Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) is set to install an additional one lakh (100,000) 4G towers across the country following the successful deployment of its first one lakh towers this month, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar told The New Indian Express. Also Read: DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security Cabinet Approval to Be Sought The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will soon seek Cabinet approval for th

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JUNE 9, 2025

Partner Article GlobalData, a world-renowned market research company, has released its Packet-Optical Access: Competitive Landscape Assessment for 2024. Huawei’s OptiX OSN 1800 series products have once again been rated as the only “Leader” with the highest score in access WDM, thanks to their leading architecture, excellent transmission performance, and mature commercial use cases.

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JUNE 8, 2025

Ericsson says it has signed a strategic partnership deal with Orange Maroc to modernize and expand its core network infrastructure to support a planned rollout of standalone 5G in Morocco later this year.

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Telecoms Tech News

JUNE 12, 2025

Openreach is warning time is running out for UK businesses still using copper networks that are being switched off for good in January 2027—and many business owners don’t realise how much this could affect them. As the company that manages most of the UK’s telecoms infrastructure, Openreach is warning that this isn’t just an upgrade. Read more » The post Openreach warns UK firms over copper switch-off deadline appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 9, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has written to all state governments and Union Territories, urging them to prioritise the services of state-run telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) for internet, broadband, landline, and leased line requirements. The move, citing national data security considerations, has triggered concern among private telecom and internet service providers (ISPs), who reportedly say it could distort market compe

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JUNE 12, 2025

For customers like Colin Walker, who lives in the hamlet of Willitoft to the South of York, the difference has been life-changing. “It’s like winning the lottery. It has given me access to the world, within a second,” said Colin. “Getting full fibre broadband has made us part of the rest of the world, but I can still live in the countryside and keep my distance.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 8, 2025

Eutelsat Group and Orange have signed a deal that enables Orange leverage the Eutelsat OneWeb constellation to offer LEO satellite connectivity services to its enterprise and government customers worldwide, particularly in Africa and the Middle East.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 13, 2025

Despite a renewed push from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) urging states to utilise services of state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), state departments remain largely hesitant, citing concerns over network quality and lack of advanced service capabilities, according to a Hindu Business Line report.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 11, 2025

News The deal includes cloud and telecoms infrastructure, as well as the supply of over 5,000 laptops A partnership between Proximus and Thales has won a contract to modernise the IT infrastructure of NATO’s Communications and Information Agency (NCIA). The project, which will run until the end of 2029, will see the partners “provide a state-of-the-art integrated technology ecosystem to revolutionize the operations and collaboration of NCIA users”, according to a press release from Proximus.

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JUNE 13, 2025

In its recently released Sustainability Report 2024, ZTE outlines how it aims to integrate sustainable development with its corporate strategies in order to strengthen its competitiveness in the sector.

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JUNE 10, 2025

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Internet Society (ISOC) pulls back the curtain on the tangible legacy of two decades of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). How we connect, work, and share online is woven into the fabric of modern life. Yet, this intricate digital tapestry didn’t just appear. It. Read more » The post IGF: How dialogue shaped a safer, more connected web appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

In a move aimed at enhancing consumer convenience, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has simplified the process for switching between prepaid and postpaid mobile connections. The new directive, issued on June 10, 2025, reduces the mandatory cooling-off period for reconversion to facilitate seamless transitions between the two plan types using a One-Time Password (OTP).

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Total Telecom

JUNE 11, 2025

News The solution allows riders on bus journeys to enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity via satellite This week, satellite operator Viasat has announced that Brazilian transport operator Satélite Norte is the first to make use of its new Digital Bus solution. Through the installation of Viasat hardware, Digital Bus combines satellite and cellular connectivity (when available) to provide onboard Wi-Fi services, even when driving in a remote location.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 12, 2025

Nokia announced on Thursday that O2 Czech Republic has deployed its cloud-native 5G standalone (SA) core software that will enable the telco to offer advanced 5G services such as network slicing to deliver a better customer experience.

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Light Reading

JUNE 11, 2025

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Vodafone and friends test 1024 QAM; cablecos sign agreement on AAE-2 subsea link; telcos can't get enough of GenAI.

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JUNE 7, 2025

Starlink, a satellite communications service provider, has now received permission to operate in India. The company has reportedly been issued a global mobile personal communication by satellite (GMPCS) license. In the coming days, Starlink will get trial spectrum too. With this, India now has three companies that have the GMPCS license to offer satcom services to the customers – Starlink, Jio-SES, and Eutelsat OneWeb.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 13, 2025

News AT&T is celebrating after the company achieved a major goal of passing 30 million serviceable locations across the United States. By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities A major milestoe is being celebrated by AT&T after the company passed the halfway mark to their goal of reaching 60 million fiber passings across the United States. AT&T announced reaching the benchmark earlier this week, which accompanied a statement from John Stankey, AT&T’s CEO.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 13, 2025

Global shipments of cellular IoT modules grew 16% year-on-year in Q1 2025, largely fuelled by strong demand in India, China, and Latin America, according to Counterpoint Research.

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JUNE 12, 2025

A partnership between Ericsson and Google promises 5G in the public cloud, with no need for telco facilities.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 7, 2025

Reliance Jio has outlined its next phase of growth, placing artificial intelligence ( AI ), data, and 5G at the heart of its strategy. The telco added over six million new subscribers in the first quarter of 2025, taking its total subscriber base to 488.2 million. Average revenue per user (ARPU) rose to Rs 206.2, despite recent consumer price increases.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 12, 2025

Openreach is calling on businesses across the UK to accelerate their migration to digital networks as the January 2027 PSTN switch-off deadline approaches. With the transition now in its final phase, businesses and Communications Service Providers (CSPs) still relying on legacy systems risk being left behind. Many businesses continuing to rely on outdated PSTN infrastructure risk both their operational effectiveness and bottom lines.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 12, 2025

South African telco Vodacom said on Thursday it will invest around ZAR100 million (US$5.5 million) to build 106 new base station sites in deep rural areas of KwaZulu Natal, which will bring connectivity to hundreds of thousands of people in those areas.

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Light Reading

JUNE 13, 2025

Liberty Global will tap CommScope's virtual CMTS and 1.8GHz distributed access nodes to underpin DOCSIS 4.0 network upgrades at VodafoneZiggo, Telenet/Wyre and Sunrise. The deal gives CommScope's vCMTS ambitions a boost.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 13, 2025

Ericsson continues to drive global 5G innovation and digital transformation through strategic partnerships, advanced network solutions, and sustainable technologies. From next-generation antenna deployments to AI -powered edge computing and cloud-native platforms, Ericsson is shaping the future of connectivity across industries and regions. Also Read: Ericsson: Vodafone Activates 5G in German Tunnel, Taipei Indoor 5G Test, UAE Eyes Premium 5G and More These ten recent developments highlight Eric

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Total Telecom

JUNE 12, 2025

Indianapolis, IN – June 11, 2025 – Rural Tower Cooperative, a for-profit agricultural cooperative dedicated to bridging the digital divide, announces its portfolio of GIS-qualified rural parcels available for telecom companies seeking to expand broadband infrastructure. With pre-screened sites across the midwest including Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Ohio, and Virginia, the cooperative offers telecoms a streamlined path to deploy 5G towers and fiber networks in unserved BEAD and RDOF z

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 11, 2025

MTN Uganda announced plans on Wednesday to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on July 2 to discuss and vote on the proposed spinoff of its mobile money and fintech business, MTN MoMo, from its core telecoms operations.

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 13, 2025

Nokia said that the new deal will cover Elisa’s operations in Estonia and Finland In sum – what to know: Extended 5G deal – Nokia will upgrade Elisa’s mobile network in Finland and Estonia over the next four years, supporting faster speeds, wider coverage and readiness for 5G Advanced.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

Indian telecom company Bharti Airtel has announced that it has blocked malicious links and safeguarded millions of users in South India—particularly in Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu—within 25 days of deploying its advanced AI -powered fraud detection system, according to multiple media reports. The initiative is part of Airtel’s nationwide rollout aimed at combating the growing threat of online fraud.

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JUNE 10, 2025

HANOVER, Md., USA – June 10, 2025 – Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) has compiled a new report on wavelength services – the first of its kind – that explores the key drivers of the need for high-speed connectivity. The report examines the critical role of wave services in enabling the expansion of interconnected data centers driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the growing importance of low latency and data sovereignty for AI workloads, and the build-out of terrestrial and critical submarine network infras

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 9, 2025

Veon-owned Ukrainian telco Kyivstar said on Monday it has successfully connected its core network to Starlink’s LEO satellite infrastructure, bringing it a step closer to offering direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services later this year.

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Light Reading

JUNE 9, 2025

Reintegrating central and distributed unit functions in a single box makes economic and technical sense in 6G, according to Ericsson. But Samsung disagrees.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 10, 2025

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India ( TRAI ) has issued official notices to Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel over alleged discrepancies in subscriber data reporting, according to a report by NDTV Profit citing Department of Telecommunications (DoT) sources. The notices, sent on May 27, urge both telecom giants to rectify the inconsistencies in how they classify users of their 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services.

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JUNE 12, 2025

News The newly merged operator has rival BT (EE) firmly in its sights, dubbing itself ‘The Nation’s Network’ Last week, after nearly three years of regulatory scrutiny, the £16.5 billion merger of Vodafone UK and Three finally closed. The move creates the UK’s largest mobile operator, with 27 million customers, and reduces the number of national operators from four to three.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 9, 2025

Pan-Asian data centre operator Digital Edge announced on Monday it has formed a joint venture with Thai energy company B.Grimm Power to develop hyperscale, AI-ready data centre campuses across Thailand, starting with a flagship 100MW greenfield project.

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JUNE 12, 2025

In sum – what to know: Growth decade – IoT devices to hit 40.6bn by 2034, with cellular IoT tripling, non-cellular LPWA tech like LoRaWAN almost quadrupling, and short-range IoT still top.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 8, 2025

Bharti Airtel has awarded a multi-year Network Operations Center (NOC) Managed Services contract to Ericsson. “This strategic agreement underscores Ericsson’s leadership in managed services and reaffirms its commitment to delivering exceptional value to Airtel customers,” Airtel said in a joint statement on Monday, June 9, 2025. Also Read: Airtel 5G SA Deployment to Follow Traffic Offload, Prioritises User Experience Focus on FWA and Network Slicing Under the terms of the contr

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JUNE 11, 2025

News The Asia–Africa–Europe-2 (AAE-2) will provide “seamless, reliable connectivity across the three continents” to support the growing data demand across the regions This week, a consortium comprising PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and ZOI have announced plans to construct a new submarine cable system spanning Asia, Africa, and Europe. The AAE-2 subsea cable will connect Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, with the journey notably including a number of high-capacity terrestrial crossings th

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