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China Mobile launches CMLink service in Malaysia as a MVNO under Maxis
OCWorkBench
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Maxis Bhd has joined hands with China Mobile International (CMI) to roll out CMLink, the latter’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) brand, in Malaysia. The launch was announced at the 2025 China Mobile SEA Cooperation Conference in Kuala...
What’s up with… Intel, SoftBank, Deutsche Telekom & Nvidia
TelecomTV
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August 19, 2025
In today’s industry news roundup: Intel has landed an investment from Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank Group and may get a further equity boost from the US government; SoftBank Group has hooked up with Foxconn to make Stargate Project datacentre gear at a...
Comcast Supports American Small Business Growth, Awarding 100 Grant Packages to Entrepreneurs in Salt Lake
South Salt Lake Journal - Utah
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August 19, 2025
SANDY, UT – Aug. 19, 2025 – Today, Comcast announced the award of 100 new grant packages through Comcast RISE, an initiative that fuels the growth of American small businesses and helps to strengthen local communities. These grants will support...
Vodafone Idea partners with IBM to boost efficiency and service with AI and DevOps
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 19, 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 (ANI): Telecom player Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a strategic collaboration with IBM to enhance operational efficiency, service reliability, and customer experience through advanced artificial...
Comcast RISE program makes ‘huge difference’ for Grand Rapids microbrewery
MLive - Michigan
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August 19, 2025
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Mitch Ermatinger was one of 100 West Michigan business owners who got the call last week that they had won a complete business makeover courtesy of Comcast’s RISE program. Ermatinger, who co-owns Grand Rapids microbrewery...
Maxis, China Mobile Launch CMLink Mobile Virtual Network Operator Business In Malaysia
Bernama
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August 19, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd has forged a partnership with China Mobile International (CMI) to launch CMLink, CMI’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) business in Malaysia. It said in a statement that the collaboration marks...
AT&T Customers Could Receive Up to $7,500 From $177 Million Data Breach Settlement
Lootpress - West Virginia
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August 19, 2025
What’s happening? AT&T has agreed to a proposed $177 million settlement to resolve class-action lawsuits arising from two major data breaches in 2024. The settlement is currently pending court approval, with a hearing scheduled for December 3,...
Vodafone Idea partners with IBM in $600 mn deal to modernise its IT systems
TechCircle
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August 19, 2025
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has entered into a strategic partnership with technology major IBM to modernise its IT systems, strengthen operations, and accelerate digital initiatives by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. The multi-year...
Business News | Vodafone Idea Partners with IBM to Boost Efficiency and Service with AI and DevOps
Latestly
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August 19, 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 (ANI): Telecom player Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a strategic collaboration with IBM to enhance operational efficiency, service reliability, and customer experience through advanced artificial...
Fiji sends chilling message to IDRC rivals with dominant win over Vodafone LooseHeadz
Forces Network
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The team from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces have made an unequivocal statement in their opening game against the Vodafone LooseHeadz at the International Defence Rugby Competition. The Fijian side scored 13 tries in total, including...
Sonim Launches Xp3plus 5G Ultra-Rugged Flip Phone On AT&T Firstnet Certified
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 2025) - Sonim Technologies (NASDAQ: SONM) today announced the availability of the XP3plus 5G , its newest ultra-rugged flip phone, on AT&T. Certified for use on FirstNet –...
IBM wins deal to modernise Vodafone Idea’s IT systems with AI capabilities
ETTelecom.com
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August 19, 2025
FILE PHOTO: The IBM logo is seen during the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File PhotoNEW DELHI: India’s third-largest...
AT&T May Owe You $5,000. How to Get Your Cut of the $177 Million AT&T Data Breach Settlement
PC Magazine
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August 18, 2025
Were you caught up in the two recent AT&T breaches? Current and former subscribers are eligible for part of a $177 million payout from a settlement related to the hacks. In June, a US district judge in Texas gave preliminary approval to the...
Reliance Jio, Airtel hike entry-level data plan, Vodafone Idea may follow suit
ETTelecom.com
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August 19, 2025
New Delhi: Consumers are set to pay more to start using data on their mobile phones. After Reliance Jio’s move to discontinue its entry-level ₹249 prepaid plan offering 1 GB data a day, rival Bharti Airtel followed suit by removing its similarly...
Comcast Donates Back To School Supplies To Kent School District Teachers
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- News Direct) KENT, WA – August 18, 2025 – 11:02 am Pacific Time – Comcast has donated $150 gift cards to 75 teachers in the Kent School District to help them purchase classroom supplies. The donations were presented at Kent Laboratory...
Kelly Grier Elected to AT&T Board of Directors; Scott Ford Retires as Director after 13 Years of Service
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Key Takeaways: Kelly Grier joins the AT&T Board of Directors, effective Sept. 1. Grier will serve on the Human Resources Committee and the Corporate Development and Finance Committee. Scott Ford will retire...
Comcast gets serious over subscriber losses
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 19, 2025
Comcast Corp. has a problem -- the company is losing customers in its most significant business, providing internet access to nearly 30 million American households. The Philadelphia-based telecom and media conglomerate has reported record losses...
Vodafone Idea shares jump 2% as telco explores non-banking funding for capex continuity
The Economic Times
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August 19, 2025
Vodafone Idea shares jumped 2.17% to their day’s high of Rs 6.60 on the BSE on Tuesday, August 19, after the company’s outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Akshaya Moondra, said that the debt-laden telecom operator is exploring non-banking funding...
Vodafone Idea to Pivot from Telecom to Tech, CEO Akshaya Moondra Says
MediaNama
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August 19, 2025
MediaNama’s take: Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) move towards tech and enterprise offerings is an indicator of a wider industry trend within the telecom sector to diversify revenue streams. We see a similar trend with Airtel, which recently launched its...
AT&T, Compudopt provide 150 laptops, backpacks to Big Brothers Big Sisters
Miami's Community Newspapers - Florida
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August 19, 2025
AT&T and Compudopt recently provided Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami with 150 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies to distribute to Miami students and families in need. “We are fortunate to have AT&T as a partner as we...