The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the launch of the world’s first commercial Upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem, reinforcing its position as a global leader in next-generation digital infrastructure. The announcement was made at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory … Read More
Bangladesh’s mobile telecommunications sector is reportedly facing the risk of a large-scale shutdown as a severe fuel shortage—triggered by conflict in West Asia—continues to strain the country’s energy-dependent infrastructure. Industry stakeholders have warned that uninterrupted operations are becoming increasingly unsustainable without urgent government support. With data centres running on critical … Read More
A coordinated knowledge-sharing mechanism between over-the-top (OTT) platforms and telecom operators is critical to effectively combat rising digital scams, according to a senior executive at the GSMA. Such collaboration, spanning global markets including India, would help eliminate gaps that scammers often exploit, while strengthening digital trust ahead of 6G technology … Read More
Bharti Airtel has emerged as the world’s second-largest telecom operator by customer base, after crossing the milestone of 650 million customers. “India’s only telco to achieve this landmark, backed by customer obsession and a world-class digital network,” the company highlighted. “According to GSMA Intelligence, Bharti Airtel is ranked second globally … Read More
Kotak Mahindra Bank is one step closer to acquiring the India retail business of Deutsche Bank for an estimated Rs 4,500 crore, after emerging as the preferred bidder for the transaction. The deal is expected to be formally signed and announced in the coming days, subject to final agreements and … Read More
The Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, inaugurated the Bharat Pavilion and led India’s engagements at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. He participated in the GSMA Ministerial Programme and the MWC Main Stage, outlining India’s vision for affordable, inclusive, and future-ready digital connectivity. Addressing the media, … Read More
Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire Ookla, a global provider of network intelligence and connectivity analytics, in a move aimed at expanding its capabilities in AI-powered infrastructure optimization, according to an official release dated March 3, 2026. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Strengthening Connectivity Intelligence … Read More
Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has unveiled a new suite of AI-enabled radio access network (RAN) products ahead of Mobile World Congress 2026, as operators prepare for rising performance demands driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) applications. Ericsson AI-Ready RAN Portfolio The new portfolio — comprising AI-ready … Read More
At the Munich Security Conference, 15 companies from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America announced the launch of the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA), which they describe as a group of like-minded global technology providers coming together to work across borders, and based on a shared set of principles for a … Read More
Samsung Electronics announced that it has successfully completed what it calls the industry’s first commercial call using its virtualized radio access network (vRAN) solution powered by Intel’s Xeon 6700P-B processor series on a Tier 1 US operator’s live commercial network. The achievement marks a major milestone for network virtualization and … Read More
India and Germany have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on Telecommunications Cooperation during the official visit of German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India from January 12–13, 2026. The agreement was signed by Amit Agrawal, Secretary (Telecom), on behalf of the Government of India, and Philipp Ackermann, German … Read More
Ericsson on Thursday announced proposed staff reductions in Sweden as part of measures aimed at strengthening the company’s competitive position. According to the official release, the proposed reductions form part of global initiatives to improve Ericsson’s cost structure while maintaining investments critical to its technology leadership and the execution of … Read More
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