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ULA begins deploying Amazon Project Kuiper satellites

Telecoms Tech News

A new chapter in satellite internet services commenced yesterday as a United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket deployed Project Kuiper satellites for Amazon. The launch, which occurred precisely at 7:01 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 28th from the historic Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, signifies the beginning of the full-scale deployment.

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Cerillion unveils breakthrough Promotions Engine and further GenAI innovation in latest BSS/OSS suite update

Total Telecom

London, 29 th April 2025 Cerillion (AIM: CER), a leading provider of composable BSS/OSS solutions to the telecoms industry, announced today the launch of Cerillion 25.1, the new release of its pre-integrated BSS/OSS suite, which introduces a powerful, next-generation Promotions Engine designed to give communications services providers (CSPs) unprecedented agility in how they create, manage and scale personalised offers.

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IPTV Poised to Disrupt Traditional DTH and Cable Services Amid Rising Consumer Churn: Report

Telecom Talk

Indias telecom and internet service providers are accelerating efforts to move 120 million cable TV households to IPTV. Despite challenges the shift to IPTV is gaining momentum.

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Amazon launches its first internet satellites

Blandin on Broadband

KSTP TV 5 reports … Amazons first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit Monday, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceXs thousands of Starlinks. The United Launch Alliances Atlas V rocket carried up 27 of Amazons Project Kuiper satellites, named after the frigid fringes of our solar system beyond Neptune.

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DEFRA signs BT contract to use EE for real-time environment data

Telecoms Tech News

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has signed a contract with BT to use its EE mobile network for real-time data. At the heart of the five-year contract is the provision of 34,000 mobile connections. These will not only support DEFRA personnel directly but also connect a diverse range of devices crucial. Read more » The post DEFRA signs BT contract to use EE for real-time environment data appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Houthis begin rounding up Starlink terminals in Yemen

Total Telecom

News The Houthis say the satellite internet service is a threat to national security This week, Houthi authorities in Yemen have ordered residents to hand over their Starlink satellite internet equipment, describing the kit as a US instrument for conducting war on Yemen. 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 s

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Cellcard, Ezecom partner with Nexusguard to offer DDoS protection

Developing Telecoms

Cambodian telco Cellcard and ISP Ezecom both owned by Royal Group said they have formed an alliance with cybersecurity company Nexusguard to provide DDoS protection services to critical sectors across Cambodia.

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HCLFoundation announces winners of 2025 HCLTech Grant

HCL Tech

HCLFoundation announces winners of 2025 HCLTech Grant sumanta.biswas Mon, 04/28/2025 - 05:47 Winning NGOs to receive total 16.5 crore (approx. $2M) for transformative projects, including biodiversity conservation in the Sundarbans, eradication of childhood blindness and inclusive education through tactile resources NOIDA, India, April 28 2025 HCLFoundation , which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCLTech in India, today announced the winners of the 2

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Germany appoints first ever digital minister 

Total Telecom

News Dr. Karsten Wildberger, CEO of consumer electronics retailer Ceconomy, will head up the newly created Ministry for Digitalisation Following the federal elections in February this year, Germany’s new government is a grand coalition between the centre right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the centre left Social Democratic Party (SPD).

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Airtel Uganda expands 4G network coverage to Kazo

Developing Telecoms

Airtel Uganda has expanded its 4G network to Kazo District with the establishment and launch of new base stations in Rwemikoma as part of a broader drive to deploy more base stations and upgrade existing ones in the Ankole sub-region.

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FCC Flooded With Opposition to NextNav’s GPS Backup Proposal

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 – An effort to shift control over a heavily used piece of unlicensed spectrum ran into strong resistance at the Federal Communications Commission on Monday. A wide range of tech companies, internet providers, and public safety advocates, urged the FCC to reject NextNav’s bid to rework the 900 MegaHertz ( MHz) band as a GPS backup system.

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UK Moves to Ban SIM Farms to Fight Rising Fraud

VoIP Review

The UK government is preparing to implement a pioneering ban in Europe targeting the possession and distribution of ‘SIM farms’ This regulatory move aims to combat the growing problem of fraud and scams facilitated by these devices. SIM farms are complex systems capable of housing multiple SIM cards. They enable criminals to deploy large-scale automated messaging schemes and create a multitude of seemingly legitimate online accounts for fraudulent activities.

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Cellcard’s transition from telco to techo in the Cambodian market

Total Telecom

Interview At the WinWin studio, Total Telecom were joined by Asitha De Costa, Division CIO of Cellcard, Ezecom, Telcotech, and Telemobile and John Zhuang, Director of Huaweis 5G Operation and Digital Service, to discuss the digital transformation of Cellcard Telecom in Cambodia Mr. Asitha began by outlining Cellcards brand and business strategy, emphasising its role as one of Cambodias largest telecom providers: In terms of the business strategy, Cellcard is positioning itself to be a digital t

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Amazon enters orbit, launches 27 LEO satellites

RCR Wireless

Amazon plans to deploy a constellation of 3,236 satellites to provide high-speed internet to remote and underserved areas Amazon took a major step forward in its plans to build a global satellite internet network on Sunday, successfully launching its first 27 operational satellites for Project Kuiper.

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Amazon and Shriram Finance target payment services sector in India

Developing Telecoms

Payment services are again making headlines in India. Both Shriram Finance, an Indian non-banking finance company (NBFC), and online retail giant Amazon have recently made news with their plans for the sector.

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UK Biomass Satellite to Map Earth’s Forests in 3D

VoIP Review

A significant advancement in satellite technology is on the horizon with the launch of the UK’s Biomass satellite. Part of an ambitious European Space Agency (ESA) mission, Biomass will be the first satellite globally to map Earth’s forests in 3D. This breakthrough will offer unprecedented insights into the planet’s forests. The use of long-wavelength P-band radar technology gives Biomass a unique capability.

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BT opens new flagship Manchester office

Total Telecom

Press Release BT has announced the opening of its new multi-million-pound office in the heart of Manchester.The opening of Four New Bailey is the final step in BT Groups five year, UK-wide BetterWorkplace transformation programme, which set out to consolidate the companys officespaces from around 300 to closer to 30 key locations. Four New Bailey will house up to 2,000 colleagues from across BT Group and has been fittedwith state-of-the-art technology.

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Supporting Our Kentucky Communities

AT&T Connects

Three weeks after unrelenting rain brought the Kentucky River to near-record levels in Frankfort, many residents remain displaced from their flood-damaged homes and clean-up efforts are continuing. As families and businesses lift their sights to recovery and rebuilding, AT&T is providing support to the Frankfort First Foundation a nonprofit housed under the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce.

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4iG signs satcoms MoU with Azercosmos

Developing Telecoms

4iG Group, a leading ICT company in Hungary and the Western Balkans, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Azerbaijan's state space agency Azercosmos.

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Building Better Broadband: Why LEO Satellites and Hybrid Solutions Work Best Together

Broadband Breakfast

Low-Earth orbit satellite constellations have the potential to transform how we extend internet coverage around the world. While some industry leaders have voiced skepticism and insist on relaying geostationary orbit satellites, many feel LEO could solve challenges in connecting the world’s most isolated areas. High costs, bandwidth congestion, and uneven performance may soon be a thing of the past.

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Data centres in the news this week 

Total Telecom

Feature Week For today’s Feature Week piece, here are all the top data centre related news stories this week TikTok to build third European data centre TikTok is to build a 1 billion data centre in Finland, Reuters has reported. The data centre build is part of the company’s broader “Project Clover,” a 12 billion, decade-long strategy launched in 2023 to improve data privacy and security for European users.

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Starlink in Talks with Indian Telecom Firms for Service Rollout, Eyes Multi-Partner Strategy: Report

Telecom Talk

Starlink has initiated talks with several Indian telecom, broadband, and satcom companiesincluding Tata Group-backed Nelco, state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd

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Viettel breaks ground on Vietnam’s biggest data centre yet

Developing Telecoms

Vietnamese telco Viettel says it has broken ground on its 16th data centre, which it claims will also be the biggest data centre in Vietnam upon completion and one of the ten biggest in Southeast Asia.

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Voice Providers, Public Safety at Odds on Loosening Outage Reporting

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 – Voice providers are at odds with public safety groups over whether the Federal Communications Commission should loosen its outage reporting requirements. “The prescriptive requirements for outage reporting divert providers from focusing on the important task of restoring communications services quickly following network outages,” the group wrote in a Monday filing.

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Diversifying the UK’s data centre landscape: a path to economic growth 

Total Telecom

Insight By Spencer Lamb, Chief Commercial Officer at Kao Data Data centres are the foundations of our digital economy and the backbone of the AI revolution. The UKs data centre industry is heavily concentrated in and around London, with more than 85% of facilities in Slough and across West London – which together, represent the second largest data centre hub in the world.

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EVENT May 14-15: AAPB Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day (Washington DC)

Blandin on Broadband

It’s not in Minnesota – but it still looks good for folks who are involved, or wanting to get involved in public broadband, or what I might call community networks… RSVP HERE Community First: The Future of Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day May 1415 | Washington, D.C. The American Association for Public Broadband (AAPB) and New America Open Technology Institute (OTI)is proud to host Community First: The Future of Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day , our inaugural pu

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Starlink wins Bangladesh licence, awaits ministry approval

Developing Telecoms

SpaceXs LEO satellite unit Starlink is one step closer to launching services in Bangladesh after the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) reportedly approved its application for a satellite internet licence.

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Stonepeak Unveils $1.5B Montera for AI Data Center Expansion

VoIP Review

Investment firm Stonepeak is making a significant move in the AI infrastructure space with the launch of Montera Infrastructure, a hyperscale data center platform targeting North America. With a hefty $1.5 billion equity investment, Stonepeak aims to build and operate data centers designed to support the increasing demands of cloud computing and AI inferencing.

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Exabeam Research Uncovers AI Disconnect Between Security Leaders and Practitioners

Total Telecom

BROOMFIELD, Colo. & FOSTER CITY, Calif. April 22, 2025 Exabeam , a global leader in intelligence and automation that powers security operations, today released new research highlighting the gap between executive confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) and the daily reality experienced by front-line security analysts. The Exabeam report, From Hype to Help: How AI Is (Really) Transforming Cybersecurity in 2025 , based on a survey conducted by Sapio Research, analyzed responses from 1,000

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AI infra in a suitcase – defense and sports sectors queue-up critical edge AI workloads

RCR Wireless

In sum what to know Carry-on AI new Gryf system from GigaIO delivers AI compute power in a portable form, designed for edge deployments across defense, sports, media, energy, healthcare, and industrial sectors.

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Ooredoo Qatar taps Ericsson to upgrade charging system for 5G SA

Developing Telecoms

Ericsson said on Tuesday it is partnering with Ooredoo Qatar to modernize its charging system with a cloud-native solution to help the telco more flexibly monetise its 5G standalone (5G SA) network.

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Virgin Media O2 Cuts Emissions and Expands Green Initiatives

VoIP Review

Virgin Media O2 has reported significant strides in its sustainability efforts, notably cutting carbon emissions and expanding its electric vehicle (EV) fleet. The UK telecom company announced a 56% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to its 2020 baseline, showing progress towards its goal of slashing these emissions by 90% by 2030 under its Better Connections plan.

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Vehicle connectivity is crucial as half of consumers worry about car hacking

Total Telecom

Press Release Nearly half of drivers already pay monthly subscription for automotive digital services OEMs say predictive maintenance, enhanced safety features and autonomous driving features most likely to drive recurring revenue OEMs view interfaces APIs, digital sims and infotainment systems areas at risk of hacking Dublin, Ireland, 29 April 2025 Research from Cubic, a global leader in software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, emphasises the opportunities and challenges facing automotive OEM

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Vodafone Idea’s Future is Still Not in the Green Despite Govt Equity

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) is focusing hard on improving/upgrading the fundamental pillar of its business networks.

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Nokia unit sells stake in Vodafone Idea for US$92m

Developing Telecoms

Nokias Indian unit, Nokia Solutions and Networks India Pvt Ltd, has reportedly sold its 0.95% stake in Vodafone Idea (Vi) to a group of global investment banks in a bulk deal worth INR7.85 billion (US$92 million).

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Embracing the Future of Work with Innovations in Prisma SASE

Paloalto Networks

We are witnessing a seismic shift in the way we work. The browser has evolved from a simple utility to the central workspace of modern organizations, where employees connect, collaborate and create. From using GenAI tools to accessing business-critical apps, the majority of work now happens in the browser. In fact, employees spend over 85% of their time working in the browser.

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Octopus Group eyes UK MVNO launch 

Total Telecom

News Octopus Group, the investment group behind Octopus Energy, is preparing to make its move into the UK mobile market, The Telegraph reported over the weekend. According to the article, the company is exploring plans to launch a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that could challenge the dominance of the UKs current biggest four operators, EE, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone, and Three.

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