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VEON looks to local language LLM creation for revenue growth

Total Telecom

Perhaps the clearest place we can see this mindset in action is in VEONs work towards creating its own large language models (LLMs), focus on the languages of its operating markets that are often overlooked by the major AI players. Once completed, these LLMs can be integrated into a range of digital products, from entertainment to healthcare.

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Why Airtel’s Rs 449 Plan Offers More Than You Expect — 5G, OTT, and AI in One Pack

Telecom Talk

In a highly competitive prepaid market, Airtel’s Rs 449 plan stands out by delivering more than just talk time and daily data. It presents a layered value proposition that blends high-speed connectivity, entertainment, and intelligent features all within a 28 day validity.

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Telenor Expands Fiber Market Share with GlobalConnect Acquisition

VoIP Review

This move aims to strengthen Telenor’s foothold in the country’s fiber market. The company promises them enhanced digital security , premium home networks, and entertainment services backed by robust connectivity and customer service. This transaction highlights the fragmented nature of Norway’s fiber market.

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Airtel Digital TV Drops Zee Channels from Base Packs Amid Price Hike Issue: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel’s direct-to-home ( DTH ) arm, Airtel Digital TV, has removed Zee Entertainment channels from its base channel packs following a recent price hike by the broadcaster. The move mirrors similar ongoing dispute between Sony Pictures Networks India and Tata Play, as DTH operators push back against rising content costs.

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Astound to Compete with Comcast in Scranton, Pa., Mayor Says

Broadband Breakfast

home to 75,000 residents, may soon have a competitor to Comcast in the cable TV market, Mayor Paige G. WASHINGTON, March 6, 2025 – The City of Scranton, Pa., Cognetti (D) announced Wednesday. The proposed agreement with Astound Broadband would give the company three years to build the local cable network at no cost to the city.

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UK Altnets Eye M&A, Diversification Amidst Competitive Pressures

VoIP Review

In the rapidly evolving UK broadband market, a recent study by Neos Networks reveals a significant business trend among alternative network providers, commonly known as Altnets. They are leveraging advanced technologies like Software-Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualisation (53%) to stand out in the market.

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Vodafone Idea Business Study 2025: 76 Percent of MSMEs Plan to Increase Cybersecurity Investments

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea stated, “As India’s digital economy accelerates backed by Digital India, Bharat Net and mobile broadband use, smaller businesses are exploring digital tools to enhance operational efficiency and expand their market reach.” ” Regionally, South India leads the digital shift with a DMI of 62.9.