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Ofcom wants UK to be ‘first in Europe’ to use direct-to-device satellite services

Total Telecom

The regulator says the rules would make the UK the first country in Europe to adopt such an approach, giving the nation a lead in this emerging technology. Ofcom always strives to be at the forefront of technological change, and were the first country in Europe to press ahead with the next frontier in mobile connectivity.

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6GHz for 6G, please: European operators petition regulators for more spectrum

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The signatories, which include BT, Orange, Telefonica, TIM, and Deutsche Telekom, say this additional spectrum will be vital to supporting new technologies, as well as bolstering the capacity of existing 5G services. They instead claim that Wi-Fi services are currently provisioned with enough spectrum for their needs.

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Houthis begin rounding up Starlink terminals in Yemen

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The order, issued by theMinistry of Communications and Information Technology in Sanaa, mandated citizens to surrender the equipment to the nearest telecommunications office, with failure to do so resulting in investigation by security forces. Starlink available in Yemen!

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Sparkle and Orchest Technologies Announce Strategic Network Interconnection to Accelerate NaaS Automation

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Under the agreement, presented in Washington during International Telecoms Week (ITW), Sparkle and Orchest will interconnect their networks in an automated and dynamic way, enabling seamless end-to-end service provisioning across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe through global optical and IP backbones.

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No SIM Slot? Why the World Is Moving to eSIM Faster Than You Think

Telecom Talk

This quiet transition could mark one of the most significant shifts in telecom technology since the introduction of GSM networks. Despite the promise of eSIM technology, several barriers persist: Device Compatibility: Most budget and mid-range smartphones still do not support eSIM functionality, particularly in emerging markets.

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5G-A is a necessity for capitalising on the AI boom  

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Over 30 mobile operators worldwide have already launched the technology commercially, with many more expected to follow in the coming year. The advantages of the new technology are undeniable. New connectivity’ here refers to a focus on connectivity technologies that have a major role to play in the growing AI ecosystem.

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Neos Networks launches rapid activation proposition, delivering optical connectivity in less than ten days

Total Telecom

The new proposition is powered by Neos recently re-architected network, including its first super region a high-demand zone spanning London and the South East, connecting 131 exchanges and five key data centres with fully digitised, pre-provisioned infrastructure. For more information please visit: [link]