Canada is revolutionizing telecommunications with its expansion of 5G spectrum, including mmWave spectrum. This government initiative enables enhanced network performance, especially in remote areas, empowering sectors like smart agriculture and industrial automation.
Sparkle and Turkcell are revolutionizing internet connectivity with a new 4,000 km subsea cable linking Europe and the Mediterranean. Enhancing capacity to over 25 terabits per second per fiber pair, this collaboration connects Turkey, Greece, and Italy.
At MWC 2025, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) announced a major leap in satellite IoT, partnering with Skylo and Sateliot to offer 5G-compatible NB-IoT services via GEO and LEO satellites. This move enhances global IoT coverage, addressing connectivity gaps in remote areas and benefiting industries like logistics and agriculture.
SatCo, a collaboration between Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile, is set to revolutionize telecommunications by delivering space-based cellular broadband across Europe. This initiative ensures continuous connectivity, even in remote areas, enhancing digital sovereignty.
EXA Infrastructure teams with IOEMA to enhance Northern Europe’s connectivity landscape. With a new submarine cable landing in Leiston, UK, IOEMA’s 1,600-kilometer project links key European markets like the UK, Netherlands, and Germany.
Colt Technology Services has launched Managed LEO+, a cutting-edge solution combining LEO satellite connectivity with 4G and 5G. Now available in 65 countries, it ensures resilient digital infrastructure for businesses in remote areas.
Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile, and the University of Málaga are launching a hub to integrate satellite and terrestrial mobile broadband, bridging Europe’s digital divide. Supported by the Spanish Space Agency, the initiative fosters collaboration, enabling seamless connectivity via Vodafone’s space-to-land gateway.
Airtel has achieved a milestone by landing the SEA-ME-WE 6 cable in Chennai, enhancing global connectivity. This expansion brings increased network capacity, reinforcing Airtel’s place in telecoms.
GNM has expanded its network with a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Budapest, enhancing connectivity across Central Europe. Leveraging its DWDM system, the PoP improves redundancy, optimizes traffic flow, and offers interconnection services like GNM-IX and IP Transit.
The UK Space Agency has awarded £16 million to EnSilica and Excelerate Technology under its C-LEO programme. This investment enhances connectivity, particularly in remote areas, and strengthens Britain’s role in the global satellite market.
