Today’s telecom news include announcements on Airfide, TJ Innovation, Lumen, Arelion, Iridium Communications, Vodafone Idea, among others.
Next-Gen 5G Boost: Airfide & TJ Innovation Unveil AI-Driven Repeater and CPE Breakthrough
Airfide and TJ Innovation signed an agreement to co-develop and globally supply an enterprise-grade AI-enabled repeater and CPE solution built on 3GPP Release 17. The innovation targets in-building 5G coverage issues caused by materials like concrete and e-glass, offering a cost-effective alternative to expensive DAS systems. The system integrates intelligent antenna-steering, multi-operator capability, and SD-WAN awareness into a unified service antenna unit (SAU), enhancing data performance for both mobile and fixed users.
Lumen Supercharges U.S. Connectivity with 10 Million New Internet-On-Demand Locations
Lumen is extending its Internet-On-Demand service to over 10 million additional sites, empowering businesses with high-speed connectivity in minutes. This major investment in its Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform eliminates geographic limitations and simplifies last-mile delivery through strategic partnerships. Focused on customer agility, the platform offers self-service provisioning, pay-as-you-go pricing, and flexible bandwidth, routing, and security options to meet enterprise demands across sectors like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. The expansion promises faster deployment, reduced complexity in multi-vendor environments, and robust infrastructure to support AI workloads, hybrid operations, and data-driven growth.
Arelion Supercharges U.S. AI Network with New Oklahoma City PoP
Arelion has launched a new Point-of-Presence (PoP) at RACK59’s data centre in Oklahoma City, enhancing North American AI superhighway connectivity. The investment expands high-capacity, low-latency fibre access for enterprises and wholesale customers, supporting cloud, content, gaming, and streaming needs. The new PoP strengthens services like IP transit, cloud connect, scalable ethernet, and DDoS protection, delivering faster, more resilient, and secure network performance.
Iridium unveils game-changing chip to protect GPS devices worldwide
Iridium Communications has introduced the Iridium PNT ASIC, a global GPS protection chip that delivers authenticated positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data. This innovation safeguards GPS-dependent systems from spoofing, jamming, and timing disruptions — issues increasingly affecting both consumer and critical infrastructure sectors. Measuring just 8 mm × 8 mm, the chip can be easily embedded into a wide range of devices, from IoT systems to defense and industrial applications. It provides a pole-to-pole alternative to traditional GPS networks, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity worldwide.
Game-Changing Relief: Supreme Court Clears Path for Vodafone Idea’s Comeback
The Supreme Court has allowed the Indian government to reconsider Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, offering crucial relief to the financially strained telecom operator. With the government now holding about 49 percent equity, the issue shifts from legal dispute to public policy, protecting nearly 200 million customers from service disruption.
Shafana Fazal
