Telecom Talk
MAY 14, 2025
Amazon-backed Project Kuiper is seeking swift regulatory approvals to launch its satellite internet services in India, intensifying competition in a
VoIP Review
MAY 14, 2025
Vodafone Idea , one of the key players in India’s telecommunications landscape, has embarked on 5G trials in Delhi. This comes on the heels of their previous launches in Mumbai, Patna, and Chandigarh. The trials are initially covering a limited number of users, who are already reporting impressive download speeds exceeding 100 Mbps. The companys strategy involves a phased rollout across its 17 licensed circles.
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Developing Telecoms
MAY 14, 2025
Saudi Arabia-based Arabsat and Canada-based satellite operator Telesat announced on Wednesday they have signed a term sheet under which Arabsat will lease multi-gigabit capacity from Telesats planned Lightspeed LEO satellite constellation.
Broadband Breakfast
MAY 14, 2025
Prior to March 2025, I helped manage NTIA’s $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. Created by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the BEAD program aims to ensure all Americans have access to fast, affordable, and reliable internet service, a goal the nation has been working and failing to achieve for decades. (NTIA stands for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, which is a subagency of the U.S.
Total Telecom
MAY 14, 2025
News The company says the acquisitions are designed to support long-term demand for digital infrastructure, as AI adoption and cloud growth accelerate NTT DATA has announced an expansion of its global data centre footprint, acquiring land across seven markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, to support nearly one gigawatt of future capacity. The land deals form part of the companys previously announced $10 billion global investment plan running through to 2027, aimed at meeting growing dem
Broadband Breakfast
MAY 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2025 – At nearly 1 a.m. Wednesday, House Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee passed communications provisions in a broader reconciliation budget package unchanged, defeating a series of Democratic amendments that would have redirected spectrum auction revenue toward broadband affordability, public safety, and cybersecurity initiatives.
Total Telecom
MAY 14, 2025
Wireless Broadband Alliance Services (WBA Services), a subsidiary of the Wireless Broadband Alliance , has today announced the commercial launch of WBA Services AFC , its Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) service. The cloud-based platform is fully certified by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and enables the deployment of standard power Wi-Fi devices in the 6 GHz band (5.9257.125 GHz) while ensuring they do not cause interference to existing incumbents, such as fixed microwa
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Light Reading
MAY 14, 2025
Serving the whole of Europe from one country would suit Vodafone, but it will never be acceptable to national governments concerned about critical infrastructure and sovereignty.
telecoms.com
MAY 14, 2025
The US Department of Commerce has rescinded the absurd AI Diffusion Rule, but is still following the spirit of it by trying to control the rest of the world.
Developing Telecoms
MAY 14, 2025
Philippines-based operator Globe Telecom has revealed that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has helped reduce its operating costs, with plans underway to deepen AI integration across the business.
RCR Wireless
MAY 14, 2025
April 2025 marks the 5-year anniversary of the FCCs release of the 6 GHz spectrum band for unlicensed use. It is already widely used by Wi-Fi and other technologies in the US and several international markets, while some regions are still considering its future role.
Blandin on Broadband
MAY 14, 2025
Hometown Source reports … The Minnesota House passed legislation carried by Rep. Isaac Schultz (R-Elmdale Township) to streamline onerous regulations and help accelerate broadband deployment across the state. The bill, SF 908, makes key changes to the certification process for underground telecommunications installers, cutting unnecessary red tape while preserving important safety standards.
VoIP Review
MAY 14, 2025
Verizon is taking a significant step in enhancing the game-day experience for Buffalo Bills fans by deploying a private 5G network at the new Highmark Stadium. The stadium, scheduled to open in 2026, will see Verizon as its exclusive wireless telecommunications partner and a founding member. According to Pete Guelli, the Buffalo Bills’ Executive Vice President and COO, this partnership aims to transform fan engagement and connectivity, setting a “new standard for live sports.”
Blandin on Broadband
MAY 14, 2025
Telecompetitor reports Rural broadband would get a boost if a precision agriculture bill introduced in the Senate were to be adopted. The Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments (LAST ACRE) Act, introduced by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), would create a competitive grant and loan program in the USDA focused on the last acre.
AT&T Connects
MAY 14, 2025
Whats new: In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania are seeing the impacts of this investment, including: Nearly $350 million in the Pittsburgh area. More than $25 million in the York-Hanover area. Nearly $20 million in the Erie area.
Telecom Talk
MAY 14, 2025
Bharti Airtel network recently faced downtime across multiple parts of India, but majorly in Tamil Nadu and select regions.
Broadband Breakfast
MAY 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2025– Republican Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Nathan Simington complimented the Biden Administration’s establishment of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark. In an essay posted Tuesday, Simington said, “The CTM represents a rare case of smart, market-aligned governance.” He said a voluntary stamp on technology will bring a new standard for technology manufacturers.
Total Telecom
MAY 14, 2025
News Verizon has pledged $5 billion over the next five years to support small business suppliers across the US, through the launch of its new Small Business Supplier Accelerator The initiative is designed to lower barriers to entry for small enterprises, seeking to engage with large corporate supply chains. The accelerator will offer practical support such as tailored onboarding, training and more flexible commercial terms.
Broadband Breakfast
MAY 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2025 (AP) — Tax breaks tallying more than $5 trillion — but also sizable reductions in Medicaid health care , food stamps and green energy strategies to fight climate change — faced sharp debate as House lawmakers slogged through marathon overnight hearings on Republicans' “big, beautiful bill.
RCR Wireless
MAY 14, 2025
Short-term pullback, long-term rebound US interest in private 5G slumps on economic and political jitters, but global momentum builds as smarter models and automation drive long-term industrial growth.
Light Reading
MAY 14, 2025
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Norway's Com4 chooses Nokia for 5G SA core; Bouygues sees Q1 earnings slip; privacy group tells Meta not to use personal data as AI training fodder.
Total Telecom
MAY 14, 2025
ITP Approved to Deliver Telecoms Apprenticeship Training, Backed by Industry Support from Vodafone and Cornerstone The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP) has officially been approved as a registered training provider for the Level 4 Cellular Network Field Engineer (CNFE) apprenticeship a move that directly responds to the UKs growing need for skilled telecoms engineers.
Broadband Breakfast
MAY 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2025 – The Democratic Senator who spearheaded the Digital Equity Act of 2021 called the Trump administration’s cancellation of grants under the law illegal. “Needless to say, the president cannot overrule a law. Period,” Sen. Patty Murray , D-Wash., said at a Zoom press conference Wednesday. “And certainly not through a tweet.
Light Reading
MAY 14, 2025
Telefnica has seen a major change in its leadership this year following the ousting of its former executive chairman. It is now in the midst of a strategic review, with more to be revealed later in 2025.
Telecom Reseller
MAY 14, 2025
At the intersection of innovation, inclusion, and real-time technology lies a powerful new chapter in sports accessibility. In my recent livestream, I invited Jerred Mace, CEO and founder of OneCourt , and Scott Jacka, Senior Director of Technology Development T-Mobile to sit down with me and share how their collaboration is changing the way fans with visual disabilities experience live sports.
RCR Wireless
MAY 14, 2025
Schneider Electric advances industrial AI with a factory-edge copilot in the US and a sustainable AI data center in Portugal, supporting regional ambitions for smart manufacturing and digital infrastructure. In sum what to know: Factory AI copilots Schneider launches generative AI assistants with Microsoft to tackle labour shortages and optimise factory performance.
vmware
MAY 14, 2025
Adopting to changing business requirements can drive the need to move application workloads from one platform to another. Whether youve deployed a new VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) private cloud, want to repatriate workloads from the public cloud or looking to consolidate data centers, you need to migrate your application workloads. Avoid missteps and benefit from workload migrations best practices developed by VMware technology experts.
Total Telecom
MAY 14, 2025
News The US Department of Commerce (DOC) under Donald Trump will instead pursue dealmaking on a country-by-country basis This week, the DOC has announced it will cancel the so-called AI Diffusion Rule, a policy related to the export of AI semiconductor technology, just two days before it was due to come into effect. The policy, drafted during the last month of the Biden administration, would see countries categorised into three tiers based on numerous factors, including geopolitical and national
Blandin on Broadband
MAY 14, 2025
Net Inclusion is an annual event and “an opportunity to gain digital equity insights, ignite change, and amplify your impact in the digital inclusion movement.” It’s not too late to register for it; it’s happening next week in Arizona. For those of us who aren’t able to travel, they will be livestreaming the event via YouTube.
Total Telecom
MAY 14, 2025
Press Release AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN) has officially launched aquila, a transformative new wholesale fibre platform designed to give Communication Service Providers (CSPs) seamless, scalable access to full-fibre broadband across the UK. aquila currently integrates Openreach, BT Wholesale, CityFibre, and APFNs own infrastructure into a single, easy-to-manage platform, unlocking connectivity to around 19 million premises and counting.
Telecom Talk
MAY 14, 2025
Saudi Arabia partners with Nvidia, Google, AWS, Cisco, and more in over USD 50 Billion AI investments to build infrastructure, train talent, and boost innovation across the Middle East and beyond.
Developing Telecoms
MAY 14, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) has swiftly emerged as a game changer in digital transformation and cloud services, with a broad spectrum of use cases across industries at all levels, from the front office to the backend. But for AI to truly thrive and for enterprises to gain the most benefits from it a vibrant partner-driven ecosystem that can maintain a competitive edge and ensure sustainable development is absolutely critical.
Light Reading
MAY 14, 2025
U Mobile sells its stake in Malaysian 5G network operator DNB to fellow shareholders.
Broadband Breakfast
MAY 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2025– Altice USA has agreed to sell cell tower assets to Grande Towers. Altice USA, the parent company of Optimum Fiber, expects to net $60 million from the sale to Grande Towers, Alice USA Chairman and CEO Dennis Mathew said. Altice expects to close the transaction in the third quarter of 2025. GTC said in its press release that “this strategic acquisition will significantly expand GTC's national footprint, increasing its portfolio to over 200 towers acros
Mark Goldberg
MAY 14, 2025
A recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling exposed a legislative gap that could slow an expanded roll-out of urban 5G infrastructure. The case ( TELUS Communications Inc. v. Federation of Canadian Municipalities ) involved determining whether the CRTC was correct when the Commission said it lacks the legislative power over telecom carrier access to municipally owned infrastructure.
telecoms.com
MAY 14, 2025
Rakuten Mobile posted a positive earnings figure for the first quarter of the year, albeit a moderate one, and insists it is on track to end 2025 in the black.
Telecom Talk
MAY 14, 2025
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses have finally made their way to India. These glasses have been available to purchase from the international markets.
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