Telecom Talk
MAY 5, 2025
Reliance Jio dominates Indias 5G and FWA markets with 191 million 5G users, 85 percent FWA share, and 5G data driving 45 percent of wireless traffic.
Developing Telecoms
MAY 5, 2025
Some years after Googles failed attempt to commercialise high altitude platform stations (HAPS), AALTO HAPS, a subsidiary of aerospace corporation Airbus based in the UK, says it is still on track for commercial HAPS services to begin in 2026 and that it has set a world record for global aviation with its solar-powered Zephyr HAPS.
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Telecom Talk
MAY 5, 2025
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has extended the Jio Unlimited offer till May 25, 2025.
Developing Telecoms
MAY 5, 2025
Indian operator Reliance Jio has reportedly started using its own network products for planned small cell-led densification of its pan-India 5G network.
Telecom Talk
MAY 5, 2025
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has significantly tightened security norms for satellite communication (satcom) services under the Global Mobile Personal
Developing Telecoms
MAY 5, 2025
Abu Dhabi-headquartered global technology group e& and Caribbean and Central America service provider Digicel Group have announced a strategic partnership to enhance Digicels international voice services across the Americas.
Telecom Talk
MAY 5, 2025
One category which Apple still hasn't touched is the foldables. The foldables are dominated by Samsung globally.
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Telecom Talk
MAY 5, 2025
India’s telecom operatorsReliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Ideahave urged the Department of Consumer Affairs (DOCA) to urgently notify guidelines
Broadband Breakfast
MAY 5, 2025
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland, May 5, 2025 – Small-scale nuclear reactors have been floated as a clean solution to power data centers, but executives said Monday the technology remains years away – and incompatible to meet the urgent power needs of today’s digital infrastructure. “Nuclear is a decade out – and if you ask me in a decade, I’ll still say it’s a decade out,” said Josh Snowhorn , founder of Quantum Loophole, a developer of master-pl
Telecom Talk
MAY 5, 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, recently transferred over 800 executives around the country.
VoIP Review
MAY 5, 2025
In the rapidly evolving UK broadband market, a recent study by Neos Networks reveals a significant business trend among alternative network providers, commonly known as Altnets. According to the research, an overwhelming 96% of UK Altnets are considering mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as part of their strategy to thrive and expand in an increasingly competitive environment.
Telecom Talk
MAY 5, 2025
RackBank has launched a Rs 1,000 crore AI data centre park in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, aiming to boost Indias GPU compute capacity.
Broadband Breakfast
MAY 5, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2025 — Reps. Dave Taylor , R-Ohio, and Eric Sorensen , D-Ill., introduced the Rural Broadband Assistance Act last week, aiming to help rural communities overcome technical and administrative barriers to securing federal broadband funding. The bill would codify the USDA’s existing Broadband Technical Assistance Program, which offers $25 million in grants to local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and educational institutions.
Paloalto Networks
MAY 5, 2025
Spotlight on Prisma Access Browser (PAB) In today's advanced digital environment, public sector organisations face the dual challenge of maintaining security and enhancing efficiency amid growing cyberthreats. These threats are increasing in complexity, and with employees spread across various locations, protecting sensitive data while facilitating team collaboration is crucial.
Broadband Breakfast
MAY 5, 2025
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland, May 5, 2025 – A state broadband official, a fiber executive, and a data center operator spoke Monday about making tough decisions behind where and how to invest in digital infrastructure. For state officials like Chandler Vaughan , associate director at the Virginia Office of Broadband, the calculus starts with public funding.
Light Reading
MAY 5, 2025
Apple's revenue was up 5% year-over-year for its financial Q2, but the win was clouded by ongoing lawsuits and an estimated $900 million in increased costs from US tariff policies.
VoIP Review
MAY 5, 2025
AT&T has announced an expansion of its open-access fiber partnership with PRIME FiBER into Arizona. Targeting the Sun City and Peoria communities near Phoenix, this initiative aims to extend high-speed internet access to underserved areas in the U.S. This new phase marks a continuation of AT&T’s converged growth strategy. This strategy integrates wireless and wireline services to deliver broadband experiences, utilizing third-party infrastructure to reduce network build costs.
Light Reading
MAY 5, 2025
Altice USA confirmed John Lombardi is no longer heading its Optimum Mobile business. Instead, Luciano Ramos, the company's chief product and technology officer, is now leading that operation.
Mark Goldberg
MAY 5, 2025
Next Tuesday (May 13), there will be a free one-hour webinar hosted by the International Telecommunications Society looking at Shared Infrastructure, Shared Future: Competition and Connectivity in the Next Generation of Networks. As frequent readers know, I have been a supporter of the continuing education and professional development offered by ITS.
Light Reading
MAY 5, 2025
Comcast Technology Solutions, a unit of Comcast focused on selling ad-tech, video distribution and syndication products, has a new set of leaders following the retirement of industry vet Ken Klaer.
Telecom Talk
MAY 5, 2025
Airtel has launched a new Rs 648 international roaming pack for postpaid users with unlimited data, global coverage across 189 countries, and added call/SMS benefits.
Developing Telecoms
MAY 5, 2025
Airtel Africa announced on Monday it has signed a deal with SpaceX to bring Starlinks LEO satellite internet services to customers in all 14 African countries where Airtel operates at least once Starlink has licences to operate in them.
Broadband Breakfast
MAY 5, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2025 — Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have added new oversight requirements for proposed data centers in Virginia, rejecting calls for increased environmental and community protections. The legislation, HB 1601, introduced by Delegate Josh Thomas , D-Prince William, aimed to require developers to conduct impact assessments on water resources, farmland, historic sites, forests, and nearby neighborhoods.
Developing Telecoms
MAY 5, 2025
Indias Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly issued a list of additional security requirements that GMPCS licence holders offering satellite broadband services will have to fulfil.
RCR Wireless
MAY 5, 2025
MediaTek reported consolidated revenue of approximately $4.7 billion USD, an increase of 11.1% from the previous quarter MediaTek reported its Q1 2025 earnings on April 30 Here are some of the top takeaways: 1. Revenue up, but margin and profit growth more limited MediaTek reported consolidated revenue of NT$153.3 billion (approximately $4.
Developing Telecoms
MAY 5, 2025
The Liberian Telecommunications Authority (LTA) announced on Monday that it has launched a nationwide initiative to rehabilitate and maintain rural base stations deployed under the Universal Access Fund (UAF) that have since been abandoned.
Light Reading
MAY 5, 2025
This week: Joshua Edmonds, CEO of DigitalC, on the nonprofit ISP's history providing connectivity and digital skills training in Cleveland, and how DigitalC is working to meet its subscriber goals and commitments to the city.
RCR Wireless
MAY 5, 2025
MediaTek reported consolidated revenue of approximately $4.7 billion USD, an increase of 11.1% from the previous quarter MediaTek reported its Q1 2025 earnings on April 30 Here are some of the top takeaways: 1. Revenue up, but margin and profit growth more limited MediaTek reported consolidated revenue of NT$153.3 billion (approximately $4.
Broadband Breakfast
MAY 5, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2025 – TDS Telecom said in an earnings call Friday that it added almost 3,000 broadband subscribers in the first quarter. The company attributed its slow growth to harsh weather conditions. TDS, an internet service provider serving 35 states, reported in its Friday earnings call that it added 2,800 broadband subscribers in the first quarter, up from only 300 net adds in the previous quarter.
RCR Wireless
MAY 5, 2025
The European Union has unveiled an ambitious new plan dubbed InvestAI, part of which includes the buildout of large-scale AI gigafactories At the AI Action Summit in Paris, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen officially launched InvestAI, a 20 billion ($21.4 billion) initiative aimed at transforming Europe into a leading hub for AI innovation.
AT&T Connects
MAY 5, 2025
Whats new: In Oklahoma, we invested more than $1.5 billion in our network infrastructure from 2020-2024 to connect more people to greater possibility. Cities and communities throughout Oklahoma are seeing the impacts of this investment, including: Nearly $325 million in the Tulsa area. More than $825 million in the Oklahoma City area. Why it matters: Every American deserves access to fast, reliable connectivity when it matters most whether its an important call to a family member or friend, the
RCR Wireless
MAY 5, 2025
Telecom operators are moving from legacy systems to cloud-native networks built for speed, scale and resilience As global data demands accelerate and next-generation services take shape, the telecom industry finds itself at a crossroads. Operators are under pressure to break free from legacy systems and embrace cloud-native architectures that promise flexibility, scalability and faster innovation.
HCL Tech
MAY 5, 2025
HCLTech wins 2025 ServiceNow Emerging Industry Partner of the Year award sumanta.biswas Mon, 05/05/2025 - 15:26 NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, May 6, 2025 HCLTech, a global technology leader, has won the 2025 ServiceNow Emerging Industry Partner of the Year. This award recognizes HCLTech's capabilities in delivering transformative digital solutions and redefining total experience through AI, automation and ServiceNow-powered innovations that improve customer experiences and drive measurable outcomes
RCR Wireless
MAY 5, 2025
The automotive segment a key growth driver for Qualcomm was up 59% quarter-over-quarter Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon took the top-job with the San Diego, Calif.-based firm on June 30, 2021.
Light Reading
MAY 5, 2025
Taara, a free space optics company born out of Google's X unit, has tapped Digicomm to help it expand deployment to broadband operators, enterprise customers and municipal networks.
Telecoms Infrastructure Blog
MAY 5, 2025
Extreme weather is a growing concern for mobile network operators, and Vodafone is no exception. Storms and heatwaves can damage infrastructure, interrupt power supply, and delay repair work. To keep people connected during such events, Vodafone has developed a range of technical measures and operational strategies that help it prepare for and respond to disruption.
VoIP Review
MAY 5, 2025
The High Court in Glasgow convicted four individuals in a corruption and bribery case involving telecom contracts awarded to Scottish health boards. Adam Sharoudi and Gavin Brown, directors of the telecom firm Oricom, were found guilty of fraudulently obtaining over 6 million in NHS contracts. Since its inception in Ayrshire in 2008, Oricom provided telecom and video conferencing services to various Scottish NHS departments from 2010 until 2017.
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