Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Ripple Fiber, Telekom Srbija, MTFComm, among others.
Arizona Gets a Fiber Boost as Ripple Fiber Unveils $80 mn Broadband Expansion
Ripple Fiber is expanding into Arizona with an investment of more than $80 million to bring high-speed fiber internet access to over 50,000 homes and businesses across Pima County. The rollout will begin in Oro Valley later in May 2026, followed by Sahuarita in June, with additional municipalities expected to join the expansion. The company plans to activate services for its first Arizona customers later this summer. Ripple Fiber said the network will deliver symmetrical multi-gig speeds, enhanced reliability, and advanced connectivity features, with residential plans starting at $40 and scaling up to 8 Gig service. The move marks Arizona as the company’s eleventh state in its growing nationwide fiber footprint.
Global Investors Rush in as Telekom Srbija Secures Record €1.95 bn Bond Deal
Telekom Srbija has successfully raised approximately €1.95 billion through a landmark multi-tranche Eurobond issuance, marking the largest corporate bond deal ever completed in Southeast and Central Eastern Europe. The transaction generated extraordinary investor demand of nearly $13.9 billion from around 300 international institutional investors, including pension funds, insurers, sovereign-backed investors, and leading asset managers. The telecom operator said the funds will primarily refinance existing debt, strengthen its financial position, and support future growth initiatives such as 5G rollout, fiber network expansion, and digital services development. Supported by stronger financial results and improved credit ratings, the successful bond offering significantly enhances Telekom Srbija’s global market standing and highlights rising investor confidence in the region’s telecom sector.
MTFComm Shatters Wireless Limits With 1.78 Gbps in Just 8 MHz Spectrum
MTFComm has demonstrated a breakthrough constant-envelope OFDM wireless modem capable of achieving 1.78 Gbps within a standard 8 MHz channel, marking a major advance in spectral efficiency and energy performance. The company says the technology can improve power efficiency by up to four times compared with traditional OFDM systems used in 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, and satellite communications. Unlike conventional wireless designs that sacrifice efficiency for higher speeds, MTFComm’s approach maintains high data throughput while enabling the use of more efficient power amplifiers. The company noted the technology can integrate with existing wireless infrastructure and spectrum allocations, opening opportunities for satellite networks, battery-powered devices, and long-range broadband applications.
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