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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 September 13th, 2023 10:06 AM 0 COMMENTS

SoftBank and OneWeb Partner to Deliver Satellite Communication Services Across Japan

On Tuesday, SoftBank and OneWeb announced the signing of a Distribution Partnership Agreement to deliver satellite communication services across Japan. This partnership aims to enhance connectivity across the country, especially in remote and underserved regions where conventional mobile networks are unavailable. Under the agreement, SoftBank and OneWeb will collaborate to promote the delivery and improvement of satellite communication services. Also Read: KDDI Partners With SpaceX to Bring Satellite-to-Cellular Service to... Read More

Srikapardhi September 13th, 2023 9:04 AM 0 COMMENTS

Netcracker Launches GenAI Telco Solution to Improve Customer Experience, Optimize Operations

Netcracker Technology, a provider of digital transformation solutions for the communications industry, announced the launch of its GenAI Telco Solution. Netcracker said the solution is designed to help communications service providers (CSPs) harness the power of generative AI (GenAI) to improve customer experience, optimize operations, and drive new revenue opportunities. Also Read: Telenor Norway Selects Netcracker Digital BSS for 5G Monetization Specialised Telco-Centric Scenarios According to Netcracker, the solution offers... Read More

Srikapardhi September 12th, 2023 10:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Launches New Person-Portable User Terminal for Satellite Connectivity

OneWeb, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, announced the launch of its new fully person-portable user terminal (UT), designed to provide satellite connectivity to military operations and emergency response teams operating beyond traditional terrestrial networks. OneWeb said this lightweight terminal, named the "FoldSat Leo Ku OW Mil terminal," marks OneWeb's first ruggedised user terminal and offers versatility for communication in dynamic environments. Also Read: Eutelsat Advances Toward OneWeb... Read More

Srikapardhi September 12th, 2023 5:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Proximus and Partners Develop 5G, AI-Based Drone Service for Warehouse Stock Monitoring

Proximus, ID2Move, Phoenix-Tech and subsidiary Proximus Ada, and Deltrian International have announced a new project to use drones, 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve warehouse management in Wallonia. The project, which is being funded by the Walloon government, will see a drone equipped with 5G and AI technology fly autonomously through a covered storage warehouse at ID2Move's premises in Nivelles. Also Read: Proximus Inks Agreement With Digi Belgium and... Read More

Srikapardhi September 12th, 2023 3:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

EdgeConneX Enters Malaysia With Plans to Build Nearly 300 MWs of Data Center Capacity

EdgeConneX, a global hyperlocal and hyper-scale data centre solutions provider, has announced plans to enter the Malaysian market with plans to build nearly 300 megawatts (MW) of combined data centre capacity. On Monday, EdgeConneX announced that it will build three data centres in Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Jalil, and Cyberjaya, which are all strategically located to meet the growing demand for data centre services... Read More

Srikapardhi September 12th, 2023 12:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bayobab Zambia Granted International Network Licence

Bayobab Zambia, a subsidiary of the Bayobab Group (formerly MTN GlobalConnect), has been granted an International Network Licence by the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA). This license allows for the transit of capacity across borders and is a significant development for the company's operations in Zambia and the ongoing digitalisation efforts aimed at transforming Zambia into the digital hub of Southern Africa. Also Read: Bayobab Granted NLDO License... Read More

Srikapardhi September 12th, 2023 10:35 AM 0 COMMENTS

UScellular Picks Casa Systems for Self-Install 5G Outdoor FWA Devices

The Fourth-largest wireless carrier in the United States, UScellular, has chosen Casa Systems' AurusLINK Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) outdoor device, soon to be branded as the 'UScellular Outdoor Receiver,' to provide FWA broadband internet services. With the selection of this device, UScellular intends to deliver high-speed broadband internet solutions for homes and businesses. Also Read: UScellular Surpasses 100,000 FWA Home Internet Customers Milestone UScellular FWA Growth UScellular Home Internet customer... Read More

Srikapardhi September 11th, 2023 9:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat Advances Toward OneWeb Merger, Receives Regulatory Approvals

Eutelsat Communications and OneWeb have received all relevant regulatory clearances for their proposed combination, and Eutelsat has convened an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders to be held on September 28, 2023. Last Friday, Eutelsat unveiled all documentation, including the French Exemption Document, providing details into the details and governance structure of the Combined Entity resulting from the merger. Also Read: OneWeb and Eutelsat Showcase Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity to NATO Leadership... Read More

Srikapardhi September 11th, 2023 4:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Open Fiber Austria Commits to Nationwide Fiber Optic Expansion

Open Fiber Austria (OFAA), the association of open fiber optic networks, has welcomed the new funding call of the 2nd Broadband Billion in the fall. The association believes that this funding is an opportunity to ensure that fibre optic expansion in Austria is promoted not only in urban areas, but also in rural regions. Also Read: A1 Group Boosts 4G, 5G Coverage in Tourist Regions; America Movil Expands Stake in... Read More

Srikapardhi September 11th, 2023 2:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Deutsche Telekom Records 12 Gbps Mobile Data Speeds Using 6 GHz Band

German Telecommunications provider, Deutsche Telekom has set a new world record for mobile data speed, achieving a download speed of 12 gigabits per second (Gbps) in Alzey, Germany. This is up to twelve times faster than the current 5G network, according to Telekom. Also Read: Etisalat by e& Achieves Record 10 Gbps Speeds on 6 GHz Band in 5G-Advanced Trial Harnessing the 6 GHz Spectrum The record was set using... Read More

Srikapardhi September 11th, 2023 1:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Switzerland to Open Private 5G Network Frequencies in January 2024

Switzerland's Federal Office of Communications (Bakom) will open private 5G frequencies starting January 1, 2024. These frequencies, within the 3400-3500 MHz range, will enable the creation of localised private mobile networks based on 5G technology, referred to as 'campus networks,' as per Bakom's update last week. Swiss companies will thus be able to deploy their own 5G mobile networks and operate their own broadband networks, especially in sectors such as... Read More

Srikapardhi September 11th, 2023 10:11 AM 0 COMMENTS

GO’s True Fibre Network Reaches 75 Percent of Malta

Malta's communications provider, GO, has announced that its True Fibre network now covers 75 percent of households and 80 percent of businesses on the island, offering super-fast internet speeds. In March 2023, GO Malta anticipated that by the end of the year, 75 percent of the island would be covered by its True Fibre Network, and this update aligns with that goal. Also Read: GO Anticipates to Cover 75% Of... Read More