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• [New] The Department of Telecom has developed an AI-based fraud risk indicator tool using which payments app PhonePe and Paytm have claimed to protect citizens from fraud worth Rs200 crore and blocked more than 48 lakh suspicious transactions. Economic Times
• [New] According to telecom industry players, 6G trials are expected to start in 2028 and commercial deployment will take some more time. Economic Times
• [New] Telecoms operators must act now to integrate satellite into their technology stack or risk revenue erosion and ceding ground to SpaceX and Amazon. Analysys Mason
• The 6G telecom service is expected to contribute $1.2 trillion to India's GDP by 2035. Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
• In Baku, ITU Member States will set priorities for the next four years for ITU's Telecommunication Development Sector, the ITU body that promotes socio-economic development through information and communication technologies. EurekAlert!
• The combination of digital startups, indigenous AI development, expanded telecommunications services and involvement in global standard-setting institutions such as 3GPP will position India as a leading creator of the next generation of technologies. ETV Bharat
• In Europe, industries critical to powering AI such as telecoms firms, power generators and grid operators could be among the biggest losers on a pullback in US spending. financialpost
• Top 10 risks in telecommunications, telcos' responsible artificial intelligence practices are falling short, while their cybersecurity functions feel under-prepared for a shifting threat landscape. MIT OpenCourseWare
• Australia's telecommunications companies will be subject to a surprise outage simulation to test their triple-0 systems. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Under the theme Universal, meaningful, and affordable connectivity for an inclusive and sustainable digital future, WTDC-25 will see ITU Member States set priorities for the ITU's Telecommunication Development Sector for 2026-2029. Businessday NG
• By bypassing cell towers and cables altogether, Starlink could eventually outpace the infrastructure traditional telecom providers rely on. Yahoo Finance
• Even as 5G global adoption accelerates, the telecom industry has its eyes on the horizon for 6G - the next generation of wireless expected by 2030. Bez Kabli
• Cyberattacks on telecom could have a domino effect on entire economies. European Gaming Industry News
• Reliance Industries owned telecom operator, Reliance Jio, with over 500 million customer base will IPO in the first half of 2026. / India TelecomTalk
• Just as atomic clocks transformed navigation and telecommunications, quantum-enhanced sensors with extreme sensitivity could enable whole new industries. ScienceDaily
• Government action based on national and cybersecurity risks from Chinese technology spans many sectors - including telecommunications, social networks, and automobiles. Axon.com
• India's Department of Telecommunications released its draft National Telecom Policy 2025, targeting 100% 4G coverage and 90% 5G coverage by 2030. DataM Intelligence

Last updated: 20 October 2025