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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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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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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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Singtel launches RE:AI cloud service to democratise AI

Telecoms Tech News

Singtel has unveiled RE:AI, a cloud service that aims to make AI technologies widely accessible to organisations. RE:AI combines AI compute infrastructure – including graphics processing units (GPUs) and storage – with AI workspaces and tools, delivered through Singtel’s orchestration platform Paragon. Bill Chang, CEO of Singtel’s Digital InfraCo, said: “Many enterprises and public sector.

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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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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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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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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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Hexatronic: Innovation will be needed to reach rural customers

Total Telecom

News As the UK’s fibre network rollout continues to push ahead, operators are increasingly seeking to deploy in more challenging environments, particularly in rural areas. In this interview at Connected Britain 2024, Asa Malone, Sales Director at Hexatronic UK discusses how the company is building bespoke solutions for customers and investing heavily to make these hard-to-reach areas more accessible.

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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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Nokia and Vale enhance mining safety with cognitive monitoring

Telecoms Tech News

Nokia and Vale will implement a cognitive monitoring network service aimed at enhancing the performance and safety of mining operations. This partnership builds on an established relationship at Vale’s autonomous iron ore mine in Carajás, recognised as the largest iron ore open-pit mine worldwide. The technology, tested in Carajás, promises a groundbreaking network capable of.

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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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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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Brazil announces winners of first reverse mobile auction

Developing Telecoms

Operators Brisanet, Ligga/Sercomtel and TIM have been declared the winners of Brazil's first reverse mobile auction, held by the Ministry of Communications, the regulator Anatel and Seja Digital, the group involved in effecting the transition to digital TV broadcasting in Brazil, which, in turn, has opened up 4G spectrum.

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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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Vodafone Idea Awards Ericsson 4G/5G Contract in Key Circles

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, has awarded Ericsson a major 4G/5G contract in key circles of its operation.

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South Korean telcos accused of collusion, may face fines of $4bn

Total Telecom

News SK Telecom (SKT), KT, and LG Uplus allegedly coordinated to keep their sales incentives at the same level This week, South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a preliminary decision to impose fines of up to $4.1 billion on the nation’s three telco giants. SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus are accused of sharing internal information with each other between 2015 and 2022, allegedly to align their sales incentives paid to mobile phone retailers.

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Burundi and Zambia plan cable connection

Developing Telecoms

Burundi and Zambia are to be connected via an underwater fibre optic cable, following an agreement at the second Digital Government Africa Summit, which took place from 2-4 October 2024 in Zambia’s capital Lusaka.

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T-Mobile unveils portable 5G private network solution

Telecoms Tech News

T-Mobile has launched “5G On Demand,” a portable 5G private network solution designed to streamline the deployment of advanced, data-driven networks across various industries. Set to be commercially available by the end of 2024, 5G On Demand is tailored to meet the dynamic needs of sectors such as media and entertainment, oil and gas, and. Read more » The post T-Mobile unveils portable 5G private network solution appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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BSNL Officials Assure MPs that Services Will Improve in 6 Months: Report

Telecom Talk

The officials at BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) assured the members of parliament (MPs) that the services of state-run telecom operator will improve in six months.

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UK and US join forces to improve children’s online safety 

Total Telecom

News The new agreement creates a joint working group to address the risks posed by children’s interactions with social media and emerging technologies The UK and US have signed a new agreement aimed at improving online safety for children, led by UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. The agreement will create a joint working group to research and develop ways to protect children more effectively in the digital world.

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Nokia and RACSA deploy first 5G network in Costa Rica

Developing Telecoms

Nokia has partnered with RACSA (Radiográfica Costarricense SA) to deploy the first 5G standalone (SA) network in Costa Rica.

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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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Indian Telcos Block 4.5 Million Spoof International Calls Daily

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has blocked 4.5 million spoofed international calls, enhanced mobile security by disarming fraudulent connections, and blacklisted thousands of fake SIM agents.

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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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Telenor taps Google Cloud for digital transformation plan

Developing Telecoms

Telenor Group has announced an expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate digital transformation across its units in the Nordics and Asia.

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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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Vodafone Idea Completes Network Deployment on Mumbai Metro Line 3

Telecom Talk

Vodafone Idea has successfully deployed its network across the 12.44-kilometer underground stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for commuters.

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Vodafone’s new cybersecurity platform takes aim at human behaviour 

Total Telecom

News Half of businesses (50%) have reported having experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months, according to a recent government survey Vodafone has launched a new cybersecurity platform called Vodafone CybSafe, designed to help small, medium, and enterprise businesses reduce the risk of the cyberattacks that stem from human error.

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Vietnam to introduce new undersea cables and 5G in 2025

Developing Telecoms

Vietnam has this week announced that it aims to deploy two undersea internet cables by the end of next year. It has also said that 5G services will be deployed across the country by that time.

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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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Vi Business Partners with Infinity Labs to Launch AI-Powered Make-in-India SD-WAN Solution

Telecom Talk

Vi Business, the enterprise arm of telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi), has announced a strategic partnership with Infinity Labs to launch an AI-powered, Make-in-India SD-WAN solution.

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Tackling the take-up challenge: A focus on tailored solutions

Total Telecom

Interview Is the UK fibre market beginning to gain pace once again? At Connected Britain 2024 , we caught up with Telenco UK’s managing director Clement Lesur about the health of the UK’s broadband market and how operators are looking for increasingly tailored solutions to connect their end customers.

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Nokia to help Airtel make its RANs more green with AI and ML

Developing Telecoms

Indian telco Bharti Airtel and Nokia announced on Tuesday they will collaborate on an initiative to introduce energy-efficient solutions and practices across Airtel’s 4G/5G RANs using AI and machine learning.

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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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Why Indian Telecom Sector is Pushing for Anti-Spam/Fraud Systems

Telecom Talk

The Indian telecom sector is now very upbeat about bringing in anti-spam features to curb spam/fraudulent calls in the country.

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FCC licences Starlink’s direct-to-device services as part of hurricane relief efforts

Total Telecom

News The direct-to-device (D2D) services will be available in the parts of North Carolina most badly affected by Hurricane Helene On Sunday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave temporary approval for Starlink to provide D2D satellite services to parts of North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. The hurricane, which impacted the US southeast late last month, has heavily damaged communication infrastructure across multiple states.

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