Telecom Talk

JUNE 19, 2025

The government is preparing to seek Cabinet approval for an additional 1 lakh 4G sites for state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ), once the ongoing deployment of the first phase stabilizes. According to Minister of State for Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, the plan hinges on the performance of the current rollout and its ability to match global standards while attracting subscribers.

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JUNE 23, 2025

Ukrainian mobile operator Kyivstar has secured regulatory approval to begin testing Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell (D2C) services, marking a significant step towards the commercial launch of satellite-based mobile connectivity in the country.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 26, 2025

HANOVER, Md. / MADRID, Spain – June 25, 2025 – Telxius, a leading global connectivity provider, and Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) recently completed a key milestone and industry first—a 1.3 Tb/s single wavelength transmission carried out across Telxius’ 6,600km Marea submarine cable between Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Bilbao, Spain. Powered by Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology, the companies also achieved the highest-ever spectral-efficiency transmission across the Atlantic, reaching a recor

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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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Telecom Talk

JUNE 29, 2025

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) is expected to launch 5G services in Delhi and other select cities by the end of September, senior officials said on Friday, according to a Business Standard report. The company has already conducted 5G technology tests at several newly installed 4G sites, which are part of its ongoing plan to deploy one lakh 4G towers nationwide.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 18, 2025

State-run telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) announced the name of its 5G services on its official X account (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. Earlier, as reported by TelecomTalk, the telecom operator had asked the public to suggest a name for its 5G services, which the company plans to launch once its 4G network becomes stable.

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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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Telecom Talk

JUNE 20, 2025

The Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of green energy solutions across India’s digital infrastructure landscape in a move toward building a sustainable telecommunications ecosystem. Also Read: Nxtra by Airtel Expands Edge Data Centers, Showcases Green Energy Efforts to RE100 Core Members Green Partnership for a Sustainable Future “This strategic partnership will focus on

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 19, 2025

In a market where India’s enterprise connectivity needs are growing faster than fiber rollouts, BSNL has quietly entered the ring with Quantum 5G FWA , a government backed fixed wireless access service aimed squarely at businesses. While Jio and Airtel continue to battle it out for consumer broadband dominance, BSNL is betting on a different playbook one that could give it a strategic edge in a space often overlooked by private telcos.

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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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Telecom Talk

JUNE 26, 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has been quietly rewriting its playbook evolving from a traditional telecom operator into a full-stack digital powerhouse. While the transformation has flown under the radar, its growing footprint in OTT, gaming, cloud, and enterprise tech suggests that Vi’s digital ambitions are no longer just a survival strategy they are a long-term game plan.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 18, 2025

In a major push toward universal digital access, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a strategic partnership with AST SpaceMobile, the U.S based company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard mobile phones directly to satellites. The collaboration is aimed at enabling direct-to-mobile satellite connectivity, a breakthrough that could eliminate mobile signal blackspots across India especially in remote and rural areas where traditional towers

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Total Telecom

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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Telecom Talk

JUNE 16, 2025

Nxtra by Airtel, the data centre arm of Bharti Airtel , is expanding beyond key metros with a focus on regional empowerment, as demand from OTT platforms and CDN providers continues to surge. According to the CEO of Nxtra by Airtel, the company has recently expanded its edge presence in key cities to make digital infrastructure more accessible in regional areas, supporting India’s digital growth.

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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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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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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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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 29, 2025

Thai telcos Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Corp purchased spectrum bands in the 1500-MHz, 2100-MHz, and 2300-MHz bands for over THB41 billion (US$1.26 billion) in an auction by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on Sunday.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 20, 2025

Two of India’s largest telecom operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel , are offering Rs 11 prepaid data plans offering 10GB of high-speed data valid for one hour. It’s a move that, at first glance, appears like a small-value add-on for heavy data users. But a closer look reveals a more strategic shift one that could redefine how mobile data is priced, delivered, and consumed in India.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 21, 2025

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the fourth largest telecom operator in the country, recently launched the Q-5G FWA (fixed wireless access) service. BSNL’s Q-5G FWA service could be a game changer for the telco. The company’s Q-5G FWA plans start at Rs 999 per month. There are two plans currently announced by BSNL. These plans cost Rs 999 and Rs 1499 per month.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 20, 2025

In a low-profile launch at BSNL’s Ameerepet Exchange in Hyderabad, India took a confident step toward redefining the future of broadband. The state-run telecom major, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), unveiled Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) a 100% indigenous, SIM-less, fiber-grade internet solution delivered over 5G radio. This isn’t just another product launch.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 22, 2025

ZTE announced on Friday that Indonesian mobile operator Telkomsel has commercially deployed a simplified 5G site solution developed by both companies to make Telkomsel’s 5G network rollout easier, cheaper and more energy-efficient.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 27, 2025

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in May 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telcos BSNL and MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI ‘s Telecom Subscription Data as of May 31, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1,158.93 million at the end of April 2025 to 1,161.03 million at the end of May 2025, thereby registering a monthly growth r

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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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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 19, 2025

Zhuang Dan, Executive Director and President of Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC), participated in the “AI Innovation and Impact” keynote forum at MWC Shanghai 2025 on June 19.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 23, 2025

Regulator the Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel), the government of Spain and Spanish company Hispasat have signed a collaboration agreement to explore the participation of the Dominican Republic in the development of a joint project to share space-based telecommunications infrastructures.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 25, 2025

Vodafone Idea ( Vi ) is in discussions with lenders to raise approximately Rs 250 billion (USD 2.9 billion) in long-term loans to upgrade its network infrastructure and compete more effectively with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Also Read: Government Weighs Relief Options for Vodafone Idea Amid Survival Concerns SBI to Lead Lending Consortium The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to lead a consortium of lenders for the funding, w

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 26, 2025

Telecoms tower company IHS South Africa announced on Thursday it has kicked off an initiative with non-profit organization Project Isizwe in KwaMashu, Durban to provide free, uncapped public Wi-Fi for local residents, students, job seekers and entrepreneurs.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 17, 2025

In a major development towards expanding rural broadband connectivity, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed an agreement with Polycab India Limited for the implementation of the Amended BharatNet Project across Karnataka, Goa, and Puducherry. This initiative is being funded by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the DBN (Digital Bharat Network) program.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 3, 2025

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

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JUNE 19, 2025

After a lengthy investigative process, Mexico's telecommunications regulator Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has fined America Movil's subsidiary Telcel MXN1.78 billion (US$93.3 million) for alleged monopolistic practices.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 30, 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the next phase of its 5G rollout, expanding coverage to 23 additional cities. The latest cities to be brought under the Vi 5G network include Ahmedabad, Agra, Aurangabad, Kozhikode, Cochin, Dehradun, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Malappuram, Meerut, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Rajkot, Sonepat, Surat, Siliguri, Trivandrum, Vadodara, and Vizag.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 17, 2025

News Speaking at DTW in Copenhagen, Vikram Sinha, CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), called on operators to go ‘all in’ on AI transformation As was to be expected, the topic of AI dominated discussions on the opening day of DTW this year. Numerous operators took to the stage to exhort the technologies potential to transform the telecoms world and help telcos return to growth.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 29, 2025

The Vietnamese government has reportedly approved a proposed merger of Vinaphone and VNPT-Media into their parent company, VNPT, to streamline group operations and enhance efficiency.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 24, 2025

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has started home delivery of SIM cards. The state-run telecom company is now allowing customers to do self KYC (know your customer) directly from its website to enable this. Users can do that via this link “[link] The customers can do this for both the prepaid and the postpaid connections.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 18, 2025

Ericsson has announced that Grameenphone, a leading mobile operator in Bangladesh with over 84.8 million subscribers, has become the first communication service provider (CSP) to use the new Ericsson and AWS Gen-AI Lab to create an agentic AI-powered OSS/BSS solution.

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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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