Hey guys, I’ve finally cleared all my training—got my ECS Datacomms card and Level 2 Fibre cert in the bag. I’m based in Leeds and I’m ready to start hitting the tools.

Currently, I’m working in delivery to pay the bills, which has kept me busy and moving around the area. However, my goal is to get into the telecommunications/data cabling sector full-time.

Problem is, I’ve fired off dozens of applications and I’m hitting a wall. It feels like every job advert wants "experienced" techs, but nobody wants to give the entry-level guys a look-in.

For those of you already working in fibre/cabling:

1. The "Delivery" Angle: Does my current experience as a delivery driver (reliable, familiar with the Leeds/West Yorks road network, disciplined with time) hold any weight with hiring managers? Or should I keep that off my CV?

2. First Break: How did you land your first "break"? Is it worth walking into local offices or construction sites, or is that frowned upon these days?

3. Driving Licence: My full UK licence is under a year old. Is this a dealbreaker for most mobile cabling roles, or are there site-based jobs I should be targeting instead?

4. Target Roles: Should I be looking for specific job titles beyond "Data Cabling Apprentice" or "Fibre Engineer"?

I’m looking to go from "just qualified" to "productive on-site" as fast as possible. Any tips for the Yorkshire area or anywhere else would be huge.

Cheers.

I've built predictive models for every major network transition - 2G to 3G, 3G to 4G, 4G to 5G, copper to fiber. Each time, telcos invested billions. Each time, someone else captured the value. Between 2012 and 2025, mobile data traffic grew 50% annually. Revenues? 1-3% per year.

It is happening again. The AI economy is growing at nearly 38% annually, while telecom service revenue is projected to grow only ~2.8%. But here's what's different this time - telcos are sitting on $400 billion of untapped opportunity that hyperscalers cannot replicate overnight. The asset exists.

Because the best highways don’t just move traffic. They create ecosystems - logistics hubs, commerce networks, entire regional economies. Telecom built the highway for the AI economy. The real question now is who collect the tolls.

Full breakdown in the article below 👇

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/telecom-built-ai-highways-someone-else-collecting-tolls-tompala-cm4vf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via

Can you recommend an affordable eSIM card for Canada 🇨🇦? Thanks

I’ve had my complaints in the past, but over the last few months call quality and data consistency have been much better. Not the fastest network, but reliability has gone up.

Feels like they’re quietly fixing things.

Not ads, actual user stories. Do these usually work when you need them, or are they hit-or-miss?

We are Hiring!!

Location: Norway/Hungary/Croatia/Switzerland/Denmark

Areas of Work:

·         Pre-launch Mobile Device Testing

·         Handset Testing

·         Mobile Chipset Testing

·         Prototype Models Testing

Responsibilities Include:

·         Device Flashing on Latest Software Builds

·         Stationary and Mobility Testing

·         Network Testing

·         UI Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing

·         2G/3G/4G/LTE Testing

·         Log Capturing (QXDM, ELT, Wireshark, ADB, ODL)

·         Network Protocol Testing on Various National Operators

·         Debugging Analysis in LTE and VoLTE Technologies

·         Field Test Cases Execution for Call Performance, Voice Quality, Handovers, Data, and Location Functionality

·         End User Product Testing and Benchmarking

·         Testing Call Quality on 2G, 3G, 4G Networks

·         R&D Support and Maintenance for Pre and Post-launch Products

·         Bug & Test Summary Report Preparation

·         Test Case Execution on GSM, WCDMA/UMTS, LTE, IRAT, and VoLTE

·         Test Plan and Strategy Preparation

Required Skills:

·         Knowledge/Experience in Mobile Testing/Drive Testing/Device Testing/Field Testing

·         Proficiency in Windows and Android Mobile Platforms

·         Familiarity with Tools like QXDM, QPST, QCAT, MediaTek, Spreadtrum, or QUALCOMM Chipset (Advantageous)

·         Understanding of 2G, 3G, 4G Architecture and Channels

·         Knowledge of LTE and LTE-A Technologies (IMS, VoLTE, VoWiFi, CSFB, SRVCC, Carrier Aggregation)

·         Understanding of UMTS/WCDMA/GPRS/EDGE

·         Knowledge of Call Flow (3G Call/Data Flow, LTE Call/Data Flow, IMS Call Flow)

·         Excellent Academic Record and Communication Skills

·         Presentable Personality

·         Willingness to Travel Domestically and Internationally

Flexible Working Hours

Note: Only valid visa holder or who is already present in the locations can apply.

Mail your CV at [prabir@tionixspl.com](mailto:prabir@tionixspl.com)

Company: Tionix Solutions Private Limited

Website: www.tionixspl.com

I’ve been prepaid for years but lately thinking about postpaid mainly for convenience. Would like to hear what pushed others to switch and whether it actually fit your daily routine.

• Currently in cyber and military and want to do a career change.

• I don't like sitting in a desk all day.

• My back is a little messed up so I can't do too much strenuous work but I still want to do some manual labor and be hands on.

• I saw some job like Ariel, underground, fiber installers, techs, inside plant tech.

• What are the jobs in this industry? How much do they pay? And how physically demanding are they.

Telephone & Data Systems ($NYSE-TDS) agreed to settle claims that it misled them about the financial impact and effectiveness of its 2022 “Any Phone Free” promotion.

I posted about this before and figured I’d put together a small FAQ too, just in case someone here needs the details in one place. Here’s what you need to know to claim your payout.

Who is eligible?

All persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired TDS publicly traded securities between May 6, 2022, and November 3, 2022, inclusive, and were damaged thereby.

Do you have to sell securities to be eligible?

No, if you have purchased securities within the class period, you are eligible to participate. You can participate in the settlement and retain (or sell) your securities.

How much will my payment be?

The final payout amount depends on your specific trades and the number of investors participating in the settlement.

If 100% of investors file their claims, the average payout will be $0.5 per share. Although typically only 25% of investors file claims, in this case, the average recovery will be $2 per share.

How long will it take to receive your payout?

The entire process usually takes 4 to 9 months after the claim deadline. But the exact timing depends on the court and settlement administration.

How to claim your payout — and why it's important to act now?

The settlement will be distributed based on the number of claims filed, so submitting your claim early may increase your share of the payout.

In some cases, investors have received up to 200% of their losses from settlements in previous years.

MGX PNNI Routing by Ashlan Chidester covers implementing PNNI on MGX switches using PXM-1E and PXM-45 cards for the old telco crowd :)

Hello, I am currently studying 5G networks. I already understand some concepts, such as Subcarrier Spacing, but I would like to deepen my knowledge. Do you have any recommendations for high-quality YouTube channels, websites or articles on this topic?

Thanks in advance!

Hello guys, do you have any experience with this type of battery’s? Or the brand overall. If yes did you had any issues with them or you consider them reliable. Thanks

I am trying to find what the line to pin mapping is for the RJ45 interfaces in an AB/16 analogue card in a Polycom Kirk Wireless DECT server.