October, 2024

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Reliance Jio Slows Down 5G Expansion Amid Monetisation Issues: Report

Telecom Talk

Reliance Jio is adjusting its 5G expansion strategies in response to low capacity utilisation, focusing on upgrading 4G users and enhancing network coverage.

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Huawei announces an intelligent WAN designed to transform cloud network connectivity for the AI era

Developing Telecoms

As AI technologies become all-pervasive, they are starting to impact service development and digital intelligence transformation across a range of industry sectors, in turn imposing ever greater demands on existing enterprise and carrier network infrastructures.

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Ukraine’s newest telco to receive $435m investment from EBRD, IFC

Total Telecom

News The move is the largest direct foreign investment in Ukraine since the war began This week, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have confirmed they will jointly invest $435 million into Ukraine’s newest converged telco. Back in April, a consortium led by telecoms mogul Xavier Niel’s NJJ Holding announced plans to purchase both Ukrainian TV and fixed broadband provider Datagroup-Volia and mobile operator Lifecell, with t

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Telecoms industry leads generative AI adoption

Telecoms Tech News

The telecoms sector is at the forefront of generative AI (GenAI) adoption, according to a study involving senior decision-makers globally. Commissioned by SAS and conducted earlier this year by Coleman Parkes Research, the study surveyed 1,600 decision-makers responsible for GenAI strategy and data analytics. It aimed to assess key investment areas and the challenges organisations.

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AT&T proposes moving CBRS users via incentive auction

Light Reading

Verizon, Charter, AWS and others currently use the CBRS band for a variety of wireless services. But an AT&T proposal would upend those operations by shifting CBRS users to another portion of the band.

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AT&T EVP Sambar Joins AST SpaceMobile, Eyes Future of 5G

VoIP Review

The telecommunications world recently learned that Chris Sambar, AT&T’s Executive Vice President and Head of Network, will be departing the company on October 11. This announcement came via a memo circulated among AT&T employees, which stressed his significant contributions over a 22-year tenure. Sambar played a vital role in propelling the company’s connectivity efforts, especially in 5G advancement, launching FirstNet, and expanding fiber networks across many homes and busi

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Bharti Airtel in Advanced Talks to Acquire Tata Play: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire Tata Play, India's largest DTH service provider, as it aims to strengthen its position in the digital TV market.

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Vodafone Germany leans into fibre infrastructure sharing to reach 11m premises

Total Telecom

News The operator says it will soon be able to offer fibre optic broadband to more than 11 million homes and businesses across the country Vodafone Germany is set to offer its fibre broadband packages to 11 million premises across the country, a move it says will make it the largest fibre network in the country. The expansion comes via the implementation of new infrastructure sharing partnerships with Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Glasfaser, which will increase Vodafone’s commercial reach by 9.5

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Vodafone Idea expands 4G/5G partnership with Ericsson in India

Telecoms Tech News

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has reinforced its long-standing network partnership with Ericsson in India through major 4G and 5G contracts. The deal will see Ericsson significantly extend its network share with Vi across the subcontinent. Under the terms of the agreement, Ericsson will upgrade existing 4G infrastructure and deploy 5G technology in the Indian telecom circles.

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Amarisoft powered Orange 5G at Olympics in best open RAN example yet

Light Reading

The private 5G network built for broadcasters and journalists at this year's Paris Olympics came from not Ericsson or Nokia but a tiny French startup, Amarisoft.

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Forget performance — the only three goals for AI-native 6G systems that matter

RCR Wireless

For Rakuten Mobile’s SVP of Next Generation Advanced Research, the key is to decouple 6G workloads from the cloud-native platform In a recent article, RCR Wireless News laid out the definition of AI-native as it pertains to 6G; however, in an even more recent conversation with Rakuten Mobile’s Senior Vice President of Next Generation Advanced […] The post Forget performance — the only three goals for AI-native 6G systems that matter appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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BSNL Starts Mock Tests for IFTV and Sarvatra Wi-Fi in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) recently commenced mock tests for intranet fiber TV (IFTV) and Sarvatra BSNL Wi-Fi in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu.

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Hayo expands digital services support in Cameroon, Niger and Sri Lanka

Developing Telecoms

Global digital solutions provider Hayo said on Tuesday it has opened new offices in Cameroon, Niger and Sri Lanka to expand its ability to meet growing local and regional demand for digital services.

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AltNets’ path to success for FTTx Build Acceptance in Openreach PIA

Total Telecom

Contributed Article By Anouk Sajot, Sales Manager – Enterprise, Field Services – EMEA at Deepomatic The United Kingdom has seen a significant increase in FTTx deployment, rapidly expanding from 28% full fibre coverage in 2021 to 52% in 2023, with projections reaching 91% by 2026. The establishment of the Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) framework has played a pivotal role, enabling multiple alternative network providers (Altnets) to utilize Openreach’s existing infrastructure, sa

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Operators scaling back spending on 5G and fixed broadband

telecoms.com

More dire news for the financial state of the telecoms industry, with a Dell’Oro report claiming telecom capital expenditure (capex) dropped 10% YoY in the first half of 2024.

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How Liberty Global approaches GenAI adoption

Light Reading

During a fireside chat at Network X in Paris, Liberty Global's vice president for data strategy and AI, Nirali Patel, shed light on the company's approach to implementing AI across its organization.

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Five ways 5G unlocks IoT in Industry 4.0 – and three places to do it (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

Advances in automation have impacted every industry, but arguably none more so than the manufacturing sector. Traditional assembly lines are being replaced by intelligent factories where machines not only handle assembly but help optimise resources and drive down costs. This technology revolution, known as Industry 4.0, is becoming a reality thanks in no small part […] The post Five ways 5G unlocks IoT in Industry 4.0 – and three places to do it (Reader Forum) appeared first on RCR Wireles

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BSNL’s 4G Towers Nearing Launch in Adilabad, Telangana: Report

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is nearing completion of the installation of approximately 150 4G towers in the remote parts

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Orange Egypt and IL Cazar to support New Cairo projects

Developing Telecoms

IL Cazar, a leading real estate company, has announced a partnership agreement with service provider Orange Egypt to provide Orange's telecommunications services and smart technology solutions to two of IL Cazar's prime projects in New Cairo, a satellite city within the metropolitan area of Cairo.

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Mobilise partners with Gist Mobile to launch travel eSIM function

Total Telecom

Leader in eSIM technology, Mobilise has successfully partnered with digital mobile operator Gist Mobile to upgrade its operations, adding new functionalities and improved UX to the business. Through Mobilise’s digital business support system (BSS) platform, HERO, Gist Mobile now offers eSIM data connectivity packages, advanced VoIP functions and a host of back-end upgrades.

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The Top 5 Largest Scale Intrusions in 2023

Paloalto Networks

What Powered Them? Large-scale cyber intrusions increased during 2023, exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications and internet-facing software. Attackers favored this attack vector even more than phishing and other social engineering tactics. But why? Attackers are using new technologies and tactics that take advantage of shortcomings in patch and vulnerability management processes.

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SpaceX blames European hostility on AST's 'misinformation campaign'

Light Reading

A group of European wireless network operators are threatening legal action if American regulators approve SpaceX's efforts to provide phone-to-satellite connections to T-Mobile customers.

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FCC gives go-ahead to T-Mobile US, Starlink for direct-to-cellular service as part of Helene response

RCR Wireless

The direct-to-cellular service is pre-commercial, but it has been activated in parts of North Carolina to help the hurricane recovery effort The Federal Communications Commission has given permission for T-Mobile US and Elon Musk’s Starlink LEO satellite service to offer direct-to-cellular service to T-Mobile US customers in parts of North Carolina as part of the […] The post FCC gives go-ahead to T-Mobile US, Starlink for direct-to-cellular service as part of Helene response appeare

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BSNL Signs MoU with AIMO

Telecom Talk

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-owned telecom operator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All India Manufacturers Organisation (AIMO).

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Major funding boost for Ukrainian telecoms

Developing Telecoms

Ukraine’s telecoms industry is about to receive a boost thanks to The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, with support from the European Commission (EC) and the government of France.

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F5.5G 10Gbps all-optical broadband ushers in the intelligent era: Huawei successfully holds the all-optical access innovation forum

Total Telecom

Contributed Article [Paris, France, October 9, 2024] During Network X 2024 — Broadband World Forum (BBWF), Huawei teamed up with carriers and Informa to hold the All-Optical Access Innovation Summit, bringing together heavyweight analysts, carrier customers, and Huawei experts. They discussed a range of frontier topics such as the launch of 50G PON for 10Gbps, 10G PON true gigabit experience, FTTR scale-up, Wi-Fi 7 2+2 industry generation guidance, network construction with optimal TCO, and prem

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USDA’s Andy Berke Champions Fiber as Key to Rural Broadband Success

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2024 – Can low-Earth orbit satellites really solve rural America’s broadband gap? Fiber Broadband Association CEO Gary Bolton isn’t convinced. "If we can get electricity to a house, we can get fiber there too," Bolton remarked in a conversation Wednesday with Andy Berke , administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service.

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Huawei 5G products not hurt by US sanctions – sources

Light Reading

Measures against China's biggest network equipment vendor have not had a noticeable impact on the quality of its products, Light Reading has learned.

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AT&T to use NVIDIA software for AI app development

RCR Wireless

In addition to AT&T, Lowe’s and the University of Florida are also using NVIDIA NeMo NVIDIA announced that AT&T is among the first large-scale organizations to use NVIDIA NeMo, the chip company’s end-to-end platform for developing custom generative AI (gen AI) applications. Other major customers include Lowe’s and the University of Florida. NeMo is […] The post AT&T to use NVIDIA software for AI app development appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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BSNL Celebrates 25th Foundation Day with Key Announcements and Initiatives

Telecom Talk

Government-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) celebrated its Foundation Day on October 1.

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Nigeria's Okra joins cloud hosting race to challenge AWS and Azure

Developing Telecoms

Nigerian fintech startup Okra launched a new cloud infrastructure service on Tuesday that is the latest of several startups in the country that aim to provide a local alternative to cloud giants like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.

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Vodafone and Google deepen relatioship with 10-year AI partnership 

Total Telecom

News The deal will see Google’s generative AI models enhance Vodafone’s mobile, fixed broadband, and TV offerings Vodafone and Google have agreed to expand their existing partnership for the next ten years, in a move that aims bring new services, devices, and TV experiences to millions of Vodafone customers across Europe and Africa. This expanded partnership is focused on leveraging Google Cloud and the company’s generative AI models known as Gemini to enhance customer experiences, providi

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Richard Bennett: The Curious Case of Wi-Fi 7

Broadband Breakfast

In the vain hope of making Wi-Fi faster, unlicensed spectrum supporters appear to be committing an error of misdiagnosis in their current push to allocate ever-more unlicensed spectrum in the highly prized mid-band. Like a doctor over-prescribing antibiotics for a viral infection, more unlicensed spectrum risks the long-term health of our communications ecosystem and, unfortunately, isn’t even doing the Wi-Fi patient any good.

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Deutsche Telekom's 'open RAN' plan slips after Huawei reprieve

Light Reading

Deutsche Telekom had promised 3,000 open RAN sites by the end of 2026, but the date has now been changed to 2027. And Germany's refusal to ban Huawei has implications.

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Nokia releases industrial devices for private 5G and Wi-Fi 6 networks

RCR Wireless

Further to Nokia’s news yesterday (October 9) about new Industry 4.0 applications for its MXIE system – and actually announced yesterday, as well, in tandem, but lost in a Nokia PR deluge – the Finnish vendor has also released a flurry of new Industry 4.0 devices for situational awareness and worker safety. It continues the […] The post Nokia releases industrial devices for private 5G and Wi-Fi 6 networks appeared first on RCR Wireless News.

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Reliance Jio Postpaid Plans for Individual and Family Use in October 2024

Telecom Talk

Explore the latest JioPlus postpaid plans for individuals and families in October 2024. Discover unlimited voice calls, SMS, and exciting data benefits, including Netflix and Amazon Prime subscriptions.

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New data centre planned for Suez Canal Economic Zone

Developing Telecoms

This week saw a significant agreement in the Middle Eastern data centre market as INTRO Technology announced the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oman Data Park, the largest data centre and cloud service provide in Oman, to establish what us to be known as the Kemet data centre in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.

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