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February 21st, 2025 5:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Turkcell Conducts Fiber Fingerprint Intelligent ODN Trial

Turkiye's telecom operator Turkcell has conducted what it calls the first European trial of the "Fiber Fingerprint" intelligent Optical Distribution Network (ODN) solution, supplied by ZTE. The trial, deployed at Turkcell Kartal Plaza, showcased an approach to enhancing network visibility, fault detection, and automated topology management, according to the official release. Also Read: Turkcell and Nokia Trial Quantum-Safe Cryptography for Mobile Networks Challenges in Traditional ODNs The operator explained that,... Read More

February 21st, 2025 4:49 PM 23 COMMENTS

Airtel MD Calls for Some More Tariff Repair, Highlights India’s Lowest ARPU Globally

Bharti Airtel reported a strong Q3 FY2025 performance with a steady increase in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), reinforcing its push for higher tariffs and premium customer acquisitions. The telecom company recorded an ARPU of Rs 245, up from Rs 233 in the previous quarter, reflecting growth driven by a combination of tariff adjustments and others. "ARPU drivers on an underlying basis remain intact; these are basically feature phone to... Read More

February 21st, 2025 12:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

DataVolt to Develop AI-Ready Data Center in Riyadh

DataVolt, a developer and operator of digital infrastructure, has signed a land lease agreement with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) to build a state-of-the-art, AI-ready data center in Riyadh. The 55,000-square-meter facility will be located in the First Technology Park in east Riyadh. "The data center facility will be designed for advanced AI processing and will serve growing demand from hyperscalers, cloud and content providers,... Read More

February 20th, 2025 7:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lumos Expands into Florida with a 7,500 Mile Fiber Network

American Fiber Internet provider Lumos is expanding into Florida with a nearly 7,500-mile fiber network investment. This expansion marks Lumos' eighth state of operation and will bring fiber internet to over 30 communities, reaching nearly 500,000 homes and small businesses. Also Read: Lumos Expands Fiber Optic Internet to Franklin County, Ohio Third Major Market Expansion This marks Lumos' third major market expansion in 2025. The company plans to provide fiber-optic... Read More

February 20th, 2025 2:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Solarises Over 3300 Network Sites in Q3, Infuses AI Into Network for Energy Optimisation

Bharti Airtel has solarised over 3,300 network sites in the last quarter and more than 28,000 sites over the past six quarters, reducing its carbon footprint while simultaneously lowering costs. Sustainability is a key focus of the company's ESG strategy, with connectivity in remote parts of India being the top priority, followed by emissions reduction. Airtel has also infused artificial intelligence (AI) into its network to automatically manage network and... Read More

February 20th, 2025 12:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia, NTT, and Anritsu Demonstrate Energy-Efficient Elastic Networking

Nokia, in collaboration with Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) and Anritsu Corporation, has conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) to demonstrate the effectiveness of Elastic networking in bringing down energy usage in mobile networks. "The Proof of Concept (PoC) is the world’s first successful validation of Elastic networking to optimize energy consumption in networks," according to Nokia's announcement on Thursday, February 20. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Launches Green 5G Initiative... Read More

February 20th, 2025 11:37 AM 0 COMMENTS

Batelco Joins GSMA Open Gateway Initiative to Drive Telecom Innovation

Batelco, part of Beyon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GSMA, marking its official entry into the Open Gateway Initiative. This collaboration provides Batelco with access to a standardised framework of Application Programmable Interfaces (APIs), facilitating seamless integration and faster deployment of innovative services, the Bahraini telecommunications company announced on February 18. Also Read: Batelco Partners with Ericsson to Upgrade 4G and 5G Network in Bahrain Batelco Signs... Read More

February 20th, 2025 10:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telstra and Ericsson Partner to Roll Out Programmable Network with 5G Advanced Capabilities

Telstra is set to become the first communications service provider in the Asia-Pacific region to deploy a high-performing, programmable 5G Advanced network, following a four-year partnership with Ericsson, according to an announcement made on Thursday 20. With this deployment, customers of the Australian communications service provider (CSP) Telstra will benefit from the enhanced network capabilities. Also Read: Telstra Achieves 516 Mbps 5G SA Uplink Speed with Ericsson and Qualcomm AI,... Read More

February 19th, 2025 9:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Neterra Enhances Customer Service Monitoring System With New Monitoring Points

Neterra announced that it has upgraded its connectivity service monitoring system by expanding its global network of monitoring points. Neterra has implemented a new monitoring system designed to provide a clearer picture of the status of its off-net services and enable more efficient diagnostics and maintenance, the company announced on Tuesday, February 19. Also Read: Neterra Achieves Carbon Neutrality Certification for 2023 Real-Time Diagnostics for Improved Accuracy "In some regions,... Read More

February 19th, 2025 6:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

MTS Expands Mobile Network to Antarctica’s Harshest Regions

Russian telecom operator MTS has deployed mobile communication networks at two key Antarctic research stations—Vostok and Mirny. The project was carried out in collaboration with the Russian Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI). This implementation ensures that polar explorers at all five Russian stations in the Antarctic region now have access to mobile services year-round, MTS announced in a statement on Tuesday. Also Read: MTS Russia Deploys Mobile Network in... Read More

February 19th, 2025 4:11 PM 20 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Reports 120 Million 5G Users in Q3FY25 Amid 5G Network Expansion

Bharti Airtel (Airtel) ended the December (Q3FY25) quarter with a 5G customer base of 120 million as it continued its planned 5G coverage expansion. The second-largest Indian telco attributed its growing 5G user base to increasing 5G smartphone shipments, which now account for over 80 percent of overall smartphone shipments. "We continue to get our fair share from growing 5G handset adoption," said Bharti Airtel's Vice Chairman and Managing Director... Read More

February 19th, 2025 1:03 PM 4 COMMENTS

Du Launches 5G VoNR Service in UAE

Du, the telecom provider in the UAE, claims to be the first operator in the country to commercially launch 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) and receive full certification from major handset manufacturers for its 5G Standalone (5G SA) network. "This achievement will enable du to provide faster speeds and superior performance across the UAE and uplift the customer experience with superior Voice services," the operator said on Tuesday. Also... Read More

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