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ULA begins deploying Amazon Project Kuiper satellites

Telecoms Tech News

A new chapter in satellite internet services commenced yesterday as a United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket deployed Project Kuiper satellites for Amazon. The launch, which occurred precisely at 7:01 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 28th from the historic Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, signifies the beginning of the full-scale deployment.

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Cerillion unveils breakthrough Promotions Engine and further GenAI innovation in latest BSS/OSS suite update

Total Telecom

London, 29 th April 2025 Cerillion (AIM: CER), a leading provider of composable BSS/OSS solutions to the telecoms industry, announced today the launch of Cerillion 25.1, the new release of its pre-integrated BSS/OSS suite, which introduces a powerful, next-generation Promotions Engine designed to give communications services providers (CSPs) unprecedented agility in how they create, manage and scale personalised offers.

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Amazon launches its first internet satellites

Blandin on Broadband

KSTP TV 5 reports … Amazons first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit Monday, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceXs thousands of Starlinks. The United Launch Alliances Atlas V rocket carried up 27 of Amazons Project Kuiper satellites, named after the frigid fringes of our solar system beyond Neptune.

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Houthis begin rounding up Starlink terminals in Yemen

Total Telecom

News The Houthis say the satellite internet service is a threat to national security This week, Houthi authorities in Yemen have ordered residents to hand over their Starlink satellite internet equipment, describing the kit as a US instrument for conducting war on Yemen. The order, issued by theMinistry of Communications and Information Technology in Sanaa, mandated citizens to surrender the equipment to the nearest telecommunications office, with failure to do so resulting in investigation by s

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Advocates Urge FCC to Apply CALM Act to Streaming, Citing Disability Concerns

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 - Major broadcast and streaming industry groups are pushing back against efforts to apply federal TV loudness regulations to streaming services, arguing the Federal Communications Commission lacks the legal authority to do so.  In recent filings, the National Association of Broadcasters, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, and the Streaming Innovation Alliance said the CALM Act of 2010 did not extend to services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV

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Germany appoints first ever digital minister 

Total Telecom

News Dr. Karsten Wildberger, CEO of consumer electronics retailer Ceconomy, will head up the newly created Ministry for Digitalisation Following the federal elections in February this year, Germany’s new government is a grand coalition between the centre right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the centre left Social Democratic Party (SPD).

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Amazon enters orbit, launches 27 LEO satellites

RCR Wireless

Amazon plans to deploy a constellation of 3,236 satellites to provide high-speed internet to remote and underserved areas Amazon took a major step forward in its plans to build a global satellite internet network on Sunday, successfully launching its first 27 operational satellites for Project Kuiper.

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Amazon and Shriram Finance target payment services sector in India

Developing Telecoms

Payment services are again making headlines in India. Both Shriram Finance, an Indian non-banking finance company (NBFC), and online retail giant Amazon have recently made news with their plans for the sector.

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BT opens new flagship Manchester office

Total Telecom

Press Release BT has announced the opening of its new multi-million-pound office in the heart of Manchester.The opening of Four New Bailey is the final step in BT Groups five year, UK-wide BetterWorkplace transformation programme, which set out to consolidate the companys officespaces from around 300 to closer to 30 key locations. Four New Bailey will house up to 2,000 colleagues from across BT Group and has been fittedwith state-of-the-art technology.

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Supporting Our Kentucky Communities

AT&T Connects

Three weeks after unrelenting rain brought the Kentucky River to near-record levels in Frankfort, many residents remain displaced from their flood-damaged homes and clean-up efforts are continuing. As families and businesses lift their sights to recovery and rebuilding, AT&T is providing support to the Frankfort First Foundation a nonprofit housed under the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Exabeam Research Uncovers AI Disconnect Between Security Leaders and Practitioners

Total Telecom

BROOMFIELD, Colo. & FOSTER CITY, Calif. April 22, 2025 Exabeam , a global leader in intelligence and automation that powers security operations, today released new research highlighting the gap between executive confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) and the daily reality experienced by front-line security analysts. The Exabeam report, From Hype to Help: How AI Is (Really) Transforming Cybersecurity in 2025 , based on a survey conducted by Sapio Research, analyzed responses from 1,000

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Building Better Broadband: Why LEO Satellites and Hybrid Solutions Work Best Together

Broadband Breakfast

Low-Earth orbit satellite constellations have the potential to transform how we extend internet coverage around the world. While some industry leaders have voiced skepticism and insist on relaying geostationary orbit satellites, many feel LEO could solve challenges in connecting the world’s most isolated areas. High costs, bandwidth congestion, and uneven performance may soon be a thing of the past.

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Vehicle connectivity is crucial as half of consumers worry about car hacking

Total Telecom

Press Release Nearly half of drivers already pay monthly subscription for automotive digital services OEMs say predictive maintenance, enhanced safety features and autonomous driving features most likely to drive recurring revenue OEMs view interfaces APIs, digital sims and infotainment systems areas at risk of hacking Dublin, Ireland, 29 April 2025 Research from Cubic, a global leader in software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, emphasises the opportunities and challenges facing automotive OEM

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Voice Providers, Public Safety at Odds on Loosening Outage Reporting

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 – Voice providers are at odds with public safety groups over whether the Federal Communications Commission should loosen its outage reporting requirements. “The prescriptive requirements for outage reporting divert providers from focusing on the important task of restoring communications services quickly following network outages,” the group wrote in a Monday filing.

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BEAD delay causes Louisiana layoffs at construction firm

Total Telecom

News Delays to BEAD forced a Louisiana broadband construction firm to layoff 80% of subcontractors, according to the organisations co-owner This article was originally published by Brad Randall, Editor of our sister publication, Broadband Communities A broadband construction firm in rural Louisiana has been forced into layoffs due to BEAD delays, according to Josh Etheridge, the co-owner of EPC.

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Starlink in Talks with Indian Telecom Firms for Service Rollout, Eyes Multi-Partner Strategy: Report

Telecom Talk

Starlink has initiated talks with several Indian telecom, broadband, and satcom companiesincluding Tata Group-backed Nelco, state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd

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Digital Catapult joins consortia shaping 6G innovation  

Total Telecom

The project aims to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable connectivity solutions, in a landmark intervention facilitated by Horizon Europe, that will push the boundaries of future network innovation. The European Commission-backed 6G project (6G LEADER) will bring together leading innovators from across Europe, fostering knowledge-sharing, cross-border collaboration, and the co-creation of next-generation solutions.

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Ooredoo Qatar taps Ericsson to upgrade charging system for 5G SA

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson said on Tuesday it is partnering with Ooredoo Qatar to modernize its charging system with a cloud-native solution to help the telco more flexibly monetise its 5G standalone (5G SA) network.

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COAI Seeks Cybersecurity Parity Between Telcos and OTT Platforms: Report

Telecom Talk

Indian telecom operators are pressing the government to regulate OTT apps like WhatsApp and Signal under cybersecurity norms to curb spam, scam calls, and growing online fraud threats.

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Regulatory intelligence

HCL Tech

Regulatory intelligence Content Group Case study anupriya-bera@ Tue, 04/29/2025 - 15:03 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Corporate Short Title Regulatory intelligence Short Description An intelligent aggregator for automating data collection from health authority sites, trial registries, news sources, company websites and regulatory platforms.

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Greenland Satellite Services Affected Following Power Outage in Spain: Report

Telecom Talk

Remote areas of Greenland have lost access to key satellite-based services, including internet, telephone, television, and radio, following a disruption

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Maxis expands solar-as-a-service offering to Peninsular Malaysia

Developing Telecoms

Malaysian telco Maxis said on Tuesday it is expanding its solar energy-as-a-service solution for households across Peninsular Malaysia, following its initial launch in 400 homes in the Klang Valley late last year.

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Amazon Enters Satellite Internet Market with First Project Kuiper Launch

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 — Amazon officially joined the satellite internet race on Monday evening with the successful launch of 27 Project Kuiper satellites, marking the first major deployment in its multibillion-dollar effort to rival SpaceX’s Starlink network. A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 7:01 p.m.

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FreeMove Alliance gains Middle East reach with new member du

Developing Telecoms

UAE-based telco du says it has joined the FreeMove Alliance between Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telia, and TIM, which expands the reach of the alliances global mobile connectivity solutions for multinational corporations (MNCs) into the Middle East.

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Judges Appear Skeptical of Fifth Circuit Decision Tossing AT&T Fine

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 – Second Circuit Judges appeared skeptical Tuesday of parts of another court’s rationale for tossing a $57 million fine against AT&T. The Federal Communications Commission fined the three major wireless carriers more than $200 million collectively for failing to properly vet third parties to whom it was selling location data in 2018.

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Successful first launch for Amazon's Project Kuiper after delays

Developing Telecoms

Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband internet constellation is up and running at last. The first 27 satellites were finally launched into space from Florida on Monday after bad weather meant an initial launch attempt on 9 April was abandoned.

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GigaIO Debuts Gryf Portable AI Supercomputer for Edge

VoIP Review

In an exciting development, California-based firm GigaIO has launched the Gryf system, a suitcase-sized AI supercomputer designed for edge deployments across diverse sectors. This portable powerhouse caters to the needs of industrial domains like defense, sports analytics, media, and healthcare. With growing interest from the US Department of Defense and intelligence agencies, Gryf demonstrates its competency in handling mission-critical operations that demand swift, modular AI infrastructure.

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Why might nuclear energy be the key for AI’s growing power needs

RCR Wireless

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world, but behind this new scenario lies an immense and growing need for energy. As this demand increases, tech companies and governments are scrambling to find reliable, clean energy sources to power the next generation of AI applications. One solution thats gaining attention: nuclear energy.

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Telefónica Tech and SpyCloud Strengthen Cyber Threat Defenses

VoIP Review

Telefnica Tech has announced a new partnership with cybersecurity firm SpyCloud to enhance its cyber intelligence services, aiming to better shield businesses from threats like account takeovers, ransomware, and digital fraud. SpyClouds contribution lies in its massive trove of stolen credentialsreportedly over 750 billionsourced from dark web and criminal networks.

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Vodafone Idea Announces the Launch of Unlimited Data Plans – Nonstop Hero – in Tamil Nadu

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea has officially launched its NonStop Hero unlimited data plan in Tamil Nadu, offering truly unlimited high-speed data with no daily caps, unlimited calls, and SMS.

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A Guide for VoIP on Cell Phones (iOS and Android) to Boost Your Mobile Connectivity

VoIP MS

One of the most significant advantages of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is that it allows users greater mobility. This means you can be anywhere and still ensure connection and communication flows. Its flexibility allows you to link a residential or business number to have VoIP calls on mobile phones and be connected at any time. In this blog post, we will review the advantages of VoIP on cell phones, how to set up some of the most popular softphones for Android and iOS systems, and how to

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Airtel Upgrades Rs 648 Prepaid International Roaming Pack with Double Data and Seamless Global Coverage

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel has upgraded its Rs 648 prepaid international roaming pack, now offering more data and seamless coverage in 189 countries for one day. Find out all the details about this revised IR plan.

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DIDWW Expands Slovenia Number Porting, Boosts Services

VoIP Review

In an exciting development for telecommunications, DIDWW has significantly enhanced its number porting coverage in Slovenia. This move aligns with the company’s commitment to expanding global phone number porting options. Companies utilizing Slovenian national and toll-free DID phone numbers can now seamlessly transfer them to DIDWW at no extra cost.

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Reliance Jio is an Outright King in FWA

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jios 5G FWA subscriber base has grown pretty fast. This is because Jio has rolled out 5G FWA in more locations compared to Airtel.

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How to send a fax online

VoIP MS

In todays digital world, faxing remains a necessity in many industries. If you work in finance, you know what we mean! Financial institutions, healthcare professionals, insurance companies, legal offices, and manufacturing still depend heavily on fax features. The reasoning is that, despite the rise of paperless offices, many organizations still require faxed documents for verification and compliance.

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Verizon Satellite SMS; Viasat Demos D2D in Brazil; KPN Expands Satellite IoT and More

Telecom Talk

Several players in satellite and telecommunicationsSyniverse, Skylo Technologies, KPN, Viasat, SES, Gilat Satellite Networks, One New Zealand, Telesat, 4iG, and

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The broadband balancing act: WISPA, BEAD, LEOs and the future of rural connectivity (Analyst Angle)

RCR Wireless

WISPA may have started with a narrow focus on fixed wireless for broadband, but today its anything but one-dimensional The national broadband conversation is undergoing a big shift.