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Telefonica is selling Movistar Uruguay to Millicom for $440 million, continuing its retreat from Latin America to focus on European markets. The move follows recent exits from Colombia and Peru. Millicom, expanding its regional presence, plans to enhance Uruguay’s mobile infrastructure.
In a landmark move, Netomnia and Adtran have launched the first commercial 50G PON service in the UK, revolutionizing the broadband sector. This deployment utilizes Adtran’s SDX 6400 Series to deliver hyper-fast connectivity, seamlessly integrating with existing PON networks. This advancement highlights the power of next-generation PON technology.
The FCC has tightened oversight of device certification labs to protect national security, targeting those with suspected foreign ties. The new rules, unanimously approved, aim to prevent influence from adversaries like China and ensure only trusted labs can certify radio transmitting devices for the U.S. market.
Pátria has launched Omnia, a $1 billion investment focused on building AI-ready data centers in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. These facilities will use renewable wind energy and support high-performance computing needs, starting at 100 megawatts. Construction begins in 2025, marking Pátria’s return to the data center sector.
Viettel has acquired the vital 700 MHz spectrum for $75.2 million, boosting its goal of 99 percent population coverage by 2030. This move enhances 4G and 5G reach, especially in rural areas, and supports emerging IoT applications.
Three UK has trialled Open RAN in central Glasgow, improving 4G and 5G performance in the first dense urban deployment of its kind in the UK. The project showed strong results but raised questions about the future of such initiatives without government support.
Thailand’s National Telecom (NT) is in talks with AIS and True Corporation to sell its mobile and fixed broadband customer bases, aiming to streamline operations amidst financial challenges. This shift could allow AIS to boost its market position, while NT focuses on wholesale services.
Sinch has been named a Tier 1 vendor in ROCCO’s 2024 RCS Messaging Market Impact Report, based on feedback from 92 mobile operators across 64 countries. Recognized for technical innovation, support, and trusted delivery, Sinch empowers operators to scale, monetize, and evolve customer communications through secure, rich messaging experiences.
Cisco is expanding its presence in France by unveiling a new global AI hub in Paris. This initiative will foster secure, energy-efficient AI infrastructure and digital learning. By targeting 230,000 individuals over the next three years, Cisco’s effort enhances its existing support for startups in AI and digital skills development.
