Tag: telecommunications
Russia Plans Major Shift from Copper to Fiber Optic Networks with New Regulatory Framework
Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development proposes a new framework for replacing copper lines with fiber optics, including potential disconnection for refusals.
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Russia Considers Granting 5G Spectrum Without Auction to Address Cost Barriers
High costs of 5G spectrum in Russia prompt talks of allocating frequencies without auction amid coverage obligations.
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Starlink Satellite Internet Surpasses 10 Million Users Worldwide
SpaceX’s Starlink service has exceeded 10 million users globally, reflecting rapid adoption of satellite internet technology.
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Origins of the Unreleased Trump Mobile T1 Phone Linked to Mexican Roots
The Trump Mobile T1 Phone, announced in 2025 but never launched, is now revealed to have connections to Mexico in its early development.
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Rising Memory Costs Threaten Supply of Routers and TV Set-Top Boxes
Sharp increases in memory prices are straining production of routers and TV set-top boxes, with memory costs soaring from 3% to 20% of component expenses.
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US Authorities Delay Ban on TP-Link Equipment Imports Amid Security Concerns
US officials have postponed plans to ban TP-Link imports after the company split its operations between Chinese and American entities.
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Russian Parliament Approves Law Requiring Mobile Devices to Register in IMEI Database
Russia mandates all mobile phones to be registered in a national IMEI database, blocking unregistered devices from network access.
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MTS Invests Over 30 Billion Rubles in 5G Infrastructure Despite Frequency Allocation Delays
MTS has committed more than 30 billion rubles to 5G infrastructure development, readying networks even as frequency bands remain unavailable.
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Russian Ministry Proposes Voluntary Blocking to Combat Phone Scams Instead of Total Ban on International Calls
Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development suggests replacing a full block on international calls with a voluntary self-blocking option to fight phone scams.
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SpaceX Plans Major Expansion of Starlink Service Ahead of IPO
SpaceX aims to grow Starlink with new satellite AI devices, smartphone internet, and space situational awareness services before its upcoming IPO.
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SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval to Deploy Up to One Million Satellites for Orbital Data Centers
SpaceX has filed a request with the FCC to launch up to one million satellites, aiming to establish a network of orbital data centers between 500 and 2,000 km altitude.
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Amazon Requests Extended Timeline for Leo Satellite Internet Deployment
Amazon has informed the FCC that it will not meet its initial schedule for deploying half of its Leo satellite constellation by July.
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