April, 2025

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Diversifying the UK’s data centre landscape: a path to economic growth 

Total Telecom

Insight By Spencer Lamb, Chief Commercial Officer at Kao Data Data centres are the foundations of our digital economy and the backbone of the AI revolution. The UKs data centre industry is heavily concentrated in and around London, with more than 85% of facilities in Slough and across West London – which together, represent the second largest data centre hub in the world.

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ULA begins deploying Amazon Project Kuiper satellites

Telecoms Tech News

A new chapter in satellite internet services commenced yesterday as a United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket deployed Project Kuiper satellites for Amazon. The launch, which occurred precisely at 7:01 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 28th from the historic Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, signifies the beginning of the full-scale deployment.

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Tom Reid: Common-Sense Solutions to Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America

Broadband Breakfast

Here are three proposals for common-sense solutions to improve the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program of the U.S. Commerce Department. Topic #1: Fiber Priority When we consider broadband infrastructure as a 30-year investment rather than focusing on speed targets, the case for building fiber networks in rural areas becomes clear. Current federal programs confuse the “minimum threshold to trigger investment” with the “ultimate end goal” of the projects.

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Cisco Recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching

Cisco Wireless

Data center networking has transformed dramatically with AI, and Cisco is at the forefront by creating flexible, scalable networks to enhance bandwidth, reduce latency, and improve energy efficiency. Its our view that Ciscos recognition in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching recognizes its innovative solutions in high-performance networking, simplified operations, security integration, and cloud management.

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IPTV Poised to Disrupt Traditional DTH and Cable Services Amid Rising Consumer Churn: Report

Telecom Talk

Indias telecom and internet service providers are accelerating efforts to move 120 million cable TV households to IPTV. Despite challenges the shift to IPTV is gaining momentum.

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NTT brings high-end edge AI to drones, intros AI ethics group

RCR Wireless

In sum what you need to know: AI chip for edge devices NTT enables real-time 4K video processing in drones at altitudes up to 150 meters, five times higher than conventional systems, while consuming under 20 watts of power.

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Houthis begin rounding up Starlink terminals in Yemen

Total Telecom

News The Houthis say the satellite internet service is a threat to national security This week, Houthi authorities in Yemen have ordered residents to hand over their Starlink satellite internet equipment, describing the kit as a US instrument for conducting war on Yemen. The order, issued by theMinistry of Communications and Information Technology in Sanaa, mandated citizens to surrender the equipment to the nearest telecommunications office, with failure to do so resulting in investigation by s

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Willmar, Minnesota Moves Forward With Open Access Fiber Network

Broadband Breakfast

The city of Willmar, Minnesota (est. pop. 21,000), has voted to move forward on plans for a city-owned open access fiber network. The $24.5 million investment, which saw finalized approval by the Willmar city council earlier this month with a 4-3 vote, aims to drive accountable, affordable, fiber access to long underserved parts of the city about 100 miles west of Minneapolis/St.

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Empowering Tanzanian Youth: Bridging the Digital Divide with African Child Projects

Cisco Wireless

In today's rapidly evolving technology landscape, digital literacy and internet access are critical for sustainable development. African Child Projects, a youth-led NGO in Tanzania, is at the forefront of bridging the digital divide and empowering communities through technology, education, research, and policy development.

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Reliance Jio Rebrands Broadband Business to JioHome

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has rebranded its broadband business. Under the rebrand, no new services have launched.

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Qualcomm buys MovianAI to boost generative AI capabilities 

RCR Wireless

In sum what you need to know Gen AI R&D push Qualcomm has bought MovianAI, the generative AI division of VinAI, to enhance its R&D and integrate advanced AI into smartphones, computers, vehicles.

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Cerillion unveils breakthrough Promotions Engine and further GenAI innovation in latest BSS/OSS suite update

Total Telecom

London, 29 th April 2025 Cerillion (AIM: CER), a leading provider of composable BSS/OSS solutions to the telecoms industry, announced today the launch of Cerillion 25.1, the new release of its pre-integrated BSS/OSS suite, which introduces a powerful, next-generation Promotions Engine designed to give communications services providers (CSPs) unprecedented agility in how they create, manage and scale personalised offers.

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ETSI: Sensing capabilities of 6G networks will transform industries

Telecoms Tech News

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has shed light on the expected sensing capabilities of future 6G networks. A report produced by ETSI focusing on Integrated Sensing And Communications (ISAC) details 18 advanced use cases that leverage the fusion of sensing and communication technologies to enable a more context-aware, efficient, and responsive digital world.

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California’s $15 Broadband Proposal Could Save Households $1B Annually, State Report Finds

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2025 – A proposal to cap broadband prices at $15 per month for low-income Californians could save households over $1 billion annually with minimal impact on industry revenues, according to a new report from the California Public Utilities Commission’s Public Advocates Office. The report , authored by CPUC’s program manager for communications and broadband policy, Ernesto Falcon , analyzes the financial and social impact of Assemblymember Tasha Boerner &#

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AT&T and AST SpaceMobile Launch Direct-to-Cell Satellite Trials

VoIP Review

The Federal Communications Commission has greenlit AT&T and AST SpaceMobile to conduct trials of direct-to-cell satellite connectivity. This initiative aims to bolster public safety communications over FirstNet by utilizing spectrum designated for this purpose. The primary focus is on Band 14, the allocated frequency for FirstNet, accessed through low Earth orbit satellites from AST SpaceMobiles BlueBird constellation.

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HCLFoundation announces winners of 2025 HCLTech Grant

HCL Tech

HCLFoundation announces winners of 2025 HCLTech Grant sumanta.biswas Mon, 04/28/2025 - 05:47 Winning NGOs to receive total 16.5 crore (approx. $2M) for transformative projects, including biodiversity conservation in the Sundarbans, eradication of childhood blindness and inclusive education through tactile resources NOIDA, India, April 28 2025 HCLFoundation , which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCLTech in India, today announced the winners of the 2

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Hyundai opens the smartest factory in America – pumped full of AI and 5G

RCR Wireless

In sum what you need to know Americas smartest factory Hyundais new $7.6 billion electric and hybrid vehicle plant, Metaplant America, claims a series of Industry 4.

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Germany appoints first ever digital minister 

Total Telecom

News Dr. Karsten Wildberger, CEO of consumer electronics retailer Ceconomy, will head up the newly created Ministry for Digitalisation Following the federal elections in February this year, Germany’s new government is a grand coalition between the centre right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the centre left Social Democratic Party (SPD).

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FCC chair calls EU satellite strategy ‘anti-American’

Telecoms Tech News

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has urged EU nations to reevaluate their satellite strategy amid concerns about relying on Starlink for services. Speaking to the Financial Times, Carr emphasised the importance of unity and cautioned allies to focus on the real long-term bogey: the rise of the Chinese Communist Party. Carrs remarks arrive during a period. Read more » The post FCC chair calls EU satellite strategy anti-American appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Utah Enacts Tech Laws on Youth Safety and Data Privacy

Broadband Breakfast

April 7, 2025 — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox , R, has signed a trio of  bills aimed at increasing protections for minors online, asserting the state’s leadership in tech regulation. “These are first-of-their-kind bills,” Gov. Cox said, when he signed the bills last month. “Utah is leading out in this effort.”  All three laws include delayed implementation dates to allow compliance and legal review, but lawmakers believe the contract-based focus makes

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Telecom Industry Seeks Additional Spectrum to Sustain 5G, IoT Growth: Report

Telecom Talk

Indias top telecom operators Airtel, Jio, and Vi have urged the government to create a robust 5G spectrum roadmap to meet rising data demand and IoT expansion.

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Our Telekom to transform digital experience in Solomon Islands with Oracle

Developing Telecoms

Solomon Islands operator Our Telekom is partnering with Oracle for an end-to-end digital transformation initiative.

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Need Boss Approval? Use This Template to Seal the Deal for VMware Explore

vmware

Registration goes live on April 29 for Las Vegas, but it’s never too early to start planning. We get itgetting your managers green light to attend a big event like VMware Explore isnt always easy. Between budget constraints, busy schedules, and a mountain of priorities, securing approval can feel like an uphill battle. But dont worry, weve made it easier for you with a direct fill-in-the-blank template.

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Japan’s KDDI signs up for Starlink’s direct-to-device satellite connectivity

Total Telecom

Press Release KDDI and Okinawa Cellular will start providing au Starlink Direct, a direct to cell service between satellites and au smartphones, on April 10, 2025. This is the first Direct to Cell satellite service in Japan [ 1 ]. The service is compatible with 50 smartphone models and is available free of charge to au users from today for the time being without the need to apply.

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Chunghwa and Astranis build Taiwan-focused satellite

Telecoms Tech News

Chunghwa Telecom has partnered with Astranis to develop a geostationary satellite dedicated to Taiwan. The agreement marks a shift in the provider’s strategy to expand coverage and improve resilience of the network, and is scheduled for launch by the end of 2025. According to Chunghwa Telecom, the satellite will support full bandwidth services as early.

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States Advance BEAD Subgrantee Selection Amid Federal Uncertainty

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2025 — Despite growing uncertainty over potential changes to the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, states were pushing forward with subgrantee selection — closing application windows, reviewing competitive bids, and releasing data on provider participation. Click on this chart to go to the page on "Premium Charts and Data" Available to Breakfast Club Members New Mexico and Hawaii reported strong provider interest in recent

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Airtel and Jio Lead Wireless Subscriber Growth in February 2025, Vodafone Idea and BSNL See Decline

Telecom Talk

TRAIs February 2025 telecom report shows subscriber gains for Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, while Vodafone Idea and BSNL see losses. 5G FWA usage rises, and wireline subscriptions grow sharply.

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Three juicy NB-NTN use cases that Viasat is pursuing

RCR Wireless

Which NB-NTN use case is the ‘juiciest’ for Viasat? The one with the longest sales cycle. Mobile network operators and satellite operators striking partnerships and beginning to roll out satellite-based cellular services in hopes of capturing new revenues.

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Microsoft and du plan hyperscale data centre

Developing Telecoms

UAE operator Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) has announced a major hyperscale data centre deal with Microsoft.

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Rogers strikes $7bn deal with Blackstone-led group to boost balance sheet 

Total Telecom

News The deal is designed to reduce debt and highlight the value of Rogers wireless infrastructure, the companies said Rogers Communications, one of Canadas largest telcos, has agreed a CAD $7 billion equity investment with Blackstone and a group of major Canadian pension funds. Based in Toronto, Rogers provides wireless, broadband, and media services across the country.

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Vodafone UK: SMEs are losing billions from weak cybersecurity

Telecoms Tech News

According to Vodafone Business, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are collectively losing 3.4 billion each year from inadequate cybersecurity measures. The average incident costs a small business 3,398. This figure rises to 5,001 for companies with 50 or more employees, demonstrating the escalating risk for growing businesses. Data breaches, system downtime, and.

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Mississippi Online Age Verification Law Sent Back to Lower Court for Review

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2025 – First it was blocked. Now it’s being reconsidered. A Mississippi law that would require websites to verify users’ age and obtain parental consent before minors can use social media and other online platforms is back on the table, after a federal appeals court said the judge who paused it didn’t follow new legal guidelines.

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Amazon launches its first internet satellites

Blandin on Broadband

KSTP TV 5 reports … Amazons first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit Monday, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceXs thousands of Starlinks. The United Launch Alliances Atlas V rocket carried up 27 of Amazons Project Kuiper satellites, named after the frigid fringes of our solar system beyond Neptune.

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Motorola Edge 60 Stylus India Launch Confirmed

Telecom Talk

Motorola is soon going to launch a new smartphone in India. For the unaware, it recently launched the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion in India.

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Now Telecom’s licence blow highlights harsh realities for smaller operators

Developing Telecoms

Now Telecom, the mobile operator arm of Now Corporation, has become the latest casualty of the heavy demands placed on telecom operators in the Philippines.

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UK-built satellite to deliver first 3D map of Earth’s forests 

Total Telecom

News The move ispart of a major European Space Agency (ESA) mission launching later this month A satellite developed and built in the UK is set to become the first in the world to measure the structure and condition of Earths forests in 3D from space. Known as Biomass, the satellite will use radar technology to map tropical forests over a five-year period, helping scientists understand how carbon is stored and released by forest ecosystems.

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Vodafone, A1, Ericsson demo first 5G SA international roaming link

Telecoms Tech News

Vodafone, A1 Group, and Ericsson have announced the successful first 5G SA (Standalone) international roaming connection between two distinct operator groups. The link forged between Vodafone Germany and A1 Bulgaria represents a crucial advancement in enabling seamless, high-performance roaming experiences for consumers and, notably, for businesses operating internationally.

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