Macra urges cross-sector collaboration to build Malawian digital system
MALAWI 08:59

Macra urges cross-sector collaboration to build Malawian digital system

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has called for cooperation among different sectors and stakeholders to build a resilient digital ecosystem. Acting director general Mayamiko Nkoloma held discussions with the Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC), Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), Azam Media and Judiciary. He said that despite work towards the digital agenda, progress is slow because sectors tend to work as individuals, which leads to duplication of efforts.

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe adds 103 bases stations and sites in Q3
ZIMBABWE 08:48

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe adds 103 bases stations and sites in Q3

Zimbabwean operator Econet Wireless said it deployed 103 more base stations and sites in the third quarter ended 30 November 2025. In a trading statement, the company said that 27 were lightweight and cost-effective base stations for developing urban and rural areas. It aimed to improve coverage in areas historically suffering from poor connectivity and to meet rising demand from urbanisation.

Federated Wireless launches spectrum coordination services for DAS in CBRS band
UNITED STATES 08:35

Federated Wireless launches spectrum coordination services for DAS in CBRS band

Federated Wireless announced the commercial launch of services to support active distributed antenna systems in the US shared spectrum band known as Citizens Broadband Radio Service (3.5 GHz). This is expected to give mobile network operators a new way to expand indoor 5G capacity without consuming licensed spectrum.

Indus Towers incorporates subsidiaries in Nigeria and Zambia
NIGERIA 08:21

Indus Towers incorporates subsidiaries in Nigeria and Zambia

India-based Indus Towers has incorporated two new subsidiaries in Africa, Indus Towers Nigeria and Indus Towers Infra Zambia. The new subsidiaries will pursue opportunities in these growing markets by carrying on the business of establishing, erecting, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining telecommunication towers, masts, poles, antennas, and other related infrastructure for telecommunication, broadcasting, or wireless communication purposes.

NTT business consortium launches private 5G autonomous bus trial
JAPAN 06:22

NTT business consortium launches private 5G autonomous bus trial

A consortium led by NTT Docomo Business has launched a large-scale autonomous bus demonstration in Yokohama, using private 5G and roadside infrastructure to support stable urban autonomous driving and remote vehicle monitoring. The trial, running from 17 to 22 January, covers a 10.6-km route between Tsurugamine Station on the Sotetsu Line and the north gate of Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia. Eight consortium members, including NTT Docomo Business, technology and automotive partners, a bus operator, and Yokohama City

Airspan-enabled 5G air-to-ground network enters service with Gogo
NORTH AMERICA 06:06

Airspan-enabled 5G air-to-ground network enters service with Gogo

Airspan Networks has confirmed that its 5G air-to-ground technology has enabled the commercial launch of Gogo's next-generation ATG connectivity network, following successful flight testing and validation. The move marks the transition of the industry's first 5G ATG system from a test environment into live service for aviation operators in the contiguous United States and southern Canada.

Kaytus launches integrated liquid-cooled data centre offering
SINGAPORE 05:48

Kaytus launches integrated liquid-cooled data centre offering

Singapore-based Kaytus has introduced a one-stop, end-to-end liquid-cooled data centre solution aimed at operators and enterprises building infrastructure for AI workloads. The company said the offering is designed to address the complexity of deploying high-density, liquid-cooled facilities while improving energy efficiency. According to Kaytus, the solution supports power densities of up to 15 kW per node and 130 kW per cabinet, with a stated power usage effectiveness below 1.1.

Beeline to use Russian Railways data centre in Yekaterinburg
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15 JAN

Beeline to use Russian Railways data centre in Yekaterinburg

Russian operator Beeline has concluded an agreement with the state-owned Russian Railways on the use of the latter's data centre in Yekaterinburg. The operator will place its core network equipment in the data centre under an agreement valid for ten years, supporting improved quality of its telecommunications services in the Urals.

STC Group supports over 12 mln Riyadh Season festival visitors
SAUDI ARABIA 15 JAN

STC Group supports over 12 mln Riyadh Season festival visitors

STC Group says it supported over 12 million visitors to the Riyadh Season entertainment festival at various zones and events, providing more than 15,000 TB of network capacity through a combination of indoor and outdoor coverage services, using 4G and 5G technologies. The number of roaming customers exceeded 10,000 subscribers.

Broadband Forum updates CPE model for improved power management and energy savings
GLOBAL 15 JAN

Broadband Forum updates CPE model for improved power management and energy savings

The Broadband Forum has updated its specifications for customer premises equipment in an effort to reduce power consumption by the devices. The latest TR-181 update introduces new power management capabilities that allow for automatic shutdown of ports, radio or other networking functions when not in use on the routers and set-top boxes, resulting in significant energy savings.

Virgin Media O2 activates 5G Standalone network in Gloucester
UNITED KINGDOM 15 JAN

Virgin Media O2 activates 5G Standalone network in Gloucester

Virgin Media O2 has activated the O2 5G Standalone network in Gloucester, delivering minimum outdoor coverage of 90 percent across the city. This is part of a nationwide roll-out, with the O2 5G Standalone network now live in over 500 locations across the UK. The launch delivers faster speeds, increased coverage and lower latency for around 138,000 residents across the city. 

Ekinops sees gradual market recovery in coming quarters as Q4 revenues decline 14%
GLOBAL 15 JAN

Ekinops sees gradual market recovery in coming quarters as Q4 revenues decline 14%

Ekinops has issued a trading update ahead of the publication of its full-year financial results on 10 March. As expected, the company missed its full-year sales target as fourth‑quarter revenues declined 14 percent year-on-year to EUR 25.6 million. Annual revenues totalled EUR 105.0 million, representing an 11 percent decrease on a reported basis and a 14 percent drop organically. From 01 June, Ekinops' revenues reflected the integration of Olfeo, which contributed EUR 1.6 million in the fourth quarter. The

NETHERLANDS 15 JAN

Eurofiber adds Netways as logistics partner for private 5G networks

Eurofiber announced the addition of Netways Europe to its partner network for building private 5G networks. The operator already works with Nokia, NTT Data and Greenet on the wireless networks, as part of efforts to combine its fibre connectivity with private mobility in a single IT solution for organisations. Netways will serve as logistics and staging partner and providing testing, configuration and equipment deliveries from its sites in the Netherlands and Belgium. The lifecycle management and spare part

SWEDEN 15 JAN

Ericsson plans to cut 1,600 jobs in Sweden

Ericsson said it plans to reduce its headcount in Sweden by approximately 1,600 posts as part of measures to ensure its competitive position. Its website says it current employs 14,500 people there. Ericsson has notified the Public Employment Service (Arbetsfoermedlingen) of its intention and begun negotiations with the relevant trade unions. Schemes to increase operational efficiency will continue across the group but will not be announced separately, it added.

GLOBAL 15 JAN

Extreme Networks considers USD 1 bln takeover of Ruckus - report

Extreme Networks is exploring an acquisition of Ruckus Networks from CommScope, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The cash-and-stock offer for the provider of Wi-Fi and networking systems could be worth more than USD 1 billion. Both Extreme Networks and CommScope declined to comment. 

UNITED STATES 15 JAN

Boingo upgrades cellular, Wi-Fi connectivity at Citi Field

Boingo Wireless has been appointed to deploy high-speed cellular and Wi-Fi network infrastructure at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets baseball team. The upgraded wireless networks will deliver enhanced mobile connectivity across the stadium, boosting operational efficiencies and fan engagement.

UNITED STATES 15 JAN

Xtera wins submarine cable system contract with Cordova Telecom

Cordova Telecom Cooperative, telecoms provider operating the the Cordova region of Alaska, has selected Xtera to provide engineering design and submarine cable equipment for the Fiber Internet Serving Homes in Southeast Alaska (FISH in SEAK) project. The contract was awarded to Xtera, global provider of subsea fibre optic solutions, in partnership with Pioneer Consulting, submarine fibre-optic telecoms consulting and project management group. 

GLOBAL 14 JAN

AccelerComm to supply physical layer solution to Airbus 5G NTN demonstrator

AccelerComm, provider of 5G NTN physical layer technologies, announced its participation in a regenerative 5G NTN demonstrator project led by Airbus, aimed at realising standardised, software-defined orbital data transmission at lower cost than existing market players.

POLAND 14 JAN

Polish agency checks find field radiation at 5G base stations in line with legal norms

The Polish R&D Institute of Communications has completed a campaign on checking electromagnetic field radiation at mobile base stations, as well as access points on 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz wireless LANs at schools. The non-ionising field radiation levels also were measured at 5G base stations working on the 3,400–3,800 MHz band in 40 locations in the cities of Kielce, Lublin, Lodz and Opole. No cases of radiation exceeding the maximum allowed legal levels were registered.

POLAND 14 JAN

Play gets PLN 450 mln loan for buying Ericsson equipment

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has concluded an agreement on a PLN 450 million loan with Bank Hadlowy, headquartered in Warsaw, reports the news agency PAP. The operator plans to use the funds for acquiring network equipment from Ericsson in the period to end-2027. The loan is due in March 2039.

SPAIN 14 JAN

University of Oviedo activates private 5G network with Teltronic

Spanish critical communications specialist Teltronic has completed the deployment of a private 5G network covering the University of Oviedo's campus in nearby Gijón. According to the partners, the network is the first in Spain to be fully open to all university groups, integrating academic, research and technology transfer activities, rather than specific research teams and closed projects.

GLOBAL 14 JAN

Huber + Suhner expands sustainable packaging policy

Huber + Suhner said it has expanded its sustainable packaging policy to seventeen fibre-optic product categories altogether following strong customer response in 2025. It has removed over 743,000 single use plastic bags, replaced 1.5 million twist cable ties and converted 35,000 blister packages to 100 percent recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

UNITED KINGDOM 14 JAN

Boldyn activates 5G in more Tube stations, targets full coverage by end-2026

5G is coming to more parts of the London Underground, Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks announced. They have activated mobile coverage in 62 of the 121 Tube stations underground, in ticket halls, corridors and platforms. Key stations including Euston Square, Cannon Street and Battersea Power Station have recently gone live with 4G and 5G mobile coverage, with more – including King's Cross St Pancras, Gloucester Road, Warwick Avenue and Vauxhall - set to go live in the next few months. In additi

UNITED KINGDOM 14 JAN

Antevia delivers private 5G network for Bath Rugby

Antevia Networks announced the successful deployment of a 5G private network at Bath Rugby's grounds. The network delivers high-performance connectivity across the entire stadium and fan zone, supporting a wide range of commercial, operational, and safety-critical applications on match days. 

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