AI will turn networks into ‘product factories’, says IOH boss | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News Speaking at DTW in Copenhagen, Vikram Sinha, CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), called on operators to go ‘all in’ on AI transformation As was to be expected, the topic of AI dominated discussions on the opening day of DTW this year. Numerous operators took to the stage to exhort the technologies potential to transform the telecoms world and help telcos return to growth. Chief among these AI cheerleaders was IOH CEO Vikram Sinha, who said...
BT CEO May Consider Spinning Off Openreach After UK Full Fibre Build | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The CEO of BT Group, Allison Kirkby, has hinted at the possibility that network access provider Openreach could be spun off into a completely separate company in the future. But this would only be considered once their roll-out of a national gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network completes (i.e. after 2030). Openreach is currently busy investing around £15bn to cover 25 million UK premises with their new full fibre network by...
Dispute Between Vodafone UK and Ex-Franchisees Takes Another Twist | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The ongoing c.£100m legal dispute between mobile and broadband giant Vodafone and a group of 62 current and former UK franchisees (here) recently experienced another twist. This came after the network operator confirmed that it had terminated the contracts of 12 franchisees who had continued working with them while also being party to the case. Just to recap. The affected franchisees, many of which say they have been “loyal ambassadors for the brand over...
Government May Reclassify UK Broadband as Defence Spending | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More A major newspaper has today claimed that the UK government’s imminent National Security Review (NSR), which is due to be published next week, will expand the definition of national security spending to include everything from a third runway at Heathrow Airport to food prices and rural broadband provision (e.g. the £5bn Project Gigabit scheme). The move, says the Telegraph (paywall), could make it easier for the Government to reach a hypothetical future...
Scotland May Reissue Gigabit Broadband Tender for Fife, Perth and Kinross | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The Scottish Government (SG) looks as if they could be preparing to “relaunch” their proposed gigabit broadband roll-out procurement for Fife, Perth and Kinross during September 2025. This might take a second stab at trying to find a supplier that can help upgrade the remaining set of hardest-to-reach premises. Just to recap. The move comes after the SG stopped their existing tender a couple of weeks ago (here), which aimed to find a supplier to deliver...
Vodafone Germany unlocks next-level network automation using digital twins | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News Vodafone Germany has taken a decisive step in its digital transformation journey by deploying EXFO Context, a semantic modelling platform that creates a digital twin of its mobile and fixed networks. This move significantly advances Vodafone’s Zero-Touch Automation ambitions, positioning the company to deliver more efficient, resilient, and intelligent network operations. The deployment of EXFO Context allows Vodafone to gain unparalleled...
Brazil targets more effective nationwide emergency response | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Press Release Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced it has been selected by the Band Administration Entity (EAF), an organisation created by the Brazilian Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), to implement a new federal mission-critical communications solution that will enable Brazil’s defense and public safety organisations to seamlessly collaborate during joint missions. Motorola Solutions will integrate multiple existing land mobile radio...
City of Morrow pursues smart city ambitions | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Press Release eCommunity™ Fiber, a leading open-access fiber network provider, today announced the deployment of Ciena’s (NYSE: CIEN) routing and multi-layer network control solutions as the high-capacity backbone connecting The District in Morrow, Georgia, directly to the Atlanta Internet Gateway. This continued collaboration with Ciena underscores the foundational technical infrastructure enabling Morrow’s ambitious smart city transformation. Ciena,...
New warning from CSRI that UK undersea infrastructure is at risk from China and Russia | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More NEWS A new report by the China Strategic Risks Institute (CSRI) reveals that the UK is unprepared for escalating threats from China and Russia targeting undersea internet cables. The institute analysed 12 incidents between January 2021 and April 2025, and found that eight out of ten suspect vessels were directly linked to China or Russia. These nations are reportedly employing commercial “shadow fleet” vessels to conduct “grey zone” operations. CSRI...
Netgem TV Add DAZN Premium TV Sports via Supporting UK Broadband ISPs | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Digital entertainment platform Netgem TV has today announced that their IPTV box and service, which is typically bundled by broadband ISPs like Brsk, TalkTalk, CommunityFibre, Wightfibre and others, will benefit from its new partnership with one of the world’s leading sports platforms, DAZN. The collaboration complements Netgem’s existing access to 50+ free live sports channels in the UK, alongside access to a broad library of 250 other channels and...