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India Tightens Security Norms for Satellite Communication Services: Report

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has significantly tightened security norms for satellite communication (satcom) services under the Global Mobile Personal

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Digicel to enhance international voice services – with help from e&

Developing Telecoms

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.

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Jio 5G FWA Stack Sees Global Interest After India Scale-Up; Jio Private 5G Powering Industry 5.0

Telecom Talk

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.

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Could Jio go it alone on 5G small cell manufacture?

Developing Telecoms

Indian operator Reliance Jio has reportedly started using its own network products for planned small cell-led densification of its pan-India 5G network.

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Reliance Jio Extends Jio Unlimited Offer till May 25, 2025

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has extended the Jio Unlimited offer till May 25, 2025.

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AALTO's high altitude platform station claims new record

Developing Telecoms

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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Apple will Not Launch the iPhone 18 Series in One Go

Telecom Talk

One category which Apple still hasn't touched is the foldables. The foldables are dominated by Samsung globally.

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Telecom Operators Seek Urgent Guidelines to Tackle Spam via Business Communications: Report

Telecom Talk

India’s telecom operatorsReliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Ideahave urged the Department of Consumer Affairs (DOCA) to urgently notify guidelines

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Liberia to repair abandoned UAF-funded rural base stations

Developing Telecoms

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.

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BSNL Recently Transferred Over 800 Executives Across India: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, recently transferred over 800 executives around the country.

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Data Center Executives Cool on Nuclear: 'Still a Decade Out'

Broadband Breakfast

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

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Airtel Africa to add Starlink to service portfolio in 14 markets

Developing Telecoms

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.

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RackBank Inaugurates Rs 1,000-Crore AI Data Centre Park in Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Telecom Talk

RackBank has launched a Rs 1,000 crore AI data centre park in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, aiming to boost Indias GPU compute capacity.

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Inside InvestAI — Europe’s ambitious $20 billion plan to build AI gigafactories

RCR Wireless

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.

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UK Altnets Eye M&A, Diversification Amidst Competitive Pressures

VoIP Review

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.

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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Help Rural Communities Access Federal Broadband Funds

Broadband Breakfast

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.

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Automate Forensics to Eliminate Uncertainty

Cisco Wireless

Discover how Cisco XDR delivers automated forensics and AI-driven investigationbringing speed, clarity, and confidence to SecOps teams.

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Not a Field of Dreams: Infrastructure Leaders Talk Buildout Strategy

Broadband Breakfast

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.

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The Divide: How DigitalC is closing Cleveland's connectivity gaps

Light Reading

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.

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Network Automation for the AI Era

Cisco Wireless

Everything you need to know about the expanded Cisco Services as Code in short.

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DoT adds security requirements for satellite broadband players

Developing Telecoms

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.

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Enhancing UK Government Operations with Emerging Technology

Paloalto Networks

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.

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Apple’s pivot to India: What $900M tariff hit means for Western markets

Telecoms Tech News

Apple’s pivot to India for iPhone production comes with a $900 million tariff hit this quarter, a financial challenge that could reshape how Western consumers interact with the tech giant’s products and pricing in the coming years. During Apple’s recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook outlined how the company is restructuring its global supply chain.

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Shared Infrastructure, Shared Future

Mark Goldberg

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.

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Apple faces lawsuits and nearly $1B in tariff troubles

Light Reading

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.

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From legacy to agility — What’s driving the cloud-native transformation?

RCR Wireless

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.

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Altice USA changes leadership of mobile business

Light Reading

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.

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Airtel Launches Rs 648 International Roaming Pack with Unlimited Data for Postpaid Users

Telecom Talk

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.

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Comcast Technology Solutions undergoes leadership shift

Light Reading

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.

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AI, Wi-Fi, smartphones, tariffs: Four takeaways from MediaTek’s Q1

RCR Wireless

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.

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Virginia Gov. Youngkin Vetoes Bipartisan Data Center Reform Bill

Broadband Breakfast

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.

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Unlocking the Power of Network Telemetry for the US Public Sector – Blog 3

Cisco Wireless

Discover the potential of network telemetry and its wide-ranging applications that enhance security, efficiency, and network performance in part 3 of our blog series.

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AT&T Expands Fiber Reach in Arizona with PRIME FiBER

VoIP Review

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.

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AI, Wi-Fi, smartphones, tariffs: Four takeaways from MediaTek’s Q1

RCR Wireless

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.

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TDS Sees Small Rise in First Quarter Broadband Subscriptions

Broadband Breakfast

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.

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How AT&T is Investing in Oklahoma

AT&T Connects

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

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HCLTech wins 2025 ServiceNow Emerging Industry Partner of the Year award

HCL Tech

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