Today’s telecom news includes announcements on BharatNet, Ericsson, Nokia, Vodafone, HPE, China Mobile, among others.
Cambodia Moves to Tighten Grip on Telecom and Online Fraud with New Draft Law
Cambodia is advancing a draft Anti-Telecommunication Fraud Law aimed at strengthening its legal framework to fight complex telecom and online scams. The Ministry of Justice prepared the legislation under Prime Minister Hun Manet’s directive and has submitted it for inter-ministerial technical review. The proposed law seeks to improve prevention, investigation and enforcement measures, establish clearer penalties, and define responsibilities among relevant authorities. It is designed to enhance coordination between law enforcement agencies as the country continues nationwide crackdowns on scam operations. Officials plan to finalize revisions before submitting the draft to the Cabinet for approval.
Memory Price Surge Sends Shockwaves Through Global Telecom Broadband Plans
Rising global prices of DRAM and NAND memory chips are disrupting telecom broadband expansion, potentially slowing deployments of fixed wireless access routers and set top boxes for operators worldwide, according to Counterpoint Research. Memory costs have surged sharply, with some components rising more than 600 percent year on year, and are expected to remain elevated until mid-2026. The increase is affecting network equipment procurement and putting pressure on large scale connectivity projects, including broadband rollouts in India such as BharatNet. Vendors including Ericsson and Nokia have acknowledged cost pressures during earnings calls and are focusing on securing supply and managing expenses amid sustained demand from AI and data centres.
Vodafone Accelerates Private 5G Expansion with 173 Networks and New Vendors
Vodafone Business has announced that it now operates 173 commercial private 5G networks across approximately 20 countries, covering 119 contracts with 96 unique customers. Nearly 60 percent of these networks are fully on‑site private deployments, highlighting the growing demand for tailored enterprise connectivity solutions. To strengthen its offerings, Vodafone plans to expand its multi‑vendor ecosystem beyond its current Nokia and HPE partners by adding two additional vendors, likely including Ericsson. This move aims to provide enterprises with more flexibility and choice when deploying private 5G solutions. The company’s approach reflects a focus on practical, scalable deployments that meet diverse business needs while supporting wider adoption of private 5G technology across industries.
China Mobile CEO He Biao Resigns Following Work Reassignment
China Mobile announced that He Biao has resigned as Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer, and member of the Sustainability Committee, effective February 12, 2026, due to a work reassignment. He confirmed there were no disagreements with the board and no issues requiring shareholder attention. The board expressed deep gratitude for his contributions to the company.
Current Board Composition: Executive Directors – Chen Zhongyue (Chairman), Wang Limin, Li Ronghua ( Chief Financial Officer) and Independent Non-Executive Directors – Yiu Kin Wah Stephen, Yang Qiang, Lee Ka Sze Carmelo and Leung Ko May Yee Margaret.
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