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Telecom & 5G
Operators, 5G and 6G, fiber, satellite, spectrum and network equipment.
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Telstra's tech chief asks telcos to fix basics before chasing AI
Telstra's tech chief Kim Krogh Andersen says the telco's own autonomy was below Level 2 in a recent assessment, even as AI token use grew 275% and costs fell 7%, as he advised telcos to fix basics before chasing AI.
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Airtel Business launches integrated omnichannel management solution
Bharti Airtel’s enterprise arm, Airtel Business, announced on Monday it has launched a new omni-channel platform that integrates multiple customer communication channels onto one control plane and provides network-level fraud protection.
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HBL and RAD to support comms for Indian Railways
HBL Engineering, an Indian research-based engineering company, and RAD, a provider of advanced networking solutions, have partnered on a project for Indian Railways.
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1Finity says operators should build AI-RAN where a customer is already paying
AI-RAN performance gains won’t justify the investment on their own In sum – what we know: Operators are being told AI will transform the radio access network, with the idea…
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Small, midsized cable operators and telcos get router relief
In a bit of good news for small and midsized broadband operators, ACA Connects and NTCA recently obtained a temporary exemption from the FCC's ban on new, foreign-made consumer routers.
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InCoax shifts to direct sales amid changes in Nokia relationship
InCoax said it is moving to a direct sales model to approach customers that were previously subject to 'contractual restrictions.' The move also comes amid a change in InCoax's sales relationship with Nokia. #pressrelease
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Lower 7GHz: Focus on real end-user needs, not mobile industry wishful thinking
How unlicensed, dynamically coordinated access could extract more value from the lower 7GHz than clearing the entire band for traditional exclusive, high-power mobile licenses.
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FirstNet adds remote coverage but mobile satellite waits in the wings
FirstNet Authority approves hundreds more cell sites for AT&T to expand coverage, but T-Mobile has a head start in satellite D2D for remote connectivity.
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Vertiv and Cybastion Partner to Advance Critical Digital Infrastructure Across Northwest Africa
Vertiv , a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cybastion , a U.S. technology company focused on accelerating digital…
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Telecel Ghana targets December 5G launch
Ghana has woken up from its state-run wholesale 5G dream, awarding spectrum to private operators that aim to succeed where the government has failed.
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Ooredoo CEO Aziz Fakhroo Elected to GSMA Board for 2027–2028 Term
Ooredoo Group announced that its Group Chief Executive Officer, Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, has been elected to the GSMA Board of Directors for the 2027–2028 term.…
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GSMA readies board for AI, 6G eras
The GSMA lined up the board which will guide the organisation through key decisions around 6G, satellite connectivity and spectrum, with six new companies represented and fresh faces at some existing members.
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SGI Cable System to strengthen Indonesia's domestic connectivity
The 6,870km SGI cable system, which is set to connect Indonesia's eastern, central and western regions, is expected to be operational by the end of 2028.
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UAB Launches Corporate Credit Cards With Mastercard for UAE Businesses
United Arab Bank (UAB) announced the launch of corporate credit card offering for Corporates in collaboration with Mastercard, expanding the Bank’s digital payment capabilities for…
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Former Verizon CEO Vestberg joins Evercore as senior adviser
Former Verizon and Ericsson chief Hans Vestberg was named senior adviser at investment bank Evercore to provide technology insights to its customers.
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Salam and Nutanix Partner to Deliver Private Cloud Services to Saudi Enterprises
Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of telecommunications services and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, announced a strategic partnership with Nutanix, a global…
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Globe, SK Telecom head for IPO paydays
Globe Telecom and its shareholder Singtel are set to benefit as digital financial firm GCash is about to go public, while SK Telecom will profit from its stake in Anthropic as it too heads for an IPO.
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du and Rilian Partner to Strengthen AI-Driven Cybersecurity for UAE Critical Infrastructure
du, the leading telecom and digital service provider, announced at GISEC Global the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rilian to strengthen sovereign,…
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Ericsson says AI RAN will require smarter networks — and stronger uplinks
Ericsson is framing AI RAN as a two-sided transformation: networks must use AI to improve their own performance while also evolving to support a new generation of AI applications In…
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Visa and ADI Foundation Explore Blockchain Opportunities for Digital Payments
Visa, the global leader in digital payments, and ADI Foundation (ADI), an institutional gateway enabling public and private sector organizations to adopt blockchain technology through…
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Multi-hop mmWave repeater validation – for high-frequency network architectures (Reader Forum)
As mmWave moves beyond hotspot deployments, the challenge is extending high-frequency coverage without simply adding more base stations. Kyocera’s multi-hop repeater validation points to a more flexible network architecture for…
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Norway mulls pioneering smart glasses ban
Norway’s government proposed a temporary ban on the use of AI glasses in select public places as privacy concerns mount over how the wearable devices are used.
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BCEAO Authorises 175 Institutions for West Africa’s Interoperable Instant Payments System
The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) has published a new list of 175 institutions and payment service providers authorised to open services on…
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Eurobites: BT seeks 'continuity of service' with £400M TalkTalk purchase
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: DT eyes €800M in non-US AI revenues; Sweden preps new emergency network; Ookla praises EE and Three voice network in London.