Category Archives: Telecom

Telecom Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Nokia Expands Strategic Partnership with Vodafone and Vodacom to Accelerate 5G Deployment Across Europe and Africa

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has extended its strategic partnership with Vodafone and Vodacom under Vodafone’s five-year RAN investment programme, reinforcing its leadership in 5G infrastructure across Europe and Africa. The collaboration will see Nokia deploy equipment from its AirScale RAN portfolio, … Read the full press release

EE Launches New Nationwide Campaign Celebrating the Power of the iPhone 17 Pro on Its Leading 5G+ Network

(IN BRIEF) EE has launched a new nationwide campaign titled The Most Powerful iPhone Deserves the Best Network to celebrate the arrival of Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro on its leading 5G+ network. Created by Publicis Groupe UK’s team of Saatchi … Read the full press release

e& UAE Partners with Ericsson to Deploy Cloud-Native 5G Core Infrastructure for Advanced Digital Services

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and e& UAE have entered a multi-year partnership to modernize e& UAE’s 5G Core Network with Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core solution. The upgrade, announced at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, introduces advanced cloud-native applications running on both Ericsson and … Read the full press release

EE’s Experience Local Store Brings Innovation and Small Business Revival to Elgin

(IN BRIEF) EE has opened its first Experience Local store in Scotland, returning to Elgin’s high street after the sudden closure of the St Giles Centre forced the brand and 14 other businesses to leave their outlets earlier this year. … Read the full press release

Nokia’s 25/50G PON Solution Delivers Post-Quantum Security and Six-Nines Reliability for Enterprise Networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has launched the world’s first 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) solution, enabling operators to upgrade existing 25G PON deployments on the Lightspan MF platform to 50G PON without infrastructure replacement. The solution delivers massive capacity, quantum-safe encryption, … Read the full press release

Telia Strengthens Sweden’s Rail Connectivity with Long-Term Communications Partnership with SJ

(IN BRIEF) Telia has signed a long-term partnership with SJ, Sweden’s leading train operator, to deliver robust communication services across its operations and train fleet. The collaboration encompasses mobile connectivity, IoT technologies, and a crisis management platform, ensuring secure and … Read the full press release

Nokia’s Altiplano Platform Brings Unified Digital Twin Capabilities to Strengthen FTTH Reliability

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has launched advanced digital twin capabilities within its Altiplano platform, introducing a unified view of active and passive FTTH network components. The new AI-powered software tools improve visibility, accuracy, and operational efficiency for broadband operators while helping … Read the full press release

fibertime and Nokia Partner to Deliver High-Speed Internet Access to Underserved South African Communities

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and fibertime™ have deepened their partnership to expand fiber broadband connectivity to 400,000 additional homes in South Africa’s underserved townships and communities. The project, part of fibertime’s goal to connect 2 million households by 2028, utilizes Nokia’s … Read the full press release

€300M fibre infrastructure project in Andalusia finalized as Digi Spain and Aberdeen complete investment commitments

Digi Spain and Aberdeen finalize €300M FTTH investment Project will cover 2.5M homes in Andalusia Fourth and final funding round completed on 1 October 2025 Financing shared equally by Digi Spain and Aberdeen, plus bank support Builds on the March … Read the full press release

Intracom Telecom-BroadbandOne Strategic partnership brings fiber-like gigabit connectivity via Fixed Wireless Access to underserved U.S. business markets

(IN BRIEF) Intracom Telecom and BroadbandOne have partnered to roll out high-capacity enterprise broadband services across Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida. The initiative combines Intracom Telecom’s WiBAS™ G5 mmWave FWA technology with BroadbandOne’s Telco as a Service (TaaS) model … Read the full press release

Nokia integrates HPE RAN Intelligent Controller into MantaRay portfolio to strengthen automation and 6G readiness

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has signed a global licensing deal with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), gaining access to HPE’s RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) and strengthening its AI-powered MantaRay SMO platform. Alongside the technology transfer, HPE’s development team has joined Nokia Mobile … Read the full press release

With Telekom Romania Mobile deal finalized, DIGI expands role in Romania’s mobile market while Vodafone consolidates position

DIGI Romania has completed the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile’s prepaid business, spectrum licences, and telecom towers, integrating prepaid customers into its network Vodafone Romania acquired the remaining operations of Telekom Romania Mobile in a parallel transaction The deal follows … Read the full press release

Telia introduces IoT Platform with AI tools and plug-and-play Monitoring service for enterprises across the Nordics

(IN BRIEF) Telia has introduced its new IoT Platform, developed with Wapice’s IoT-TICKET technology, to help Nordic businesses scale Internet of Things solutions with AI-driven insights and secure connectivity. The company is also launching Telia IoT Monitoring, a plug-and-play service … Read the full press release

EE launches new interactive Experience store at Glasgow’s Braehead Shopping Centre with focus on smart tech and community support

(IN BRIEF) EE has opened its first Experience store in Scotland at Glasgow’s Braehead Shopping Centre, the fourth of its kind launched in 2025 as part of a £3 million investment in retail. The store combines interactive zones such as … Read the full press release

EE unveils advanced technology and bold policy calls to drive 5G+ connectivity and economic growth

(IN BRIEF) EE has set an ambitious target to bring 5G standalone coverage, branded as 5G+, to 99% of the UK population by the end of FY30, outpacing rival operators by four years. The company is leveraging groundbreaking technologies, including … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces successful completion of the FTTH network investment in Andalusia, Spain

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Spanish subsidiary, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., together with an Aberdeen Group plc investment vehicle, has completed the fourth and final funding round for the rollout of a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network in Andalusia, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Completion of the Transaction regarding the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications’ prepaid business and certain assets

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has finalized the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications’ prepaid business, along with certain spectrum licences and telecom towers. The deal, completed on 1 October 2025, brings Telekom’s prepaid customers into the DIGI Romania network, … Read the full press release

Nokia and Keysight validate Ultra Ethernet Transport on 7220 and 7250 IXR platforms for AI-ready data centers

(IN BRIEF) Nokia, working with Keysight Technologies, has successfully tested Ultra Ethernet Transport (UET) traffic across its 7220 and 7250 IXR data center switching platforms, validating their ability to handle the extreme performance requirements of AI and HPC workloads. The … Read the full press release

T-Systems turns 25 with major milestones in cloud, sovereignty, and AI as it builds Germany’s AI gigafactory

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, the IT subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, celebrates its 25th anniversary on October 1, 2025, marking a quarter century of technological leadership in Europe. Established in 2000 through the merger with debis Systemhaus, the company pioneered the convergence … Read the full press release

Nokia and Boldyn Networks deploy private 5G at Callio FutureMINE to revolutionize safety and automation in underground mining

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Boldyn Networks have deployed a private 5G network at Callio FutureMINE in Pyhäjärvi, Finland, converting one of Europe’s deepest mines into a testbed for next-generation mining innovation. The network, powered by Nokia’s Modular Private Wireless and … Read the full press release