Sat.May 24, 2025 - Fri.May 30, 2025

article thumbnail

5G Advanced powers world’s largest fleet of driverless coal mining trucks in China

Total Telecom

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.

article thumbnail

Meta, V.tal to build third Brazilian landing point for Malbec cable

Developing Telecoms

Meta has announced it is partnering with Brazilian neutral network, digital infrastructure and data centre group V.tal to establish a new cable landing point for Metas Malbec subsea cable in Porto Alegre.

Cable 287
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The push for 5G+: More supply than demand?

Telecoms Tech News

5G+ promises super high speeds, massive capacity, and ultra low latency for a future where everything digital feels instantaneous. However, beyond the marketing spiel, is there actually much demand? Most of us aren’t waking up in the morning thinking, “I desperately need lower latency today!” Consumers typically do not explicitly ask for low latency, they.

Telecoms 278
article thumbnail

TRAI Backs Proposal to Merge DoT, I&B, and IT Ministries: Report

Telecom Talk

India’s telecom regulator (TRAI) is in favour of consolidating the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Department of Telecommunications

article thumbnail

Vodafone Qatar selects Nokia as network modernisation partner 

Total Telecom

News Vodafone Qatar has signed a new deal with Nokia to overhaul its mobile network, aiming to deliver faster, more secure and more flexible 5G services across the country. Under the agreement, Nokia will provide end-to-end kit to boost network capacity, cut latency , and speed up the rollout of new features. The upgrade will also introduce more automation and improved security, Vodafone said.

Network 231
article thumbnail

U Mobile taps Telekom Malaysia for 5G backhaul in US$570m deal

Developing Telecoms

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.

Mobile 245
article thumbnail

SpaceX Starship test flight 9 fails disintegrates after fuel leak

Telecoms Tech News

SpaceX carried out its ninth Starship test launch on May 27, from its Starbase site in Texas. The test came after two recent flights ended in failure. This time, the goal was to prove the rocket system could carry test payloads and handle reentry, while using a previously flown Super Heavy booster. Roughly 30 minutes. Read more » The post SpaceX Starship test flight 9 fails disintegrates after fuel leak appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

Telecoms 191

More Trending

article thumbnail

Huge mobile signal boost across UK countryside now covering area larger than 66,000 football pitches

Total Telecom

Press Release UK Government upgrades over 50 existing mobile masts across England, Scotland and Wales including in UKs most renowned natural parks, such as Snowdonia and Lake District. Milestone set to boost tourism and local growth, as UK Government continues to deliver on growth mission as part of Plan for Change. Wales sees biggest connectivity boost with remote parts of Berwyn Mountains, Brecon Beacons and the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley now covered by all four UK networks.

Signal 186
article thumbnail

Kenyan government may sell some of its Safaricom shares 

Developing Telecoms

Kenya’s National Treasury is widely reported to be preparing to sell part of its 35% stake in leading operator Safaricom.

247
247
article thumbnail

EchoStar could threaten bankruptcy over FCC inquiry

Light Reading

EchoStar said it won't make an interest payment because of the 'uncertainty' sparked by an FCC investigation. The situation could increase pressure against FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

137
137
article thumbnail

OnePlus Buds 4 Launched, Here’s What to Know

Telecom Talk

After the OnePlus Buds 3, OnePlus has launched the OnePlus Buds 4. But this is not for everyone.

Mobile 248
article thumbnail

UK data centre expansion sparks net zero concerns 

Total Telecom

News A government backed push to expand the UKs digital infrastructure is attracting criticism from environmental groups, following approval of a 10 billion data centre complex in Northumberland, The Telegraph has reported The 10 billion development announced last September, will see ten data centres built across a 133-acre site. Backed by US investment giant Blackstone and led by infrastructure firm QTS, the site is expected to emit around 184,000 tonnes of CO2 per year a total higher than t

Bandwidth 218
article thumbnail

Namibia targets rapid connectivity improvements to drive economic growth

Developing Telecoms

The Namibian government has set out ambitious plans to rapidly improve connectivity services as part of its strategy to stimulate economic growth.

article thumbnail

Using Business PBX Phone Systems for Seamless Internal and External Communications

VoIP Review

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.

Phone 104
article thumbnail

Reliance has Built One of the Largest Media Businesses in the World

Telecom Talk

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) recently unveiled the merged entity between JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. This new entity is called JioHotstar.

Media 214
article thumbnail

SWR deploys Europe’s first ’Rail-5G’ Wi-Fi  

Total Telecom

News South Western Railway (SWR) has become the first train operator in Europe to roll out a Rail-5G Wi-Fi solution, promising internet speeds up to 20 times faster than currently available on most UK trains The new technology has gone live on a 70 km stretch between Earlsfield and Basingstoke, one of the busiest parts of the rail network. The upgrade allows passengers to stream video, download large files, make video calls, and work remotely with minimal disruption.

Bandwidth 223
article thumbnail

Vietnam orders telcos to block Telegram

Developing Telecoms

Vietnams telecoms regulator has reportedly ordered the countrys telcos to block messaging app Telegram over its alleged failure to prevent its users from using the app to commit crimes under Vietnamese law.

Telecoms 251
article thumbnail

Oakland City Council Unanimously Approves Construction of Open-Access Network

Broadband Breakfast

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

article thumbnail

India Prepares for Satcom Era, Plans Rs 930 Crore Satellite Monitoring Facility: Report

Telecom Talk

India is fast-tracking a Rs 930 crore satellite communication monitoring facility to oversee orbital traffic, support NGSO operators, and boost its space economy.

article thumbnail

Teamwork makes the green work: How telcos are teaming up to drive sustainability at scale 

Total Telecom

Interview BTs Head of Environmental Sustainability Gabrielle Ginr explains how the Joint Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility (JAC) is helping telcos tackle sustainability issues collectively As the telecoms sector sets its sights on net zero, it faces a major challenge to reduce emissions from the global supply chain. For most operators, Scope 3 emissions (those generated outside of their direct operations) account for much of their carbon footprint , and it is a problem they cannot s

Telecoms 192
article thumbnail

Telkom Indonesia to turn subsea cables into earthquake detectors

Developing Telecoms

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.

Cable 206
article thumbnail

Viettel Secures 700 MHz Spectrum to Boost 5G Reach

VoIP Review

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.

Signal 105
article thumbnail

BSNL Posts Record CAPEX in FY2025, a Good Sign for 4G

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom company in India, has posted record capex (capital expenditure) for FY25.

Telecoms 204
article thumbnail

FullFibre withdraws from Project Gigabit contracts 

Total Telecom

News UK altnet FullFibre has withdrawn from two government-backed Project Gigabit contracts, impacting planned broadband rollout in some of Englands hardest-to-reach areas In two statements released this week, Building Digital UK (BDUK) confirmed that it had mutually agreed with FullFibre to end a pair of multi-million pound Project Gigabit contracts covering.

article thumbnail

Peru’s MTC to collaborate with BELLA II project

Developing Telecoms

Perus Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) has announced its collaboration with BELLA II, a research and education-focused project that will link the country regionally and with Europe via a high-capacity fibre-optic network.

article thumbnail

Verizon exec on cable MVNOs: 'I think they've peaked'

Light Reading

A top Verizon executive offered some insights into the company's MVNO agreements with Comcast and Charter. And he suggested the rise of cable in mobile has reached its zenith.

Cable 117
article thumbnail

Telcos Roll Out 1600 Number Series to Authenticate BFSI Transactional Calls: Report

Telecom Talk

TRAI launches the 1600 number series to help consumers identify genuine transaction and service calls from banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies.

article thumbnail

OneFiber Teams Up With Ciena to Safeguard Germany’s Critical Infrastructure

Total Telecom

In recent years, cyberattacks on critical infrastructure like transportation, energy, and communications have escalated across Europeand Germany is no stranger to the sabotage. Thats why government ministries and businesses alike have made protecting essential infrastructure a top priority. To this end, upstart telecommunications service provider OneFiber Interconnect Germany is building a 1.6 Tb/s fiber network (Active-Network) for highly secure digital connectivity in Germanyand is utilizing C

Bandwidth 186
article thumbnail

Rakuten Symphony and Zain Kuwait collaborate on 5G Open RAN

Developing Telecoms

Japanese Open RAN solutions provider Rakuten Symphony said on Monday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zain Kuwait to collaborate on a pilot project to deploy cloud-native 5G Open RAN sites in Kuwait.

Network 201
article thumbnail

The renaissance of prepaid wireless

Light Reading

Prepaid customers are often viewed as far less valuable than postpaid. But the prepaid market in the US is growing after years of stagnation. The question is: why?

Marketing 106
article thumbnail

Delicensing of 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi Will Boost Innovation in India, Says Telecom Minister: Report

Telecom Talk

The Central government's decision to delicense the lower 6 GHz spectrum band (5925 MHz to 6425 MHz), paving the way for the rollout of next-generation Wi-Fi technologies such as Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 will boost innovation in the country, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on May 27, according…

Telecoms 179
article thumbnail

Valencia Digital Port Connect to Establish Barracuda Submarine Cable Landing Station in Sagunto

Total Telecom

Valencia, 29 May 2025.- Valencia Digital Port Connect (VDPC), a Spanish telecommunications infrastructure company developing the Barracuda submarine cable project in collaboration with private equity firm Teset Capital, has selected the municipality of Sagunto as the landing site for the submarine cable and a multipurpose data center. The landing stations location is a key element of the projects development.

Cable 166
article thumbnail

Algeria Telecom launches online survey to identify FTTH gaps

Developing Telecoms

Algeria Telecom has reportedly kicked off an online survey asking Algerians to identify areas that are not yet connected by fibre in preparation for planned FTTH rollouts next year.

Telecoms 203
article thumbnail

Nsight's Cellcom loses voice, texting in cyberattack

Light Reading

Cellcom, a small wireless operator covering portions of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, reported a "cyber incident executed by a third party" that disabled the company's voice and texting.

112
112
article thumbnail

Vodafone Idea Board to Weigh Fundraising Plans on May 30

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea's board will meet on May 30 to consider fundraising options and approve Q4FY25 results amid ongoing liquidity concerns.

article thumbnail

UK MoD to spend £1bn on AI in warfare 

Total Telecom

News The UK Ministry of Defence has (MoD) will invest over 1 billion in digital battlefield technology, as part of its upcoming Strategic Defence Review At the heart of the announcement is the creation of a new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command, which will expand the UKs capacity to launch and defend against cyberattacks. It will coordinate both offensive and defensive cyber activities, alongside the National Cyber Force, helping to unify the operations of the RAF, Army, and Navy.

Telecoms 158
article thumbnail

Africa’s smartphone market grows for eighth straight quarter

Developing Telecoms

The African smartphone market recorded its eighth consecutive quarter of growth, with shipments rising 6% year-on-year in Q1 2025 to reach 19.4 million units.

Marketing 215