Telecom Talk
JUNE 26, 2025
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has been quietly rewriting its playbook evolving from a traditional telecom operator into a full-stack digital powerhouse. While the transformation has flown under the radar, its growing footprint in OTT, gaming, cloud, and enterprise tech suggests that Vi’s digital ambitions are no longer just a survival strategy they are a long-term game plan.
Total Telecom
JUNE 26, 2025
HANOVER, Md. / MADRID, Spain – June 25, 2025 – Telxius, a leading global connectivity provider, and Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) recently completed a key milestone and industry first—a 1.3 Tb/s single wavelength transmission carried out across Telxius’ 6,600km Marea submarine cable between Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Bilbao, Spain. Powered by Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology, the companies also achieved the highest-ever spectral-efficiency transmission across the Atlantic, reaching a recor
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Developing Telecoms
JUNE 23, 2025
Ukrainian mobile operator Kyivstar has secured regulatory approval to begin testing Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell (D2C) services, marking a significant step towards the commercial launch of satellite-based mobile connectivity in the country.
Telecoms Tech News
JUNE 24, 2025
A misaligned antenna could be the difference between mobile signal or not, that’s why Vodafone is using satellites to guarantee positioning. Vodafone will begin rolling out satellite-guided sensors embedded within new radio antennas across its network, starting in Albania this September before expanding elsewhere. It’s a first for the industry and could spell the end.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 27, 2025
Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in May 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telcos BSNL and MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI ‘s Telecom Subscription Data as of May 31, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1,158.93 million at the end of April 2025 to 1,161.03 million at the end of May 2025, thereby registering a monthly growth r
Total Telecom
JUNE 23, 2025
Press Release Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications has today unveiled the full list of communities set to benefit from its full fibre rollout over the next three years, bringing fast and reliable, gigabit-capable connectivity to a further 360,000 premises across thousands of rural communities. The announcement marks a major milestone in the company’s mission to close the digital divide and revolutionise broadband access across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 26, 2025
Telecoms tower company IHS South Africa announced on Thursday it has kicked off an initiative with non-profit organization Project Isizwe in KwaMashu, Durban to provide free, uncapped public Wi-Fi for local residents, students, job seekers and entrepreneurs.
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Telecom Talk
JUNE 25, 2025
Vodafone Idea ( Vi ) is in discussions with lenders to raise approximately Rs 250 billion (USD 2.9 billion) in long-term loans to upgrade its network infrastructure and compete more effectively with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Also Read: Government Weighs Relief Options for Vodafone Idea Amid Survival Concerns SBI to Lead Lending Consortium The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to lead a consortium of lenders for the funding, w
Total Telecom
JUNE 25, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya, 25 June 2025 – Hayo , a global innovator in digital solutions, has launched its National Mobile Registry (NMR) platform to help governments in emerging markets to regulate imports and ensure a controlled entry process for mobile devices. The solution identifies and addresses illegal imports, facilitating tax enforcement and boosting tax revenue.
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 22, 2025
ZTE announced on Friday that Indonesian mobile operator Telkomsel has commercially deployed a simplified 5G site solution developed by both companies to make Telkomsel’s 5G network rollout easier, cheaper and more energy-efficient.
Telecoms Tech News
JUNE 25, 2025
VodafoneThree made a big promise right out of the gate: a 20% average speed boost for 7 million Three and SMARTY customers. The giant merger between Vodafone and Three UK is being called a “seismic shift in the UK’s mobile landscape,” but the focus on speed may be misplaced. Analysis from Opensignal shows that Three’s. Read more » The post Opensignal: VodafoneThree speed vow masks consistency issue appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 21, 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the fourth largest telecom operator in the country, recently launched the Q-5G FWA (fixed wireless access) service. BSNL’s Q-5G FWA service could be a game changer for the telco. The company’s Q-5G FWA plans start at Rs 999 per month. There are two plans currently announced by BSNL. These plans cost Rs 999 and Rs 1499 per month.
Total Telecom
JUNE 24, 2025
Developed and manufactured by Camozzi Technopolymers—part of the Camozzi Group—and brought to the UK market by Camozzi Automation UK, the V4000 PLUS LE Series is crafted from sustainable, bio-renewable raw materials. This innovative product series exceeds performance standards while cutting carbon emissions by an impressive 85% (compared to the standard Series V4000 PLUS).
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 23, 2025
Regulator the Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel), the government of Spain and Spanish company Hispasat have signed a collaboration agreement to explore the participation of the Dominican Republic in the development of a joint project to share space-based telecommunications infrastructures.
Telecoms Tech News
JUNE 24, 2025
Chinese state-sponsored hackers Salt Typhoon have been caught targeting telecoms companies across Canada as part of an ongoing global espionage operation. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) sounded the alarm this week. Working alongside American counterparts at the FBI, Canadian officials have identified notorious Chinese state-sponsored hacking group ‘Salt Typhoon’ as behind the.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 24, 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has started home delivery of SIM cards. The state-run telecom company is now allowing customers to do self KYC (know your customer) directly from its website to enable this. Users can do that via this link “[link] The customers can do this for both the prepaid and the postpaid connections.
Total Telecom
JUNE 24, 2025
Press Release A study by BT in partnership with Be the Business reveals that two in five (39%) SMEs, equivalent to two million businesses, have not arranged cyber security training for their teams – despite f our in ten (42%) small businesses having experienced a cyber attack in the last 12 months, increasing to two in three (67%) for medium-sized companies.
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 23, 2025
MEO Wholesale Solutions has signed an agreement with Angola Cables, allowing it to expand its telecommunications services globally through the cable provider’s international subsea cable and data centre network.
Telecoms Tech News
JUNE 26, 2025
As military conflict tensions rise between Iran, Israel, and the US, security experts warn of increasing cyberattacks targeting your devices. The bombs might be falling in the Middle East, but the digital fallout could land in your office. That’s the warning from cybersecurity researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, who are increasingly concerned that.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 23, 2025
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in a mandate released on June 19, 2025, instructed all licensed Internet Service Providers ( ISPs ) to transition critical and essential services to the “ in” domain and ensure their network devices synchronise system clocks with official Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers maintained by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) or the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).
Total Telecom
JUNE 25, 2025
News The preliminary settlement will see AT&T pay affected customers between $2,500 and $5,000 each On Friday, a US court judge gave preliminary approval for a $177 million settlement proposed by AT&T to resolve class-action lawsuits levelled against the company following major data breaches. The settlement relates to two major breaches in AT&T’s cybersecurity, both of which were announced last year.
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 25, 2025
The digital economy in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has a new engine now! China Telecom Research Institute and China Telecom Guangdong recently announced that they have made a significant breakthrough in AI DCN — completion of the world's first live-network test of optical-electrical synergy network architecture.
In-Telecom
JUNE 25, 2025
Arlington, TX- June 25, 2025 – In-Telecom Texas is excited to announce the expansion of its Texas operations to Arlington, TX , with the new facility scheduled to open in early 2026. This move reflects In-Telecom’s long-term commitment to the Dallas-Fort Worth region and its growing base of business clients. Following the 2024 acquisition of Lantana Communications—a trusted name in DFW business communications for over three decades—In-Telecom has continued to expand its presence and service offe
Telecom Talk
JUNE 24, 2025
India’s top operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have quietly entered a new battlefield: voice only prepaid plans priced at around Rs 5 per day. These packs offer unlimited calling and limited SMS , but no bundled mobile data. While the pricing is identical on paper, a closer look reveals that only one operator has truly optimised the offering for real-world user needs.
Total Telecom
JUNE 26, 2025
News The Japanese conglomerate has invested $15 million in US-based startup Sceye, which plans to build airships carrying radio communication equipment Today, SoftBak has announced ambitious plans to begin offering pre-commercial High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) services in Japan in 2026 through a new partnership with US startup Sceye. HAPS is an emerging form of non-terrestrial communication, using unmanned vehicles flying in the stratosphere to deliver connectivity to those on the ground
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 26, 2025
AIS Business said on Thursday that it has launched what it says it Thailand’s first locally-based hyperscale cloud service using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to support AI workloads for public and private organizations.
Light Reading
JUNE 25, 2025
The appetite for 6G looks much bigger in China and the US than it does in Europe. A two-track global 6G market could be the outcome.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 27, 2025
Vodafone Idea is quietly expanding its footprint in one of telecom’s most strategic growth segments machine to machine (M2M) connectivity. According to the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the telco now holds a 22.74% share of India’s M2M market, ahead of Reliance Jio’s 18.31%. Also Read: Airtel, Jio Add Wireless Subscribers in May 2025, While Vodafone Idea and BSNL Lose The development reinforces Vodafone Idea’s positioning in enterprise focused service
Total Telecom
JUNE 26, 2025
Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 3rd, 2025— Beesion, the pioneer in BSS Low-Code software, announces the renewal of its agreement with On Net Fibra for the Beefiber BSS/OSS 360° platform. This extension highlights the trust On Net Fibra places in Beesion’s solutions and reflects a shared commitment to innovation and operational excellence. Beefiber BSS/OSS 360° has supported On Net Fibra in enhancing its operational efficiency by addressing its unique needs and simplifying the management of complex pro
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 24, 2025
Digicel Tonga announced on Wednesday it has completed the first phase of its 5G rollout, with its network now covering about 30% of the population in Nuku’alofa.
VoIP Review
JUNE 27, 2025
Japanese conglomerate SoftBank is taking a fresh look at the prospects of floating mobile towers with a significant $15 million investment in the US-based startup, Sceye. This move aims towards the provision of High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) services in Japan by 2026, signaling a major step in telecommunications innovation. HAPS wires into non-terrestrial communication, utilizing unmanned aircraft flying high above the earth to relay connectivity to remote areas.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 25, 2025
Reliance is set to become a deep-tech and advanced manufacturing company. “At Reliance , as we’ve grown, we have realized that technology changes lives. We want to create impact at scale that improves the lives of all Indians. Therefore, businesses of the future will have to be good at harnessing technologies of the future,” said Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, in an interview with Gautam Kumra, Chairman of McKinsey Asia (excluding China) , published on Wednesda
Total Telecom
JUNE 26, 2025
Press Release Project Reach deal signed to boost connectivity and remove mobile signal blackspots on the rail network. Commuters will soon be able to work seamlessly and stay connected with loved ones as the Transport Secretary lands a landmark deal to eliminate mobile blackspots on Britain’s busiest rail routes. The breakthrough agreement will transform daily journeys for millions of passengers who currently face the frustration of dropped calls and interrupted streaming on key routes between L
Developing Telecoms
JUNE 27, 2025
Orange has promoted Hesham Mahran to CEO and managing director of its Egyptian operation, succeeding Yasser Shaker, who becomes chairman of Orange Egypt.
Broadband Breakfast
JUNE 25, 2025
Earlier this month, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued a Policy Notice instituting critical reforms to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. These changes would remove rules favoring a specific broadband technology and prioritize cost per location to ensure the funding provided by the program connects the largest number of people without access to broadband service today.
Telecom Talk
JUNE 27, 2025
Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea (Vi), has released the third edition of its report, Ready for Next MSME Growth Insights Study 2025, marking World MSME Day. The study provides an in-depth look at the digital transformation journey of India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), highlighting increasing digital maturity alongside persistent adoption challenges.
Total Telecom
JUNE 25, 2025
News The new tech will initially be rolled out in Albania, with additional countries to follow Leveraging GPS satellites could be the key to ensuring mobile antennas remain effectively aligned, according to Vodafone’s latest solution announced this week. The position of mobile antennas is crucial to providing high quality coverage, with deployments calculated to target specific coverage zones while minimising interference from neighbouring cell sites.
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