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Airtel Launches AI-Powered Real-Time Fraud Detection Solution in Haryana

Telecom Talk

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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TRAI to charge satellite internet players 4% of AGR for spectrum use

Developing Telecoms

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said on Friday it intends to charge satellite internet players up to 4% of their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) over a five-year period to use spectrum allocated to them for satellite broadband services.

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Wireless Broadband Alliance Services Launches Commercial AFC Service

Total Telecom

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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GSMA: Spectrum costs threaten performance of mobile networks

Telecoms Tech News

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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Amazon’s Project Kuiper Seeks Swift Entry into India’s Satellite Internet Market: Report

Telecom Talk

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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ATIS Group agrees to buy Lati Paraguay from Millicom

Developing Telecoms

ATIS Group, a digital infrastructure provider in Latin America, announced late last week that it had entered into a definitive agreement with Millicom, a provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Latin America, to acquire Lati Paraguay, a subsidiary owning approximately 300 wireless communications towers in Paraguay.

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Canadian telcos pin poor subscriber growth on new immigration policy

Total Telecom

News This quarter, BCE, Rogers, and Telus collectively reported their lowest wireless subscriber growth in four years Canadas crackdown on immigration is hamstringing growth for the nations telcos, according to a report in The Toronto Star. The latest financial reports from all three of the countrys national mobile network operators BCE, Telus, and Rogers show a significant drop in subscriber growth this quarter, which they attribute to the governments immigration policies.

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Singtel Offers 5G+ with Network Slicing for All Users in Singapore

Telecom Talk

Singapore’s Singtel today (May 15) unveiled 5G+, an upgraded 5G Standalone (5G SA) service offering extended coverage and improved performance

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Safaricom partners with iXAfrica for hyperscale data centre solutions

Developing Telecoms

Safaricom said on Tuesday it has entered into a strategic partnership with Kenya's iXAfrica Data Centres to offer services leveraging the new NBOX1 hyperscale data centre in Nairobi to enterprise and cloud solutions clients.

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Sparkle Successfully Adopts Artificial Intelligence for Network Management and Monitoring

Total Telecom

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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Tim Stelzig: Explaining BEAD, Trying to Bridge the Digital Divide

Broadband Breakfast

As with most other essential services, there are many places in the United States where no purely private business case will support investment in broadband networks. Federal subsidies therefore are necessary for ubiquitous access to internet service. Primarily, these are rural markets, although some suburban, exurban, and even urban areas suffer from poor coverage economics as well.

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Reliance Jio Has an Internal Timeframe for 100 Million Homes Target

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio is aiming to significantly expand its home broadband footprint, with a target of reaching 100 million households.

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GSMA calls for governments to cut spectrum price

Developing Telecoms

The GSMA has urged governments worldwide to reduce spectrum prices, warning that high fees are choking the telecoms industry and threatening long-term economic development.

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VMO2’s Recycle for Business service processes 45,000 devices

Total Telecom

News Businesses have earned almost 330,000 from recycling unused devices since the services relaunch This week, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has shared that its O2 Recycle for Business initiative has helped save 45,000 devices from being sent to landfill since it was relaunched in October 2023. The initiative invites companies to trade in their unused technology, such as smartphones or routers, which are thendata wiped, repaired, refurbished and resold, or recycled.

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Verizon hints at 5G life after C-band buildout

Light Reading

Verizon's chief network officer, Lynn Cox, said the operator will focus on things like AI and 5G RedCap as the operator puts the finishing touches on its initial deployment of midband C-band spectrum.

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Why India’s Move to Ban Huawei, ZTE in Telecom was Great

Telecom Talk

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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Huawei Cloud engages with APAC partners to develop AI ecosystem

Developing Telecoms

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.

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NTT buying up land to support global data centre expansion 

Total Telecom

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

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ABI Research: AI data center demand to grow at fast pace

RCR Wireless

According to ABI Research Principal Analyst Sebastian Wilke, the U.

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100 Mbps Broadband Plan at Just Rs 200, an Ambitious Goal

Telecom Talk

One of the prime goals of any state government today is to bring digital infrastructure access for its citizens.

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Q-KON to add Rivada to its Twoobii LEO satellite portfolio

Developing Telecoms

LEO satellite player Rivada Space Networks revealed on Tuesday it has signed an MoU with satellite solutions and services provider Q-KON to add Rivada to its Twoobii LEO Smart Satellite Services portfolio.

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GSMA bemoans high spectrum prices in latest report

Total Telecom

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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Eurobites: MENA region hungry for SVOD services

Light Reading

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.

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Is 5 GHz Band Better than 2.4 GHz for Wi-Fi

Telecom Talk

Wi-Fi services are now present in millions of Indian homes and 5 GHz band is the superior band if you are looking for more speed.

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OMEA and IFC aim to strengthen digital access in Africa

Developing Telecoms

Multi-service operator Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a private sector-led development aid institution and member of the World Bank Group, have signed a partnership to sustainably strengthen digital access in eight African countries.

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Project Gigabit update: Openreach connects 38 rural communities 

Total Telecom

News Openreach has begun delivering full fibre broadband to homes and in some of the hardest to reach locations in the UK The rollout brings gigabit connectivity to areas that have been overlooked by commercial broadband investment, including villages such as Lacock and Broad Hinton in Wiltshire, Dane End in Hertfordshire, Castle Caereinion and Llanwrin in Powys, and Meeth in Devon.

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O2 Telefonica Boosts 5G with Smart Streetlight Expansion

VoIP Review

O2 Telefonica has initiated a groundbreaking expansion of 5G streetlights throughout Germany. Together with infrastructure partner 5G Synergiewerk, this innovative project aims to enhance 5G network coverage in bustling downtown areas and tourist hotspots across the nation. The deployment kicks off in 2025 across Germany’s largest 25 cities, with plans for broader coverage in the future.

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India Nears Commercial Rollout of Direct-to-Mobile Technology: Report

Telecom Talk

India is inching closer to a commercial rollout of Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology, with significant preparatory work already completed, including pilot

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Globe Telecom leverages AI to cut costs and boost efficiency

Developing Telecoms

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.

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ITP approved to deliver telecoms apprenticeship training, backed by industry support from Vodafone and Cornerstone

Total Telecom

Press Release 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. After more than a decade of supporting apprenticeships across the industry, this marks a major evolution for the ITP, transitioning from talent advocate to hands-on training provider.

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Verizon brings 5G to Buffalo's loyal, tortured tailgaters

Light Reading

Verizon said a critical component to its Distributed Antenna System (DAS) at Highmark Stadium is the ability to extend the 5G network to the parking lots, where over 20,000 Buffalo Bills NFL fans congregate to watch the game.

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Airtel Launches Fraud Detection Tool for OTT Communications

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, has launched a new OTT fraud detection tool.

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Telefonica reportedly hires Citi for Chile retreat

Developing Telecoms

Telefnica has reportedly appointed investment bank Citi to advise on the sale of its Chilean unit, as the group continues to scale back its presence in Latin America.

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Verizon pledges $5bn to boost US small business 

Total Telecom

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.

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Open RAN: Navigating nuances to reap the rewards (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

In situations with transformative potential, just before a revolutionary breakthrough takes place, the forthcoming innovation is met with some hesitancy and skepticism. Presently, Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) is experiencing such a moment.

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Vodafone Idea Says It Can’t Operate Beyond FY 2025–26 as Banks Refuse Loans: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea informs the Supreme Court it cannot continue operations beyond FY 2025-26 without fresh bank funding, citing unresolved AGR dues.

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Arabsat and Telesat agree on terms for Lightspeed LEO capacity

Developing Telecoms

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.

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