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Indian operator Bharti Airtel has significantly expanded its 5G network to encompass 140,000 villages across India. This initiative highlights Airtel’s commitment to enhancing digital connectivity in rural areas. Already covering 800,000 villages with its 4G network, Airtel’s expansion accelerates their mission of providing high-speed internet across India, supported by both 4G and 5G technologies.

The European Commission has approved Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia, pushing forward an important €8 billion telecom deal. This merger is set to form Italy’s second-largest fixed-line broadband provider, enhancing competitiveness and efficiency. Vodafone plans to maintain service provisions to Swisscom, aligning with its broader European strategy.

Nokia and ZCorum have developed an innovative DOCSIS Provisioning Adapter (DPA) to aid cable operators in transitioning to fiber networks. This application leverages existing DOCSIS systems while provisioning Optical Network Terminals on Passive Optical Networks. The DPA streamlines the fiber transition, enhancing scalability, performance, and reliability for cable operators.