Rogers Communications announced on December 30, 2024 that it has activated five new cellular towers along British Columbia’s Highway 16, providing 166 kilometres of 5G coverage and 911 access for travellers. This activation brings the project to near completion, with nine of 11 towers now operational, significantly reducing wireless gaps … Read More
Nokia has completed the sale of Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to the French State, marking the end of its ownership of the submarine communications company. The deal, completed on December 31, 2024, sees Nokia retain a 20 percent stake and board representation during a transition period, with plans for the … Read More
MTN Nigeria has formally sought approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for a nearly 100 percent tariff hike, citing rising financial challenges in the telecom sector and the need for industry sustainability. The request was disclosed by MTN Nigeria’s CEO, Karl Toriola, during an interview on Arise TV on … Read More
Swisscom announced on Thursday that it has successfully closed the acquisition of Vodafone Italia (Italy) after obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals. The deal unites Fastweb and Vodafone Italia, creating a converged telecommunications entity in Italy, combining strengths in both mobile and fixed infrastructures. The integration is expected to generate significant … Read More
Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, announced that it has completed the installation of telecom infrastructure for three upcoming stations on the Troitskaya metro line in southern Moscow. The new stations—Kornilovskaya, Kommunarka, and Novomoskovskaya—are equipped with 3G and 4G coverage, with the network already active before … Read More
Turk Telekom has announced the launch of a pilot 5G network in the town of Corum to develop digital agriculture applications, enabling transformative advancements in the agricultural sector. The project, developed in collaboration with ZTE, utilises drones to monitor crops and farming installations, collecting data to support automated irrigation and … Read More
Thailand’s telecom operator AIS reports it has prepared its mobile and home internet infrastructure to meet the traffic surge during the New Year 2025 holidays. By enhancing AI and Autonomous Networks, AIS reports it has developed a Self-Evolving Network (SEN), which can autonomously manage usage and capacity in real-time. This … Read More
Cellnex Telecom has completed the sale of its Austrian business to a consortium comprising Vauban Infrastructure Partners, through Vauban’s Funds, EDF Invest, and MEAG, the asset manager of Munich Re and ERGO, for EUR 803 million. The transaction, first announced on August 9, 2024, marks the divestment of the 4,600 … Read More
Telecommunications service provider A1 in Belarus has announced major network upgrades in December, just ahead of the holiday season. These upgrades include LTE 4G network enhancements, the deployment of RAN-sharing technologies, and the provision of mobile communications at the stations on the third line of the Minsk metro. Let’s now … Read More
Russian operator MTS has started testing LTE base stations with telecom vendor Irteya. Trial operations have commenced for 200 LTE base stations, which have already been deployed across 37 regions of Russia. These stations, operating on LTE 800 and LTE 1800 bands, aim to enhance connectivity in areas spanning the … Read More
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), a subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia, in partnership with PT Citranet Sarana Digital (Citra Connect), has inaugurated a new Cable Landing Station (CLS) at Nongsa Digital Park, Batam. This facility is a significant step in advancing Indonesia’s digital connectivity and strengthening its role in the global … Read More
BT Group Plc has agreed to sell its data centre business in Ireland to Equinix for EUR 59 million. The deal, which includes two carrier-neutral facilities in CityWest and Ballycoolin, Dublin, will see the facilities, totalling 150,000 square feet, become part of Equinix’s network of data centres. The transaction is … Read More
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