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Ofcom’s mmWave auction could fix slow 5G in busy cities

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September 3, 2025
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Ofcom is auctioning off a slice of the mmWave airwaves that could fix slow 5G connections around busy cities and landmarks. In just a couple of weeks, on 16-17 of September 2025, the UK’s telecoms regulator will open the bidding on a huge chunk of &#82…

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PLDT expands grassroots anti-theft programme outside of Manila

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September 3, 2025
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Philippine telco PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications said on Wednesday they have expanded their grassroots programme to prevent theft of telecoms infrastructure by partnering with local communities, following its initial launch earlier this …

Zac Eller, ExpressVPN: Monzo could disrupt mobile service market

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September 3, 2025
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Telecoms caught up with Zac Eller, GM of Global Partnerships at ExpressVPN, to analyse the impact of a potential launch by digital bank Monzo into the mobile service market as a MVNO. While nothing is confirmed, the mere suggestion of such a crossover …

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MTN and Vodacom announce technology deployment firsts

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September 2, 2025
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Two of Africa’s biggest operators – Vodacom and MTN – have, coincidentally, announced technology deployment firsts for the continent in the past few days – one involving MIMO, the other involving 5-band RRU commercial deployment.

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True partners with global tech firms to boost smart-home platform

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September 2, 2025
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Thai operator True Corporation has partnered with China Mobile International, T3 Technology and Tuya Smart to enhance its smart-home platform TrueX, aiming to migrate more than 3 million Thai users from Tuya’s ecosystem.

Fixing slow eSIM adoption to improve global mobile connectivity

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September 1, 2025
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For years, we’ve been told mobile SIMs are dying and eSIM adoption will provide key benefits including seamless global roaming connectivity. GSMA Intelligence predicts 6.7 billion eSIM smartphones by 2030. The industry, from network providers to phone …

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Vodafone Idea unit seeks $570m debt raise to fund 5G rollout

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August 29, 2025
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Vodafone Idea’s infrastructure subsidiary is reportedly seeking loans worth INR50 billion (US$570 million) to finance network expansion.

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Vodafone Idea unit seeks $570m debt raise to fund 5G rollout

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August 29, 2025
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Vodafone Idea’s infrastructure subsidiary is reportedly seeking loans worth INR50 billion (US$570 million) to finance network expansion.

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Vodafone Idea unit seeks $570m debt raise to fund 5G rollout

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August 29, 2025
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Vodafone Idea’s infrastructure subsidiary is reportedly seeking loans worth INR50 billion (US$570 million) to finance network expansion.

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Telkomsel restores 4G internet in Papua and Maluku after cable break

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August 29, 2025
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Telkom Indonesia’s mobile unit Telkomsel has reportedly fully restored 4G internet services in Papua province and the Aru Islands of Maluku after repairing a damaged backup subsea cable that disrupted service in nine areas.