VoIP Review
APRIL 8, 2025
Rogers Communications , a major Canadian telecommunications player, has entered into a notable transaction with a Blackstone-led consortium. The agreement involves a CAD $7 billion equity investment aimed at bolstering Rogers’ financial standing. This move comes after its recent acquisition of Shaw Communications for $20 billion, furthering its market presence in Canada.
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 8, 2025
April 8, 2025 - A new law in Kentucky limiting state agencies from adopting costly regulations is facing legal pushback from Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear , who argues it violates the state constitution ’s separation of powers. On the national level, Sen. Mike Lee , R-Utah, and Rep. Kat Cammack , R-Fla., are sponsoring the federal REINS Act —short for Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny.
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Telecomic
APRIL 8, 2025
Expanding into the U.S. market presents a wealth of opportunities for foreign businesses. However, navigating the complexities of customer support in a new country can be a daunting challenge. To successfully connect with American consumers, businesses must ensure high-quality customer interactions, seamless communication, and compliance with local regulations.
VoIP Review
APRIL 8, 2025
Siemens has announced a strategic move to sell slices of O2 Telefnica ‘s public 5G network to water utilities and wastewater treatment companies across Germany. This novel solution represents a managed industrial automation initiative tailored to the water industry. By utilizing a specific segment of public 5G, Siemens aims to offer similar capabilities usually bound to private 5G setups, ensuring seamless integration for distributed enterprise operations.
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 8, 2025
April 8, 2025 – Maine lawmakers are considering a bill that would require courts to defer to state agencies when reasonably interpreting ambiguous laws, effectively imposing the judicial doctrine of Chevron deference at the state level. The bill, LD 1408, HP 930 , was introduced on April 1 by Rep. David Sinclair, D-Bath, and Sen. Anne Carney , D-Cumberland, both members of the Judiciary Committee.
VoIP Review
APRIL 8, 2025
Vodafone has entered into a major agreement with SP Energy Networks (SPEN), the network arm of ScottishPower, to enhance the telecoms infrastructure supporting Scotlands electricity grid. This collaboration involves upgrading connectivity across 19,500 substations and over 64,000 kilometers of power lines, which deliver electricity to around two million homes and businesses throughout central and southern Scotland.
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2025 – Despite passing by a 49-1 vote, the TAKE IT DOWN Ac t ignited partisan tensions at Tuesday’s House Energy and Commerce Committee markup , where Democrats offered five amendments to the bill — including one that would have required President Donald Trump to reinstate recently dismissed Federal Trade Commission commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya.
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Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission has implemented a freeze on agency-funded travel, prompting one commissioner to self-fund a trip to a major industry conference and another to cancel plans altogether. “We’ve been told there is a freeze on FCC-funded travel,” a spokesperson for Commissioner Anna Gomez (D) told Broadband Breakfast.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
As user behavior continues to shift mobile data consumption toward Wi-Fi, telcos like AT&T are doubling down on Wi-Fi offload strategies A new partnership between AT&T and Karrier One, announced today, aims to significantly expand global Wi-Fi offload coverage while pushing the boundaries of decentralized mobile connectivity.
Blandin on Broadband
APRIL 8, 2025
Telecompetitor reports … A study conducted on behalf of Amdocs finds that consumers value reliability, affordability, and uninterrupted access and suggests that providers may benefit by offering all three via mixed-technology networks. … Cable has the highest level of internet access (39%). It is followed by fiber (31%) and FWA (9%). The study found that 3% of consumers do not have a dedicated internet connection at home.
VoIP Insider
APRIL 8, 2025
When looking into new or upgraded IP paging equipment , many people dont realize that you also need to ensure your network infrastructure is prepared for these changes. I am one of those people. In a recent training session on IP paging, I realized that a lot of things were mentioned regarding the network and what was required to ensure the infrastructure could support a new or upgraded system.
Total Telecom
APRIL 8, 2025
News Wildanet is one of 40 altnets in the UK currently working with Xantaro to increase fibre broadband coverage across the country Wildanet has shared new details about the technology supporting its full fibre rollout in Cornwall, where the company is working to connect more than 35,000 rural premises through the Governments Project Gigabit scheme.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
Boost Mobile gains speed and flexibility with Open RAN but hardware cost savings remain elusive As 5G continues its global rollout, the question for operators isnt whether to adopt it but how. For Boost Mobile, the answer is Open RAN.
HCL Tech
APRIL 8, 2025
HCLTech wins two Google Cloud Partner of the Year Awards sumanta.biswas Tue, 04/08/2025 - 09:42 Winner in Industry Solutions for Supply Chain and Logistics Partner of the Year and Global Talent Development Partner of the Year categories NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, April 09, 2025 HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has received the 2025 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Awards in the Industry Solutions for Supply Chain and Logistics as well as Global Talent Development categories.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
Rogers will retain control of its wireless backhaul network in the deal with Blackstone and other Canadian entities Canadian telecom operator Rogers has struck a deal with an investor group led by Blackstone, in which Blackstone will buy a stake in Rogers’ wireless backhaul network in exchange for billions that Rogers will use to reduce […]
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote later this month on reviewing satellite spectrum sharing rules and instituting a licensing regime for nonfederal users in the 37 GigaHertz (GHz) band. The agency released drafts of the items Monday. The public draft of the satellite item would seek input on current spectrum sharing rules between geostationary satellites, which stay above a single point on the equator, and low or medium-earth orbit satellites,
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
Working with partners, Qualcomm is testing non-terrestrial network-based cellular connectivity, as well as the integration of non-terrestrial and terrestrial networks As 6G begins to take shape through international research and early standardization efforts, Qualcomm is placing strategic emphasis on technologies that push beyond the boundaries of traditional terrestrial networks (TNs).
Lifecycle
APRIL 8, 2025
The telecoms industry gathered to celebrate the very best in innovation and we were proud to be part of it. Lifecycle Software received a Commendation in the Best Innovative Product category at the Mobile News Awards 2025, a recognition that fills us with pride and gratitude. The event brought together leading professionals, technology providers, operators and partners who, like us, are committed to driving digital transformation in telecoms.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
The potential federal data center sites are “uniquely positioned for rapid data center construction, including in-place energy infrastructure,” according to the Department of Energy The U.S. Department of Energy has identified 16 federally owned sites that could potentially host data centers and AI infrastructure and already have associated power resources available.
Blandin on Broadband
APRIL 8, 2025
The MN House reports on the Ag committees omnibus agriculture finance bill The bill that emerged calls for a $172.29 million appropriation from the General Fund to fund the Agriculture Department and several other associated state agencies under the purview of the committee. Of the total, $168.79 million is new funding and $3.5 million is revenue adjustments/carryforward funds.
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission declined on Friday to change the way it was structuring broadband subsidies, turning back an effort from rural broadband providers. The petitions for reconsideration that were denied included requests to extend deployment deadlines, and also to change how the FCC measures the presence of unsubsidized competitors.
Blandin on Broadband
APRIL 8, 2025
A couple dozen people still show up for the weekly Office of Broadband Development Office Hours where they review whats happening with BEAD and answer questions. The questions are getting pretty detailed. Its a sign that folks have been working on applications. Also because Im not mired in the applications, Ive done my best to keep up with the questions but I may miss some nuances.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
SoftBank and KDDI are moving fast to have a leading position in the AI infra sector in Japan with their AI data centers Japan is rapidly becoming a hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure development.
Total Telecom
APRIL 8, 2025
Feature Week One month on from Mobile World Congress, we highlight a trio of key AI-related themes from the show with major promise AI was undoubtedly the unifying theme of MWC 2025, with the term appearing in a myriad of forms, from AI-powered kitchens to automated agents handling telco network operations. While some of these developments are undoubtedly overhyped by marketers trying to capitalise on the buzz word of the week, some of these concepts have the genuine potential to upend the tradi
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
In sum what you need to know Private wireless surge private wireless growth catches DellOro by surprise, as private 4G/5G RAN sales jump by over 40% in 2024, reaching 3-5% of total RAN sales.
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 8, 2025
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has recently signaled his readiness to block merger and acquisition deals from companies with certain diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. With several high-profile telecommunications mergers in the pipeline , this stance could dramatically reshape the M&A playing field. What does the Communications Act say on the subject of racial equality ?
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
SoftBank and KDDI are moving fast to have a leading position in the AI infra sector in Japan with their AI data centers Japan is rapidly becoming a hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure development.
CompereMedia
APRIL 8, 2025
Comperemedias Chief Insights Officer, Andrew Davidson is well known for sharing the latest insights on financial services products and marketing strategies/innovations on his LinkedIn, as an event speaker and as a host on Mintels Little Conversation podcast. In this bi-weekly recap, he will provide you with the latest news and insights happening in the financial services industry.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
Editors note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations.
TDS Connect
APRIL 8, 2025
TDS is honored to be named Best Internet Provider and Best Telecommunications Firm in the North Idaho Business Journals annual competition! Were thrilled to receive this recognition. TDS loves being part of this community and working with so many wonderful residents and businesses, said Sandy Hendrix, TDS associate manager of Field Marketing. Our mission is to build a better world by providing high-quality communications services, and were proud to do our part to make North Idaho a great place t
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) encompasses 150 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band (3550 MHz3700 MHz), with plans to expand by an additional 100 megahertz. Historically, this spectrum has been actively utilized by the U.S. government and the Coast Guard.
US Telecom
APRIL 8, 2025
Washington, D.C. (April 8, 2025) Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted to pass the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act and the Rural Broadband Protection Act. The following statements can be attributed to Brandon Heiner, USTelecom SVP of Government Affairs: “NTIA plays a vital role in advancing our nations connectivity goals.
PTC
APRIL 8, 2025
Today, Aligned Data Centers announced the appointment of Billie Haggard as Chief Facility Operations Officer (CFOO). This newly created position is a testament to Aligneds 5+ GW of planned future capacity across the Americas to meet the growing demand for AI-ready infrastructure. Billie will provide the roadmap to ensure operations continue to scale, meeting Aligneds growth strategy and the need READ THE RELEASE (external site) Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in these announcements a
Lifecycle
APRIL 8, 2025
The mobile industry in the United States is experiencing a surge in Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), opening up unprecedented opportunities for businesses looking to enter or expand in the telecom sector. As technology evolves and consumer demand shifts towards flexible, cost-effective, and digital-first mobile experiences, the MVNO landscape is becoming increasingly dynamic and competitive.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 8, 2025
In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 8, 2025
Following what it describes as the successful launch of its 5G services in Mumbai, Indian operator Vodafone Idea says it has now expanded its 5G service to 11 cricket stadiums in India.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 8, 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is preparing a detailed response to the Department of Expenditure (DoE), contesting the Comptroller and
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