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.
Deutsche Telekom partners with IPAI to drive responsible AI innovation across Europe, focusing on secure, scalable solutions in telecom and beyond. With a new campus in Heilbronn and over 70 organizations involved, the initiative aims to strengthen digital sovereignty and foster collaboration.
Altice is exploring options to exit its stake in SFR amid ongoing debt restructuring, with potential valuations of €30 billion. Leading telecom players like Bouygues Telecom, Iliad, and Orange are expressing interest, alongside Middle Eastern operators and private equity firms.
CommScope and Emtelle have teamed up to optimize FTTH deployments in North America, integrating CommScope’s Prodigy connectivity and Emtelle’s blowable fiber optic micro-cable. This collaboration promises enhanced network installations with improved cost efficiency and high-quality network performance.
Nokia demonstrated its 5G technology in a major Norwegian military exercise involving over 10,000 soldiers from NATO countries. The advanced system improved real-time battlefield communication and coordination, helping forces operate efficiently in challenging Arctic conditions while showcasing the future of tactical military networks.
TPG Telecom has accused Telstra of exaggerating its mobile coverage by nearly one million square kilometres, calling the claims misleading and unfair. The dispute centers on Telstra counting areas where coverage requires extra equipment. TPG is urging regulators to act and may pursue legal action.
Vodafone Idea’s shares fell sharply after the Supreme Court denied relief on massive dues. With stalled funding, mounting losses, and shrinking market share, the company faces an uncertain future. The state risks losing its investment as Vi teeters between collapse and survival.
Juniper Networks and ServiceNow have launched an AI-driven network and service automation solution, combining Juniper’s Mist platform with ServiceNow’s telecom tools. This unified system streamlines operations for managed service providers, boosts efficiency, and reduces costs.
Nokia and Optus are revolutionizing Australia’s rural connectivity with cutting-edge 5G technology. By incorporating Nokia’s ReefShark System-on-Chip and Levante baseband solutions, Optus aims to offer enhanced coverage and speeds. This strategic partnership highlights sustainable network upgrades, boosting connectivity and reducing energy consumption.
Charter plans to acquire Cox for $34.5 billion, forming the largest cable and broadband provider in the United States. The merger aims to enhance innovation, improve customer service, and strengthen competition amid a shifting market. Leadership will combine executives from both companies, with operations based in Stamford, Connecticut.
