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About the author: Passionately following the Indian #Telecom Industry for over a decade from Business, Consumer and a Technical perspective. My primary focus area is Consumer & Digital Experience.

Srikapardhi March 11th, 2025 4:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

Dialog Axiata and Meta Complete AI-Powered Network Optimisation Trial

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata, in partnership with Meta, has successfully completed an 'AI for Network' trial, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance network optimisation and Quality of Experience (QoE). Conducted over the past two months, this trial used Meta's Llama AI models to analyse and optimise Dialog's network, ensuring improved call quality, seamless video delivery, and superior user experiences. Also Read: Nokia, Nvidia, and Telcos Collaborate to Accelerate AI-RAN... Read More

Srikapardhi March 11th, 2025 3:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Viasat Demonstrates Direct-to-Satellite Connectivity for Vehicles in South America

Satellite communications company Viasat announced that it has demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity for the automotive sector, paving the way for the widescale adoption of satellite connectivity in automotive use cases. The trials, which Viasat claims are the first of their kind in the country, were conducted over four months between Blumenau and Curitiba in Southern Brazil, according to the company's statement on March 6. Also Read: Viasat Demonstrates Direct-to-Device... Read More

Srikapardhi March 9th, 2025 2:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Operators Account for 85 Percent of Mobile Internet Infrastructure Investment: GSMA Report

Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) account for 85 percent of total global investment in mobile internet infrastructure—approximately USD 109 billion annually—playing a 'keystone' role in funding the networks that underpin modern digital economies worldwide, according to a new report released on March 3, 2025, by the GSMA and global management consulting firm Kearney. Also Read: Europe’s 5G Adoption Expected to Surpass 4G by 2026: GSMA Report MNOs Lead Mobile Infrastructure Investment... Read More

Srikapardhi March 7th, 2025 4:51 PM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Strengthens Network in Jaipur Ahead of IIFA Awards 2025

Airtel has significantly enhanced its network infrastructure across Jaipur as the city prepares to host the 25th edition of the IIFA Awards for the first time. With over 20,000 guests expected, including international delegates, celebrities, and media professionals, Airtel announced on Friday that it has undertaken extensive upgrades to ensure seamless connectivity throughout the city. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Enhances Network for 48th Kolkata Book Fair Deployment of High-Capacity Sites... Read More

Srikapardhi March 7th, 2025 9:32 AM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Infuses AI into Network, Achieves New 5G Upload Speed, Adds IoT Partners

American telecommunications service provider Verizon Communications (Verizon), in collaboration with Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm Technologies, has deployed multi-vendor RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) functionality in its commercial network. Verizon said this deployment marks a significant advancement in Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) technology, showcasing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhances Verizon's network to drive operational efficiency and an optimised customer experience. In this first multi-vendor deployment, Verizon integrated Samsung's AI-powered Energy Saving... Read More

Srikapardhi March 6th, 2025 3:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Du and Nokia Sign MoU for 6G Research and Innovation in UAE: MWC25

UAE operator Du and Nokia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a structured framework for exploring and researching technology concepts for 6G. Under this MoU, Nokia and Du plan to form dedicated teams to explore 6G use cases, applications, and network innovations. They will conduct field trials, proof-of-concept demonstrations and research on key enablers of 6G technology. Also Read: Ericsson and Turk Telekom Sign 6G Collaboration Agreement:... Read More

Srikapardhi March 6th, 2025 2:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson and Turk Telekom Sign 6G Collaboration Agreement: MWC25

Ericsson Research Turkiye and Turk Telekom are collaborating to drive 6G research and development (R&D) at the Turkish operator's 6G R&D and Innovation Laboratories. The agreement was announced at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. As part of their collaboration, Ericsson and Turk Telekom will jointly participate in the SafeRoute-6G project, which aims to enhance transportation safety using 6G capabilities. Also Read: Govt Looking to Ensure 100 Mbps Per... Read More

Srikapardhi March 6th, 2025 2:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Orange and Eutelsat Partner to Expand Satellite Internet in Africa and the Middle East

Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) and Eutelsat have announced a multi-year partnership to bridge the digital divide through satellite connectivity in Africa and the Middle East. The collaboration aims to connect isolated areas with broadband access. As part of the partnership, Orange will use the Eutelsat Konnect satellite to provide internet access with initial deployment starting in Jordan, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The goal... Read More

Srikapardhi March 6th, 2025 2:43 AM 0 COMMENTS

Frog Cellsat to Expand into Europe and Africa, Showcases OneDAS at MWC 2025

Indian telecom equipment manufacturer Frog Cellsat Limited announced on Wednesday that it is expanding its operations globally by entering the European and African markets. The company said it is actively seeking resellers and system integrators to drive adoption of its telecom solutions, including distributed antenna system (DAS) solution, OneDAS, and digital repeaters in these regions. Also Read: Frog Cellsat to Enhance Network Coverage at Navi Mumbai Airport with OneDAS Deployment... Read More

Srikapardhi March 5th, 2025 1:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lumos Expands into Georgia with 5,000-Mile Fiber Optic Deployment

US fiber-optic internet service provider (ISP) Lumos has announced its expansion into Georgia, investing in 5,000 miles of fiber infrastructure. "As part of its first expansion into the state, Lumos will provide more than 320,000 homes and businesses in Georgia communities," the ISP said on March 4, 2025. Also Read: Lumos Expands into Florida with a 7,500 Mile Fiber Network Doubling Operational Footprint According to Lumos, the expansion doubles its... Read More

Srikapardhi March 5th, 2025 8:59 AM 0 COMMENTS

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to Deploy AI-RAN in Indonesia with Nokia and Nvidia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) announced on Wednesday, March 5, an initiative to deploy AI-driven Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) infrastructure across Indonesia in collaboration with Nokia and Nvidia. According to the company, this move makes Indosat the first operator in Southeast Asia and the third globally to implement commercial AI-RAN, integrating Nokia's 5G Cloud RAN and the Nvidia AI Aerial platform to enhance network efficiency and performance. Also Read:... Read More

Srikapardhi March 4th, 2025 10:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telenor Launches Norway’s First AI Factory and Open Lab

Norwegian telecom operator Telenor has built the country's first "AI factory", powered by Nvidia H100 Tensor Core GPUs and Nvidia AI Enterprise software platform. Opened in November 2024, Nvidia said the facility enables organisations to process sensitive data securely in Norway while prioritising sustainability. Also Read: Telenor Norway Selects Netcracker Digital BSS for 5G Monetization Norway's First AI Factory Speaking on Nvidia's AI podcast, Telenor's Chief Innovation Officer and Head... Read More