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BSNL Launches Indigenous 4G Network at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in AP

Telecom Talk

State-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched its indigenous 4G network at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP)

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We are Enhancing Banglalink’s Customer Experience with CEM Tool and Crowd Source Analytics

Total Telecom

Contributed Article This article was written by Huseyin Turker, CTIO of Banglalink ( VEON Group) In today’s competitive telecom industry, providing exceptional CX is a critical differentiator. With rapid advancements in technology, strong market competition and increasing customer expectations, MNOs need robust Customer Experience Management and Crowd Source Analytics tools to meet customer demands effectively and quickly.

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Bayobab Kenya completes fibre network from Mombasa to Uganda

Developing Telecoms

Bayobab Kenya, part of Bayobab Group, the digital infrastructure business arm of MTN Group, announced on Tuesday the completion of a terrestrial fibre network connecting Mombasa to Uganda via the border cities of Malaba and Busia.

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No deal: Nokia denies mobile networks business sale to Samsung

Telecoms Tech News

Nokia has rejected speculation that Samsung is acquiring its mobile network business. The Finnish telecoms giant issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the division. “Nokia has nothing to announce in relation to the speculations published in an article today, and no related insider project exists,” the company stated. “Nokia is committed to the success.

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Orange Completes Rural Network Deployment in Liberia

Telecom Talk

Orange Liberia and ZTE have successfully completed the RuralPilot EcoSites project, installing 128 new communication sites in rural Liberia to improve network coverage.

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Taiwan’s largest telco launches Germany subsidiary 

Total Telecom

News The company says the launch makes it “the only telecom operator in Taiwan with overseas branches and the most comprehensive global network deployment” Taiwanese telco Chunghwa Telecom has this week launched its first European subsidiary in Frankfurt, Germany. The expansion marks the company’s first entry into the European market, adding to its existing operations in the US and Asia.

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Indosat completes project to make core network cloud-native

Developing Telecoms

Indonesian telco Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison says it has completed a large core network consolidation project in Jakarta that saw its packet-switched core network transformed to a cloud-native core.

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BSNL Prepaid Plan for 160 Days that Bundles 2GB of Daily Data

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom operator in India, has a prepaid plan that offers users 160 days of service validity along with 2GB of daily data.

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Proposed Changes to Gartner Magic Quadrant Undermine the Future of Primary Storage

Total Telecom

Viewpoint Tony Moroney, Principal from The Digital Explorer For over a decade, the Gartner Magic Quadrant (MQ) for Primary Storage has been a crucial benchmark in the data storage industry, guiding business decisions and shaping the competitive landscape. However, industry insiders now suggest that Gartner may be shifting its evaluation criteria to favour integration with hyperscalers—large cloud service providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.

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Airtel Nigeria sets up Eutelsat OneWeb satellite dish

Developing Telecoms

Airtel Nigeria says it has successfully set up a satellite dish in Lagos for Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO satellite broadband service, which it says will be used to bring high-speed internet to remote areas.

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How 5G could transform the gaming landscape

Telecoms Tech News

While some of us cross our fingers for 4G in our area, the rest of the world is galloping ahead. 5G promises faster speeds, lower latency, and greater capacity. If you’re a regular reader, then I’ll go out on a limb and assume you’re in favour of the rollout of 5G technology. But what does. Read more » The post How 5G could transform the gaming landscape appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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MTNL Accounts Frozen by Union Bank of India over Non-Payment of Dues: Report

Telecom Talk

State-run telecom operator MTNL’s (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited) bank accounts have been frozen by the Union Bank of India.

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Telekom Malaysia fails to secure stake in national 5G company DNB

Total Telecom

News The company says the deal will not impact its ability to provide 5G services to customers Malaysia’s approach to 5G has been highly controversial. Rather than auction 5G frequency licences to telcos, as is the norm in most countries around the world, the Malaysian government instead opted to set up a state-owned 5G wholesaler, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), in early 2021.

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Nigeria’s NCC sets one last deadline for SIM registration

Developing Telecoms

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set 14 September 2024 as the final registration date for subscriber identification module (SIM) subscribers, just under four years since the country’s SIM registration procedure began.

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UK businesses demand automatic compensation for broadband outages

Telecoms Tech News

Major UK business groups are calling on UK telecoms regulator Ofcom to expand the automatic compensation scheme for broadband outages to cover all businesses. Currently, a voluntary system introduced in 2019 offers compensation to consumers for delayed repairs, missed appointments, and new service delays. This system – adopted by several ISPs – typically provides consumers.

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Can BSNL Make a Comeback Ever

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is readying to launch 4G in 1 lakh sites by the end of the current financial year.

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Awards finalist launches new ‘Sunderland App’

Total Telecom

Press Release Sunderland City Council announces launch of a new ‘Sunderland App’ – a free tool designed to help residents and visitors to easily find their way round the city, access special offers with local retailers, cafes and restaurants, and make the most of everything Sunderland and the wider city has to offer. Dozens of independent restaurants, cafes and shops have signed up to the new Sunderland App, which offers residents and visitors a portable guide to city life.

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Ericsson signs antenna deal with e& Egypt

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson has announced a new partnership with operator e& Egypt that marks what is described as a ‘significant milestone in advancing ICT infrastructure in Egypt and the wider region’.

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Korean telcos unite to standardise network APIs

Telecoms Tech News

South Korea’s three major telcos have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop and implement a unified ‘Network Open API’ standard. The MOU – between SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+ – aims to accelerate digital transformation within the industry and promote interoperability with global services. Until now, each telco has offered its own.

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Starlink Now Available in 105 Countries

Telecom Talk

Starlink, a global satellite communications (satcom) services provider has expanded its services to 105 countries.

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China has invested $6.1 billion in data centre projects, govt says  

Total Telecom

News China’s objective is to establish a comprehensive computing power infrastructure system by the end of 2025 in the face of US restrictions China has invested more than 43.5 billion yuan ($6.1 billion) in data centre investment over the past two years, according to an official statement on Thursday reported by Chinese state publication Xinhua.

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Claro Argentina chooses Nokia for 5G network deployment

Developing Telecoms

Operator Claro Argentina and vendor Nokia have signed what is described as a comprehensive 5G deal through which Nokia will deploy 5G infrastructure across the country for Claro.

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Samsung takeover of Nokia mobile would show futility of open RAN

Light Reading

Samsung is reportedly in talks about a takeover of Nokia's mobile assets, valued at $10 billion, that would lessen competition and make it bigger than Ericsson.

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What is JioPhoneCall AI: Comparing it with Samsung and Apple’s AI Call Feature

Telecom Talk

JioPhoneCall AI was announced by Akash Ambani and Kiran Thomas at the 47th Annual General Meet (AGM) of Reliance Industries Limited.

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Nokia denies talks with Samsung over network biz sale 

Total Telecom

News The rumours come amid financial difficulty in the sector Nokia has officially denied rumors that it plans to sell its mobile networks division to Samsung. Speculation about a potential sale emerged after a Bloomberg report yesterday suggested that Nokia was considering selling or spinning off its mobile networks business, which could be valued at around $10 billion, with Samsung mentioned as a potential buyer.

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IFC and Microsoft support digital transformation in Latin America and Caribbean

Developing Telecoms

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets, and tech giant Microsoft have signed a strategic agreement to identify and enhance investment opportunities in digital transformation across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Kagan: Tarana Wireless helps US Cellular increase FWA capacity

RCR Wireless

FWA 5G wireless broadband may be the next competitive battleground Broadband seems to be gearing up to be the next competitive battleground. Traditionally, Cable TV and telephone companies offer wireline broadband. Suddenly, wireless carriers are starting to use FWA to offer wireless broadband. So, let’s take a closer look at what’s coming as this battle […] The post Kagan: Tarana Wireless helps US Cellular increase FWA capacity appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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5G BTS Deployment in India Crosses 450000 Mark in July 2024

Telecom Talk

India's 5G BTS (Base Transceiver Station) count crossed 450,000 mark in July 2024. At the end of June 2024, it stood at 448,709.

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FCC approves $9bn in subsidies for rural 5G expansion  

Total Telecom

News According to the FCC’s most recent data , over 14 million households and businesses in the US lack 5G access The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved new rules to provide $9 billion in subsidies to help roll out 5G in rural areas across the US. The decision finally progresses the 5G Fund for Rural America, a scheme was first devised in 2020 and aims to bring advanced mobile connectivity to regions less likely to receive 5G service without financial assistance,

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Airtel to drop Wynk Music after signing content deal with Apple

Developing Telecoms

Indian telco Bharti Airtel is reportedly planning to shut down its Wynk Music streaming service in favour of a partnership with Apple Music as part of a broader exclusive content deal involving Apple TV+.

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What is AI-native 6G?

RCR Wireless

In an AI-native architecture, AI is not a feature — it’s fundamental While the standardization of 6G is still years away, the next-generation of cellular technology is often described as AI-native, and as telcos and their partners look to the future, they are rallying around the promise that soon, AI will be used throughout their […] The post What is AI-native 6G?

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Jio Working with Meta to Make an Affordable VR Headset for India: Report

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio is working with Meta to bring a new affordable headset for the Indian market.

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Iliad becomes one of Europe’s top five telcos 

Total Telecom

News The Group has seen a 10.3% revenue increase year-on-year, with strong subscriber growth across France, Italy, and Poland Iliad Group has claimed it is now one of Europe’s top five telecom companies upon the release of its H1 2024 accounts this week. With nearly 50 million subscribers across its operations in France, Italy, and Poland, the company reported a revenue increase of 10.3% in the first half of the year, reinforcing its position as a key player in the European telco market.

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Reliance plans to offer affordable AI services in India

Developing Telecoms

Reliance Jio’s parent company, Reliance Industries Limited, is reportedly planning to build AI-ready data centres in Jamnagar as part of the company’s overall strategy of “democratising” access to AI infrastructure.

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FCC moves forward on Rural 5G Fund

RCR Wireless

The Federal Communications Commission plans to “reignite” the $9 billion Rural 5G Fund, moving forward with new rules for the program, which has been languishing since 2020. According to the FCC’s National Broadband Map, more than 14 million homes and businesses nationwide lack access to 5G. “With the progress we’ve made in mapping broadband service […] The post FCC moves forward on Rural 5G Fund appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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BSNL 5G Launch by Sankranti Next Year: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is looking to launch 5G by Sankranti in 2025.

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VMO2 wins dark fibre contract from Swansea Bay City Deal

Total Telecom

News Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) Business has won a contract to provide the new network to 36 public sector sites This week, Swansea Bay City Deal has awarded a new dark fibre contract to VMO2 Business, which will see new fibre infrastructure rolled out to 36 public sector sites in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. The network, which will be fully available by December 2025, will provide these sites with a major boost in capacity and data transfer speeds.

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