Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Aduna, Deutsche Telekom, mBank, Vonage, AT&T, Thales, CK Hutchison, Iliad, among others.
Telcos & Banks Unite to Build a Fraud-Proof Future for Digital Banking
Aduna, Deutsche Telekom, mBank and Vonage have teamed up at the World Banking Forum to showcase a next-generation banking security model powered by 5G, AI and real-time network APIs. This innovation lets banks verify customers instantly, detect suspicious behavior and stop fraud in real time before transactions are completed. By investing in secure, network-level data integration, the partnership removes friction from logins and approvals, giving users safer, faster and smoother mobile-banking experiences. For banks, it supports stronger compliance and reduces fraud-related losses while boosting digital trust and customer satisfaction.
AT&T & Thales Launch Game-Changing eSIM to Supercharge Global IoT
AT&T and Thales have introduced a new eSIM solution to simplify and scale global IoT deployments. The innovation supports remote SIM provisioning based on GSMA’s SGP.32 standard, enabling companies to ship devices worldwide with a single eSIM and activate the right network profile later. This removes the need for multiple SIM variants, cuts logistics costs, and accelerates product rollout. The solution delivers customer-focused benefits like stronger security, automated subscription switching, easier diagnostics and improved coverage across industries including automotive, smart cities, utilities and healthcare.
CK Hutchison and Iliad Explore €3B+ Mega Tie-Up in Italy
CK Hutchison and Iliad are in early discussions to combine their Italian mobile operations, potentially merging Wind Tre’s roughly 24 percent market share with Iliad’s 11 percent to create a stronger, more scalable competitor. The deal could take the form of a joint venture or a structure where Wind Tre acquires Iliad’s Italian unit and compensates with shares, valuing the business at over €3 billion. The proposed tie-up aims to boost investment capacity, reduce operating costs, and improve customer experience with broader coverage and faster services. By consolidating two fast-growing players, the companies seek better pricing power and network efficiency, positioning themselves to compete more effectively in Italy’s crowded telecom market, Reuters reports.
Samsung Breaks Language Barriers—Galaxy AI Now Speaks 22 Languages
Samsung has expanded Galaxy AI to support 22 languages by adding Gujarati and Filipino, reflecting a strong focus on localisation, customer experience and wider market reach. The update enhances innovative tools like Live Translate, Interpreter, Chat Assist, Note Assist, Transcript Assist and Browsing Assist, allowing users to communicate, work and browse comfortably in their native language. Samsung Research centres in India and Indonesia helped refine linguistic and cultural accuracy, showing the company’s investment in regional development.
Vitel Wireless Shakes Up Nigeria’s Telecom Market with Smart MVNO Strategy
Vitel Wireless has launched in Nigeria using an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) model, supported by NCC-approved 0712 numbering and leased network capacity from existing operators. This lowers infrastructure costs and lets the company focus on customer-driven services such as affordable tariffs, flexible data plans and improved service experience. Its entry adds fresh competition to a market of over 220 million subscribers dominated by a few major players, encouraging better pricing and more personalised offerings.
Shafana Fazal
