Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Mediacom Communications, HFCL, Telecel Group, Huawei, Airtel, among others.
Mediacom Brings Multi-Gig Speeds to Rural Minnesota, Revolutionizing Home Connectivity
Mediacom Communications has rolled out multi-gig and symmetrical broadband across more than two dozen Minnesota communities, giving rural customers access to major-city-level speeds. The upgrade is powered by Mediacom’s ongoing fiber-network investments, enabling faster downloads, stronger upload performance, lower latency and more reliable connectivity for streaming, remote work, gaming and smart-home devices. To enhance the in-home experience, the company is also offering advanced Wi-Fi technology capable of supporting many connected devices simultaneously.
HFCL Drives India’s 6G Future with 33 Patents
HFCL has filed 33 patent applications in the last four years (2021‑25) focused on next‑gen telecom technologies (5G & 6G), covering energy‑efficient systems, AI/ML‑based telecommunications applications, and advanced networking. HFCL is positioning itself not just as an equipment supplier but as an innovator contributing to the development and standard‑setting of 6G in India, aligning with the government’s Bharat 6G Vision which aims for India to secure 10 percent of global 6G intellectual property.
Telecel and Huawei Join Forces for $70M Network Modernisation in Ghana
Telecel Group and Huawei Technologies have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a major network modernisation and digital infrastructure project in Ghana. Valued at approximately US $70 million, the multi‑phase initiative begins in November 2025 and is intended to upgrade network performance and deliver next‑generation digital services to both consumers and enterprises across key regions in Ghana.
Airtel Money Unveils Cloud-Powered Fintech Platform for 50M Users
Airtel Money has launched a next-generation cloud-native mobile money platform powered by Comviva’s mobiquity Pay, starting in Kenya and expanding across its African markets to serve nearly 50 million customers. The new platform introduces 50+ advanced features and 120+ open APIs, enabling faster partner onboarding, quicker product launches, and diversified fintech services. Security is strengthened through federated identity and multi-factor authentication to ensure regulatory compliance. With an improved interface, self-service capabilities, and smoother cross-border payments, the upgrade focuses on better customer experiences while boosting performance and scalability.
Shafana Fazal
