The UK space sector sees intense competition as Amazon’s Project Kuiper lands a significant £670,000 contract with the Ministry of Defence. This strategic move explores using “translator” satellites for seamless communication across military, governmental, and private networks.
KDDI has joined the Aduna API joint venture, reinforcing its commitment to open network innovation. Partnering with telecom giants like Vodafone and AT&T, Aduna fosters cross-industry collaboration.
Indus Towers has expanded its portfolio by adding over 16,000 towers through agreements with Bharti Airtel and Bharti Hexacom. This acquisition strengthens Indus Towers’ position in India’s telecom sector
Iliad is eyeing a major merger with Telecom Italia, aiming to reshape Italy’s telecom landscape. The deal, likely a merger rather than a breakup, faces regulatory scrutiny due to its potential market dominance.
The UK government is reducing funding for the Shared Rural Network (SRN), cutting planned new mobile masts from 260 to 60. While officials insist connectivity goals remain unchanged, critics worry rural areas will suffer.
CityFibre has launched the deployment of its full-fibre network in nine UK regions as part of Project Gigabit. This £5 billion initiative aims to connect over 1.3 million homes and businesses, reducing Britain’s digital divide.
The telecom industry is abuzz with Aduna, a groundbreaking joint venture in API technology by Ericsson, Google Cloud, and global operators. Aduna aims to revolutionize VoIP, leveraging network APIs for 5G monetization and innovation.
Amazon is set to disrupt the UK’s satellite broadband market with Project Kuiper, aiming to rival Starlink’s dominance. By deploying over 3,200 satellites targeting underserved areas, Amazon seeks to revolutionize connectivity.
Zegona Communications and MasOrange have launched FibreCo, a groundbreaking venture poised to revolutionize Spain’s fibre infrastructure by potentially covering 12.2 million premises. This collaboration integrates their FTTH networks, aiming to establish the largest FTTH network in Europe.
BSNL’s 5G tender mandates local equipment, sparking dissatisfaction among giants like Ericsson and Nokia. This local focus aligns with BSNL’s 5G Standalone expansion strategy in New Delhi.
