Developing Telecoms
JULY 8, 2025
Nokia said on Tuesday it has completed what it says is the first deployment of shared 5G Standalone (5G SA) indoor coverage in Saudi Arabia in a proof-of-concept pilot with Mobily, Zain KSA, neutral host specialist ACES NH and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST).
Telecom Talk
JULY 14, 2025
The Centre plans to connect as many as six lakh villages with high-speed optical fibre-based broadband over the next three years, a senior government official said on Monday. The initiative is part of the government’s effort to deepen digital infrastructure and support the expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) beyond metropolitan cities.
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Total Telecom
JULY 11, 2025
News Vodafone Greece has outlined an ambitious €1 billion investment plan for the period 2024 to 2029, with a firm focus on expanding and upgrading the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. Central to this strategy is the accelerated development of the fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network and the enhancement of the 5G mobile network, positioning the company not merely as a connectivity provider but as a comprehensive technology partner for households and businesses alike.
Telecoms Tech News
JULY 31, 2025
Telecoms giant SoftBank is teaming up with Ericsson to upgrade its 4G and 5G mobile networks, with a focus on AI optimisations. This is a major rollout of new 4G and 5G technology across many of Japan’s key regions, from Hokkaido in the north to the areas around Tokyo and beyond. The plan is to. Read more » The post SoftBank selects Ericsson for major 4G and 5G network upgrades appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.
VoIP Review
JULY 14, 2025
Kenya is initiating a transformative project in the Horn of Africa with the launch of a high-capacity fibre optic cable corridor along the Isiolo-Mandera route. Spearheaded by the ICT Authority under the Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy, this project aims to enhance regional digital integration and connect underserved communities.
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 25, 2025
At the Fiber Broadband Association’s (FBA) Regional Fiber Connect Workshop in Anchorage last week, local broadband executives, tribal leaders, and policymakers came together to share best practices and lessons learned in a state that has unique challenges and opportunities connecting communities and people to fiber broadband. Alaska has a significantly higher percentage of unserved communities and families compared to the national average of about 9% of communities and familie
Developing Telecoms
JULY 20, 2025
State-owned Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTLC) and Kenya’s ICT Authority (ICTA) have implemented and launched a new terrestrial fibre link connecting Dar-Es-Salaam to Mombasa.
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Total Telecom
JULY 11, 2025
News The Texas Comptroller’s office has officially commenced the application process for more than $3.8 billion in funding to advance broadband infrastructure across the state. This substantial investment, administered by the Broadband Development Office (BDO), combines federal dollars from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program with state contributions from the Texas Match Assistance Program (TMAP).
Telecoms Tech News
JULY 16, 2025
SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink is enjoying rapid user growth, increased speed, cut latency, and is now teasing Gen3 satellites. Starlink is in the middle of an extraordinary growth spurt, welcoming over 2.7 million new users in the last year alone and pushing its global customer base past the six million mark. This isn’t just. Read more » The post SpaceX teases Starlink Gen3 satellites for Terabit internet speeds appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.
VoIP Review
JULY 18, 2025
The Shared Rural Network (SRN), a groundbreaking initiative, is transforming connectivity in rural Wales. Recently, 30 government-funded mast upgrades have gone live, marking a significant milestone for this UK government and mobile network operators’ joint endeavour to boost mobile coverage in underserved rural regions. These 4G network upgrades are more than just a technological improvement; they are a lifeline for numerous rural communities.
RCR Wireless
JULY 30, 2025
Aduna is now co-owned by Ericsson, with a 50% stake, and a consortium of twelve major CSPs In sum – what you need to know: Global API venture launched – Ericsson and 12 major telcos finalize Aduna as a 50:50 JV to commercialize network APIs globally, backed by funding and industry expertise.
IEEE ComSoc
JULY 7, 2025
Indonesian network operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has deployed Nokia Energy Efficiency (part of the company’s Autonomous Networks portfolio – described below) to reduce energy demand and carbon dioxide emissions across its RAN network using AI. Nokia’s energy control system uses AI and machine learning algorithms to analyze real-time traffic patterns, and will enable the operator to adjust or shut idle and unused radio equipment automatically during low network demand periods.
Telecom Talk
JULY 28, 2025
Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has deployed 10 network slices on its indigenous 5G standalone (SA) core network to support a range of use cases. Aayush Bhatnagar, Senior Vice President at Jio Platforms , announced the development on professional networking site LinkedIn. “Network slicing is no longer just a concept — it’s live, nationwide, and powering real-world applications.
Total Telecom
JULY 15, 2025
News After a series of strategic partnerships and network expansions throughout 2024, EXA Infrastructure has announced a significant advancement in Europe’s digital backbone with the deployment of a new high-capacity fibre route. This 1,200 km network connects key financial and data hubs in London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Brussels. It represents the first new subsea cable along the North Sea corridor in 25 years, an infrastructure milestone that aims to bolster the resilience and scalability o
Telecoms Tech News
JULY 14, 2025
A report from BT and Assembly Research claims the UK is at a digital crossroads when it comes to mobile network infrastructure upgrades. If we get our act together and seriously upgrade our mobile networks over the next ten years, we could unlock a wave of growth and innovation worth £230 billion. But if we. Read more » The post UK risks losing £230B without mobile network upgrades appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.
VoIP Review
JULY 31, 2025
In a significant move towards enhancing transparency, BT has refunded £18 million to customers following an Ofcom investigation. This action came after the company and its subsidiaries, EE and Plusnet, failed to provide clear contract information to around 1.1 million customers as per new rules established by Ofcom in 2022. These rules mandated that telecom operators in the UK give customers a concise summary of essential contract details, especially highlighting any potential price hikes during
Light Reading
JULY 25, 2025
Led by fiber builds and expansions, broadband providers' spending on access equipment is set to grow annually by 1.6%, per Dell'Oro's new five-year forecast. Cable access spending is also expected to peak in about three years as operators push DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades.
Developing Telecoms
JULY 20, 2025
Telkom Indonesia’s international arm Telin has launched a new cable landing station (CLS) in Kalasey, Minahasa, which will serve as its second landing point for the Bifrost subsea cable system connecting North America and Southeast Asia.
Telecom Talk
JULY 24, 2025
Luxembourg -based satellite operator SES is awaiting final security approvals from the Indian government to commercially launch its satellite-based broadband services in partnership with Reliance Jio. The company’s medium Earth orbit (MEO) communications satellite system, O3b mPOWER, will deliver enterprise-grade connectivity and support 5G backhaul infrastructure in remote and underserved areas across India.
Total Telecom
JULY 10, 2025
A major hardware and rack-level modernization at GNM’s Kista node finalizes the Frankfurt–Kista corridor upgrade, increasing available bandwidth, reducing energy consumption, and improving operational efficiency in Northern Europe. Concurrently, a new dual-path DWDM route has been launched between Bratislava and Sofia, with one path via Serbia (Belgrade) and another via Romania.
HCL Tech
JULY 7, 2025
MWC Videos abhinay.khandelwal Tue, 07/08/2025 - 06:25 Left Video Reference Network transformation for the AI era" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen"> Network transformation for the AI era Praveen Atreya, Vice President of Technology Development and Network Planning, Verizon and Jayasri B Krishnan, Associate Vice President, HCLTech discuss how networks are transforming for the AI era.
VoIP Review
JULY 16, 2025
Ericsson and Liberty Latin America have made a remarkable announcement by launching Costa Rica’s first 5G Standalone (SA) network. This initiative marks a significant milestone in Central America’s digital transformation. With a six-year contract, Costa Rica now boasts a fully native 5G infrastructure, powered by Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core and advanced Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies.
Telecoms Infrastructure Blog
JULY 28, 2025
Base station antennas are critical components of mobile networks, serving as the final link between radio systems and the air interface. Despite their importance, there has long been a lack of consistency in how antenna systems are specified, validated and integrated into networks. This inconsistency has led to inefficiencies in procurement, difficulties in multi-vendor environments, and challenges in scaling network performance.
Developing Telecoms
JULY 20, 2025
Liberia’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has launched a collaborative initiative with the ECOWAS Commission for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitalization and the World Bank to deploy a second subsea cable connecting Liberia and four other West African countries.
Telecom Talk
JULY 24, 2025
In a telecom industry laser focused on 5G rollouts and headline grabbing data speeds, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has quietly pulled off a different kind of win one rooted in real world performance and the basics of mobile connectivity. According to the June 2025 Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) across the UP West service area , Vodafone Idea emerged as the clear leader in voice quality, topping the industry on the Mean Opinion Score (MOS) the glo
Total Telecom
JULY 24, 2025
Partner Article As AI becomes increasing ubiquitous, the capabilities of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) is growing vital to operator success Since the release of 3GPP’s Release 18 last year, the mobile industry’s adoption of 5G-A has been steady. Over 30 mobile operators worldwide have already launched the technology commercially, with many more expected to follow in the coming year.
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 9, 2025
Expanding broadband access has become a cornerstone of federal and state infrastructure efforts. As the digital economy becomes increasingly central to daily life and business operations, high-speed internet is essential. It enables businesses to operate efficiently, tap into global markets, and drive innovation. Although all three national wireless carriers , AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, are expanding their fiber investments in various ways, construction remains a bottleneck threatening pro
VoIP Review
JULY 10, 2025
Zayo Europe is intensifying its infrastructural presence in Germany with the deployment of Ciena ‘s advanced optical technology. This new venture covers an extensive 3,000 km fibre network across eight major metropolitan areas, including Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, and Berlin, and further stretches to Strasbourg, France. The company is leveraging Ciena’s Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) and WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) solutions.
Blandin on Broadband
JULY 30, 2025
From the Office of Broadband Development… Broadband Matters: Office of Broadband Development Updates Out and About in Greater MN Restructured BEAD Round updates Line Extension Connection Program Remembering Senator Bruce Anderson’s impact on broadband Out and About in Greater MN Representative Nathan Nelson, ECE President/CEO Justin Jahnz, Senator Aric Putnam, and OBD Executive Director Bree Maki.
Developing Telecoms
JULY 13, 2025
Saudi Arabia-based telco stc revealed on Sunday that the 2Africa Pearls cable system has landed in Bahrain, next to Seef District, which it says will reinforce the country as a significant ICT hub in the MENA region.
Telecom Talk
JULY 3, 2025
Spanish 5G satellite connectivity operator Sateliot said it has entrusted the manufacture of its next five satellites to the Spanish firm Alen Space. The new satellites, scheduled for launch in 2026, are a key part of Sateliot’s strategy to establish a global, dual-use 5G satellite connectivity network, serving both civilian and defence applications.
Total Telecom
JULY 11, 2025
News The Government of Kenya, through its Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy and the ICT Authority, is advancing plans to install a high-capacity fibre optic cable along the Isiolo–Mandera corridor. This initiative is part of the broader Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP), which is funded by the World Bank.
RCR Wireless
JULY 18, 2025
Ofcom noted its latest ‘Mobile Matters’ report tracks growing 5G adoption and performance gaps among U.K. carriers In sum – what to know: 5G growth accelerates – 5G now accounts for 28% of UK connections, with urban areas still ahead of rural zones.
VoIP Review
JULY 17, 2025
Sparkle has announced the expansion of its coverage in Greece by establishing a second Point of Presence (PoP) in Thessaloniki. This development aims to address the increasing demand for international connectivity in both Greece and the Balkan region. The new PoP is situated within a rapidly growing neutral data center in northern Greece. The facility provides Tier-1 IP transit and capacity services to various stakeholders, including national and regional network operators, ISPs, OTTs, enterpris
Broadband Breakfast
JULY 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 11, 2025 – As global tensions rise across multiple regions, the security of submarine cables carrying 99% of international internet traffic has become a focal point for policymakers and industry leaders. A distinguished panel of experts gathered for Broadband Breakfast Live Online to examine whether mounting concerns about cable sabotage reflect genuine threats or media-fueled hysteria.
Developing Telecoms
JULY 29, 2025
Thai telco True Corp said on Tuesday it has begun implementing dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS) technology on the 2600-MHz band that it says will improve the performance and efficiency of its 4G and 5G services.
Telecom Talk
JULY 1, 2025
According to the latest Independent Drive Tests (IDT) conducted by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for May 2025, Bharti Airtel has emerged as the clear leader in 5G download speeds across data performance hotspots in Himachal, clocking an impressive 572.97 Mbps. In comparison, Reliance Jio posted a 5G download speed of 326.39 Mbps , revealing a significant gap of over 246 Mbps between the two leading telecom players.
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