Nokia and Orange France have trialled optical network tomography, offering telecom operators deeper fibre visibility without extra probes. By detecting degradation, amplifier faults and configuration errors earlier, the technology could improve VoIP service reliability, protect SLAs, reduce outages and support smarter 5G transport networks as traffic demand continues to rise.
Zankore is fueling Indonesia’s AI and VoIP future with $3.1 billion in infrastructure financing, backed by Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Nvidia, and Nokia. The new AI factory and neocloud platform could boost 5G, edge computing, low-latency cloud communications, and enterprise VoIP services across Southeast Asia’s fast-growing digital market at scale regionwide
Nokia’s Cognitive Operations brings AI, edge computing, and resilient wireless connectivity to mission-critical sites, starting with mining. The rugged platform supports real-time analytics, predictive maintenance, digital twins, and secure VoIP communications, signaling how private 5G, mesh networks, and industrial infrastructure may converge for safer, smarter field operations at scale today
Nokia is expanding its Mobile Core Early Access programme giving operators and enterprises live testing of 5G core automation analytics and network exposure For VoIP providers the initiative could speed innovation improve service reliability and reduce deployment risk as telecom networks move toward AI-native software-driven mobile core infrastructure worldwide today
Nokia’s new AI research centre in Riyadh could reshape VoIP, 5G, and future 6G network automation across Saudi Arabia. Focused on SMO, SON, rApps, and AI-native telecom software, the hub supports Saudi Vision 2030 while helping operators boost reliability, reduce energy use, and build smarter communications services worldwide at scale.
Nokia and BeeHealthy are bringing telecom API innovation to digital healthcare with Network as Code, replacing SMS passcodes with instant network-based number verification. The move highlights how mobile operators, VoIP platforms, and healthcare apps can use secure network intelligence to streamline logins, boost trust, and unlock new digital service revenue
Fairphone’s €50 million funding push highlights rising demand for durable smartphones as telecom innovation accelerates across EMEA. From quantum-safe satellite links and AI network automation to Ericsson fintech, Ooredoo 5G gains and DSA oversight, these developments shape mobile connectivity, VoIP services and secure digital communications for operators, enterprises and consumers
Telecom leaders Nokia, Elisa, BT and Ericsson are bringing AI education into schools and universities, building skills for VoIP, mobile networks and digital communications. From classroom robots to deep learning degrees, these programmes show how telecom innovation can prepare young people for AI-powered connectivity, smarter networks and future tech careers.
Global RAN spending is shifting beyond China as operators accelerate 5G upgrades, capacity expansion, and modernization. Strong growth across emerging markets creates new opportunities for carriers, vendors, fixed wireless, enterprise connectivity, and VoIP services. Omdia’s latest data highlights regional momentum, vendor competition, and the evolving business case for mobile networks.
APAC telecom operators are transforming from connectivity providers into AI infrastructure leaders, reshaping VoIP, cloud communications, and enterprise network services. With Chunghwa Telecom, SoftBank, and Indosat partnering on compute platforms, carriers are targeting secure local AI hosting, automation, and smarter communication services while competing with hyperscale cloud providers across Asia.

