The latest telecom news includes announcements on Calix transforms broadband networks, Iliad, Telecom Italia, $97 million penalty on SK Telecom, among others.
Calix Transforms Broadband Networks with Centralized System, Cuts Costs for Service Providers
Calix launched new capabilities in its ASM5001 broadband system, allowing broadband service providers (BSPs) to combine subscriber management, optical line terminal (OLT) control, and remote line card support into a single system, reducing the need for additional hardware and lowering capital expenditure (Capex) and operating expenses (Opex), decreasing total cost of ownership (TCO). The ASM5001 centralizes service aggregation and subscriber management, enabling stackable systems that reduce power use, shelf space, and maintenance requirements. Double-density XGS-PON line cards support large-scale subscriber growth even in space-limited environments.
Iliad Ends Italian Consolidation, Focuses on Domestic Telecom Growth
French telecom company Iliad has stopped efforts to merge with Telecom Italia and is now focusing on domestic mergers and acquisitions in France. CEO Thomas Reynaud confirmed discussions with Telecom Italia ended in April and will not resume. Iliad had previously attempted to acquire Vodafone’s Italian operations in 2024 but did not succeed, Reuters reports.
SK Telecom Hit with $97 mn Fine, Pledges Major Cybersecurity Upgrade
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission fined SK Telecom 134 billion won ($96.53 million) after a cyberattack exposed data of nearly 27 million users. The commission found that SK Telecom failed to implement sufficient safety measures and delayed notifying affected customers. Investigations showed that the company’s internal systems lacked basic protections, including passwords, and operated on outdated systems without security updates. As a result, SK Telecom must strengthen its information protection protocols and improve its governance structure. The company accepted responsibility and announced plans to invest 700 billion won over five years to enhance its cybersecurity infrastructure, Reuters reports.
Shafana Fazal
