Developing Telecoms

MAY 7, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept for Africa - it is a present-day economic and social force. As one of the defining technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), AI holds immense promise for transforming key sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and tourism. But realising this promise demands more than innovation - it demands action on digital infrastructure, policy, and investment.

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Total Telecom

MAY 9, 2025

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, has today announced the results of Wi-Fi 7 industry trialsin Enterprise Scenarios , conducted in collaboration withAT&T, CommScope (RUCKUS Networks), and Intel. The trials, designed to evaluateWi-Fi 7s real-world performance, demonstratedsignificant improvementsinthroughput, efficiency and latency, highlighting W

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VoIP Review

MAY 26, 2025

For any business, communications are an essential cornerstone of success. Effective internal communications are the lifeline that keeps teams aligned, productive, and engaged. A well-functioning internal communication system minimizes delays, fosters collaboration, and ensures that everyone in the organization is on the same page for the successful execution of business goals.

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Telecom Talk

MAY 15, 2025

Airtel has launched a free, AI-powered security solution that automatically blocks access to malicious websites across emails, browsers, messaging apps, and SMS for all users in real time.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 23, 2025

Cyber attacks and data breaches have dotted headlines in recent years, costing   individuals, firms, and government entities $452.3 billion in 2024 alone. As a result, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is working to fortify American telecommunications networks and counter foreign adversaries’ cyber aggression. This focus has led to the creation of a new Council on National Security within the Commission.

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Telecoms Tech News

MAY 15, 2025

The GSMA has found that operators are struggling with spectrum costs, holding back investment to improve the performance of mobile networks. According to the GSMA, on average, consumers are actually paying about 38% less for mobile services than a decade ago. Thats great news for our wallets. However, for the companies that provide our mobile. Read more » The post GSMA: Spectrum costs threaten performance of mobile networks appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Developing Telecoms

MAY 8, 2025

Airtel Africa returned to profit in its latest financial year driven by a rise in subscriber base despite a continued hit from currency devaluation across its markets.

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VoIP Review

MAY 18, 2025

The latest report from the GSMA highlights a financial burden faced by mobile operators that may hinder the advancement of mobile networks. While consumers are enjoying significantly reduced costs for mobile servicesdown by 38% compared to a decade agooperators have not been as fortunate. Their earnings per gigabyte of data have plummeted by 96% from 2014 to 2024, revealing a concerning gap between revenue and operational costs.

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Telecom Talk

MAY 23, 2025

India's Department of Telecommunications plans to charge telecom operators for high-frequency microwave spectrum used for tower backhaul, potentially raising costs for Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 28, 2025

May 28, 2025 – The Oakland City Council voted unanimously last week to adopt a Broadband Master Plan that will connect up to 2,500 unserved and underserved households across the city through the construction of an open-access municipal broadband network.  The plan, adopted by a vote of 8-0 on May 20, would entail pursuing public-private partnerships with internet-service providers to “deliver low-cost, high-speed service to residents and fund the maintenance of the network thr

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IEEE ComSoc

MAY 3, 2025

Unlike binary bit based digital communications, quantum information is transmitted in qubits , which can store multiple values at once, making quantum communications more secure. A recently published article in Nature states that scientists have sent quantum information across a record-breaking 158 miles using ordinary computers and fiber-optic cables.

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Developing Telecoms

MAY 7, 2025

Nokia has signed a deal with Danish shipping giant Maersk to deploy private wireless network solutions across 450 vessels in its fleet.

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Total Telecom

MAY 15, 2025

Press Release New GSMA Global Spectrum Pricing Report finds spectrum costs have risen sharply as a percentage of revenues, increasing the cost burden on operators and constraining critical network investment The GSMA today released its latest Global Spectrum Pricing Report , highlighting that average spectrum prices have not reduced in line with operator revenues over the last decade putting significant pressure on their ability to invest in essential network infrastructure.

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VoIP Review

MAY 25, 2025

Vietnam’s state-owned telecom giant Viettel has secured a crucial 700 MHz spectrum block, valued at $75.2 million, after previous auction attempts failed. This acquisition will propel Viettel’s mission to attain 99% population coverage in Vietnam by 2030, enhancing both 4G and 5G connectivity. This spectrum, previously designated for analog TV, is now set to bolster wireless services.

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Telecom Talk

MAY 10, 2025

The Government of India (GoI) had banned Chinese tech companies including Huawei and ZTE from being a part of the 5G ecosystem in India.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 7, 2025

May 7, 2025 – As power demands surge in the West, three Republican governors signed an agreement last week to pursue building a regional “energy corridor” anchored by advanced nuclear technology. The memorandum of understanding, signed by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon , Utah Governor Spencer Cox , and Idaho Governor Brad Little on April 29 in Draper, Utah, outlines a shared commitment to accelerate deployment of small modular and advanced nuclear reactors, coordinate electric

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Blandin on Broadband

MAY 28, 2025

C|Net posts an article on the impact of the loss of Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) money Former ACP enrollees have had to make a number of compromises to keep their internet on since it ended a year ago. A January survey from the National Lifeline Association found that nearly 40% of people enrolled in the program said they had to reduce spending on food to afford their new internet bill. 41% cut back on necessities like clothing, heat and doctors visits.

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Developing Telecoms

MAY 7, 2025

Amazon announced it will invest $4 billion to build cloud infrastructure for its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division in Chile by the end of 2026.

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MAY 15, 2025

Rome, 15 May 2025 Sparkle , the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announces the results of the Artificial Intelligence Sparkle Network Assurance (AISNA) project aimed at implementing artificial intelligence in its Network Operation Center (NOC) dedicated to managing and monitoring the international network.

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Light Reading

MAY 8, 2025

Japanese operator NTT reportedly plans to transform NTT Data into a wholly owned subsidiary through a tender offer valued at up to US$20 billion.

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Telecom Talk

MAY 8, 2025

Microsoft announces a 40 percent expansion of its European data center capacity and commits to enhancing digital resilience, AI innovation, and cybersecurity across Europe.

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VoIP Review

MAY 26, 2025

In a significant regulatory shift, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved to safeguard national interests by tightening rules around device certification labs. The decision, gaining unanimous support, confronts the security risks allegedly posed by testing bodies with connections to foreign adversaries such as China. This development follows consistent attempts by the U.S. to address potential national security threats posed by certain international entities.

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Telecoms Tech News

MAY 23, 2025

AT&T has reached a deal to buy most of Lumen Technologies fibre business that serves residential customers. The $5.75 billion cash deal, once completed, will expand AT&Ts high-speed internet coverage to millions of homes in 11 US states. The agreement focuses on Lumens Mass Markets fibre assets, which serve about 1 million customers through 4.

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Developing Telecoms

MAY 25, 2025

Telkom Indonesia announced on Friday it is collaborating with Gadjah Mada University (UGM) to develop an earthquake detection system combining Telkom's subsea cable infrastructure with distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology.

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Total Telecom

MAY 29, 2025

Contributed Article The 100-strong fleet of autonomous electric mining trucks are set to improve both safety and efficiency at the Yimin open-pit coal mine in Inner Mongolia This month marked a significant step in the development of intelligent mining, with Chinese energy giant Huaneng Group deploying the worlds largest fleet of unmanned electric mining trucks.

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Light Reading

MAY 8, 2025

Softbank's payment arm PayPay lifts profit as it heads for IPO, with company-wide earnings up 11%.

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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

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VoIP Review

MAY 8, 2025

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), in partnership with AT&T , CommScope , and Intel, has successfully completed enterprise-focused trials of Wi-Fi 7, highlighting its performance gains over Wi-Fi 6E. The tests evaluated Wi-Fi 7s throughput, latency, and range using both the 5 GHz and 6 GHz frequency bands, conducted in both controlled lab settings and real-world enterprise environments.

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telecoms.com

MAY 8, 2025

TIM reported a solid start to 2025, growing revenues and earnings, driven in no small part by Brazil, and reducing its net loss by more than half.

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Developing Telecoms

MAY 26, 2025

Telekom Malaysia (TM) announced on Monday that it has been appointed by the countrys second 5G operator U Mobile as a fibre backhaul partner in a deal valued at MYR2.4billion (almost US$570 million) over the next ten years.

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Total Telecom

MAY 8, 2025

News The operators warned that Europes 6G future could be in jeopardy if more spectrum is not made available to support emerging use cases This week, 12 of Europes largest mobile network operators have published a joint statement urging regulators to allocate the upper 6GHz band for mobile usage. The signatories, which include BT, Orange, Telefonica, TIM, and Deutsche Telekom, say this additional spectrum will be vital to supporting new technologies, as well as bolstering the capacity of existin

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday unanimously adopted a final order banning foreign-linked “bad labs” from certifying wireless equipment for the U.S. market. In two separate 4-0 votes, the agency also launched proposed rulemakings: one to identify foreign adversary ownership across FCC licensees, and another to explore opening more than 20,000 megahertz of high-band spectrum for satellite broadband – a move that could more th

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Blandin on Broadband

MAY 9, 2025

Broadband Breakfast reports The Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 proposes to reform the $9 billion Universal Service Fund, which supports broadband access in rural and Tribal areas. Sponsored by SenatorsMarkwayne Mullin,R-Okla.,Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.,Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, andKevin Cramer, R-N.D., the bill enjoys bipartisan (Republican and Democrat) support from over five national trade associations, 48 state associations, and 350 American rural broadband providers.

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VoIP Review

MAY 15, 2025

In the dynamic realm of data infrastructure, NTT is making significant strides to expand its global data center presence. The company recently revealed plans to acquire land across seven strategic markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, supporting approximately one gigawatt of future capacity. These land acquisitions are a part of NTT’s ambitious $10 billion global investment strategy aimed at satiating the burgeoning demand for AI-ready and high-performance cloud infrastructure.

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telecoms.com

MAY 8, 2025

UK operators rolled out full fibre broadband to an additional 1.8 million homes in the second half of last year and, crucially, added almost as many customers.

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Developing Telecoms

MAY 8, 2025

Bangladeshi telco Robi Axiata announced on Wednesday it has signed a tripartite MoU with two green-energy firms to establish a 100 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar-power park to power its operations in Bangladesh.

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MAY 9, 2025

News The proposed changes aim at promoting European innovation and competitiveness on the global stage This week, the European Commission has launched a public consultation on the blocs longstanding merger rules, which it is hoped will encourage investment and innovation. The review relates to the horizontal merger guidelines(HMG), which governs mergers between actual or potential competitors in the same market, as well as those that operate at different levels of the supply chain.

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