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DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security: Report

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has written to all state governments and Union Territories, urging them to prioritise the services of state-run telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) for internet, broadband, landline, and leased line requirements.

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

Telecom Talk

This is where BSNL’s legacy landline and BharatNet backed rural presence come into play. SIM-Free, Spectrum-Ready, and Built in India Unlike Jio and Airtel, BSNL’s solution is SIM free, relying on CPE devices that connect directly over its 5G network. The company already has a footprint where others are still building one.

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Openreach call to UK business – “Unchain your network: The digital world won’t wait.”

Total Telecom

Openreach is calling on businesses across the UK to accelerate their migration to digital networks as the January 2027 PSTN switch-off deadline approaches. It’s time for businesses to act and unchain their networks from legacy infrastructure. The digital world won’t wait for those that stall.

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BT urges SMEs to go digital  

Total Telecom

Ofcoms latest Connected Nations report highlights an increase in network incidents on the ageing infrastructure, rising by 45% in the past year. Ofcoms latest Connected Nations report highlights an increase in network incidents on the ageing infrastructure, rising by 45% in the past year.

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AT&T Defends Copper Network Retirement Plan Amid Union Opposition

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2025 – AT&T is resisting pressure from the Communications Workers of America, which has demanded that the Federal Communications Commission keep the telecommunications giant investing in copper-based networks.

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States Reluctant to Opt for BSNL, MTNL Despite DoT Push Amid Concerns Over Service Quality: Report

Telecom Talk

The underlying hesitation persists, driven primarily by the perception that state-run telecom firms continue to lag in service delivery and network quality. The move is positioned as part of the Centre’s broader emphasis on national data security and efforts to retain telecom revenue within public sector undertakings.

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Ofcom Tackles UK Mobile Number Scam Calls with New Measures

VoIP Review

Marina Gibbs, Ofcom’s Policy Director for Networks and Communications, remarked, “Customers endure a barrage of scam calls, and when people get caught out, the consequences can be devastating. Previously, phone companies were instructed to block international calls if they faked a UK landline.

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