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Malaysia launches sovereign AI stack with DeepSeek and Huawei GPUs

Developing Telecoms

Malaysia's Communications Ministry launched on Monday what it's billing as a "Strategic Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure" a sovereign, full-stack AI ecosystem powered by Huawei GPUs that also marks the first national deployment of Chinese large language model (LLM) DeepSeek outside of China.

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SKT data breach potentially leaks data from 26.9 million users

Total Telecom

News The attack, which took place in 2022, went undiscovered for almost three years This week, a joint publicprivate investigation as revealed the enormous scale of a recently reported data breach impacting South Korean telco SK Telecom (SKT). The cyberattack took place on June 15, 2022, but was not reported to the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) by SKT until April 22 this year, suggesting that malware remained undetected for three years.

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DoT Plans to Charge Telecom Firms for High-Frequency Backhaul Spectrum: Report

Telecom Talk

India's Department of Telecommunications plans to charge telecom operators for high-frequency microwave spectrum used for tower backhaul, potentially raising costs for Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea.

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AT&T to buy Lumen’s fibre business in $5.75 bn deal

Telecoms Tech News

AT&T has reached a deal to buy most of Lumen Technologies fibre business that serves residential customers. The $5.75 billion cash deal, once completed, will expand AT&Ts high-speed internet coverage to millions of homes in 11 US states. The agreement focuses on Lumens Mass Markets fibre assets, which serve about 1 million customers through 4.

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Veon moves Uzbekistan HQ to boost digital services strategy

Developing Telecoms

Veon has relocated the headquarters of its Uzbekistan subsidiary to a government-backed innovation hub, aiming to accelerate the development of digital services across Central Asia and tap into rising demand.

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Westcon-Comstor and Ericsson collaborate to boost enterprise connectivity

Total Telecom

Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, today announced a new collaboration with Ericsson that aims to enhance enterprises connectivity and unlock growth opportunities for channel partners. The distribution agreement covers Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and will see Westcon accelerate adoption of Ericssons Enterprise Wireless Solutions by working with its network of technology resellers, systems integrators and service providers across the region.

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Airtel Nigeria 5G Expansion, Lumen Fiber Deal, Vodafone-MediaTek 277 Mbps Uplink and More

Telecom Talk

Discover the biggest telecom stories of May 2025from Charters USD 34.5B Cox deal to Telefonicas 5G defense tech, Vodafones uplink boost, and AT&Ts fiber expansion.

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G42 to build 5GW AI data centre campus in UAE for US hyperscalers

Developing Telecoms

UAE-based tech group G42 will lead a consortium of US companies to build a new 5GW AI data centre campus in Abu Dhabi as part of an agreement by the US and UAE governments to build and invest in AI infrastructure in the UAE and globally.

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Vodafone kicks off multi-year growth plan with £1.5bn UK investment 

Total Telecom

News Vodafone has released its FY25 preliminary results , showing the group moving to streamline operations and refocus on growth markets Vodafone has pledged 1.5 billion in network investment in the UK this year, the first portion of the 11 billion promised to regulators in order to secure approval for the companys merger with Three UK. The merger with Three UK, which is expected to complete in the first half of next year is forecast to bring 700 million in annual cost savings and deliver ma

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Airtel and Google Partner to Offer Google One Subscription to Postpaid and Wi-Fi Users

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel and Google announce a partnership to offer 100GB of free Google One cloud storage for 6 months to Airtel postpaid and broadband users.

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SK Telecom server breach raises security concerns over leaked USIM data

Telecoms Tech News

A cyberattack on SK Telecom’s servers has compromised personal and USIM-related data of its entire subscriber base, according to interim findings released by a joint government and private sector investigative team on Monday. The breach was traced back to June 15, 2022, and involved the planting of malware on 23 servers operated by SK Telecom.

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Mexican telecoms law adjusted following censorship claim

Developing Telecoms

Mexicos proposed new telecommunications law has been modified after controversy about one of its provisions which, critics have suggested, could enable censorship on digital platforms.

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AT&T agrees $5.75 billion deal for Lumen’s consumer fibre assets

Total Telecom

News AT&T has reached a $5.75 billion deal to acquire fiber assets from Lumen Mass Markets By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities A deal between AT&T and Lumen will see AT&T acquire substantially all of Lumens Mass Market fiber business, AT&T has announced. The news, revealed yesterday by AT&T, will be an all-cash transaction that will significantly expand AT&T investment in connectivity infrastructure, according to AT&T.

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Starlink Launches in Bangladesh, Shows What it Would Likely Cost in India

Telecom Talk

Starlink has launched in Bangladesh. While India launch is also in the near future, we can take a guess at the India pricing after looking at Bangladesh price.

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Carr shifts upper 12GHz from 6G to satellites

Light Reading

The FCC in 2022 hinted at an interest in allocating the upper 12GHz band for 5G and 6G networks. Now, though, it's considering allocating the band for satellite Internet services.

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IHS Towers agrees to sell Rwanda business to Paradigm

Developing Telecoms

IHS Towers, one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, says it has agreed to sell 100% of its IHS Rwanda Limited business, including its approximately 1,465 sites, to tower platform Paradigm Tower Ventures.

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Netomnia and Adtran deploy UK’s first commercial 50G PON service

Total Telecom

London, UK. May 22, 2025. Adtran and Netomnia today announced a major milestone in the evolution of the UKs broadband market with the first-ever commercial deployment of a 50G PON service. Netomnia is using Adtrans SDX 6400 Series to upgrade an existing residential customer with an ultra-high-speed service. The deployment is the first of its kind in the UK and will provide real-world insight into how providers can leverage next-generation PON technology to meet growing demand for ultra-high-spee

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Airtel Business Accelerates IoT Growth, Expands Focus to 5G and RedCap Use Cases: Report

Telecom Talk

Airtel Business is rapidly scaling its IoT operations in India with over 48 Million connected devices, strategic 5G investments, and tailored enterprise solutions for automotive, utilities, and logistics sectors.

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AWS kills private 5G offering that competed with carriers

Light Reading

Hyperscale giant AWS is no longer selling the private 5G offering it first announced in 2021. But the company continues to offer private wireless options from its carrier partners.

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Camtel's performance under review – again

Developing Telecoms

The long-running story of service quality issues in Cameroon rumbles on with news that the countrys Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) has initiated a new restricted tender for an audit of Cameroon's national fibre optic network.

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Building the UK’s digital infrastructure based on tomorrow’s needs

Total Telecom

Viewpoint by Fernando Molina, CTIO at nexfibre Can we build the UKs digital infrastructure based on not just todays needs, but tomorrows? This is the question at the heart of the UKs connectivity ambitions. Its no secret that the UK has lagged behind its peers in Europe on full-fibre rollout. However, as the demand for low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity accelerates, this delay could actually work towards the UKs advantage.

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COAI Says Mumbai Metro Ignored Telcos’ Consumer-First Proposal

Telecom Talk

COAI accuses Mumbai Metro of creating a monopoly by denying telecom service providers Right of Way and appointing a single vendor for mobile network connectivity, in alleged violation of the Telecommunication Act.

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Verizon asks for an end to its phone unlocking requirements

Light Reading

The FCC requires Verizon to unlock its phones after 60 days, but the operator is asking for a waiver of the rule, saying it is outdated and illogical.

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Viettel scores 700-MHz spectrum to expand its 4G/5G coverage

Developing Telecoms

Vietnamese state-owned telco Viettel says it has successfully acquired a block of 700-MHz spectrum for VND1.95 trillion (US$75.3 million) a band the government has been trying to auction off for the last couple of years to bolster its 4G and 5G network.

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Podcast: Managing the checkerboarding of municipal regulations

Total Telecom

Podcasts Felix Dialoiso, well versed in the complexities of municipal regulations, says building underground fiber doesnt come without struggles. Fiber builds, especially underground ones, dont always go according to plan. Its a fact that Felix Dialoiso, a founding partner at Harbor Link, knows all too well. Dialoiso, who says hes had to deal with the checkerboarding of regulations across municipalities in Harbor Links footprint, said patience is required when dealing with communities who may be

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Less Than 25 Percent of Indian Mobile Users Register DND Preferences, Fuelling Spam Surge: Report

Telecom Talk

Less than 25 percent of mobile users in India have registered their preferences to control commercial communications, leaving the vast

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Starlink incurred wrath of Australian telecom regulator over missed complaint reports

Light Reading

Starlink's failure to comply with the complaint reporting rule hindered the ACMA's ability to monitor whether the company is meeting its obligation to customers.

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Kyivstar hails 4G network expansion

Developing Telecoms

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar revealed it built 828 new base stations in the first quarter of 2025, continuing its modernisation project despite the ongoing Russian invasion.

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Neterra Backs Bulgaria’s Olympic Beach Volleyball Hopefuls

Total Telecom

Neterra , a global telecommunications service provider and IT asset manager, has become the official sponsor of Bulgarias national beach volleyball team, led by Dimitar Kalchev and Dimitar Mehandzhiyski – two young athletes who dream big and work hard to represent Bulgaria at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The company stepped in with support during a crucial stage of their journey, as the team is currently training intensively and competing to earn the ranking points needed

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New Telecom Policy Targets One Million Jobs by 2030: Report

Telecom Talk

Indias upcoming National Telecom Policy 2025 aims to double telecom exports, expand broadband to 100 million homes, create 1 million tech jobs, and boost ICTs GDP contribution to 11 percent by 2030.

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FCC bans ‘bad labs’ from certifying devices

RCR Wireless

Rule change targets “bad labs”, or test labs and certification bodies with ties to China The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to instate new rules meant to ensure that the hundreds of labs which test and certify electronic devices for use in the United States dont represent national security risks.

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Project Management in the AI Era: Insights from CelcomDigi, PMIMY & ZTE

Developing Telecoms

In this roundtable discussion, we hear from CelcomDigi, PMIMY, and ZTE on how AI is transforming project management in the telecom sector.

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Exabeam and Vectra AI Partner to Accelerate Threat Detection and Simplify Security Operations

Total Telecom

BROOMFIELD, Colo. & FOSTER CITY, Calif. – May 20, 2025 – Exabeam , a global leader in intelligence and automation that powers security operations, today announced a new partnership with Vectra AI , Inc., the cybersecurity AI company that protects modern networks from modern attacks. This collaboration integrates the Exabeam New-Scale Security Operations Platform, including security information and event management (SIEM), user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA), and automated

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Vodafone Idea Resumes Debt Talks with Banks After AGR Clarity from Supreme Court: Report

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has revived discussions with banks to raise fresh debt, following a Supreme Court verdict that dismissed its

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WISPA Wants CBRS Protection in Massive Reconciliation Bill

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2025 – The trade group representing small, wireless broadband providers has “strong concerns” about the spectrum language in the budget reconciliation bill passed by the House on Thursday by one vote. “The House bill does not exclude the widely used and previously auctioned Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band from competitive bidding, leaving it vulnerable to sale and/or major disruption,” WISPA CEO David Zumwalt said in a statement

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Dialog Axiata to invest another US$100m in digital infrastructure

Developing Telecoms

Sri Lankan telco Dialog Axiata announced on Monday it will invest another US$100 million in its digital infrastructure, increasing its total cumulative investment in the country to more than US$3.37 billion.

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Telefónica exits Uruguay in $440m Millicom deal 

Total Telecom

News The move marks another step in the companys Latin American retreat Telefnica has agreed to sell its entire stake in Telefnica Mviles del Uruguay to Millicom for $440 million, continuing its withdrawal from Latin America. The company confirmed the agreement in a regulatory filing this week, stating that Millicom Spain will acquire 100% of its Uruguayan mobile business, which operates under the Movistar brand.

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