Today’s telecom news includes announcements on MTC Namibia, VOX Solutions, Samsung, Galaxy S26, House Exynos 2600 Chip, Vodafone Idea, among others.
MTC Namibia Taps VOX Solutions to Secure and Monetize International A2P Traffic
MTC Namibia selected VOX Solutions as its exclusive international gateway for Application-to-Person (A2P) SMS and voice traffic. VOX Solutions will manage and route all international A2P messages and voice traffic for MTC Namibia using the VOX-360 platform to monitor, detect, and prevent fraudulent activities such as flash calls and grey routes. The platform also enables MTC Namibia to monetize international traffic and ensure proper routing and billing.
Samsung Reinvents Galaxy S26 with In-House Exynos 2600 Chip
Samsung Electronics will use its own Exynos 2600 chip in the upcoming Galaxy S26 smartphones, returning to in-house processors after four years. The Exynos 2600 is developed by Samsung’s System LSI division and is built on a 2nm process. It is designed to deliver performance comparable to Apple’s A19 Pro and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This move reflects Samsung’s strategy to rely on its semiconductor division for smartphone processing needs, reducing dependence on third-party chips. By integrating its own chip, Samsung can optimize performance, energy efficiency, and device integration, IANS reports.
Vi Accelerates 4G and 5G Rollout with Indian Tech Partners
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is working with Indian vendors Tejas Networks, HFCL, and HCLTech to reduce costs and speed up 4G and 5G network deployment. Vi is testing Tejas Networks’ wireless equipment in one of its circles and will consider commercial orders based on performance. The company is also deploying Tejas’ packet and optical transmission gear and routers to strengthen its backhaul network. HCLTech has been selected to provide Self-Optimising Network (SON) technology, while HFCL is supplying IP/MPLS routers for Vi’s 5G network, MoneyControl reports.
Shafana Fazal
