BSNL 4G Services Expected to Go Live in October: Report
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 18, 2024
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to launch 4G services in the country soon.
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FCC fines US telco $1m over Biden deepfake
Total Telecom
AUGUST 22, 2024
News The regulator hopes the ruling will deter further use of AI-generated voice impersonation The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined US communications systems provider Lingo Telecom $1 million for transmitting robocalls that used a deepfake of President Joe Biden’s voice. A robocall is an automated phone call that delivers a recorded message, usually on behalf of a political party or telemarketing company.
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MTN points to Nigeria and Sudan for loss
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
MTN Group saw a ZAR9 billion (US$506 million) loss and blamed the ongoing battle against currency devaluation in Nigeria and grappling with the civil war in Sudan.
Axiom Space taps Nokia’s expertise for 4G spacesuits
Telecoms Tech News
AUGUST 23, 2024
Axiom Space is tapping Nokia’s expertise to integrate 4G/LTE communication capabilities into next-generation spacesuits for NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission. The collaboration aims to incorporate high-speed cellular-network technology into the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU), enabling HD video, telemetry data, and voice transmission over multiple kilometres on the Moon’s surface.
Vodafone Idea Enhances Network Coverage in Gujarat with L900 and L2100 Technology
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 20, 2024
Vodafone Idea (Vi) enhances its 4G network across 26 districts of Gujarat by deploying L900 and upgrading sites with L2100 technology, delivering superior indoor coverage, faster data speeds.
BT Group and Edgio Introduce MAUD-Enabled Content Delivery Network
Total Telecom
AUGUST 23, 2024
News The news follows BT’s initial launch of the content delivery solution in December 2023 BT and Edgio have announced the launch of the world’s first Multicast-Assisted Unicast Delivery (MAUD)-enabled Content Delivery Network (CDN). The partnership aims to improve the delivery of live television over the internet, by offering benefits such as cost reduction, enhanced content quality, scalability, and more sustainable streaming.
Internet issues down to a submarine cable, says Pakistan’s regulator
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 21, 2024
There have been further developments in the controversy in Pakistan reported yesterday relating to slow internet speeds. A new contribution from regulator the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has moved the blame away from VPNs.
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Disney+ Hotstar to Stream Select Premier League Matches in 4K
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 22, 2024
Disney+ Hotstar introduces 4K streaming for select Premier League matches, enhancing the football viewing experience for Indian fans.
IHS considers exiting Rwanda and Zambia
Total Telecom
AUGUST 22, 2024
News The tower company is currently conducting a strategic review of its operations across its portfolio According to anonymous sources speaking to Bloomberg , IHS Holdings Ltd. is mulling the potential sale of its businesses in Rwanda and Zambia. Sources say the company is currently seeking interest from potential buyers, suggesting that any proceeds from the sales would be used to reduce the company’s debt.
Zambia completes US$14m ground station for first satellite
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
Zambia has completed the construction of a ground receiving station which it says will pave the way for the launch of the country's long-awaited first satellite.
DDoS attack disrupts Telegram and WhatsApp in Russia
Telecoms Tech News
AUGUST 23, 2024
Users of popular messaging platforms Telegram and WhatsApp experienced severe access difficulties in Russia on Wednesday. The state communications monitoring service explained that the problems resulted from a DDoS attack, a common cyber threat where systems are overwhelmed with fake traffic originating from multiple sources. This disruption reportedly extended to other websites, such as Wikipedia, Read more » The post DDoS attack disrupts Telegram and WhatsApp in Russia appeared first on T
Digicel Suriname Completes Transition to Deep Blue One Submarine Cable: Report
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 20, 2024
Digicel Suriname has successfully transitioned to the Deep Blue One submarine cable, boosting connectivity across the Caribbean and South America.
MTN South Africa and Huawei Deploy Ultra-Long-Haul 400G Optical Backbone, Leaping Towards the F5.5G
Total Telecom
AUGUST 22, 2024
Viewpoint Recently, South Africa MTN and Huawei jointly launched the Ultra-Long-Haul (ULH) 400G optical transport backbone project, aiming to establish high-bandwidth, low-latency, and high-reliability connections between cities in the country, laying a solid foundation for South Africa’s digital and sustainable development, and Leaping towards the F5.5G era.
Nokia bags TIM Brasil contract to spread out 5G
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
Nokia announced it secured a contract from TIM Brasil to expand the operator’s 5G network across 15 Brazilian states in January 2025, a move that will deliver high-speed connectivity to a wider population and enable enterprises to tap into digital services.
Social security numbers exposed in National Public Data breach
Telecoms Tech News
AUGUST 21, 2024
National Public Data, a background check service, has fallen victim to hackers. The company’s database was sold on the internet, making the crucial data available for anyone. According to BleepingComputer, the compromised database includes extensive personal data, featuring millions of people’s social security numbers, as well as their cell and home phone numbers, among other.
Vodafone Idea’s CEO on the Challenge with 5G
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 23, 2024
Vodafone Idea’s CEO, Akshaya Moondra recently talked about the challenge with deploying 5G.
UK tech minister calls on telcos to limit use of telegraph poles
Total Telecom
AUGUST 19, 2024
News The new Labour government has told telcos they must be more mindful of community concerns when deploying infrastructure or else laws may be changed to protect the public interest The UK technology minister Chris Bryant has penned an open letter to the UK’s network operators reiterating the government’s commitment to nationwide gigabit-capable broadband but encouraging operators to avoid deploying poles wherever possible.
Liberian regulator addresses short code assignment issues
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Acting Board of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has signed two major regulations which, it argues, are aimed at enhancing opportunities for many Liberians, including entrepreneurs, and will improve service quality and government revenue.
UK launches ‘Tyche’ satellite to bolster military intelligence
Telecoms Tech News
AUGUST 19, 2024
The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully launched its first wholly-owned satellite, ‘Tyche’, designed to provide crucial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The satellite will be the bedrock of a planned constellation of similar spacecraft, bolstering the UK’s space-based defence capabilities by 2031.
DoT Delays 6 GHz band Allocation: Report
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 23, 2024
DoT has reportedly delayed the allocation of the 6 GHz spectrum band because of the ongoing tussle between the telcos and the tech companies.
Neterra confirms its carbon neutrality for 2023
Total Telecom
AUGUST 22, 2024
Neterra , a global communications service provider, has achieved carbon neutrality for 2023 and has been officially certified by the international organization Verra. This significant accomplishment is the result of the company’s dedicated efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and invest in sustainable projects. The Verra certification confirms that Neterra has offset 74 tons of carbon dioxide by supporting the “Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in Keo Seima Wildlife Sa
Liberia says internet disruptions caused by ACE cable cut
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 22, 2024
Liberia is the latest African country to be hit with internet service disruptions, which the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has attributed to a cut in the ACE (Africa Coast to Europe) subsea cable.
Beijing pushes major Chinese telcos to raise dividends
Telecoms Tech News
AUGUST 22, 2024
Three major Chinese telcos are dramatically changing their financial strategies and shifting from reducing capital costs to offering higher dividend yields. As reported by Nikkei Asia, this shift is linked to the increasing interest from the Chinese government in the performance of the stock market and its directive to accord more importance to shareholder returns.
Jio Offering Rs 3599 Prepaid Plan for Free with AirFiber
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 22, 2024
Reliance Jio is offeriing its Rs 3599 prepaid plan for free with the AirFiber connection.
Germany to invest €5bn in new semiconductor foundry
Total Telecom
AUGUST 21, 2024
News The funds will be used by the newly formed European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) to set up a new facility in Dresden This week, the European Commission has given the greenlight to a German plan aiming to use €5 billion to build a new semiconductor plant in Dresden. The plant will be built and run by ESMC, a joint venture being set up by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Bosch, Infineon, and NXP.
AIS, Maxis and Telkomsel to offer SingTel’s GPUaaS to meet AI demand
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
Singtel and Bridge Alliance said on Monday they will extend SingTel’s GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) offerings to enterprises across Southeast Asia via alliance member operators, starting with Thailand’s AIS, Malaysia’s Maxis and Indonesia’s Telkomsel.
SK Telecom and Nokia introduce fibre environment sensing
Telecoms Tech News
AUGUST 19, 2024
SK Telecom and Nokia are joining forces to implement fibre sensing technology, an innovative approach to detecting environmental changes that could affect optical cables in fixed networks. This collaboration aims to enhance network safety and prevent potential damage by monitoring earthquakes, climate changes, and construction-related issues near fixed networks.
OTT Services Can’t be Compared to Telecom Services: BIF
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 20, 2024
The telecom operators recently asked the sector regulator to bring the OTT communication platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram and more under licensing regime.
Sky signs major broadband deal with CityFibre
Total Telecom
AUGUST 20, 2024
News The move should give CityFibre a huge competitive boost as they look to take on market leader Openreach Sky and CityFibre have announced a long-term partnership allowing Sky to offer full fibre services over CityFibre’s network. As the UK’s largest altnet, CityFibre’s network currently reaches 3.8 million premises, with plans to expand to at least 8 million in the coming years.
Raxio Group inaugurates DRC’s largest data centre
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 22, 2024
A second big data centre story this month has come from the Democratic Republic of Congo as it inaugurates a US$30 million data centre from Raxio Group, said to be Africa’s leading carrier-neutral Tier III data centre operator.
Huawei eyes Asia-Pacific growth with AI cloud services
Telecoms Tech News
AUGUST 20, 2024
Huawei is eyeing the Asia-Pacific as a prime market for its AI offerings, buoyed by the 20-fold expansion of its public cloud service in the region over the past four years despite US-led sanctions. Jacqueline Shi, President of Global Marketing and Services at Huawei Cloud, announced at a Bangkok media briefing on August 15th: “For. Read more » The post Huawei eyes Asia-Pacific growth with AI cloud services appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.
Reliance Jio Launches New Rs 198 Prepaid Plan
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 19, 2024
Reliance Jio's Rs 198 prepaid plan comes with 14 days of service validity. This plan has unlimited voice calling.
RTL Deutschland Expands FAST Channel Offering with Harmonic and netorium
Total Telecom
AUGUST 21, 2024
SAN JOSE, Calif. and COLOGNE, Germany — Aug. 15, 2024 — German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has added eight new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to its video streaming service, expanding the number of viewing options for customers of its streaming service RTL+. The new FAST channels are powered by Harmonic’s VOS®360 Media SaaS, which simplifies all stages of media processing, including advanced playout, powerful graphics insertion, premium OTT encoding and distribution.
Liquid and Globalstar partner for MEA 5G connectivity solutions
Developing Telecoms
AUGUST 19, 2024
African technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with US connectivity innovator Globalstar to deliver advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf.
ACA Connects CEO tackles bulk billing, BEAD, net neutrality and sports streaming
Light Reading
AUGUST 23, 2024
Grant Spellmeyer, president and CEO of ACA Connects, joins the podcast from The Independent Show in Nashville to dig into the top regulatory issues facing an org that represents a large group of independent US operators.
Airtel and Jio Cheapest 5G Prepaid Plans
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 20, 2024
Bharti Airtel's cheapest 5G plan comes for Rs 379. This plan comes with unlimited 5G offer from the company. There's unlimited voice calling.
Lichfield tops UK broadband speed rankings
Total Telecom
AUGUST 19, 2024
News In a new study by UK broadband comparison site Broadband Genie, the city of Lichfield in Staffordshire has been crowned the UK’s fastest for broadband in 2024. Canterbury, Kent, remains the slowest for the second year running For the study, Broadband Genie conducted 149,187 home speed tests in cities across the country over a 12-month period.
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