Adtran expands edge routing offering with new 400G port devices
GLOBAL 09:52

Adtran expands edge routing offering with new 400G port devices

Adtran has introduced 400 Gbps-port edge routing appliances enabling 'terabit-class' network capacity for aggregated 10G to 400G links. The new additions to Adtran's edge routing portfolio combine compact physical profiles catered to in-cabinet space constraints with optional support for coherent pluggable optics (ZR/ZR+), via the Adtran FSP 3000 IP open line system (OLS), to help scale capacity and amplify aggregated data links.

Helios Towers invests USD 100 mln to expand infrastructure in DRC
CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 07:11

Helios Towers invests USD 100 mln to expand infrastructure in DRC

Helios Towers announced a USD 100 million investment to expand its telecommunications infrastructure across 23 provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ecofin reported. Supported by the National Investment Promotion Agency (ANAPI), the project targets improved network coverage and digital access in underserved areas to support the country's digital transformation.

Memory price surge to impact smartphones, consumer devices in Q2
GLOBAL 05:27

Memory price surge to impact smartphones, consumer devices in Q2

Rising demand from AI and cloud infrastructure is expected to drive significant increases in memory prices in the second quarter of 2026, with implications across telecom-related end markets including smartphones, consumer devices and data centre services, according to analysis from TrendForce. Contract prices for DRAM will increase by 58-63 percent quarter-on-quarter, while NAND flash prices are expected to rise by 70-75 per cent, as suppliers prioritise higher-margin server and AI-related applications.

Kenyan parliamentary committee evaluates USF-supported connectivity in Garissa County
KENYA 1 APR

Kenyan parliamentary committee evaluates USF-supported connectivity in Garissa County

The Kenyan National Assembly's ICT committee has conducted site visits in Garissa County to assess the progress of connectivity initiatives supported by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Members of Parliament could directly with communities and evaluate how these projects are being implemented. USF-supported projects in the region are already enabling access to digital services for pupils, businesses and local people.

Iranian drone strike hits Batelco HQ housing AWS infrastructure
BAHRAIN 1 APR

Iranian drone strike hits Batelco HQ housing AWS infrastructure

Iranian missiles have struck the headquarters of Bahraini telecom group Batelco in Hamala, Azeri news agency APA reported. The facility also hosts Amazon Web Services infrastructure, making it a significant target in what appears to be a deliberate escalation of Iran's stated campaign against US tech companies in the region. Media reports claim that Bahrain has since confirmed the facility was hit and that Amazon servers housed there have been affected, rendering parts of the complex inoperative. Power outa

Lightera names new CEO
GLOBAL 1 APR

Lightera names new CEO

Fibre cabling, materials and connectivity specialist Lightera has appointed Holly Hulse as chief executive officer, with Hulse's predecessor Foad Shaikhzadeh remaining involved with the company as board chairman. Hulse's promotion from her previous remit as corporate vice president and chief operations officer comes as Lightera marks the first anniversary of its rebrand integrating multiple legacy brands under the Furukawa Electric Group, namely OFS, Furukawa Electric LatAM, and Furukawa Electric Fiber.

Vodafone improves standalone 5G coverage at Manchester airport
UNITED KINGDOM 1 APR

Vodafone improves standalone 5G coverage at Manchester airport

Vodafone said it has improved its 5G standalone and 4G coverage at Manchester airport, thanks to a dedicated indoor coverage system installed across Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 Departure areas. With its faster data speeds and ability to serve greater numbers of customers, dedicated 5G SA means Vodafone customers have a fast and strong connection inside the airport, even when the building is at its busiest, the operator said. Vodafone's 5G SA network is also able to support airport-based businesses with variou

NLconnect warns of risks to EU plan for telecom supplier controls
EUROPE 1 APR

NLconnect warns of risks to EU plan for telecom supplier controls

The proposed reforms of the EU's Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) may have a negative impact on investments in telecom networks and digital resilience, according to a position paper from the Dutch industry group NLconnect. In a presentation for the Dutch parliament, the group said the proposed restrictions on telecom supply chains are not sufficiently supported with a risk-based, proportional assessment of the security issues. While acknowledging that cyber resilience is a necessity, NLconnect said the current plan

Ericsson to supply 5G SA roll-out at Vermont FWA carrier VTel Wireless
UNITED STATES 1 APR

Ericsson to supply 5G SA roll-out at Vermont FWA carrier VTel Wireless

Ericsson has been selected by VTel Wireless, a US FWA carrier active in Vermont, to supply a 5G Standalone rollout targeting rural footprints. The deal sees VTel adopt Ericsson's advanced RAN technology, cloud-native software functions, and its cloud-native 5G/LTE network core. With this deployment, VTel is poised to become the first US rural carrier to fully support 5G Standalone's VoNR roaming capability, which allows the network to interface with national-scale telecoms providers.

Huawei revenue growth slows to 2% in 2025 as consumer, cloud markets weaken
CHINA 1 APR

Huawei revenue growth slows to 2% in 2025 as consumer, cloud markets weaken

Huawei reported revenues for 2025 of CNY 880.9 billion (USD 126.0 billion), up 2.2 percent from a year earlier. The growth in revenues was much slower than the 22 percent the previous year, as challenging conditions in its core network and consumer device markets were offset only in part by Huawei's expansion into new business areas, such as automotive and power systems. The company's operating margin improved to 11.0 percent from 9.2 percent the previous year, and net profit rose to CNY 68.0 billion from C

Nvidia and Marvell expand partnership to target AI and telecom infrastructure
GLOBAL 1 APR

Nvidia and Marvell expand partnership to target AI and telecom infrastructure

Nvidia and Marvell Technology have announced an expanded strategic partnership focused on AI infrastructure, including applications in telecommunications networks. The agreement will integrate Marvell's technologies into Nvidia's NVLink Fusion platform, enabling customers to build semi-custom AI infrastructure compatible with Nvidia's broader ecosystem. Under the arrangement, Marvell will supply custom processing units and networking technologies, while Nvidia will provide components including CPUs, network

Telefonica Germany improves mobile coverage with 2,000 expansion measures in Q1
GERMANY 31 MRT

Telefonica Germany improves mobile coverage with 2,000 expansion measures in Q1

Telefonica Germany said it has implemented 2,000 expansion measures in the first quarter of this year to improve its mobile network coverage. This represents a 25 percent increase in terms of expansion activities year-on-year. Telefonica is focusing on improving coverage in previously under-served regions, along rail lines and roads, and on boosting network performance. The operator also activated more than 600 new 5G sites to reach around 99 perfect of the population in Germany with 5G.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 31 MRT

Drone targets Thuraya building in Sharjah

The UAE's Sharjah Government announced that local authorities responded to an incident on 30 March involving the targeting of the Thuraya Communications administrative building in the central region by a drone launched from Iran. The media office said in its official account on X that no injuries were reported, noting that relevant authorities are actively managing the situation. The media office assured the public that updates will be provided as soon as available.

UNITED KINGDOM 31 MRT

AAC Clyde, Spire Global launch Glasgow-built satellites with UK, European agency support

Three satellites built in Scotland have launched on SpaceX's Transporter-16 launch vehicle, after receiving UK Space Agency (UKSA) funding via the European Space Agency's ARTES Pioneer Programme. Two of the satellites were developed by Glasgow-based AAC Clyde Space, while the other satellite was launched by space economy and data specialist Spire Global.

PERU 31 MRT

Peru exceeds 3,800 5G antennas

Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced that the deployment of 5G infrastructure has further accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 3,889 antennas with the technology, up from just 400 in 2021. The rollout is expected to further intensify this year following the award of 5G-compatible frequencies in the 3.5 GHz band to the operators Claro (America Movil), IntegraTel (Movistar Peru), Entel and Bitel (Viettel) at the end of last year.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 31 MRT

Eltex starts commercial production of new data centre switch

Russian company Eltex announced the start of commercial production of the MES5320-24 switch for data centres. In data centres, it can be used as the Top-of-Rack or End-of-Row solution. The switch also is suitable for corporate network infrastructure at large companies. Speeds up to 25 Gbps are possible for traffic aggregation and up to 100 Gbps on a core network.

ALGERIA 31 MRT

Ooredoo Algeria picks NEC to modernise enterprise network security

NEC announced the deployment of high-performance next-generation firewalls for Ooredoo Algeria. The modernisation enhances enterprise network security while improving operational efficiency, scalability, and energy conscious performance, the vendor said. This initiative strengthens Ooredoo Algeria's internal network environment while accelerating its digital driven innovation and supporting the company's long term business growth through more agile and sustainable operations.

UNITED KINGDOM 31 MRT

Ericsson increases share of O2 UK RAN contract with 5-year extension

Ericsson announced a new contract with UK operator Virgin Media O2 to become its primary radio access network (RAN) supplier. The five-year contract reneweal sees Ericsson provide the majority of the radio network under O2's latest Mobile Transformation Plan, bringing Ericsson "several hundred million euros" over the life of the contract, the Swedish supplier said. Nokia confirmed that it also secured a contract extension with O2 UK. 

ITALY 30 MRT

Italtel boosts ship-to-port connectivity for Costa Cruises fleet

Italian ICT and network specialist Italtel has landed a contract to strengthen communications between ships and ports for Costa Cruises, improving the reliability of network connectivity during port calls across the company's fleet. Italtel worked with Cisco to deliver a wireless system that allows continuous, secure and low-latency data exchanges between onboard and onshore infrastructure, helping cruise operators to manage check-in and other operations for thousands of passengers within tight timeframes.

EUROPE 30 MRT

Ekinops agrees MoU with European carrier, teeing up potential WDM optical procurement

Ekinops announced a preliminary deal with a leading European telecom operator to supply optical transport equipment. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) envisages a wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) deployment to power the unnamed client's nationwide high-speed optical network. Commercial discussions with the customer are ongoing and could result in a framework contract in the coming months to guide future procurement, Ekinops added.

GHANA 30 MRT

MTN Ghana restores services after disruption in parts of Greater Accra

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced to the general public and all consumers that MTN services have been fully restored in affected parts of the Greater Accra Region after disruption on 28 March. A network incident affected 57 2G sites, 57 3G sites and 57 4G sites, as well as fixed fibre broadband services in some areas. The affected enclaves included Lister Hospital, Klagon, Baatsona and Trassaco.

GLOBAL 30 MRT

Sivers targets frontier 5G-A, 6G transmitters with new beamforming IC

Sivers Semiconductors announced the general release of a beamforming integrated circuit (IC) chip for directed signal transmission in FR3 bands, supporting frontier 5G Advanced and 6G network deployments. Sivers' Daybreak 0715 beamforming IC is designed to capture superior propagation associated with sub-6 GHz frequencies but delivered using wider, upper mid-band bandwidths from 7-15 GHz. The FR3 bands, nestled between sub-6 GHz and existing mmWave spectrum, are under consideration to provide incremental ca

MALAWI 30 MRT

Macra declares advances towards tower deployment through DMAP

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has announced progress by the Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP), as plans advance to procure service providers to roll out more than 90 new communication towers nationwide. Macra director-general Mayamiko Nkoloma said that beyond DMAP's commitment of 100 towers, the authority will continue channeling resources from its annual budget to the Universal Service Fund to deploy even more sites, though he acknowledged current funding remains insuffici

NETHERLANDS 30 MRT

VodafoneZiggo cuts energy use in 2025 with mobile network, data centre upgrades

VodafoneZiggo said it took further steps in 2025 to reduce its energy usage, with savings of several GWh per year. The most important measures were in the mobile network, data centres and retail outlets, including the use of software to optimise infrastructure efficiency. Further efforts are expected to lead to around 10 GWh in savings from 2029, according to the Dutch operator's annual sustainability report. 

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Background

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The week in telecoms: Italy brings back PTT, US bans foreign routers and social media on trial

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The week in telecoms: OFC and Nvidia events drive data centre networking talk, Orange debuts full French office stack

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