Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom, Sudatel Group, Horizon Fiber, Indus Towers, Virgin Media O2, Zinkworks, among others.
Horizon Fiber Deal Set to Transform Cross-Border Connectivity in East Africa
Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel Group have signed a key agreement to roll out the Horizon Fiber cross-border connectivity project, marking a major step in strengthening regional digital infrastructure. The initiative will deploy high-capacity terrestrial optical fiber linking Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan, creating a more resilient and secure regional network. Djibouti’s role as a major submarine cable landing hub will be leveraged to boost international bandwidth and improve network reliability. The project is designed to support rising data traffic demand across the three countries, enhance service quality for businesses and consumers, and reinforce strategic cooperation among leading telecom operators in East and Northeast Africa.
Indus Towers Sets Sights on 5G Boom and Global Expansion to Power Next Growth Phase
Indus Towers is sharpening its growth strategy by prioritizing 5G network densification across India while exploring overseas expansion to unlock new revenue streams. As telecom operators scale up 5G services, the company expects increased demand for adding equipment on existing tower sites rather than building large numbers of new towers, helping improve tenancy ratios and asset utilisation. Indus Towers is also evaluating entry into international markets such as Africa and the UAE, where rising mobile data consumption and network upgrades are driving infrastructure demand.
Virgin Media O2 Supercharges Mobile Network Reliability with Expanded Zinkworks Automation Deal
Virgin Media O2 has extended its partnership with Zinkworks to accelerate automation across its UK mobile network, targeting reduced downtime and improved service reliability. The move builds on the successful deployment of AI-driven automation in its fixed broadband network, where fault repair times were cut significantly and unnecessary engineer visits reduced. Under the expanded agreement, automation will be rolled out across key mobile network domains, including radio access and core network operations. Using real-time data and intelligent workflows, the system can quickly detect, diagnose and resolve network issues, often before customers are affected.
SHAFANA FAZAL
