Preseem Launches Its First Proactive ISP Virtual Summit | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More WATERLOO, ON, April 10, 2026 — Preseem, a leading provider of network quality management solutions for internet service providers, will host the first-ever Proactive ISP Virtual Summit, a free event taking place May 5-6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern each day. The summit’s theme, “AI in Action“, reflects a focused, practical examination of how artificial intelligence is transforming broadband operations for regional and rural ISPs right now. Designed...
FCC actions will streamline retirement of US copper networks | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The Federal Communications Commission has adopted new procedures to streamline transitions from aging copper cables in the US. By Brad Randall, Broadband Communities A set of new policies and procedures adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will streamline the process for retirement of legacy copper networks, according to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. Last month, Carr said the FCC has now cleared some of the “regulatory underbrush”...
ePLDT Group Powers Enterprise Transformation, Customer-Centric Innovation with CSG | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More MANILA, March 31, 2026 – ePLDT Group, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) subsidiary of PLDT, has chosen CSG® (NASDAQ: CSGS) to support the next phase of its business growth. Together with CSG, ePLDT and its data center subsidiary, VITRO Inc., continue to build on their robust digital backbone to bring enterprise customers a faster activation process, more tailored tech offerings, and simpler billing experiences. “As we continue to...
Telco retail: Going phygital at the dawn of AI commerce | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Interview Despite decades of technological change, from early mobile devices to eSIM, the core telco retail experience has remained largely static. For Christopher Krywulak, CEO and founder of iQmetrix, the industry now faces the harsh reality of a long-delayed transformation, with raising customer expectations and rapid AI advances pushing operators towards a more holistic retail model. Speaking to Total Telecom, Krywulak shed light on the broken...
Freedom Telecom International and Nokia signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement to begin joint innovation work | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Dubai, April 2, 2026: Freedom Telecom International (FTI), a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), and global technology group e& have entered into an agreement establishing a structured framework to capture business opportunities worldwide. The arrangement creates a platform for the two organizations to engage a wider circle of telecom operators and contribute to their growth, while maintaining full operational independence. e&...
Tarana says Starlink’s BEAD antics “pulled the rug out” from NTIA | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News Next-generation FWA technology creator Tarana says Starlink has pulled the rug out from under the NTIA and state broadband offices. By Brad Randall, Broadband Communities Starlink’s push for state broadband offices to accept their riders earlier this year did more than undermine confidence in the federal government’s massive broadband spend, it also jeopardized the digital future for hundreds of thousands of families, according to Tarana. The...
U Mobile driving Malaysia’s digital economic growth with ULTRA5G indoor coverage | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Partner Article As 5G continues to mature, the battle for indoor wireless supremacy is increasing At a recent WinWin Live interview at MWC 2026, U Mobile’s Senior General Manager and Head of Network Programs and Rollout, Jaime Chee, Huawei’s President of Huawei’s SmallCell Product Line, Dr. Philip Song, explored a strategic shift that is redefining Malaysia’s digital infrastructure. By embracing an “Indoor First” strategy for 5G, U Mobile is deploying...
Indosat going ‘all in’ on AI as a transformative force for Indonesia | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Partner Article Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison CEO Vikram Sinha is positioning the company as a key enabler in the island nation’s AI renaissance Speaking to journalists at MWC 2026, Indosat CEO Vikram Sinha reiterated the company’s ambition to pivot from a traditional telco to an “AI-native” powerhouse, saying success could help ‘fast track’ the nation towards its Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision goals. “Our purpose is to empower Indonesia. The country is on a...
VMO2 taps Nokia for latest 5G RAN update | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Press Release Nokia announced that it has been selected by Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) for a major new multi‑year 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) deployment and modernization program across the UK. The agreement builds on more than two decades of strategic collaboration between the companies. It marks a significant milestone as Virgin Media O2 continues its mission to deliver the country’s most reliable and high‑performance 5G network with its Mobile...
Podcast preview: Connected America’s star-studded agenda | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Podcasts Beyond the Cable takes a sneak peek at the agenda for Connected America 2026, which opens next month with a packed two-day program in Texas The agenda on Day 1 at Connected America will hit the ground running, with a focus on the immediate realities of nationwide buildouts, from federal BEAD implementation and state broadband office strategies to tribal connectivity and middle‑mile infrastructure, while a slate of keynotes and panels will...