Today’s telecom news includes announcements on VEON, Kyivstar, Bpifrance, Orange, Ethio Telecom, Private 5G Market size, among others.
Bpifrance Sells 2.5 Percent Orange Stake in €1.3 Billion Share Offering
French state investment bank Bpifrance has sold a 2.5 percent stake in Orange through a share placement valued at approximately €1.3 billion, reducing its direct holding while preserving the French government’s strategic influence in the telecom operator. The transaction follows Orange’s recent upgrade to its financial guidance after reporting strong growth in Africa and the Middle East. Market participants viewed the share sale as part of Bpifrance’s portfolio management strategy rather than a shift in government support for the company. Orange continues to strengthen its financial position through expanding network investments, digital services, and international operations that are driving improved earnings and cash generation.
Ethio Telecom Accelerates 4G, 5G and Fiber Expansion Under 2028 Strategy
Ethio Telecom has expanded its 4G, 5G, and fiber broadband infrastructure during the first year of its 2028 strategic plan, reinforcing Ethiopia’s digital transformation agenda. The operator extended high-speed mobile coverage, increased fiber connectivity, and introduced advanced digital solutions to improve access for consumers, businesses, and public institutions. These investments are supporting rising demand for broadband services while strengthening enterprise connectivity, financial inclusion, and digital innovation across the country. Ethio Telecom said the network expansion aligns with its long-term vision of building a modern communications infrastructure capable of delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity and enabling sustainable economic growth through continued technology investment.
Private 5G Market to Reach $24.84 bn by 2032 as Industrial Automation Accelerates Enterprise 5G Adoption
The global private 5G market is projected to grow from $5.35 billion in 2026 to $24.84 billion by 2032, registering a 29.1 percent CAGR, according to MarketsandMarkets. Growth is being driven by rising industrial automation, smart manufacturing, edge computing and increasing deployment of standalone 5G networks. The report highlights that enterprises are replacing traditional Wi-Fi with private 5G, supported by standalone (SA) cores, Open RAN and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC). The mid-band segment is forecast to record the fastest 30.5 percent CAGR, while the on-premises private cloud segment is expected to reach $9.35 billion by 2032
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