Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 5, 2025

NASHVILLE, June 5, 2025 – Rural broadband providers are increasingly choosing to operate their own middle mile infrastructure, according to a report from the Fiber Broadband Association. The report , released at the association’s annual conference here this week, said 70 percent of the surveyed ISPs owned and operated their own middle mile infrastructure from internet exchange points to their central offices, with the rest leasing capacity from another provider.

Hospitality

VoIP Review

JUNE 5, 2025

In a significant move for the telecommunications landscape of Southeast Asia, Rakuten Symphony and Vietnam’s MobiFone Corporation have embarked on a pioneering initiative. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pilot 4G and 5G Open RAN (O-RAN) networks in Vietnam. This places Vietnam among the first in the region to explore Open RAN technology, setting a precedent for innovative network solutions.

Technology

Total Telecom

JUNE 4, 2025

News The operator group says its AI Tutor is the first of many digital services to be enhanced with its local language AI models This week, mobile network operator group Veon has announced the launch of its newest GenAI product: an AI Tutor aimed at teaching users the Kazakh language. Powered by the Kazakh language AI model KazLLM, AI Tutor provides six gamified learning modules focussed on language learning, supported by a GenAI assistant.

Platform

Telecom Talk

JUNE 5, 2025

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, recently deployed 5G in a few cities, and it all started with Mumbai. The company said that 70% of its eligible subscribers are already experience 5G in the city. This is a pretty huge number in a very small time. Now, 20% of the telco’s total data traffic is now carried on the 5G layer.

Technology

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 – Forcing cloud providers to contribute to a major federal broadband subsidy could raise prices, dampen innovation, and cost states billions in economic output, a new report warns. The analysis, presented Tuesday by economist Dr. Raul Katz, president of Telecom Advisory Services, warned that applying Universal Service Fund fees to cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud could reduce adoption of cloud technologies and undercut the economic gains t

Broadband

VoIP Review

JUNE 1, 2025

New Zealand has achieved a telecommunications milestone with Spark and Air New Zealand launching the country’s first 5G private network. Deployed at Auckland Airport, this network brings cutting-edge connectivity to Air New Zealand’s logistics warehouse. The initiative is powered by Ericsson’s 5G platform, allowing real-time communication within a complex warehouse setup.

Network

Total Telecom

JUNE 4, 2025

Dallas (TX), June 4 2025. DE-CIX, the worlds leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, has announced the completion of a major infrastructure upgrade for DE-CIX Dallas the largest data center and carrier neutral IX in Texas. As part of the upgrade, 400 GE (Gigabit Ethernet) access ports are now generally available to customers, 100 GE access options have been substantially expanded, and the platform has also been made 800 GE-ready, priming the region for the upcoming boom in Internet peering ser

Amplitude

Telecom Talk

JUNE 5, 2025

The technology industry has called on the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to revise proposed power levels for wireless devices operating in the delicensed 6 GHz spectrum band, warning that current limits may hinder the performance of next-generation applications and restrict consumer access to affordable, high-speed Wi-Fi. Also Read: Delicensing of 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi Will Boost Innovation in India, Says Telecom Minister DoT’s Draft Rules for 6 GHz Band The DoT has released draft rules f

Bandwidth

telecoms.com

JUNE 6, 2025

Telecoms.com periodically invites expert third parties to share their views on the industry’s most pressing issues. In this piece Fergal Lawlor, CEO of Alpha Wireless, looks at the opportunities and challenges around contemporary network densification.

Network

Total Telecom

JUNE 2, 2025

News Colt Technology Services, Honeywell, and Nokia have announced a strategic partnership to trial quantum-safe networking using satellite technology. This collaboration aims to address the security risks posed by quantum computing, which could compromise traditional encryption systems. The project will test quantum key distribution (QKD) via low earth orbit satellites to support secure data transmission over long distances, overcoming the geographic limitations of terrestrial networks.

Pharmaceutics

Developing Telecoms

JUNE 2, 2025

The SAMENA Telecommunications Council and the World Broadband Association (WBBA) said on Monday they have signed a MoU to collaborate on advancing broadband access across the South Asia, Middle East, and North Africa region and beyond.

Broadband

VoIP Review

JUNE 6, 2025

Arcep, the French telecom regulator, recently initiated public consultations targeting the 3.8-4.2 GHz frequency band. Their goal? To stimulate the deployment of private mobile networks, particularly focusing on industrial and enterprise applications. These consultations involve two distinct processes: One to outline the licensing terms for business users, and another to establish the technical regulations for lower and medium-power 5G networks.

Signal

Telecoms Tech News

JUNE 4, 2025

Broadcom’s latest Ethernet switch, the Tomahawk 6 series, delivers record-breaking bandwidth just as AI systems push networks to their limits. If you’ve been following the AI boom closely, you’ll know that one of the biggest bottlenecks isn’t necessarily computational powerit’s moving all that data around. Broadcom’s announcement that it’s now shipping its Tomahawk 6 switch.

Ethernet

Total Telecom

JUNE 4, 2025

What happens when passionate fans can access state-of-the-art mobile connectivity at a large venue? The answer is revolutionising! Fans get a leading entertaining experience, from quickly accessing the arena and ordering food and drinks from their phones, to uploading HD videos four times faster, easily finding friends at the event, and getting home smoothly and safely.

Entertainment

Light Reading

JUNE 4, 2025

MVNO Roccstar Wireless, an early customer of T-Mobile's new Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) offering, is now accusing T-Mobile of an 'ongoing failure to deliver on core obligations' with the product.

Mobile

Mark Goldberg

JUNE 3, 2025

Is sustained investment in telecommunications infrastructure essential to building a stronger, more productive economy in Canada? That is one of the conclusions of a newly released PwC report commissioned by the Canadian Telecommunications Association. The Executive Summary of “Enabling Canadas Economic Independence and Global Competitiveness Through Telecommunications” [ pdf , 905KB] opens with: Driven by substantial investments in network infrastructure, the telecommunications sect

Telecommunication

VoIP Review

JUNE 4, 2025

In a groundbreaking development, Colt Technology Services , Honeywell , and Nokia have teamed up to explore quantum-safe networking via satellite. This partnership seeks to combat the looming security threats posed by quantum computing advancements, which can easily disrupt traditional encryption systems. By trialing quantum key distribution (QKD) through low earth orbit satellites, the consortium aims to achieve secure data transmission across long distances, surpassing the physical limitations

Pharmaceutics

Total Telecom

JUNE 4, 2025

Press Release Nokia has been selected to lead PROACTIF, a project funded by the European Unions Chips Joint Undertaking. The project aims to strengthen Europes technology resilience and leadership in ECS technologies and support the autonomy of the European Drone and Robotics industry. The consortium anticipates generating around 90 million in revenue, 50 products, and more than 15 new industry patents by 2035, enabling increased market share and leadership.

Marketing

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 – EchoStar skipped a $183 million interest payment on various Dish DBS Corporation notes, citing uncertainty around an FCC review. This marked the second time in five days that the Englewood, Colo.- based telecommunications company missed a payment, and raised fears of a potential bankruptcy for the telecommunications giant.

Telecommunication

epsilontel

JUNE 5, 2025

In today’s instant and online world, the demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI), and real-time applications is higher than ever. These technologies are rapidly expanding across enterprise verticals, and as digital experiences evolve, end users are increasingly intolerant of slow, unreliable online performance. To meet these expectations, network performance has become a critical requirement in building and enhancing digital infrastructure for businesses.

Connectivity

Developing Telecoms

JUNE 1, 2025

Orange Egypt has secured a syndicated loan worth over US$80 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Banque Misr to help cover the cost of its recently acquired 5G mobile licence.

Mobile

VoIP Review

JUNE 2, 2025

The UK government is stepping up its cybersecurity efforts by establishing a new dedicated cyber command. This unit, spearheaded by Defence Minister John Healey, will handle offensive operations to counteract state-sponsored cyber threats. It reflects an assertive shift in Britain’s defense strategy, allocating 1 billion towards artificial intelligence and a specialized hacking team.

Signal

Telecom Talk

JUNE 3, 2025

Ericsson India Private Limited has offloaded its stake of approximately 0.

Technology

NTIA

JUNE 6, 2025

Skip to main content An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Here’s how you know The.gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in.gov or.mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site. The site is secure. The [link] ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Internet

Developing Telecoms

JUNE 6, 2025

In what is said to be the first time Google has made a deal with an entire country, the Alphabet Inc-owned technology company has this week signed a major submarine cable agreement with the Chilean government.

Cable

VoIP Review

JUNE 4, 2025

Microsoft has announced a significant $400 million investment in Switzerland, aimed at enhancing its local data center infrastructure and providing artificial intelligence (AI) training to 1 million people. The initiative also includes support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and a focus on promoting responsible AI governance. Currently operating four data centers near Zurich and Geneva, Microsoft plans to upgrade these facilities with high-performance GPUs to meet rising demand from 50,0

Hardware

RCR Wireless

JUNE 6, 2025

Orange has expanded its global enterprise offer with satellite LEO connectivity for remote services and mobile backhaul via a deal with France-based Eutelsat Group.

Mobile

Telecom Talk

JUNE 6, 2025

Taiwanese semiconductor firm MediaTek said that it would support millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum bands in India, positioning itself as a critical enabler for future 6G networks. The company said it is committed to working with Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, who are currently in the planning stages of deploying services in the 26 GHz mmWave band acquired in the 2022 spectrum auction.

Router

telecoms.com

JUNE 4, 2025

Nokia has been selected to lead PROACTIF, an EU project involving 42 European tech firms from 13 countries with the aim of boosting drone and robotics autonomy on the continent.

VoIP Review

JUNE 5, 2025

In response to the growing demand for data bandwidth stemming from advancements in AI technologies, Broadcom has introduced its groundbreaking Ethernet switch, the Tomahawk 6 series. This innovative switch offers an impressive 102.4 terabits per second switching capacity, doubling the bandwidth of any existing solution on the market. Such advancements are timely.

Ethernet

Developing Telecoms

JUNE 4, 2025

Safaricom announced on Wednesday it has extended its work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop use cases for Generative AI that can speed up innovations and improve customer experience.

Telecoms Tech News

JUNE 2, 2025

The merger between Vodafone and Three UK has officially gone through, creating a new mobile giant: VodafoneThree. The deal, which brings together two massive names in the UK market, completed on 31 May 2025. This isn’t just a joint venture; it’s a fully merged entity, with Vodafone holding the lion’s share at 51 percent. Their. Read more » The post VodafoneThree: Vodafone and Three UK complete merger appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

Telecoms

RCR Wireless

JUNE 4, 2025

Shell said that DLC fluids can improve power usage effectiveness by up to 27%, in comparison with the power usage effectiveness of air-cooling In sum what you need to know: Shell expands into direct cooling The company unveiled Shell DLC Fluid S3, a direct liquid cooling (DLC) solution to handle heat from high-performance […]

TDS Connect

JUNE 2, 2025

With summer upon us, many kids will be spending more time at home. Since you cant monitor your children every minute, TDS TV+ and other platforms and services offer a variety of parental controls. These can help keep your kids within the content areas youre comfortable with and avoid them accidentally wandering into the deep end of the internet. Weve rounded up quick links and, in some cases directions, to the parental controls for major streaming services and popular gaming platforms.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 – The Trump administration followed through on threats to reduce federal spending on broadband initiatives, releasing the full text of its fiscal year 2026 budget proposal on Friday that would impose steep cuts to programs meant to expand high-speed internet access and digital skills. The federal government’s proposed FY26 budget would make major cuts in funding to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and to the broadband service d

Broadband

Total Telecom

JUNE 6, 2025

Press Release SailGP, the global league that is redefining sailing, is getting a major tech upgrade from the fastest 5G network in the nation. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), SailGP’s exclusive U.S. 5G partner, is returning to the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix on Governors Island, June 7–8, with next-level 5G innovation. By deploying its 5G Advanced Network Solutions (5G ANS) — including hybrid and private networks along with network slicing — T-Mobile is powering smarter race operations, sharper c

Mobile

telecoms.com

JUNE 4, 2025

Rogers Communications has started rolling out 5G Advanced technology on its network with a view to boosting IoT services for both businesses and consumers.

Communication