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DIPA and Vodafone Idea Forge Partnership to Drive Sustainable Telecom Infrastructure in India

Telecom Talk

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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Nokia, Mobily, Zain KSA complete PoC of shared indoor 5G SA

Developing Telecoms

Nokia said on Tuesday it has completed what it says is the first deployment of shared 5G Standalone (5G SA) indoor coverage in Saudi Arabia in a proof-of-concept pilot with Mobily, Zain KSA, neutral host specialist ACES NH and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST).

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Standards led and AI driven, building a new era of green networks

Total Telecom

During the Digital Transformation Summit (DTW 25), Huawei, in collaboration with industry organizations, hosted the fourth Green Development Forum to address the imperative of achieving green and low-carbon development in communication networks amid climate change. Attendees engaged in comprehensive discussions on the standardization of the Green Network Index (GNI), AI-driven energy efficiency, and practices for zero-carbon architecture, mapping out trends toward a sustainable, zero-carbon netw

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SpaceX teases Starlink Gen3 satellites for Terabit internet speeds

Telecoms Tech News

SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink is enjoying rapid user growth, increased speed, cut latency, and is now teasing Gen3 satellites. Starlink is in the middle of an extraordinary growth spurt, welcoming over 2.7 million new users in the last year alone and pushing its global customer base past the six million mark. This isn’t just. Read more » The post SpaceX teases Starlink Gen3 satellites for Terabit internet speeds appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Kenya Launches Fibre Project to Boost Digital Links in Horn of Africa

VoIP Review

Kenya is initiating a transformative project in the Horn of Africa with the launch of a high-capacity fibre optic cable corridor along the Isiolo-Mandera route. Spearheaded by the ICT Authority under the Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy, this project aims to enhance regional digital integration and connect underserved communities.

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California’s $15 Broadband Proposal Could Save Households $1B Annually, State Report Finds

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2025 – A proposal to cap broadband prices at $15 per month for low-income Californians could save households over $1 billion annually with minimal impact on industry revenues, according to a new report from the California Public Utilities Commission’s Public Advocates Office. The report , authored by CPUC’s program manager for communications and broadband policy, Ernesto Falcon , analyzes the financial and social impact of Assemblymember Tasha Boerner &#

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CableLabs sees 14-Gig speeds at latest DOCSIS 4.0 interop

Light Reading

CableLabs said its latest DOCSIS 4.0 interop of cable modems, remote PHY devices and virtual CMTSs delivered downstream speeds of 14 Gbit/s – a 55% increase when compared to recent D4.0 interops.

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Nokia secures deal to modernize Elisa’s 5G network infra

RCR Wireless

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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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Nokia use AI to reduce energy demand and emissions

IEEE ComSoc

Indonesian network operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has deployed Nokia Energy Efficiency (part of the company’s Autonomous Networks portfolio – described below) to reduce energy demand and carbon dioxide emissions across its RAN network using AI. Nokia’s energy control system uses AI and machine learning algorithms to analyze real-time traffic patterns, and will enable the operator to adjust or shut idle and unused radio equipment automatically during low network demand periods.

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MWC Videos

HCL Tech

MWC Videos abhinay.khandelwal Tue, 07/08/2025 - 06:25 Left Video Reference Network transformation for the AI era" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen"> Network transformation for the AI era Praveen Atreya, Vice President of Technology Development and Network Planning, Verizon and Jayasri B Krishnan, Associate Vice President, HCLTech discuss how networks are transforming for the AI era.

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Six Lakh Villages in India to Be Connected with Fibre Network in Three Years: Report

Telecom Talk

The Centre plans to connect as many as six lakh villages with high-speed optical fibre-based broadband over the next three years, a senior government official said on Monday. The initiative is part of the government’s effort to deepen digital infrastructure and support the expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) beyond metropolitan cities.

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Unleashing AI’s potential in Africa requires bold action on infrastructure

Developing Telecoms

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept for Africa - it is a present-day economic and social force. As one of the defining technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), AI holds immense promise for transforming key sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and tourism. But realising this promise demands more than innovation - it demands action on digital infrastructure, policy, and investment.

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Viasat joins ESA’s Moonlight project for lunar connectivity

Total Telecom

News The satellite operator will serve as the projects end-to-end communications lead, helping to deploy a satellite communications network orbiting the Moon This week, satellite connectivity provider Viasat has been selected to design the lunar orbiting satellite communications system for the European Space Agency (ESA)s Moonlight project. The Moonlight Initiative was formally announced by ESA in 2021, aiming to deliver uninterrupted satellite communication between Earth and the Moon.

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Verizon and Nokia to bring private 5G to Thames Freeport

Telecoms Tech News

Verizon Business, Thames Freeport, and Nokia are working together to bring private 5G networks to key logistics and manufacturing sites along the River Thames in the UK. The deployment aims to support long-term digital upgrades in the region, which serves as one of the country’s busiest maritime logistics hubs. The new private networks will support.

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Using Business PBX Phone Systems for Seamless Internal and External Communications

VoIP Review

For any business, communications are an essential cornerstone of success. Effective internal communications are the lifeline that keeps teams aligned, productive, and engaged. A well-functioning internal communication system minimizes delays, fosters collaboration, and ensures that everyone in the organization is on the same page for the successful execution of business goals.

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Copper Theft and Vandalism Threatening Critical Infrastructure, Say Industry Leaders

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2025 - Industry associations and local officials are raising alarms about a surge in copper theft and vandalism targeting telecommunications networks, warning that these crimes threaten public safety and disrupt essential services. At a Broadband Breakfast Live Online event Wednesday , representatives from major telecommunications associations and local governments discussed the growing problem and potential solutions. "Over a three-month period where we focused on our s

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Broadband access network spending to top $20.1B in 2028 – Dell'Oro

Light Reading

Led by fiber builds and expansions, broadband providers' spending on access equipment is set to grow annually by 1.6%, per Dell'Oro's new five-year forecast. Cable access spending is also expected to peak in about three years as operators push DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades.

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Public Interest groups offer four proposals to close the digital divide

Blandin on Broadband

The Benton Institute for Broadband & Society reports The Benton Institute for Broadband & Society joined Access Humboldt, Common Sense Media, Everyone On, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, National Digital Inclusion Alliance, New America’s Open Technology Institute, and Public Knowledge (all members of the Lifeline Coalition*) in a filing in the Federal Communications Commission’s RE: DELETE, DELETE, DELETE proceeding.

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Ofcom: 5G accounts for 28% of UK connections

RCR Wireless

Ofcom noted its latest ‘Mobile Matters’ report tracks growing 5G adoption and performance gaps among U.K. carriers In sum – what to know: 5G growth accelerates – 5G now accounts for 28% of UK connections, with urban areas still ahead of rural zones.

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Elisa, Ericsson and MediaTek claim 8 Gbps download speeds on 5G SA

telecoms.com

Finnish operator Elisa along with Ericsson and MediaTek claim to have set a new benchmark in the European telecom industry by achieving download speeds of up to 8 Gbps in a live 5G Standalone (5G SA) network.

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Lifecycle Software Unveils Event Intelligence 2.0 to Supercharge Telecom Campaigns

Lifecycle

Lifecycle Software, a leading provider of telecommunications solutions, has officially launched Event Intelligence 2.0 , a major upgrade to its Customer Value Management (CVM) platform. Built to help telecom operators run smarter, faster, and more effective campaigns, the new release introduces powerful capabilities that turn real-time customer interactions into measurable growth.

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Nxtra by Airtel Expands Edge Data Centers, Showcases Green Energy Efforts to RE100 Core Members

Telecom Talk

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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Airtel Africa boosts customer base, profit despite currency headwinds

Developing Telecoms

Airtel Africa returned to profit in its latest financial year driven by a rise in subscriber base despite a continued hit from currency devaluation across its markets.

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Huawei OptiX OSN 1800 series products named the only “Leader” with the highest score in access WDM by GlobalData

Total Telecom

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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Openreach warns UK firms over copper switch-off deadline

Telecoms Tech News

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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GSMA Warns Spectrum Costs Risk Stalling Mobile Networks

VoIP Review

The latest report from the GSMA highlights a financial burden faced by mobile operators that may hinder the advancement of mobile networks. While consumers are enjoying significantly reduced costs for mobile servicesdown by 38% compared to a decade agooperators have not been as fortunate. Their earnings per gigabyte of data have plummeted by 96% from 2014 to 2024, revealing a concerning gap between revenue and operational costs.

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Vermont, Ohio Networks Prove Municipal Broadband Pays for Itself

Broadband Breakfast

Feb. 21, 2025 – Cities and towns were proving that municipal broadband networks can pay for themselves – without raising taxes, without government bailouts, and without private investment. That was the message from advocates for these networks, at a webinar hosted Thursday by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance’s Community Broadband Networks Initiative and the American Association for Public Broadband, during which local broadband officials and financial experts discussed

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Secure Your Business With Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall Solutions

Cisco Wireless

Skip to content Cisco Blogs / Security / Secure Your Business With Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall Solutions July 3, 2025 Leave a Comment Security Secure Your Business With Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall Solutions 3 min read Renato Morais Technology is advancing faster than ever, and with it comes new challenges for businesses trying to stay secure. From hybrid cloud setups to remote work and the rise of AI tools, keeping your organization safe isn’t as simple as it used to be.

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Telecoms.com’s survey: 5G NTNs to highlight service reliability and network redundancy

IEEE ComSoc

Telecoms.com survey results , presented in the report Private networks and NTNs: Transcending the boundaries of 5G , highlight the reinforcement of service reliability and additional layer of network redundancy as the most frequently selected impact of the convergence of 5G and Non Terrestrial Networks (NTN)s, according to nearly half of respondents.

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Generative AI: Balancing innovation with risk and responsibility

HCL Tech

Generative AI: Balancing innovation with risk and responsibility Content Group Article amitgaur-w Thu, 07/03/2025 - 07:21 Trends Channel AI As noted in a recent episode of the HCLTech Trends and Insights podcast , the enterprise world is moving beyond proof-of-concept into real-world generative AI (GenAI) adoption. Govind Chandranani , HCLTech’s Practice Head of Engineering and R&D Services, observes that the market now has “huge expectations… on the role of GenAI for both business and service

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What’s Next for Wireless? Live 3GPP Insights

Fierce Telecom

Speaking live from the 3GPP plenary meeting in Prague, Juan Montojo, Vice President of Technical Standards at Qualcomm | Live from the 3GPP in Prague, Qualcomm’s Juan Montojo shares how 6G is taking shape, why AI is central, and what new wireless innovations are ahead. Tune in now!

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SoftBank roadtests 7GHz with Tokyo trial

Light Reading

SoftBank trials 7GHz in Tokyo, with the band potentially able to offer 10-20 times more capacity than 3.5GHz with similar coverage range to sub-6GHz spectrum.

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Airtel Protects 3.5 Million Users in Delhi with Fraud Detection System

Telecom Talk

Bharti Airtel, a leading telecom operator in the country, has announced that it protected over 3.5 million users living in Delhi-NCR through its fraud detection system. The telco’s fraud detection system works in real time and this figure of 3.5 million has been achieved in just 43 days. Bharti Airtel is not charging anything extra from its customers for this technology.

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Tanzania and Kenya launch cross-border fibre link

Developing Telecoms

State-owned Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTLC) and Kenya’s ICT Authority (ICTA) have implemented and launched a new terrestrial fibre link connecting Dar-Es-Salaam to Mombasa.

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Telxius and Ciena Achieve First Live 1.3 Tb/s Data Transmission Across the Atlantic

Total Telecom

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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UK risks losing £230B without mobile network upgrades

Telecoms Tech News

A report from BT and Assembly Research claims the UK is at a digital crossroads when it comes to mobile network infrastructure upgrades. If we get our act together and seriously upgrade our mobile networks over the next ten years, we could unlock a wave of growth and innovation worth £230 billion. But if we. Read more » The post UK risks losing £230B without mobile network upgrades appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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SRN Unleashes 4G Boost Across Rural Wales’ Mobile Network

VoIP Review

The Shared Rural Network (SRN), a groundbreaking initiative, is transforming connectivity in rural Wales. Recently, 30 government-funded mast upgrades have gone live, marking a significant milestone for this UK government and mobile network operators’ joint endeavour to boost mobile coverage in underserved rural regions. These 4G network upgrades are more than just a technological improvement; they are a lifeline for numerous rural communities.

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