KCOM CEO Tim Shaw steps down after six years, marking the end of major fibre broadband expansion across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. As rivals challenge its market position and regulators push for greater network access, investor Macquarie weighs options.
SoftBank’s collaboration with Ericsson promises a transformative 4G and 5G network upgrade across Japan, utilizing advanced AI optimizations. This initiative, with its focus on 5G Standalone networks, ensures ultra-fast speeds and reliable connectivity.
Optus has partnered with Nokia to boost its 5G voice services using Nokia’s Cloud Native Communication Suite. The system will unify 4G and 5G cores on cloud platforms, improve efficiency, and reduce energy use.
Telefónica is removing Huawei from its 5G networks in Spain and Germany to follow local rules. The company still works with Huawei in Brazil where no restrictions apply. This shift reflects Europe’s tougher stance on Chinese telecom vendors and the need for regional strategies.
Google will invest six billion dollars to build Asia’s largest data center in Visakhapatnam, India. Two billion dollars will fund renewable energy infrastructure. This marks a major step in Google’s regional expansion and supports India’s growing digital ecosystem.
AT&T and Ericsson achieved a milestone by deploying a third party RAN automation application on a live network. Built on the Open RAN R1 interface and powered by Ericsson’s Intelligent Automation Platform, it optimizes performance with telemetry and policy data.
BT refunded £18 million to customers after Ofcom found it failed to share required contract details with over a million users. The regulator also fined BT £2.8 million and ordered donations to charities. The company apologised and pledged stronger compliance.
Ericsson and twelve leading telecom providers have launched Aduna, a joint venture to accelerate global adoption of network APIs. Backed by major operators and cloud partners, Aduna builds on Ericsson’s secure platform and supports initiatives like Open Gateway to standardize APIs.
Vietnam’s upcoming re-auction of the 700 MHz low-band spectrum promises significant advancements for 4G and 5G networks. With a starting bid of VND 1.95 trillion, this crucial spectrum enhances coverage and signal quality, especially in underserved areas.
Telefónica is in talks to sell its Mexican mobile unit to Beyond ONE, aligning with its strategy to exit Latin America. This sale could strengthen Beyond ONE’s presence, but regulatory challenges in Mexico might delay the process.
