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development Chair: Sen. Aric Putnam Location: 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. *Please note the Room and Time change* Agenda SF 0908 – Kupec: Provisions governing the certification of underground telecommunications installers modification *Additional bills to be added* You can view this hearing on the Senate S
Telecom Talk
MARCH 31, 2025
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, is offering users a credit card in partnership with Axis Bank.
HCL Tech
MARCH 31, 2025
Prod testing: SSOW 2025: Transforming operations with AI kanishka.khinchi Mon, 03/31/2025 - 15:35 Pause We are at the SSOW Conference 2025 Booth #224 | March 24-27 | Orlando, FL Section CTA Schedule a meeting Transforming business operations with AI Section CTA Overview Key Focus Areas Workshop Session Our Team Key resources Analyst Recognitions Menu Overview Enterprises face mounting pressures to scale efficiently while grappling with operational complexities, talent shortages and rising cost
Telecom Talk
MARCH 31, 2025
OnePlus Nord 4 5G, one of the finest Nord phones OnePlus has launched since OnePlus Nord 2, is now getting a new update.
Light Reading
MARCH 31, 2025
OliverIQ, a startup focused on white-labelling a smart-home-as-a-service platform to broadband service providers, has merged with SAVI Controls, an IoT specialist that has a strong foothold in the commercial sector.
Telecom Talk
MARCH 31, 2025
JioHotstar is available for users recharging with prepaid plans that cost Rs 299 or more. This offer was announced by Jio two weeks back ahead of the IPL.
Light Reading
MARCH 31, 2025
This week: Ryan Polk and Steve Song from the Internet Society join the podcast to discuss the rise in subsea cable cuts and the role of resilient Internet infrastructure in preventing and recovering from outages.
Telecom Talk
MARCH 31, 2025
Discover what tech leaders like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman say about AIs impact on jobs, coding, and the future of innovation. Will AI replace human expertise? Read more.
Light Reading
MARCH 31, 2025
Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison is reportedly in the early stages of preparations for a spinoff of its global telecom assets in a deal worth between $13 billion and $19 billion.
Telecom Talk
MARCH 31, 2025
The Indian government has converted Rs 36,950 crore of Vodafone Ideas dues into equity, increasing its stake to 48.99 percent. Citi sees this as a major positive, easing cash flow and aiding 5G expansion.
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