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BSNL Eyes Subscriber Growth with Competitive Tariffs and Free 5G Services: Report

Telecom Talk

The government is preparing to seek Cabinet approval for an additional 1 lakh 4G sites for state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ), once the ongoing deployment of the first phase stabilizes. According to Minister of State for Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, the plan hinges on the performance of the current rollout and its ability to match global standards while attracting subscribers.

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YOFC Unveils “AI-2030” Strategy to Drive the Next Generation of AI-Ready Optical Infrastructure

Developing Telecoms

Zhuang Dan, Executive Director and President of Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC), participated in the “AI Innovation and Impact” keynote forum at MWC Shanghai 2025 on June 19.

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IXT launches new full MVNO to simplify global IoT connectivity

Total Telecom

Oslo, June 19, 2025: The company is founded in Norway by successful telco founders Raymond Berntsen and Henning Solberg, who bring decades of industry experience to the company. With this new venture, they aim to provide modern, future-proof connectivity for IoT-driven businesses across the globe. IXT operates as a full MVNO with its own core network infrastructure, spanning multiple continents.

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Ericsson: Firms say complex 5G rollout is holding back AI

Telecoms Tech News

According to Ericsson, businesses can see the promise of AI and 5G, but getting these technologies running is proving to be quite a headache. This is due to complex rollouts and a major shortage of skilled people. While leaders know that robust connectivity is the key to staying competitive, problems with complexity and coordination are. Read more » The post Ericsson: Firms say complex 5G rollout is holding back AI appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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BSNL Names Its 5G Service as Q 5G, Launches Quantum 5G FWA in Select Circles

Telecom Talk

State-run telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) announced the name of its 5G services on its official X account (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. Earlier, as reported by TelecomTalk, the telecom operator had asked the public to suggest a name for its 5G services, which the company plans to launch once its 4G network becomes stable.

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Mexico’s IFT fines Telcel US$93 million

Developing Telecoms

After a lengthy investigative process, Mexico's telecommunications regulator Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has fined America Movil's subsidiary Telcel MXN1.78 billion (US$93.3 million) for alleged monopolistic practices.

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AI will turn networks into ‘product factories’, says IOH boss

Total Telecom

News Speaking at DTW in Copenhagen, Vikram Sinha, CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), called on operators to go ‘all in’ on AI transformation As was to be expected, the topic of AI dominated discussions on the opening day of DTW this year. Numerous operators took to the stage to exhort the technologies potential to transform the telecoms world and help telcos return to growth.

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DIPA and Vodafone Idea Forge Partnership to Drive Sustainable Telecom Infrastructure in India

Telecom Talk

The Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of green energy solutions across India’s digital infrastructure landscape in a move toward building a sustainable telecommunications ecosystem. Also Read: Nxtra by Airtel Expands Edge Data Centers, Showcases Green Energy Efforts to RE100 Core Members Green Partnership for a Sustainable Future “This strategic partnership will focus on

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Bangladesh operator to use new Gen-AI Lab from Ericsson and AWS

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson has announced that Grameenphone, a leading mobile operator in Bangladesh with over 84.8 million subscribers, has become the first communication service provider (CSP) to use the new Ericsson and AWS Gen-AI Lab to create an agentic AI-powered OSS/BSS solution.

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Deepening transformation process and pioneering a new era of intelligent operations

Total Telecom

Press Release At TM Forum’s DTW 2025 (Digital Transformation Summit), Huawei partnered with TM Forum and 10 global leading CSPs to officially launch the New Generation Intelligent Operations White Paper 3.0. This event drew participation from more than 130 representatives across global operators, industry organizations, analyst firms, and media outlets, all converging to examine the latest trends and share practical insights in intelligent operations transformation.

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TM Forum and GSMA unlock network powers for developers

Telecoms Tech News

TM Forum and the GSMA are making it easier for app developers to access mobile network capabilities to create exciting new services. Have you ever wondered how your favourite apps tap into your mobile network to provide location services, messaging features, or video calls? Behind the scenes, there’s been a complicated tangle of technical standards.

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BSNL Quantum 5G FWA Could Disrupt Jio and Airtel in the Battle for Enterprise Internet

Telecom Talk

In a market where India’s enterprise connectivity needs are growing faster than fiber rollouts, BSNL has quietly entered the ring with Quantum 5G FWA , a government backed fixed wireless access service aimed squarely at businesses. While Jio and Airtel continue to battle it out for consumer broadband dominance, BSNL is betting on a different playbook one that could give it a strategic edge in a space often overlooked by private telcos.

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GSMA issues recommendations for child online safety in Africa

Developing Telecoms

The GSMA released a new white paper on Monday calling for stakeholders in the mobile sector, including governments and regulators, industry, civil society, and youth, to support stronger protections for children online across Africa.

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FTTH Council Europe Elects New Leadership and Strengthens Strategic Vision during 2025 Spring General Assembly

Total Telecom

Rome, 16 June 2025 – The 2025 Spring General Assembly of the FTTH Council Europe brought together industry leaders and stakeholders from its pan-European membership to set strategic priorities and renew the organisation’s leadership. The General Assembly resulted in the composition of a new Board of Directors, including a new President, and the election of new Committee Chairs.

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Cloudflare neutralises largest DDoS onslaught in history

Telecoms Tech News

Cloudflare thwarted the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack ever recorded, a colossal 7.3 terabits per second (Tbps) torrent of malicious data aimed at one of its customers. The event, which took place in mid-May, was 12 percent larger than Cloudflare’s previous recorded peak and surpassed another recent attack by a full 1 Tbps.

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Signal for Every Indian: Vi’s Big Step with Satellite Connectivity

Telecom Talk

In a major push toward universal digital access, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a strategic partnership with AST SpaceMobile, the U.S based company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard mobile phones directly to satellites. The collaboration is aimed at enabling direct-to-mobile satellite connectivity, a breakthrough that could eliminate mobile signal blackspots across India especially in remote and rural areas where traditional towers

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Raxio Data Centres to host public services in Côte d’Ivoire

Developing Telecoms

Raxio Data Centres announced on Monday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Digital Transition to form a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation of public services and strengthen the country’s data sovereignty plan.

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Ekinops upgrades submarine cable for Global Caribbean Network

Total Telecom

Press Release Ekinops , a leading optical transport and network access specialist, today announced that Global Caribbean Network (GCN), a provider of wholesale capacity to telcos in the Caribbean region, has upgraded its existing subsea cable network using the Ekinops360 WDM platform with FlexRate™ technology. GCN operates a cable system in the Guadeloupe region of the Caribbean consisting of critical routes unserved by other cables.

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AI-for-RAN in Focus: Key Takeaways from the Telco AI Forum

Dell'oro

Stefan Pongratz recaps key AI-for-RAN insights from the Telco AI Forum. Explore how AI is shaping today’s networks and setting the stage for 6G. The post AI-for-RAN in Focus: Key Takeaways from the Telco AI Forum appeared first on Dell'Oro Group.

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Around 70,000 BSNL 4G Towers Out of 1 Lakh Are Now Active and Performing Better: Report

Telecom Talk

India’s telecom sector is in the midst of a structural transformation, driven by the rollout of 5G technology, the advent of satellite communication, and increasing competition, according to Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, who gave an overview of the sector in an interaction with The New Indian Express. Also Read: BSNL to Deploy Additional 1 Lakh 4G Towers; Public Invited to Suggest BSNL 5G Service Name BSNL’s Turnaround and 4G Expansion Public sector te

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F5.5G All-Optical Networks Stimulate New Growth in Home Broadband Business in the AI Era

Developing Telecoms

During MWC Shanghai 2025, Bob Chen, President of Huawei's Optical Business Product Line, delivered a keynote speech at the F5.5G All-Optical Industry Summit to share Huawei's continuous innovation in F5.5G all-optical networks from four dimensions.

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VOX Solutions Appointed Exclusive Gateway for International A2P SMS and Voice Traffic into Claro Ecuador

Total Telecom

VOX Solutions is pleased to announce its appointment as the exclusive gateway for international Application-to-Person (A2P) SMS and Voice traffic delivery into Claro Ecuador’s network, Ecuador’s leading mobile operator. This role results from a strategic interworking agreement between VOX Solutions and Claro, establishing a direct channel for the secure termination of international A2P SMS and Voice traffic into Claro’s network.

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Nokia foresees highly autonomous networks as soon as 2026

Light Reading

Networks that require minimal human input may take shape from next year, according to Nokia's Raghav Sahgal.

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Jio and Airtel’s Rs 11, 10GB Hourly Plans Signal What the Future of Telecom Pricing Might Look Like

Telecom Talk

Two of India’s largest telecom operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel , are offering Rs 11 prepaid data plans offering 10GB of high-speed data valid for one hour. It’s a move that, at first glance, appears like a small-value add-on for heavy data users. But a closer look reveals a more strategic shift one that could redefine how mobile data is priced, delivered, and consumed in India.

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Vietnam to streamline licencing for telecoms, DC and cloud players

Developing Telecoms

The Vietnamese government has reportedly signed a new decree that, among other things, promises to make it easier for telecoms players, data centre operators and cloud providers to get the necessary approvals to set up operations in Vietnam.

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Brazil targets more effective nationwide emergency response

Total Telecom

Press Release Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced it has been selected by the Band Administration Entity (EAF), an organisation created by the Brazilian Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), to implement a new federal mission-critical communications solution that will enable Brazil’s defense and public safety organisations to seamlessly collaborate during joint missions.

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AI-Ready Infrastructure: A New Era of Data Center Design

Cisco Wireless

Enterprise data centers are transforming to support AI-driven workloads, and Cisco intelligent networking solutions are key to unlocking new levels of performance and scalability. With advancements like Intelligent Packet Flow and high-bandwidth Ethernet, businesses can optimize their AI infrastructure for accelerated innovation and cost efficiency.

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Nxtra by Airtel Expands Edge Data Centers, Showcases Green Energy Efforts to RE100 Core Members

Telecom Talk

Nxtra by Airtel, the data centre arm of Bharti Airtel , is expanding beyond key metros with a focus on regional empowerment, as demand from OTT platforms and CDN providers continues to surge. According to the CEO of Nxtra by Airtel, the company has recently expanded its edge presence in key cities to make digital infrastructure more accessible in regional areas, supporting India’s digital growth.

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Eutelsat OneWeb launches earth station in Angola

Developing Telecoms

Satellite operator Eutelsat has officially launched its Eutelsat OneWeb earth station in Angola, which it says brings OneWeb’s LEO satellite offering online for Angola and Central Africa.

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Standards led and AI driven, building a new era of green networks

Total Telecom

During the Digital Transformation Summit (DTW 25), Huawei, in collaboration with industry organizations, hosted the fourth Green Development Forum to address the imperative of achieving green and low-carbon development in communication networks amid climate change. Attendees engaged in comprehensive discussions on the standardization of the Green Network Index (GNI), AI-driven energy efficiency, and practices for zero-carbon architecture, mapping out trends toward a sustainable, zero-carbon netw

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Verizon joins AT&T by 'Running on ODA'

Light Reading

Verizon has become the 18th telco to gain 'Running on ODA' status, according to the TM Forum. The DTW Ignite event also sees notable developments in the field of autonomous networks, as well as network APIs.

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Inside BSNL’s Quantum 5G FWA: How Indian Engineers Are Quietly Rewriting the Rules of Connectivity

Telecom Talk

In a low-profile launch at BSNL’s Ameerepet Exchange in Hyderabad, India took a confident step toward redefining the future of broadband. The state-run telecom major, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), unveiled Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) a 100% indigenous, SIM-less, fiber-grade internet solution delivered over 5G radio. This isn’t just another product launch.

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Telefonica announces its exit from Ecuador

Developing Telecoms

Spain-headquartered telecommunications company Telefonica has announced its latest departure from the Latin American market. This time it’s exiting Ecuador.

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Vodafone Germany unlocks next-level network automation using digital twins

Total Telecom

News Vodafone Germany has taken a decisive step in its digital transformation journey by deploying EXFO Context, a semantic modelling platform that creates a digital twin of its mobile and fixed networks. This move significantly advances Vodafone’s Zero-Touch Automation ambitions, positioning the company to deliver more efficient, resilient, and intelligent network operations.

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Brookfield's Hotwire buy reportedly worth $7B

Light Reading

Brookfield's acquisition of Hotwire reportedly values the fiber-focused operator at $7 billion. T-Mobile was believed to be among the parties interested in snapping up Hotwire.

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BSNL Gears Up for Major BharatNet Expansion in Karnataka, Goa, and Puducherry

Telecom Talk

In a major development towards expanding rural broadband connectivity, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed an agreement with Polycab India Limited for the implementation of the Amended BharatNet Project across Karnataka, Goa, and Puducherry. This initiative is being funded by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the DBN (Digital Bharat Network) program.

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Thailand’s NT talks partnerships with AIS, True and others

Developing Telecoms

Thailand’s state telco National Telecom (NT) is reportedly in talks with at least four companies, including rival telcos Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Corp, to form partnerships that will prop up its flagging telecoms services.

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