Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) is set to install an additional one lakh (100,000) 4G towers across the country following the successful deployment of its first one lakh towers this month, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar told The New Indian Express. Also Read: DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security Cabinet Approval to Be Sought The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will soon seek Cabinet approval for th

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JUNE 9, 2025

Partner Article GlobalData, a world-renowned market research company, has released its Packet-Optical Access: Competitive Landscape Assessment for 2024. Huawei’s OptiX OSN 1800 series products have once again been rated as the only “Leader” with the highest score in access WDM, thanks to their leading architecture, excellent transmission performance, and mature commercial use cases.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 8, 2025

Ericsson says it has signed a strategic partnership deal with Orange Maroc to modernize and expand its core network infrastructure to support a planned rollout of standalone 5G in Morocco later this year.

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Telecoms Tech News

JUNE 12, 2025

Openreach is warning time is running out for UK businesses still using copper networks that are being switched off for good in January 2027—and many business owners don’t realise how much this could affect them. As the company that manages most of the UK’s telecoms infrastructure, Openreach is warning that this isn’t just an upgrade. Read more » The post Openreach warns UK firms over copper switch-off deadline appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Light Reading

JUNE 4, 2025

MVNO Roccstar Wireless, an early customer of T-Mobile's new Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) offering, is now accusing T-Mobile of an 'ongoing failure to deliver on core obligations' with the product.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 – EchoStar skipped a $183 million interest payment on various Dish DBS Corporation notes, citing uncertainty around an FCC review. This marked the second time in five days that the Englewood, Colo.- based telecommunications company missed a payment, and raised fears of a potential bankruptcy for the telecommunications giant.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 9, 2025

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. The move, citing national data security considerations, has triggered concern among private telecom and internet service providers (ISPs), who reportedly say it could distort market compe

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 6, 2025

In what is said to be the first time Google has made a deal with an entire country, the Alphabet Inc-owned technology company has this week signed a major submarine cable agreement with the Chilean government.

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Telecoms Tech News

JUNE 4, 2025

Broadcom’s latest Ethernet switch, the Tomahawk 6 series, delivers record-breaking bandwidth just as AI systems push networks to their limits. If you’ve been following the AI boom closely, you’ll know that one of the biggest bottlenecks isn’t necessarily computational powerit’s moving all that data around. Broadcom’s announcement that it’s now shipping its Tomahawk 6 switch.

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Light Reading

JUNE 11, 2025

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Vodafone and friends test 1024 QAM; cablecos sign agreement on AAE-2 subsea link; telcos can't get enough of GenAI.

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 16, 2025

TCS is integrating Nvidia AI Enterprise software to design and integrate telecom models into agentic AI workflows In sum – what to know: TCS-Nvidia team up on telco AI – The companies are building AI-native tools for telecos, including automated agents and network digital twins.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 13, 2025

Despite a renewed push from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) urging states to utilise services of state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), state departments remain largely hesitant, citing concerns over network quality and lack of advanced service capabilities, according to a Hindu Business Line report.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 6, 2025

Press Release SailGP, the global league that is redefining sailing, is getting a major tech upgrade from the fastest 5G network in the nation. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), SailGP’s exclusive U.S. 5G partner, is returning to the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix on Governors Island, June 7–8, with next-level 5G innovation. By deploying its 5G Advanced Network Solutions (5G ANS) — including hybrid and private networks along with network slicing — T-Mobile is powering smarter race operations, sharper c

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 8, 2025

Eutelsat Group and Orange have signed a deal that enables Orange leverage the Eutelsat OneWeb constellation to offer LEO satellite connectivity services to its enterprise and government customers worldwide, particularly in Africa and the Middle East.

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Telecoms Tech News

JUNE 13, 2025

Optus is partnering with Ericsson to roll out advanced 5G antenna tech that promises better coverage and a greener network footprint. The deal will see Ericsson supply its specialist Antenna System solutions across Optus’ network. Before signing on the dotted line, Optus put Ericsson’s kit through its paces in real-world tests. The results of the.

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Light Reading

JUNE 2, 2025

AT&T's Gigapower JV with Blackrock 'unilaterally took a series of actions that ultimately led to the filing of these Chapter 11 cases,' network-construction firm Tilson wrote in its bankruptcy filing.

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 13, 2025

Nokia said that the new deal will cover Elisa’s operations in Estonia and Finland In sum – what to know: Extended 5G deal – Nokia will upgrade Elisa’s mobile network in Finland and Estonia over the next four years, supporting faster speeds, wider coverage and readiness for 5G Advanced.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 15, 2025

India’s telecom sector is in the midst of a structural transformation, driven by the rollout of 5G technology, the advent of satellite communication, and increasing competition, according to Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, who gave an overview of the sector in an interaction with The New Indian Express. Also Read: BSNL to Deploy Additional 1 Lakh 4G Towers; Public Invited to Suggest BSNL 5G Service Name BSNL’s Turnaround and 4G Expansion Public sector te

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Total Telecom

JUNE 11, 2025

News The deal includes cloud and telecoms infrastructure, as well as the supply of over 5,000 laptops A partnership between Proximus and Thales has won a contract to modernise the IT infrastructure of NATO’s Communications and Information Agency (NCIA). The project, which will run until the end of 2029, will see the partners “provide a state-of-the-art integrated technology ecosystem to revolutionize the operations and collaboration of NCIA users”, according to a press release from Proximus.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 13, 2025

In its recently released Sustainability Report 2024, ZTE outlines how it aims to integrate sustainable development with its corporate strategies in order to strengthen its competitiveness in the sector.

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JUNE 2, 2025

The merger between Vodafone and Three UK has officially gone through, creating a new mobile giant: VodafoneThree. The deal, which brings together two massive names in the UK market, completed on 31 May 2025. This isn’t just a joint venture; it’s a fully merged entity, with Vodafone holding the lion’s share at 51 percent. Their. Read more » The post VodafoneThree: Vodafone and Three UK complete merger appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Light Reading

JUNE 12, 2025

A partnership between Ericsson and Google promises 5G in the public cloud, with no need for telco facilities.

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JUNE 12, 2025

In sum – what to know: Growth decade – IoT devices to hit 40.6bn by 2034, with cellular IoT tripling, non-cellular LPWA tech like LoRaWAN almost quadrupling, and short-range IoT still top.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 3, 2025

Ericsson India Private Limited has offloaded its stake of approximately 0.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 11, 2025

News The solution allows riders on bus journeys to enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity via satellite This week, satellite operator Viasat has announced that Brazilian transport operator Satélite Norte is the first to make use of its new Digital Bus solution. Through the installation of Viasat hardware, Digital Bus combines satellite and cellular connectivity (when available) to provide onboard Wi-Fi services, even when driving in a remote location.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 2, 2025

Nigerian operator 9mobile has gained approval for roaming on the MTN Nigeria network in a deal that some commentators suggest could improve its position in the market and, more specifically, tempt back lost subscribers.

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Telecoms Tech News

JUNE 10, 2025

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Internet Society (ISOC) pulls back the curtain on the tangible legacy of two decades of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). How we connect, work, and share online is woven into the fabric of modern life. Yet, this intricate digital tapestry didn’t just appear. It. Read more » The post IGF: How dialogue shaped a safer, more connected web appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Light Reading

JUNE 9, 2025

Reintegrating central and distributed unit functions in a single box makes economic and technical sense in 6G, according to Ericsson. But Samsung disagrees.

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VoIP Review

JUNE 10, 2025

Recently, CityFibre has addressed rumors surrounding a potential sale of the company to its rival, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2). Reports emerged suggesting that major backers such as Mubadala and Goldman Sachs were contemplating a sale. It was also indicated that CityFibre’s debt financiers, including NatWest, Société Générale, and Credit Agricole, were involved in talks.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

In a move aimed at enhancing consumer convenience, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has simplified the process for switching between prepaid and postpaid mobile connections. The new directive, issued on June 10, 2025, reduces the mandatory cooling-off period for reconversion to facilitate seamless transitions between the two plan types using a One-Time Password (OTP).

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Total Telecom

JUNE 12, 2025

Openreach is calling on businesses across the UK to accelerate their migration to digital networks as the January 2027 PSTN switch-off deadline approaches. With the transition now in its final phase, businesses and Communications Service Providers (CSPs) still relying on legacy systems risk being left behind. Many businesses continuing to rely on outdated PSTN infrastructure risk both their operational effectiveness and bottom lines.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 4, 2025

Safaricom announced on Wednesday it has extended its work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop use cases for Generative AI that can speed up innovations and improve customer experience.

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JUNE 12, 2025

New on-demand core service from Ericsson and Google Cloud promises scale, speed and integrated AI Ericsson has teamed up with Google Cloud to launch an on-demand network core service, meant to help communications service providers deploy bit-by-bit extensions of 5G and roll out new services faster.

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Light Reading

JUNE 13, 2025

Liberty Global will tap CommScope's virtual CMTS and 1.8GHz distributed access nodes to underpin DOCSIS 4.0 network upgrades at VodafoneZiggo, Telenet/Wyre and Sunrise. The deal gives CommScope's vCMTS ambitions a boost.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 7, 2025

The June 2025 BEAD Policy Notice significantly rewrites the rules of the $42.45 billion federal broadband program just as states and territories were preparing to implement their plans. After NTIA spent over a year approving 56 unique, state-tailored Final Proposals—each shaped by the original 2023 NOFO’s emphasis on flexibility, local coordination, affordability, and fiber preference—the agency has now rescinded those approvals and issued a uniform, cost-first, technology-n

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 14, 2025

State-owned telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) has reportedly upgraded 67 mobile towers to 4G technology along the Baltal and Pahalgam routes leading to the holy Amarnath cave shrine. The enhancement aims to ensure uninterrupted mobile connectivity and high-speed internet for Amarnath pilgrims undertaking the Yatra and for remote areas of the Kashmir Valley.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 13, 2025

News AT&T is celebrating after the company achieved a major goal of passing 30 million serviceable locations across the United States. By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities A major milestoe is being celebrated by AT&T after the company passed the halfway mark to their goal of reaching 60 million fiber passings across the United States. AT&T announced reaching the benchmark earlier this week, which accompanied a statement from John Stankey, AT&T’s CEO.

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