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Operators

Cassava launches AI/LLM platform for African operators
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Cassava launches AI/LLM platform for African operators

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Operators
12 November 2025
9505 views
  • Google
  • Africa
  • MNO
  • Localisation
  • Data Sovereignty
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cassava Technologies
  • Large language model
  • OpenAI
  • Anthropic

Cassava Technologies, a technology company with a strong presence in Africa, has announced the launch of its Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx), a platform designed to make the world’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) tools and large language models (LLMs) easily accessible to mobile network operators (MNOs) across Africa.

Brazil’s Oi is bankrupt – but is this really the end?

Brazil’s Oi is bankrupt – but is this really the end?

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Operators
11 November 2025
5850 views
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Oi
  • Anatel
  • Restructuring
  • Bankruptcy
  • Serede
  • Tahto

Troubled Brazilian operator Oi has been declared bankrupt by a Rio de Janeiro court. Failure to comply with a court-approved restructuring plan, ratified in 2024, and the accumulation of debt not subject to bankruptcy rules were two of the main reasons cited by the judge involved for declaring the company bankrupt. She noted that noncompliance began around March this year.

Paratus unites its sub-Saharan networks for Paratus 500 offering

Paratus unites its sub-Saharan networks for Paratus 500 offering

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John Tanner
Category: Operators
11 November 2025
2431 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Fibre Infrastructure
  • LEO Satellite
  • Paratus Group
  • Teleports

Pan-African telecoms network services provider Paratus Group announced on Monday it has launched “Paratus 500”, a service that leverages all of its licenced fibre and satellite operations in 15 sub-Saharan markets as a single network.

Paratus Botswana extends network footprint to Tati Siding

Paratus Botswana extends network footprint to Tati Siding

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John Tanner
Category: Operators
10 November 2025
3286 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Botswana
  • Microwave
  • Fixed Wireless Access
  • Paratus Botswana

Paratus Botswana announced on Friday it is extending its national network coverage to Tati Siding, near Francistown, as part of its broader strategy to increase access to quality internet services for more communities and businesses across the country.

Safaricom reports 52% jump in half-year profits

Safaricom reports 52% jump in half-year profits

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
07 November 2025
30603 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Ethiopia
  • Kenya
  • Safaricom

Safaricom reported a 52.1% increase in group net income to KES 42.8 billion for the half year ended September 2025, driven by solid performance in Kenya and reduced losses in its Ethiopia operation.

Paratus enters Uganda via JV with Roke Telkom

Paratus enters Uganda via JV with Roke Telkom

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John Tanner
Category: Operators
06 November 2025
5290 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Uganda
  • Joint Venture
  • Roke Telkom
  • Paratus Group
  • Paratus Uganda

Pan-African telecoms and network services provider Paratus Group announced on Wednesday it has expanded its operations into Uganda via a joint venture with Kampala-based ISP and managed solutions provider Roke Telkom.

Brazil’s Oi loses connectivity contract to Claro

Brazil’s Oi loses connectivity contract to Claro

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Operators
03 November 2025
7113 views
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Oi
  • Anatel
  • Claro Brazil
  • Bankruptcy
  • Debt
  • V.tal

Problems continue to pile up for troubled Brazilian operator Oi, with news late last week that rival operator Claro is to take over a connectivity contract it formerly managed.

Telecom Fiji and Solomon Telekom in skills-sharing tie-up

Telecom Fiji and Solomon Telekom in skills-sharing tie-up

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John Tanner
Category: Operators
03 November 2025
5136 views
  • Solomon Islands
  • Fiji
  • Solomon Telekom
  • Skills development
  • Pacific Islands
  • Telecom Fiji Limited

Telecom Fiji and Solomon Telekom announced on Friday that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical cooperation and support skills development in the telecoms field.

Millicom completes US$380 million acquisition of Telefonica’s Ecuador unit

Millicom completes US$380 million acquisition of Telefonica’s Ecuador unit

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
31 October 2025
28390 views
  • Latin America
  • Telefonica
  • Ecuador
  • Millicom

Millicom has completed its US$380 million acquisition of Telefonica’s operations in Ecuador, marking another major milestone in the group’s strategy to strengthen its presence across Latin America.

Nigeria’s first MVNO arrives – after a long wait

Nigeria’s first MVNO arrives – after a long wait

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Operators
30 October 2025
9506 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • MVNOs
  • Nigeria
  • MTN Nigeria
  • Globacom
  • NCC
  • Airtel Nigeria
  • 9mobile
  • Vitel Wireless
  • T2 Mobile

It may come as a surprise to some readers to hear that, more than three years after the telecommunications regulator laid the groundwork for MVNOs to come to market, only this week is Nigeria preparing to welcome its first virtual mobile operator (MVNO).

Supreme Court ruling could mean a reprieve for India’s Vodafone Idea

Supreme Court ruling could mean a reprieve for India’s Vodafone Idea

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Operators
28 October 2025
9137 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • India
  • Subscribers
  • Supreme Court
  • Debt
  • Vodafone Idea
  • 5G rollout
  • AGR dues

Indian operator Vodafone Idea finally has some good news to celebrate after a reported gain in subscriber numbers and a potentially positive outcome in its pursuit of relief from AGR debt demands. But will this good fortune last?

PLDT strengthens data capacity with Ciena optical technology

PLDT strengthens data capacity with Ciena optical technology

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
28 October 2025
7807 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Ciena
  • PLDT
  • Philippines

Philippine operator PLDT is upgrading its digital infrastructure using optical technology from US vendor Ciena to improve data transmission from the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) system to local users.

Dialog Axiata expands 5G trial coverage ahead of spectrum auction

Dialog Axiata expands 5G trial coverage ahead of spectrum auction

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John Tanner
Category: Operators
24 October 2025
13251 views
  • Central South Asia
  • Spectrum Auctions
  • Sri Lanka
  • Dialog Axiata
  • 5G Spectrum
  • 5G networks

Sri Lankan telco Dialog Axiata announced on Thursday it has expanded its 5G trial network across 15 districts nationwide as it gears up for the country’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction slated for early December.

America Movil injects CLP$710 million into Chilean unit VTR

America Movil injects CLP$710 million into Chilean unit VTR

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
23 October 2025
6361 views
  • America Movil
  • Chile
  • VTR
  • ClaroVTR
  • Vía Trans Radio Comunicaciones SpA

America Movil is reportedly set to inject CLP$710 million (US$710 million) into its Chilean subsidiary, Vía Trans Radio Comunicaciones SpA (VTR), to strengthen the unit and support its operations in the country.

Vodafone to build Black Sea cable linking Europe and Asia

Vodafone to build Black Sea cable linking Europe and Asia

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
21 October 2025
6493 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • Vodafone
  • Ukraine
  • Vodafone Ukraine

Vodafone Group and Vodafone Ukraine have announced plans to begin construction of a new submarine cable system in the Black Sea, aimed at creating a digital corridor between Europe and Asia.

Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom talk new partnership opportunities

Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom talk new partnership opportunities

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John Tanner
Category: Operators
21 October 2025
6889 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Ethio Telecom
  • Ethiopia
  • Mobile Money
  • Partnerships
  • Djibouti
  • Interconnection
  • Djibouti Telecom

Ethio Telecom and Djibouti Telecom announced that they are actively exploring new collaboration opportunities to deepen their ongoing partnership to advance integration in the broader East African digital ecosystem, including international gateways and mobile money.

Vodacom Southern Gauteng earmarks US$38.2m for 4G/5G expansion

Vodacom Southern Gauteng earmarks US$38.2m for 4G/5G expansion

Details
John Tanner
Category: Operators
21 October 2025
5982 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Africa
  • Vodacom
  • Network Upgrades
  • 5G networks
  • 4G networks

South African telco Vodacom said on Sunday it plans to invest over ZAR660 million (US$38.2 million) in network infrastructure in Southern Gauteng this financial year to accelerate rollout of 4G and 5G.

Argentina’s Nubicom plans 5G rollout in Paraguay

Argentina’s Nubicom plans 5G rollout in Paraguay

Details
Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Operators
16 October 2025
7814 views
  • Investment
  • Latin America
  • Argentina
  • Ericsson
  • Nokia
  • Paraguay
  • CONATEL
  • Telecom Argentina
  • 3.5GHz
  • Personal
  • Tigo Paraguay
  • Standalone 5G
  • 5G Licences
  • Claro Paraguay
  • Nubicom
  • Nucleo

A new arrival in the Paraguayan market, Argentine operator Nubicom, plans to invest US$200 million in the next few years to build a standalone 5G network in Paraguay.

Ericsson to upgrade e& UAE’s 5G core network in multi-year deal

Ericsson to upgrade e& UAE’s 5G core network in multi-year deal

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John Tanner
Category: Operators
14 October 2025
5444 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Ericsson
  • UAE
  • Core Networks
  • e& UAE
  • 5G core
  • GITEX Global 2025

Ericsson announced on Monday it has signed a multi-year agreement with global technology group e& to upgrade e& UAE’s 5G core network to support new services such as immersive gaming and mission-critical IoT services.

U Mobile lands MVNO Eastel as first 5G/4G wholesale customer

U Mobile lands MVNO Eastel as first 5G/4G wholesale customer

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John Tanner
Category: Operators
14 October 2025
3161 views
  • MVNOs
  • Malaysia
  • U Mobile
  • 5G networks
  • Southeast Asia
  • Eastel

Malaysian 5G telco U Mobile announced on Monday that Eastel, a new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) from Anchor Communications, has signed a deal to be its first 5G and 4G wholesale access customer.

True Corp completes integration with dtac network

True Corp completes integration with dtac network

Details
John Tanner
Category: Operators
13 October 2025
3809 views
  • True Corp
  • Thailand
  • DTAC
  • Network Integration
  • Southeast Asia
  • Dynamic Spectrum Sharing

Thai telco True Corp announced on Friday it has completed its project to integrate the networks of True and dtac, around two and a half years after both companies merged into a single operator.

YTL first out of the gate in Malaysia with live 5G-A services

YTL first out of the gate in Malaysia with live 5G-A services

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John Tanner
Category: Operators
10 October 2025
3291 views
  • Malaysia
  • Ericsson
  • Southeast Asia
  • Digital Nasional Berhad
  • YTL Communications
  • 5G-Advanced

Malaysian telco YTL Communications launched 5G Advanced services on Thursday, starting in the Klang Valley, making it the first commercial operator in the country to offer live 5G-A.

Papua New Guinea earthquake disrupts internet service: DataCo

Papua New Guinea earthquake disrupts internet service: DataCo

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John Tanner
Category: Operators
10 October 2025
5649 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Subsea Cable
  • Earthquake
  • PNG DataCo
  • KSCN

Papua New Guinea’s state-owned telecoms network wholesaler PNG DataCo says that internet services in the southeastern towns of Popondetta and Alotau have been disrupted due to a subsea cable break likely caused by an earthquake on Tuesday.

Adapt to survive: how African operators keep their value proposition relevant

Adapt to survive: how African operators keep their value proposition relevant

Details
James Barton
Category: Operators
08 October 2025
98821 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Infrastructure as a service
  • Cell C
  • Value Propositions
  • Features
  • Virtual RAN

In a recent feature, I explored how operators are reducing their capex by turning to alternatives for RAN, including Infrastructure as a Service and Virtual RAN.

Telenor may be sued over sharing of customer data with Myanmar junta

Telenor may be sued over sharing of customer data with Myanmar junta

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Operators
07 October 2025
4773 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Myanmar
  • Telenor
  • Data
  • Telenor Myanmar
  • M1 Group
  • Shwe Byain Phyu Group
  • ATOM

Myanmar civil society groups Defend Myanmar Democracy and the Myanmar Internet Project have announced plans to sue the Norwegian telecoms giant Telenor. They allege it shared customer data with the junta that took power in a 2021 coup, thereby endangering the lives of civilians.

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How subsea cables are powering Africa’s digital future

How subsea cables are powering Africa’s digital future

Optical & Fixed Networks
How subsea cables are powering Africa’s digital future
Eyes for a storm – ensuring connectivity throughout Hurricane Melissa

Eyes for a storm – ensuring connectivity throughout Hurricane Melissa

Humanitarian Comms
Eyes for a storm – ensuring connectivity throughout Hurricane Melissa
Automation at the edge: exploring the value of AI RAN

Automation at the edge: exploring the value of AI RAN

Wireless Networks
Automation at the edge: exploring the value of AI RAN
Adapt to survive: how African operators keep their value proposition relevant

Adapt to survive: how African operators keep their value proposition relevant

Operators
Adapt to survive: how African operators keep their value proposition relevant
From IaaS to outsourced networks: does cutting capex cost control?

From IaaS to outsourced networks: does cutting capex cost control?

Operators
From IaaS to outsourced networks: does cutting capex cost control?
Digicel CEO Marcelo Cataldo steers operator from debt crisis to growth focus

Digicel CEO Marcelo Cataldo steers operator from debt crisis to growth focus

Operators
Digicel CEO Marcelo Cataldo steers operator from debt crisis to growth focus
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InfraX and Ericsson announce smart utility deal for UAE

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Enterprise Ecosystems
InfraX and Ericsson announce smart utility deal for UAE
Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Intelligent Operations Solutions at GITEX GLOBAL, Driving Industrial Digital Transformation

Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Intelligent Operations Solutions at GITEX GLOBAL, Driving Industrial Digital Transformation

Cloud & Virtualisation
Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Intelligent Operations Solutions at GITEX GLOBAL, Driving Industrial Digital Transformation
AI seen as a driving force for more inclusive and efficient education systems

AI seen as a driving force for more inclusive and efficient education systems

Enterprise Ecosystems
AI seen as a driving force for more inclusive and efficient education systems
Huawei unveils ‘GovTech1.0’ framework to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East and Central Asia

Huawei unveils ‘GovTech1.0’ framework to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East and Central Asia

Vendors
Huawei unveils ‘GovTech1.0’ framework to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East and Central Asia
CMI and Yango partner for digital enterprise solutions

CMI and Yango partner for digital enterprise solutions

Enterprise Ecosystems
CMI and Yango partner for digital enterprise solutions
Beyon announces cybersecurity deal and major Jordan investment

Beyon announces cybersecurity deal and major Jordan investment

Cybersecurity
Beyon announces cybersecurity deal and major Jordan investment

Artificial Intelligence

Guyana to host AI data centre of up to 100MW

Guyana to host AI data centre of up to 100MW

Data Centres & Networks
Guyana to host AI data centre of up to 100MW
Cost Pressure and Operational Efficiency – Doing More with Less: How SaaS BSS Reduces TCO While Boosting Agility

Cost Pressure and Operational Efficiency – Doing More with Less: How SaaS BSS Reduces TCO While Boosting Agility

Cloud & Virtualisation
Cost Pressure and Operational Efficiency – Doing More with Less: How SaaS BSS Reduces TCO While Boosting Agility
Dialog Axiata launches 5G-powered water-surface cleaning robot

Dialog Axiata launches 5G-powered water-surface cleaning robot

Enterprise Ecosystems
Dialog Axiata launches 5G-powered water-surface cleaning robot
MTN Zambia and Huawei claim power backup breakthrough

MTN Zambia and Huawei claim power backup breakthrough

Energy & Sustainability
MTN Zambia and Huawei claim power backup breakthrough
Ericsson boosts ICT collaboration with Egypt

Ericsson boosts ICT collaboration with Egypt

Service Management
Ericsson boosts ICT collaboration with Egypt
Cassava launches AI/LLM platform for African operators

Cassava launches AI/LLM platform for African operators

Operators
Cassava launches AI/LLM platform for African operators
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