Microsoft has sold its former private 5G unit, Metaswitch, to Alianza, signaling a shift in its telecom strategy. While Microsoft’s 5G efforts struggled, this deal enables Alianza to modernize telecom infrastructure for over 1,000 service providers, enhancing cloud-native and AI-driven services.
The UK telecom landscape is transforming with the £15 billion merger between Vodafone and Three, approved by the Competition and Market’s Authority. This merger will create the largest UK mobile network operator, impacting 29 million users.
Bouygues Telecom’s acquisition of La Poste Telecom marks a pivotal shift in the telecoms landscape. As France’s leading MVNO with 2.4 million subscribers, this strategic buyout positions Bouygues Telecom for enhanced market penetration.
Harmony Networks has acquired Spring Fibre for £1.5 million. While Spring Fibre aimed for expansive growth, it faltered under financial strain, only connecting 12,000 premises out of a million.
RealWear, a pioneer in wearable computing, has acquired Almer Technologies to revolutionize the industrial augmented reality market. This strategic move, supported by TeamViewer, aims to empower frontline workers with seamless AR technology.
Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia marks a pivotal shift in the telecom landscape, with the deal set to make it Italy’s second-largest fixed-line broadband provider. This €8 billion agreement promises operational efficiencies, substantial savings, and heightened competition, significantly impacting the VoIP landscape and telecom sector dynamics in Italy.
Nokia’s acquisition of Rapid’s assets marks a strategic enhancement of its network API portfolio, crucial for advancing Nokia’s position in the 5G landscape. This move accelerates software development and boosts interoperability, enabling telecom companies to maximize returns.
GXC, a Texas-based private 4G/5G provider, is set to be acquired by California’s Motive Companies. This strategic move enhances GXC’s advanced 5G services for industrial applications, leveraging Motive’s expertise.
Bell Canada Enterprises expands into the US market with a strategic CAD 7 billion acquisition of Ziply Fiber, marking its first venture into the US fibre space. This move enhances Bell’s reach, offering VoIP and fibre connectivity to millions, advancing its status among top fibre internet providers across North America.
US-based smart-city leader Iteris has been acquired by Italian system integrator Almaviva Group, bolstering Almaviva’s presence in the tech-driven smart-city market. This pivotal acquisition, funded by a significant bond issue, strategically positions both companies within the expanding infrastructure landscape.
