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Telecom News | Week #39: Nvidia GPUs for 5G Telecom; FCC breaks deadlock; Telefonica Germany partners with Skylo; Nokia's rugged 5G devices.
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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #39

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Nvidia aims to convince telecoms to use its GPUs in 5G networks, citing NTT Docomo’s recent GPU-accelerated 5G launch in Japan. Yet, the role of Nvidia’s GPUs in telecom remains unclear. Meanwhile, the FCC breaks a two-year deadlock, reigniting net neutrality debates. Telefonica Germany partners with Skylo for global IoT connectivity, expanding options for businesses and consumers. Nokia explores rugged 5G devices for harsh environments, catering to specialized industries with challenging conditions.

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FTC joined forces with the FCC, state attorneys general, and various state and federal agencies to announce "Operation Stop Scam Calls."
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FTC and Partners Launch Operation Stop Scam Calls

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In a collective effort to combat the rampant issue of scam calls, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joined forces with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), state attorneys general, and various state and federal agencies to announce “Operation Stop Scam Calls” on July 18. This initiative brought together 102 participants, resulting in a total of 180 enforcement actions taken at the state and federal levels.

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US is introducing US Cyber Trust Mark for smart devices that aims to bolster security standards and protect consumers from potential threats.
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US Unveils Cyber Trust Mark for Smart Devices, Elevating Security Standards and Consumer Protection

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The Biden administration is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative today, introducing a new cybersecurity label for smart devices that aims to bolster security standards and protect consumers from potential threats. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel revealed the label, called the US Cyber Trust Mark, during a press briefing. The Cyber Trust Mark will signify that devices bearing it meet stringent security criteria based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) report.

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The FCC has announced the introduction of a new set of rules aimed at protecting consumers from cell phone scams.
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FCC Proposes New Rules to Safeguard Consumers Against Cell Phone Scams

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the introduction of a new set of rules aimed at protecting consumers from scams that attempt to take control of their cell phone accounts. FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel stated that these rules will ensure individuals maintain their freedom to choose their preferred device and provider while safeguarding them against fraudulent activities.

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FCC urged to stop unwanted text messages

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A group of consumer and privacy organizations, including the National Consumer Law Center and the Electronic Privacy Information Center, are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deny petitions aimed at allowing unsolicited bulk text messaging. The organization, which is made up of numerous telephone users from all around the country, feels that enabling such unwanted messages would be detrimental to customers.   In response to a proposed rulemaking in November 2022, some individuals have urged the FCC to allow businesses to send unwanted mass text messages to consumers without their consent. This would result in a rise in unwelcome texts, such as bothersome surveys, recurrent political messaging, and pestering debt collection requests. The FCC not taking action would be detrimental to customers, as they would lose their capacity to filter out undesirable messages.   The groups representing telephone subscribers are also requesting the FCC to release interpretations of the…

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