Telecom & Connectivity News

Telecom & Connectivity

JT Group completes Manx Telecom acquisition with CVC DIF partnership

JT Group has completed the acquisition of Manx Telecom following regulatory approvals, strengthening its position as the largest full-service telecoms provider across the Crown Dependencies. The partnership with CVC DIF supports next-generation network upgrades across Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man.

2 days ago • Guernsey;Isle of Man;Jersey

Telecom & Connectivity

U Mobile adds VIBE Mobile as MVNO partner for 4G and 5G network access

U Mobile has added VIBE Mobile, a brand of Elite Links, to its list of strategic Mobile Virtual Network Operator partners. The collaboration gives VIBE Mobile access to U Mobile's 4G and 5G network for data, domestic and international services, and roaming, allowing the new brand to focus on service design and customer engagement.

2 days ago • Malaysia

Telecom & Connectivity

Astranis raises $450 million to scale GEO satellite production for US government and commercial customers

Astranis has raised $450 million in new capital, including a $300 million Series E round and a $155 million credit facility. The funding will accelerate satellite production for commercial customers and support US Space Force programs as the agency's budget rises to $71.1 billion to counter space threats from China and Russia.

2 days ago • United States

Telecom & Connectivity

Ooredoo and du partner to land FIG subsea cable in UAE, boosting GCC capacity

Ooredoo Group has partnered with du to land the Fibre in the Gulf subsea cable system in the UAE, a high-capacity platform designed to deliver up to 720 Tbps across 24 fibre pairs. The system will connect Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Oman, serving hyperscalers, cloud providers, and AI platforms.

2 days ago • GCC Countries;United Arab Emirates

Telecom & Connectivity

Interlune secures $6.9 million NASA contract for lunar resource extraction payload

Interlune has been awarded a $6.9 million NASA SBIR Phase III contract to develop a payload suite for measuring gases in lunar regolith and demonstrating helium-3 extraction technologies. The 18-month project, designed for launch on a commercial CLPS lander in 2028, supports NASA's lunar economy goals.

2 days ago • United States

Power & Utilities

ADB allocates 70 billion USD to integrated energy and digital corridors by 2035

The Asian Development Bank has launched two major initiatives to mobilize $70 billion for cross-border power grids and digital infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific. The plan aims to integrate 20 gigawatts of renewable energy and provide broadband access to 200 million people while fostering AI-driven economic growth.

2 days ago • Uzbekistan

Telecom & Connectivity

Eutelsat and MTN Côte d'Ivoire sign satellite broadband deal for nationwide coverage

Eutelsat and MTN Côte d'Ivoire have signed a multi-year agreement to deliver satellite connectivity services using EUTELSAT KONNECT's high-throughput capacity. The deal expands reliable broadband access for consumer and enterprise segments, including community Wi-Fi hotspots in underserved areas, complementing terrestrial infrastructure.

2 days ago • Cote dIvoire (Ivory Coast)

Security & Intelligence

European aerospace leaders sign cooperation pact for Polish military satellite system

Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, and RADMOR have entered a strategic industrial agreement to develop a geostationary defense telecommunications satellite for Poland. The project focuses on high-resilience, cyber-secured communications to bolster Poland’s national space sovereignty under the EU’s ‘Readiness 2030’ framework.

2 days ago • Europe;Poland

Agriculture & Farming

Nestlé partners with Soil Capital to scale regenerative agriculture across three European countries

Nestlé has signed a four-year agreement with Soil Capital to expand regenerative agriculture across France, Belgium, and the UK. The partnership provides agronomic expertise, digital measurement tools, and financial incentives linked to verified environmental outcomes for wheat, corn, barley, and sugar beet farms, supporting nearly 230 farmers across 13,000 hectares.

2 days ago • Belgium;France;United Kingdom

Air Force

Lockheed Martin wins $105 million Space Force contract for GPS ground system upgrades

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract worth up to $105 million by the US Space Force to modernise and sustain the GPS ground control network. The agreement supports launch, early orbit, and disposal operations for GPS IIIF satellites, enhancing resiliency for military and civilian positioning, navigation, and timing services.

2 days ago • United States

Security & Intelligence

Lockheed Martin secures $105 million USSF contract to advance next-generation GPS infrastructure

The U.S. Space Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract valued at up to $105 million to modernize the Global Positioning System ground control network. This agreement supports the deployment of advanced GPS IIIF satellites, enhancing signal resiliency and anti-jamming capabilities for both critical military operations and global civilian infrastructure.

2 days ago • United States

Telecom & Connectivity

Enet launches 440 km fibre corridor connecting Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork

Enet has launched Phase 1 of a 440km multi-duct fibre corridor connecting Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork. The open access network provides high-speed fibre and ultra-low latency routes, with a total investment of approximately €100 million planned across all phases to support cloud services and data centre connectivity.

2 days ago • Ireland

Telecom & Connectivity

Northrop Grumman and 4iG to develop Hungary's first sovereign communications satellite

Northrop Grumman and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies have partnered to manufacture Hungary's inaugural national communications satellite. Utilizing the GEOStar-3 platform, the project aims to provide secure Ka-band services for regional government and commercial use, marking a critical advancement in Hungary’s independent aerospace capabilities and defense infrastructure.

2 days ago • Hungary

Railways & Metro

Western Railway secures ₹3.98 billion to upgrade communication network for Kavach deployment

Indian Railways has authorized a ₹3.98 billion investment to deploy a 1,929-kilometer optical fiber network across its Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions. This initiative forms a critical part of the national strategy to implement the Kavach train collision avoidance system.

2 days ago • India