November 8th, 2024 8:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

TM Forum Expands ODA Canvas with Microsoft Azure Integration for Telcos

TM Forum, a global alliance of telecom and tech companies, announced this week the expansion of its Open Digital Architecture (ODA) Canvas with the integration of Microsoft's cloud assets via Github, bringing more of its operator resources to the cloud. This collaboration enables Communications Service Providers (CSPs) to quickly build carrier-grade ODA solutions on Microsoft Azure using pre-built modules, simplifying telecom software lifecycle management. Also Read: Jio and TM Forum... Read More

November 8th, 2024 6:04 PM 1 COMMENTS

Grameenphone Teams Up with Ericsson to Advance AI and Automation in Bangladesh

Grameenphone, Bangladesh's largest mobile operator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to collaborate and drive innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation. The collaboration, announced at Innovate Asia 2024, aims to enhance network efficiency, customer experience, and telecom growth through technology trials, workshops, and pilot projects. Also Read: Ericsson Launches AI-Powered 5G Advanced Software Suite to Improve Network Efficiency AI and Automation for Network Efficiency The partnership... Read More

November 8th, 2024 5:29 PM 61 COMMENTS

Airtel CEO Hints at New Structure for Mobile Tariffs to Take ARPU Up

Bharti Airtel's CEO, Gopal Vittal, has hinted at a new tariff structure that the telco wants to move towards in the future. Now don't fret over it, as it is not going to happen anytime soon. On top of that, no one player can change the tariff structure as it has to be a collaborative approach from the telcos so that one company doesn't end up losing a major chunk... Read More

November 8th, 2024 4:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

OTTplay Partners with Connect Broadband to Launch OTT Bundled Broadband Plans

OTTplay, India's AI-based OTT recommendation platform, has announced its latest partnership with Quadrant Televentures Limited (Connect Broadband), an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in North India. This collaboration will allow users in Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir to access 25 popular OTT platforms directly through new broadband subscription plans launched as part of this partnership. Also Read: JioCinema Premium Content Now Available for OTTplay Premium Subscribers Connect Broadband Service... Read More

November 8th, 2024 4:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia and Lenovo Partner to Develop AI-Driven Data Center Solutions

Nokia and Lenovo have recently announced a strategic partnership to develop advanced data center networking and automation solutions, targeting the needs of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (AI/ML), and compute-heavy workloads across enterprises, telecoms, and digital infrastructure and cloud providers. Also Read: Nokia Integrates AI into Altiplano Access Controller for Enhanced Network Automation Integration of AI and DC Technologies The collaboration will integrate Lenovo's ThinkSystem AI-ready servers and storage with... Read More

November 8th, 2024 3:04 PM 3 COMMENTS

Airtel Saw Better Response to Tariff Hikes from Users than Expected: CEO

Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in India, recently partook in the tariff hikes of mobile plans implemented in the early Q2 of FY25. The result of any tariff hike in the past has been a growth in average revenue per user (ARPU) but at the cost of the customer base. Airtel had anticipated losing customers and a downtrading of plans as the prices went up. Downtrading here means that... Read More

November 8th, 2024 1:47 PM 1 COMMENTS

India to Allocate Satellite Broadband Spectrum, TRAI to Set Pricing: Report

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that spectrum for satellite broadband will be allocated rather than auctioned, contrary to the requests of Reliance Industries' Mukesh Ambani and Bharti Airtel's Sunil Mittal. However, the spectrum will not be provided free of charge; the sector regulator, TRAI, will set a price for the resource, according to a PTI report. Also Read: Reliance Jio Set to Launch IPO in 2025, Potentially India’s Largest: Report... Read More

November 8th, 2024 12:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lintasarta Partners with 6Estates to Accelerate AI Transformation in Indonesia

Lintasarta, the AI Factory arm of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) Group in Indonesia, has announced a strategic partnership with 6Estates, a Singapore-based AI solutions provider specialising in domain-specific Language Learning Models (LLM) and enterprise AI applications. This collaboration aims to enhance AI adoption and drive digital transformation in Indonesia, supporting sectors like finance and banking, according to the official release. Also Read: Intelsat and Lintasarta Extend Connectivity to Remote Areas... Read More

November 8th, 2024 11:38 AM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Launches 4G Network in Lakshadweep

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest private telecom operator in India, announced on Thursday the launch of 4G network connectivity in Lakshadweep, enhancing connectivity for residents, businesses, and tourists in the region. Vi said it has deployed 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2100 MHz spectrum bands to connect over 20,000 residents and visitors on Agatti and Kavaratti, the largest islands of Lakshadweep. Also Read: Airtel 5G Plus Enables High-Speed Connectivity in... Read More

November 8th, 2024 10:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

Anthropic, Palantir, and AWS Partner to Bring Claude AI Models to US Defense Operations

AI start-up Anthropic on Thursday announced its partnership with data analytics firm Palantir Technologies and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide US intelligence and defense agencies with access to its Claude family of AI models (Claude 3 and 3.5). This collaboration enables the operational integration of Claude within Palantir's AI Platform (AIP), leveraging AWS's capabilities. Also Read: Anthropic Unveils New AI Model with Computer Use Capability Claude Models to Enhance... Read More

November 8th, 2024 9:24 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio Platforms, NICSI Partner to Provide Cloud Services for Government Digital Initiatives: Report

In a public-private collaboration, National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI) and Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) have launched the National Government Cloud (NGC), a pay-as-you-go cloud service designed to support government digital initiatives. This cloud service will reportedly operate through NICSI's data centers, with both capital and operational costs shared between the partners, according to a ET report. Also Read: Reliance Jio Set to Launch IPO in 2025, Potentially India’s Largest:... Read More

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Faraz :

I wish those Airtel 2G customers could shift to BSNL 2G, but in North and central India, BSNL 2G has…

Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea See Subscriber Losses, While BSNL…

Faraz :

Forget that 2L target which is not even announced. Their 1 lakh target site is yet to be achieved. BSNL…

Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea See Subscriber Losses, While BSNL…

Faraz :

But they need to improve network in all remaining circles also if Vi wants to stop loosing customers.

Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea See Subscriber Losses, While BSNL…

Shivraj Roy :

definately by Jio 2022-2030 8 years of 5G time to move to 6G for sure

First 6G Deployments Are Expected in 2030: Ericsson Mobility Report

Shivraj Roy :

i guess 6G should solve the issue of 5G's low network penetration and still deliver high speeds

First 6G Deployments Are Expected in 2030: Ericsson Mobility Report

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