Shanghai has become China’s first mega-city to achieve comprehensive 5G coverage throughout its entire metro system. This milestone spans all 21 metro lines, significantly enhancing Shanghai’s transportation network with real-time operations, predictive maintenance, and smart urban transit.
KDDI and Okinawa Cellular, in partnership with Starlink, have launched au Starlink Direct — Japan’s first direct-to-device satellite service. Starting April 10, 2025, au users can enjoy seamless connectivity even beyond network zones, enabling emergency alerts, location sharing, and AI-powered assistance, all at no extra cost.
Indian telecom giant Jio Platforms has partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet to India. This collaboration aims to enhance high-speed internet access across remote areas, supporting Jio’s mission to provide reliable broadband to businesses, enterprises, and communities.
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.
China Telecom announced the early completion of the 10,000-km Asia Direct Cable (ADC), the first new submarine link in the Asia-Pacific in over eight years. Developed by a consortium, ADC delivers over 160 Tbps capacity, easing congestion and enhancing cloud and data services.
Boldyn Networks has secured a $1.2 billion debt facility to expand its services for enterprise growth. This significant investment reinforces Boldyn’s commitment to enhancing private 5G networks across North America.
Oracle and Starlink have partnered to enhance Oracle’s Enterprise Communications Platform with high-speed satellite connectivity. This integration enables secure, real-time data flow for industries like healthcare and construction, even in remote areas.
Ericsson, Telstra, and MediaTek have achieved a groundbreaking 9.4 Gbps peak downlink speed on Telstra’s live 5G Standalone network, with over 10 Gbps reached in lab tests. This milestone highlights transformative potential for AI, AR/VR, and ultra-fast downloads.
LightSpeed partners with Neos Networks to enhance high-speed connectivity across the Midlands and East of England. Utilizing 10Gbps XGS-PON and Neos’ infrastructure, the alliance expands FTTP services, targeting underserved areas.
