VoIP Review

MAY 18, 2025

The latest report from the GSMA highlights a financial burden faced by mobile operators that may hinder the advancement of mobile networks. While consumers are enjoying significantly reduced costs for mobile servicesdown by 38% compared to a decade agooperators have not been as fortunate. Their earnings per gigabyte of data have plummeted by 96% from 2014 to 2024, revealing a concerning gap between revenue and operational costs.

Mobile

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 23, 2025

Cyber attacks and data breaches have dotted headlines in recent years, costing   individuals, firms, and government entities $452.3 billion in 2024 alone. As a result, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is working to fortify American telecommunications networks and counter foreign adversaries’ cyber aggression. This focus has led to the creation of a new Council on National Security within the Commission.

Cable

Telecom Talk

MAY 23, 2025

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.

Telecoms

Developing Telecoms

MAY 22, 2025

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.

Network

VoIP Review

MAY 23, 2025

Three UK has completed a significant test of Open RAN technology in Glasgow, marking the first time this network approach has been trialled in a densely populated urban setting within the UK. The mobile operator deployed 18 small cell sites across Scotlands second-largest city, mounting them on lampposts to enhance both 4G and 5G service. The results showed promising improvements, with 5G speeds reaching up to 520 Mbps during peak usage and a doubling of throughput for both 4G and 5G networks.

Technology

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday unanimously adopted a final order banning foreign-linked “bad labs” from certifying wireless equipment for the U.S. market. In two separate 4-0 votes, the agency also launched proposed rulemakings: one to identify foreign adversary ownership across FCC licensees, and another to explore opening more than 20,000 megahertz of high-band spectrum for satellite broadband – a move that could more th

Broadband

Telecoms Tech News

MAY 23, 2025

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.

Internet

Total Telecom

MAY 23, 2025

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

Transportation

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2025 – Federal regulators are weighing whether content moderation practices of social media companies may violate competition or consumer protection laws. But First Amendment lawyers and civil society advocates warn that the Federal Trade Commission was walking into constitutionally dangerous territory. During a panel hosted Thursday by TechFreedom and the Competitive Enterprise Institute, legal experts said the FTC’s inquiry into how platforms enforce their con

Platform

Telecom Talk

MAY 17, 2025

Alphabet’s Google One subscription service has recently surpassed 150 million subscribers, marking a 50 percent increase since February 2024, when

Technology

Day Wireless Blog

MAY 23, 2025

Day Wireless Systems (DWS) has long been a trusted partner for organizations in Mines, Refineries , and Utilities , delivering comprehensive solutions that keep workers safe, connected, and productive. As one of the largest Motorola partners in the U.S., DWSs unmatched size, responsiveness, and technical expertise make it the go-to resource for communication and security needs across these critical industries in the Western US and globally.

Connectivity

RCR Wireless

MAY 23, 2025

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.

Communication

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2025 – In a move likely to reverberate through independent federal agencies, the Supreme Court on Thursday gave President Donald Trump the green light to remove two regulatory officials without cause – a decision that could doom a parallel legal challenge filed by a pair of recently ousted Democratic Federal Trade Commission commissioners.

Communication

Telecom Talk

MAY 17, 2025

Vodafone Idea (VIL) has informed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) that it may be forced to shut operations beyond FY26

Telecommunication

Total Telecom

MAY 20, 2025

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.

Telecoms

telecoms.com

MAY 23, 2025

Xiaomi shipped the most wearable band devices in the first quarter of this year, overtaking Apple, as the broader market witnessed an increase in demand, new analyst data shows.

Marketing

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 21, 2025

President Donald Trump has long been  preoccupied by the trade deficit  — the gap between what the U.S. sells to the rest of the world and what it buys from it. He recently declared the issue a  national emergency  and used  trade deficit data  to calculate so-called “reciprocal tariffs” targeting nearly 100 countries.

Manufacturing

Telecom Talk

MAY 17, 2025

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.

Connectivity

Total Telecom

MAY 21, 2025

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

Platform

telecoms.com

MAY 23, 2025

G42, OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia, SoftBank Group and Cisco are building Stargate UAE described as a next-generation AI infrastructure cluster that will run in the newly established 5-gigawatt UAEUS AI Campus in Abu Dhabi.

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 17, 2025

This is the third in a series of four posts that attempt to provide context for NTIA’s BEAD program, the nation’s leading effort to once and for all make sure every American has access to fast, affordable, and reliable internet service. If you haven’t yet read the first two posts, I encourage you to do so now as they provide essential context for the below.

Internet

Telecom Talk

MAY 18, 2025

Union Minister announces Indias leadership in 6G development and highlights major achievements in 5G rollout and postal sector reforms on World Telecommunication Day.

Telecommunication

Developing Telecoms

MAY 19, 2025

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.

Communication

telecoms.com

MAY 23, 2025

Five organisations have jointly developed and conducted a live demonstration of a new 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) satellite technology for mobile connectivity in remote areas.

Technology

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2025 — Industry leaders warned on Wednesday that the surge in underground broadband infrastructure projects is straining outdated safety systems and risking costly damage, urging state and federal policymakers to update locate laws and invest in digital mapping as part of broadband expansion efforts. When indirect costs from inefficiencies, downtime and repairs are included, the total economic impact approaches $100 billion annually, according to Sarah McGruder Lyle ,

Broadband

Telecom Talk

MAY 21, 2025

Telecom operators are preparing to oppose the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) draft proposal to delicence the lower 6GHz spectrum band, citing major concerns over 5G network expansion in India, Business Standard reported, quoting Industry sources. The DoT has proposed unlicensed use of the 59256425 MHz band part of the coveted 6GHz mid-band spectrum for low-power indoor and very low-power outdoor applications, such as Wi-Fi services.

Telecoms

Developing Telecoms

MAY 23, 2025

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

Telecoms

RCR Wireless

MAY 23, 2025

Ptria plans to deploy infrastructure to support the increasing demand from AI, cloud computing and high-performance workloads In sum what you need to know: Ptria returns to data centers The Brazilian asset manager has launched Omnia, a new platform targeting AI-ready hyperscale data centers in Brazil, Mexico and Chile, backed by a $1B […]

Platform

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 23, 2025

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

Hospitality

Telecom Talk

MAY 18, 2025

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.

Telecoms

Total Telecom

MAY 20, 2025

Billed as an all-in-one system for broadband and ISP operators in general, Catena promises to streamline operations, improve customer experience, and drive growth by replacing the disconnected systems, tools, spreadsheets and ageing back-office software that many telecom companies still rely on. The telco in a box model allows operators to manage their entire business through a single cloud-based platform.

Platform

telecoms.com

MAY 23, 2025

The FCC this week voted to look at the possibility of opening up more than 20,000 MHz of underused spectrum for satellite, a move that could prove something of a boon for companies operating from space.

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2025 - Mercury Broadband in Mission, Kan., is asking the Federal Communications Commission to waive a $25 million penalty over the regional wireless and fiber ISP’s decision to surrender thousands of locations awarded by the FCC in a reverse auction conducted by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) program five years ago.

Broadband

Telecom Talk

MAY 23, 2025

OnePlus 13s will come with the world's first independent Wi-Fi chip. This is not present in any other device. More details on June 5, 2025, after the launch.

Mobile

VoIP Review

MAY 22, 2025

Altice considers exiting its stake in SFR amid ongoing debt talks, with potential valuations reaching up to 30 billion. The French telecom operator is owned by billionaire Patrick Drahi, who is reportedly circulating information to potential buyers. There’s significant interest from domestic telecom giants like Bouygues Telecom, Iliad , and Orange , as well as major Middle Eastern operators, including UAEs e&, alongside private equity firms.

Telecoms

Total Telecom

MAY 23, 2025

News Despite weaker sales abroad, BTs leaner strategy is paying off, resulting in stronger margins BT has ramped up its full fibre rollout plans after hitting record build and connection highs during FY25, even as overall revenue declined 2% to 20.4 billion. Chief Executive Allison Kirkby described the year as one of strong progress, highlighting the groups network buildout, customer experience improvements, and over 900 million in annualised cost savings.

Connectivity

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2025 – Utilities and the cable industry are again clashing over federal pole attachment rules, this time over a cable plan for regulators to make it easier for attachers to use their own contractors to prepare poles for new communications equipment. Pole owners have to approve the contractors that prepare poles for new communications equipment like fiber.

Cable