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Wi-Fi 7 adoption: Transforming multi-gigabit internet in Europe

Telecoms Tech News

The adoption of Wi-Fi 7 promises to extend ultra-fast connections beyond the cable line, promising improved speeds, latency, and reliability. Europeans across the continent are benefitting from these improvements, but in some countries more than others. Widespread fibre “overbuilding” has resulted in an increased choice of ISPs for consumers, intensifying competition.

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EU approves €227 million for Austrian semiconductor plant 

Total Telecom

News The project is part of the EUs plan to strengthen Europes semiconductor industry and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers The European Commission has approved 227 million in funding to help Austrian semiconductor manufacturerams Osram build a manufacturing plant in Premsttten, Austria. The new facility will produce wafers used in various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, and healthcare.

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BSNL Issues to be Discussed by New Governing Body on Wednesday: Report

Telecom Talk

Bahrat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has many issues to tackle, the absence of 4G network availability is just a layer on the surface of problems.

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Cisco and NVIDIA Unite to Propel AI into the Enterprise

Cisco Wireless

Today Cisco and NVIDIA announced a mutual intent to expand a partnership that brings together two of the industrys most innovative data center networking and compute leaders. Our collaboration will help enterprises accelerate AI projects and make it easier for more customers than ever to standardize on Cisco as they modernize their data center networks.

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AT&T and AST SpaceMobile achieve satellite video call using regular smartphones

Telecoms Tech News

A satellite video call has been completed with regular smartphones using AT&T spectrum and powered by AST SpaceMobile satellites. This demonstration was made possible through the BlueBird satellites, which were launched in September 2024 and enabled upcoming commercial services. This achievement builds on earlier milestones that cement the collaborations position at the frontier of satellite-powered.

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AIS’s 5G speed boost service hits 180,000 users, points to new growth model 

Total Telecom

Contributed Article Thailand’s AIS reports that 180,000 users have adopted its “5G Mode” acceleration add-on packages, showcasing a new approach to mobile revenue growth through targeted offerings. Thailand’s AIS has racked up over 180,000 users for its “5G Mode” add-ons that supercharge network performance with faster speeds, quicker responses, and better uploads exactly when customers need the extra oomph.

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Teraco to bring wind power to its South African data centre operations

Developing Telecoms

Teraco, a provider of interconnection platforms and vendor-neutral colocation data centres, has announced that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with South Africa-based integrated energy aggregator NOA to supply wind-powered renewable energy to Teracos data centres.

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GSMA launches new AI community to develop telco-specific LLMs

RCR Wireless

The GSMA has identified significant limitations around the ability of current AI models to address telecom-specific queries Ahead of Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025, the GSMA Foundry, the associations innovation hub, announced the launch of the GSMA Open-Telco LLM Benchmarks, which it described as an open-source community aimed at improving the performance of large language models (LLMs) for telecom-specific […]

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Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) for 6G networks

Total Telecom

BubbleRAN and Taiwans Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) are thrilled to announce their collaboration to demonstrate Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), a foundational technology for 6G networks, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. This joint effort highlights the transformative potential of ISAC, merging sensing and communication capabilities, effectively creating new business opportunities and redefining the role of cellular networks in future industry.

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Huawei and Partners Drive Inclusive Education with All-Optical DigiSchools in Kenya

Developing Telecoms

From the legendary Maasai warriors to the annual great migration of wildebeest and zebra, Kenya has no lack of cultural and natural wonders. One thing the country does lack, however, is the application of digital technologies. According to data from the Communications Authority of Kenya, just 58% of Kenyans were connected to the Internet in 2024.

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Reuters: U.S. Threatens Ukraine’s Starlink Access in Negotiations, Again

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2025 – The United States has once again used Ukraine’s reliance on Elon Musk ’s Starlink satellite internet system as a bargaining chip in diplomatic negotiations, Reuters reported Saturday. The issue arose after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected an initial proposal from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding access to Kyiv’s critical mineral resources.

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Reliance Jio Prepaid Plans: Available Recharge Options for March 2025

Telecom Talk

Check the latest Reliance Jio prepaid plans in 2025, including unlimited 5G data, entertainment packs, and budget-friendly recharge options.

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Bulgarian Students to Speak Live with Astronauts Aboard the International Space Station

Total Telecom

In the last week of March 2025, students from Maple Bear School will establish the first-ever direct radio contact between Bulgarian students and astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) through the ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) program. The connection will take place between March 24 and 28, 2025. A week before the event, the exact date and time will be announced on [link] , where the live broadcast will also be available.

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Which key trends will be on the agenda at MWC2025?

Developing Telecoms

Its that time of year again were off to Barcelona next week for Mobile World Congress 2025. As we did last year, our editorial team James, Manny, Julian and Vaughan - got together to discuss the key talking points and technology trends that we expect to emerge this year.

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Cable One Loses 4,200 Subs, Liberty’s GCI Down 700

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2025 – Cable One lost 4,200 broadband subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company announced Thursday. The cable operator ended the year with 1,055,200 residential and business broadband customers. Click on this chart to go to the page on "Premium Charts and Data" Available to Breakfast Club Members MoffettNathanson’s Craig Moffett noted the company’s broadband losses haven’t been as bad as Comcast and Charter, but he lamented Ca

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Amazon Unveils More Conversational AI Assistant Alexa+, Free for Prime Subscribers

Telecom Talk

Amazon has introduced Alexa+, its next-generation AI assistant powered by generative AI, offering a more conversational, intuitive, and proactive user

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PODCAST: The fight to win hearts and minds for rural broadband

Total Telecom

Podcasts On this episode, we discuss strategy and the mission to win hearts and minds on behalf of rural broadband Charles Thomas, the Chief Strategy Officer for Rural Broadband Partners (RBP), says he tells ISPs in rural areas not to view themselves as rural providers. Instead, he asks them to look at urban providers and to examine the resources those entities have.

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Infrastructure initiative will enhance connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Oman

Developing Telecoms

Saudi digital enabler stc Group and Ooredoo Oman, a regional telecommunications provider, have announced the signing of a head of terms agreement to establish an international terrestrial fibre optic network corridor between Saudi Arabia and Oman. Its called the SONIC project.

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Eutelsat, MediaTek and Airbus Achieve 5G Breakthrough with LEO Satellites

VoIP Review

In an exciting advancement for the telecommunications industry, Eutelsat Group, MediaTek , and Airbus Defence and Space announced a successful trial of the 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) using low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. This trial marks a step towards seamlessly integrating satellite and terrestrial networks, making satellite broadband more accessible for 5G devices worldwide.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Powered Phones Can Receive 8 Years of OS, Security Update

Telecom Talk

Qualcomm and Google, two tech giants have announced a collaboration to offer extended OS (operating system) and security updates to Android phones.

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Former Vodafone CEO joins nLighten

Total Telecom

With over 30 years of experience spanning five industry sectorsand a deep expertise in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, Nick will provide strategic guidance to support nLightens growth and innovation efforts in digital infrastructure. Nick has spent more than 16 years operating at board level, holding leadership positions across global businesses in telecoms, infrastructure, and technology.

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Algeria Telecom and Huawei partner for 400G WDM project

Developing Telecoms

Algeria Telecom, the largest telecommunications operator in Algeria, and tech giant Huawei have jointly announced the official launch of the national 400G WDM (wavelength division multiplexing) project, building an all-optical premium transmission foundation covering the whole country.

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Spectrum myopia—does the definition of mid-band really matter? (Analyst Angle)

RCR Wireless

With amusement I read Dean Bubleys note on spectrum. The note seems to be mostly hung up on the definition of what is low-, mid- and high-band spectrum.

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SIM Dealers Need to be Registered by March 31 by Telcos: Report

Telecom Talk

In a move to make SIM distribution safer and more organised, the government wants telcos to register any party that's giving out SIM cards to customers.

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Glasgow City Region 5G Innovation Showcase to Highlight Smart Connectivity & Digital Transformation

Total Telecom

The full-day event at the Scottish Exhibition centre on 13 March 2025 will spotlight pioneering projects driving real-world change through smart technology and 5G-enabled solutions. Featuring keynote speeches, expert panels, presentations and an afternoon showcase event, it will demonstrate the latest advancements in smart housing, independent living, and connected social care – demonstrating how innovative projects are driving real change in communities.

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PLDT eyes KKR’s stake in Maya Innovations

Developing Telecoms

Philippines-based operator PLDT has revealed its interest in acquiring private equity firm KKR’s stake in fintech company Maya Innovations.

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How will AI impact fiber infrastructure? Anticipating AI traffic, Zayo to build 5,000 fiber route-miles

RCR Wireless

Amid a boom in AI investments around servers and data centers, there are also signs that fiber infrastructure will need to have its capacity and capabilities upgraded in order to support AI traffic.

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Vivo X200 Ultra Could Beat iPhone in Video Recording: What to Know

Telecom Talk

This new phone from Vivo is expected (Vivo x200 ultra) to take the camera experience of the users to the next level, especially in the video recording front.

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Vermont, Ohio Networks Prove Municipal Broadband Pays for Itself

Broadband Breakfast

Feb. 21, 2025 – Cities and towns were proving that municipal broadband networks can pay for themselves – without raising taxes, without government bailouts, and without private investment. That was the message from advocates for these networks, at a webinar hosted Thursday by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance’s Community Broadband Networks Initiative and the American Association for Public Broadband, during which local broadband officials and financial experts discussed

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VNPT logs 3 million 5G users, plans to triple coverage in 2025

Developing Telecoms

State-owned Vietnamese telco VNPT Group said on Thursday that its mobile arm Vinaphone has signed on 3 million active subscribers to its 5G service, and plans to triple its 5G coverage by the end of this year.

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HTC installs private 5G for Nissan to support high-end VR cases

RCR Wireless

REIGN Technology Corporation (G REIGNS), a subsidiary of Taiwanese electronics firm HTC Group, has deployed a home-made private 5G network to Nissan Motor Company to support usage of its parents HTC VIVE virtual reality (VR) technology in the car makers production sites.

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Anthropic Launches AI Hybrid Reasoning Model and New Coding Assistant

Telecom Talk

AI startup Anthropic announced on Monday the launch of the first hybrid reasoning model, Claude 3.

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FCC Moves Forward on Efforts to Promote Spectrum

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously Thursday to propose rules for its upcoming spectrum auction and seek input on how best to open up the upper C-Band. Commissioners said both included language seeking input boosting Tribal spectrum ownership. The agency’s authority to sell off airwaves as it sees fit has been lapsed since March 2023, but late last year Congress greenlit a one-off re-auction of licenses in the AWS-3 band that were ret

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Magyar Telekom confirms plans to spin off tower assets

Developing Telecoms

Following months of speculation, a decision that may come as little surprise to many observers has been made by Hungarian mobile carrier Magyar Telekom, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, to spin off its telecom tower assets.

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Tampnet puts AI on private 5G for offshore energy firms

RCR Wireless

Norway-based Tampnet, a notable player in the supply of private 4G and 5G networks for offshore industry, is working with US industrial edge outfit Armada to bring AI applications to offshore energy and power companies. Tampnet, headquartered in Stavanger, holds spectrum for private offshore cellular deployments at 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1.

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AST SpaceMobile Secures $43 Million US Government Contract

VoIP Review

AST SpaceMobile has successfully secured a significant $43 million contract with the US government, further reinforcing its position within the satellite communications sector. This collaboration follows the successful testing of their BlueWalker-3 satellite last year. Under this new agreement, the company will deploy its advanced Block 2 BlueBird satellites, which feature expansive phased-array antennas measuring 2,400 square feet, to enhance connectivity for government operations.

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TRAI’s New Proposal Around Private 5G Could Make Telcos Very Unhappy: Report

Telecom Talk

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering allowing the enterprises and businesses in India to set up their own private 5G network.

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