Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Bezeq, Altice, Nomad eSIM, BTQ Technologies, MasOrange, Hiya, among others.
Israel’s Bezeq Unit to Acquire Altice in USD 652 Million Deal
Bezeq’s mobile subsidiary, Pelephone, has signed an MoU to acquire rival operator Altice for USD 652 million, marking one of Israel’s largest telecom consolidation moves in recent years. The investment strengthens Bezeq’s strategy to expand market share, enhance network capacity, and streamline operations in an increasingly competitive sector. The deal is expected to deliver significant customer benefits through improved service quality, broader coverage, and accelerated rollout of advanced mobile technologies. With a strong innovation focus, Bezeq aims to integrate Altice’s infrastructure to optimise spectrum use and boost 5G performance nationwide. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals but is poised to reshape Israel’s telecom landscape, creating a more efficient, financially robust operator capable of delivering high-quality digital services.
Nomad eSIM Reports Strong Growth with Expanded Enterprise & Consumer Solutions
Nomad eSIM announced significant business growth driven by innovations in global connectivity and expanded offerings for both enterprise and consumer markets. The company is investing heavily in its eSIM platform to deliver seamless, flexible, and secure mobile services for international travelers and global businesses. New enterprise solutions enhance device management and reliability, while updated consumer plans provide affordable data access across more regions. With a strong customer-centric approach, Nomad is improving user experience through simplified onboarding, transparent pricing, and wider coverage. The expansion positions the company to meet rising demand for digital-first connectivity, offering tangible benefits such as reduced roaming costs, greater convenience, and scalable solutions for organisations managing distributed teams.
BTQ Technologies Issues Corporate Update on Quantum-Safe Commercialisation Progress
BTQ Technologies released a corporate update outlining major progress in the commercialisation of its quantum-safe security solutions. The company highlighted strong investment in scaling QSSN (Quantum Secured Signal Network) and QCIM (Quantum Cybersecurity Incident Manager), both designed to help enterprises safeguard infrastructure against emerging quantum threats. BTQ also reported successful integration of its QPerfect platform, enhancing customer-focused deployment of quantum-resistant cryptography across telecom, finance, and government clients. These advancements demonstrate BTQ’s innovation leadership in post-quantum security, delivering benefits such as stronger data protection, reduced cyber-risk, and future-proof compliance. With a clear commercial roadmap and expanding customer engagement, the company is positioning itself to meet accelerating global demand for quantum-resilient cybersecurity.
MasOrange Partners with Hiya to Boost Customer Protection from Spam and Fraud Calls
MasOrange has partnered with Hiya to strengthen security for its mobile customers by deploying advanced spam and fraud call protection across its network. The collaboration integrates Hiya’s AI-powered call security platform, which analyses call patterns in real time to block malicious activity and enhance call identification. This investment in intelligent voice security improves customer trust, reduces scam-related losses, and ensures safer communication experiences. By focusing on customer protection and service reliability, MasOrange is delivering a more secure mobile environment while keeping pace with rising fraud threats. The partnership also supports future innovation in network-wide threat detection, reinforcing MasOrange’s commitment to safeguarding users with proactive, technology-driven solutions.
Shafana Fazal
