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Airtel Africa and SpaceX Sign Deal to Deliver Starlink Internet to Customers

Telecom Talk

Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet to underserved African regions, boosting rural broadband, digital inclusion, and connectivity through satellite technology.

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MTN offering affordable 4G smartphones to 1.2 million customers

Developing Telecoms

MTN has announced that it will offer up to 1.2 million of its prepaid subscribers an option to buy a 4G smartphone for just ZAR99 ($5.42).

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50% of Telecoms Service Providers Expect SMS Fraud to Grow in 2025, According to Research from XConnect and Mobilesquared

Total Telecom

London, United Kingdom, 6 th May 2025 XConnect , a Somos Company, the provider of world-class numbering intelligence solutions has launched a report with Mobilesquared , the leading provider of business messaging intelligence , revealing that over 50% of telecoms service providers expect SMS to experience an increase in fraud in 2025, with less than a third expecting SMS to become a cleaner channel in this period.

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Bayobab interconnects Uganda and Kenya with new fibre route

Developing Telecoms

MTNs digital infrastructure arm Bayobab announced on Tuesday it has completed a 260-km fibre route in Uganda from Malaba to Kampala that interconnects with Bayobabs recently completed fibre route in Kenya from Malaba to Mombasa.

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Indian Government Plans USD 4 Billion Investment to Connect Every Village with Broadband

Telecom Talk

At Bharat Telecom 2025, Minister Scindia outlines 5G progress, manufacturing growth, and India's global telecom leadership ambitions.

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Community Fibre hits profitability as altnet market braces for M&A

Total Telecom

News The altnets financial position looks increasingly secure at a time when its rivals are struggling to stabilise This week, The Financial Times reports that London-based altnet Community Fibre has posted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of 8 million in 2024, marking the first time the company has been profitable.

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Reliance Jio Claims to Have Higher ARPU in the Smartphone Segment

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio defends its ARPU, citing differences in methodology and enterprise revenue mixing. The company emphasises its 5G expansion, smartphone user engagement, and data consumption growth as key factors in its market success.

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Realme has Just Teased a 10000mAh Battery for a GT Phone

Telecom Talk

Realme has just teased the concept phone, indicating that this may come for the users in the future. The phone was teased as GT 10000mAh.

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Taara, a Google moonshot spin-out, seeks scale for its fiber-over-the-air platform

Light Reading

Taara Connect, a Google X free space optics spin-out with roots to Project Loon, is expanding its go-to-market strategy after cutting a reseller and distribution pact with Digicomm International.

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MTNL Defaults on Yet Another Payment

Telecom Talk

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has defaulted on payments in the past.

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Four ways network operators are getting value from AI

RCR Wireless

OXON HILL, Md.In panels and conversations at this week’s International Telecoms Week, some of the reality of practical AI applications for network operators emerged.

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Lightstorm Completes Integration of Assets Acquired from RTI Cables to Expand Network Infrastructure

Telecom Talk

Digital network infrastructure solutions provider Lightstorm has announced the completion of the integration of assets acquired from RTI Cables to

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India tightens satcom rules as global players seek entry

RCR Wireless

The new satcom rules signal the country’s efforts to tighten national defenses as foreign interest grows Indias Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a sweeping set of new security guidelines for satellite communication (satcom) providers, signaling both an effort to tighten national defenses and a high-stakes gatekeeping move amid increasing foreign interest in the countrys […]

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OnePlus Nord 5: Everything we Know So Far

Telecom Talk

OnePlus Nord 5, the upcoming smartphone from OnePlus will launch in the coming months in India.

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InterSECt — The Fast Lane to a Secure Future Starts Here

Paloalto Networks

The world is moving faster than ever. AI, cloud networks and more distributed workforces are driving business growth and innovation. These advancements bring tremendous opportunities, but they also introduce new security challenges, like AI-driven threats, expanding attack surfaces and a more complex landscape reshaping the road ahead. As your organization continues to grow and innovate, staying ahead of these risks is crucial.

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Lava Yuva Star 2 Launched in India: Price and Specs

Telecom Talk

Lava has launched the Yuva Star 2 in a single memory variant. This variant comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and is priced at Rs 6,499.

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Blocking HPE takeover of Juniper looks increasingly nuts

Light Reading

Juniper's quarterly results last week show why it so interests HPE, but they also make the DoJ's opposition to a merger hard to fathom.

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OnePlus 13s Teased Again for India, Colours Confirmed

Telecom Talk

OnePlus 13s is the rebranded OnePlus 13T coming to the market. The company hasn't given out any details on the specifications.

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TPG Telecom marks LEOsat milestone with first direct SMS to mobile phones

Light Reading

TPG Telecom has plans for additional trials in a number of locations across Australia later this year and will explore voice calls and limited data services in the future.

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Vodafone Idea Unveils International Roaming Packs for Hajj Pilgrims Heading to Saudi Arabia

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea launches international roaming packs for the Gulf region, catering to Hajj pilgrims with unlimited incoming calls, high-speed data, and plans with long validity.

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What does it take to put AI to work in the air interface?

RCR Wireless

Artificial intelligence is dominating discussions across the telecom landscape, as the industry grapples with how and where to apply AI to improve efficiency or performance. AI is expected to be one of the foundational concepts for 6G, which is expected to have an AI-native air interface.

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TCIL Kept Out of Valuation Process in Bharti Hexacom’s Tower Sale to Indus: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharti Hexacoms tower sale to Indus Towers has been paused after TCIL objected to the lack of consultation. A fresh bidding and valuation process is underway.

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T-Mobile tops network performance for Samsung S25 Ultra – Ookla

Light Reading

Ookla's Speedtest data revealed that the Samsung S25 Ultra performed best on T-Mobile's network. While Ookla said it's worth upgrading from the S21 Ultra, don't rush to switch carriers just yet.

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TEECL Launches USD 1 Billion Digital Infra Arm, Partners with RailTel to Develop 102 Edge Data Centers

Telecom Talk

Techno Electric and Engineering Company Limited (TEECL) has officially launched Techno Digital Infra Private Limited, its new wholly-owned digital infrastructure

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XL Axiata's pre-merger Q1 results show profit down despite growth

Developing Telecoms

Indonesian telco XLSmart on Tuesday released its last quarterly results for XL Axiata before last month's merger with Smartfren, which showed the telco reporting modest growth in revenues and customers but a dramatic slide in its net profit.

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Jio Halts Express SIM Delivery Plans After DoT Blocks Airtel-Blinkit Initiative: Report

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio pauses its express SIM card delivery launch after the DoT blocked a similar Airtel-Blinkit initiative over security concerns.

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OpenAI Reverses Course, Says Its Nonprofit Will Continue to Control Business

Broadband Breakfast

May 6, 2025 (AP) – After months of pursuing a plan to convert itself into a for-profit business, OpenAI is reversing course and said Monday its nonprofit will continue to control the company that makes ChatGPT and other  artificial intelligence  products. “We made the decision for the nonprofit to stay in control after hearing from civic leaders and having discussions with the offices of the Attorneys General of California and Delaware,” said CEO Sam Altman in a le

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Connect Willmar Initiative now accepting fiber pre-orders

Blandin on Broadband

The West Central Tribune reports The city of Willmar on Friday announced the launching of its online marketplace for the Connect Willmar Initiative. The Connect Willmar Initiative is a community-driven effort to bring open-access, high-speed fiber internet to the city of Willmar, according to the news release. The launch of the marketplace marks an exciting milestone in our mission to deliver fast, reliable and affordable broadband to every corner of Willmar, Willmar City Councilor Justin Ask s

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MediaTek Posts Strong Q1 Growth Driven by 5G and AI

VoIP Review

MediaTek recently shared its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025. The company reported a consolidated revenue of approximately $4.7 billion USD, marking an 11.1% increase from the prior quarter. It’s notable that the growth was fueled mainly by demand for 5G smartphones, robust sales in Wi-Fi 7 chipsets, and traction in AI and automotive computing sectors.

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Leader Thune Poised to Nullify Biden FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Order Today

Broadband Breakfast

Senate:  Majority Leader  John Thune  (R-S.D.) is expected to lead the effort today to void a signature regulation of the Biden-era FCC: Federal funding in support of the use of Wi-Fi hotspots by students and library patrons at locations distant from actual schools and library buildings. Thune, according to two Senate sources, is expected to bring to the Senate floor a  Congressional Review Act  resolution that would need a simple majority to pass, meaning Senate Democra

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Smartphone Market Stalls Amid Trade and Regional Setbacks

VoIP Review

Global smartphone shipments showed minimal movement in the first quarter of 2025, as manufacturers contended with economic pressures and evolving regional dynamics. According to Canalys, shipments reached 296.9 million units between January and March, only slightly higher than the 296.2 million units recorded during the same period last year. This marks the third quarter in a row where year-on-year growth has slowed, despite signs of overall recovery in annual volumes.

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Airtel, Jio, Vi Seek Nod for Direct IBS Deployment at Key Airports: Report

Telecom Talk

Indian telecom operatorsBharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Ideahave written to airport authorities of Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Navi Mumbai, and

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Qualcomm Reports Strong Q2 as Diversification Strategy Pays Off

VoIP Review

In a significant stride for Qualcomm , the company’s second-quarter earnings reveal a robust implementation of its diversification strategy under CEO Cristiano Amon. Leading the charge beyond traditional smartphone markets, Qualcomm has effectively expanded into automotive, IoT , PCs, and XR spaces. This multifaceted approach aligns seamlessly with Amon’s vision since taking over as CEO in June 2021.

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Jio Stands 3rd Globally in Offering Best Download Speeds: Opensignal

Telecom Talk

Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio ranked third when it came to offering the best download speeds globally.

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All West Installs Fiber Internet to First Customers in Mustang Ridge Neighborhood in Rock Springs

All West Telecommunications

Say Goodbye to Slow InternetRock Springs Is Getting the Speeds It Deserves! Kamas, UT | May 6, 2025 All West Communications is excited to announce the expansion of its high-speed fiber internet service to the Mustang Ridge neighborhood in Rock Springs, Wyoming. This development is part of All West's ongoing commitment to enhance connectivity across Sweetwater County.

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Lumen and IBM team up for AI at the edge

telecoms.com

Lumen and IBM are collaborating on some enterprise-grade AI solutions at the edge which combines Watsonx, IBM's portfolio of AI products, with Lumen's Edge Cloud infrastructure and network.

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Did You Know: You Can Custom Design Your Ideal Meeting Space With New Tools?

VoIP Insider

You want to optimize your meeting space or conference room to ensure every remote or in-person participant has seamless communication capabilities, can easily schedule times without conflict, and can be seen and heard perfectly. Thats awesome! Buthow do you know which devices you need, what is compatible with what, where do you put things in the room, and how do you know the system you choose will work with everybodys devices?