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Telecom News

Telegram off the App Store and Google Play in Russia

By Jonathan Simon May 29, 2018

The Russian News Agency TASS reported that Apple and Google have been asked by the Russian authorities to remove Telegram Messenger from their stores. The request has been made in April 17th after a court ordered four days earlier that Telegram be taken off, has the company issuing the app refused to comply with the FSB’s request. The FSB asked Telegram to share its data, a demand the company refused to accept. The Russian telecom watchdog sent a notification to users concerning the use of Telegram and issued a statement saying: “In order to anticipate Roskomnadzor’s likely response to the violations regarding the operation of the aforesaid Apple, Inc. services we are asking you to notify us within the tightest deadlines of the company’s further actions regarding the solution of these issues.”

Telecom News

Google bets on “Chat” to change the world of messaging

By Jonathan Simon April 23, 2018

To compete with Facebook’s Messenger and WhatsApp as well as Apple’s iMessages, Google is looking for bold new ideas. They have had a number of failures in this area, having tried Talk, Hangouts and Allo! But for an American company, there’s no such thing as failure – there’s just the gaining of experience. Looking forward, Google will focus on delivering their new calling and messaging system called “Chat.” Chat aims to replace SMS, and uses the RCS protocol (Rich Communication Service) to achieve its goals. With Chat, users no longer need to download an application and keep that application updated, and the open-source nature of the RCS protocol will make this platform accessible to developers. According to The Verge media publication, more than 60 companies all over the world, including developers and operators such as Orange, Samsung and Asus have already committed to supporting Chat. For its part, Google promises…

Telco Buzz

Ericsson and CSPs Launch Aduna to Accelerate Network API

By Kamile Bigenyte July 31, 2025

Ericsson and twelve leading telecom providers have launched Aduna, a joint venture to accelerate global adoption of network APIs. Backed by major operators and cloud partners, Aduna builds on Ericsson’s secure platform and supports initiatives like Open Gateway to standardize APIs.

Infrastructure

SoftBank Expands AI Infrastructure with Largest Nvidia SuperPOD

By Kamile Bigenyte July 28, 2025

SoftBank is expanding its AI infrastructure with the world’s largest Nvidia DGX SuperPOD using more than 4,000 Blackwell GPUs. The upgrade boosts total capacity to over 10,000 GPUs, enabling 13.7 exaflops of computing power.

Infrastructure

Pennsylvania Secures $90B for AI and Energy Revolution

By Kamile Bigenyte July 22, 2025

Pennsylvania emerges as a key player in AI and energy sectors with over $90 billion in investments. The focus on data centers, energy infrastructure, and AI workforce training promises extensive job opportunities.

AI

Meta Targets AI Super Intelligence with Massive Investment Plans

By Kamile Bigenyte July 16, 2025

Meta’s unprecedented investment in artificial super intelligence (ASI) signifies a bold move towards AI innovation. CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s focus on enhancing compute infrastructure aligns with the hefty aspiration of constructing multi-gigawatt data centers.

Infrastructure

AAE-2 Cable Links Asia, Africa, Europe for Seamless Connectivity

By Kamile Bigenyte June 13, 2025

The AAE 2 subsea cable project, led by PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and ZOI, aims to connect Hong Kong, Singapore, and Italy through a mix of terrestrial and underwater routes. Designed to boost global data capacity, it offers strategic expansion potential and reflects the growing international push to enhance telecommunications infrastructure and digital connectivity.

AI

Qualcomm Boosts Vietnam’s AI Research with New R&D Center

By Kamile Bigenyte June 12, 2025

Qualcomm is enhancing its footprint in Vietnam with a new AI R&D center, boosting the nation’s AI, semiconductor, and digital transformation ambitions. This integration strengthens tech cooperation, fostering Vietnam’s position in Southeast Asia’s AI landscape by 2030.

AI

Amazon Invests $10B in North Carolina to Expand AI and Cloud

By Kamile Bigenyte June 6, 2025

Amazon’s substantial $10 billion investment in AWS data centers in North Carolina underscores the surge in generative AI and cloud technology demand. This groundbreaking endeavor will create 500 high-skilled jobs, bolstering the local economy and confirming Amazon’s commitment to AI innovation and advanced cloud infrastructure.

Telco Buzz

FCC Approves Verizon-Frontier Deal, DEI Efforts Cut

By Kamile Bigenyte May 20, 2025

Verizon has received FCC approval for a $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications, expanding its fiber network to reach more homes nationwide. In exchange, Verizon agreed to eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, reflecting broader industry and political shifts away from such programs.