Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Apple, LiveOak Fiber, Eutelsat, India’s Smartphone Exports, O2, BSNL, among others.
LiveOak Fiber Reaches 25,000 Subscribers
LiveOak Fiber, an internet service provider in Georgia and Florida, has reached 25,000 subscribers since its launch in 2022. The company is expanding its fiber network to bring high-speed internet to more areas, supporting remote work and local businesses.
Eutelsat and Panasonic Avionics Extend Satellite Deal
Eutelsat and Panasonic Avionics have extended their agreement for the EUTELSAT 10B satellite to improve inflight connectivity. Panasonic uses the satellite to provide internet to airlines in regions like North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
India’s Smartphone Exports Reach Rs 2 Lakh Crore in FY25
India’s smartphone exports reached Rs 2 lakh crore in FY25, thanks to the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. Exports grew by 54 percent over the past year, helping India connect more with global supply chains and create jobs. Apple played a big part in this growth, making up nearly 70 percent of the exports. Foxconn’s plant in Tamil Nadu was responsible for about 50 percent of the shipments. This shows India’s growing role in smartphone manufacturing.
Apple Plans to Increase iPhone Exports from India
Apple is looking to increase iPhone exports from India to the U.S. to avoid high tariffs on Chinese goods. The U.S. has set a 34 percent tariff on Chinese imports, making it cheaper to export from India. Apple’s iPhone exports from India grew, reaching Rs 19,000 crore in January 2025. The increase is helped by the PLI scheme. Apple’s decision shows India’s role in global manufacturing.
Telecom Industry Uses Quantum-Safe Encryption for Security
Arqit Quantum signed a three-year deal with a global telecom operator to use its Quantum-Safe Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solution. The operator, working in 32 countries with 600,000 km of fiber, will use Arqit’s encryption to protect communications from cyber threats, including quantum computing.
O2 Upgrades Mobile Network in Manchester
O2 has upgraded its mobile network in Manchester, improving 4G and 5G coverage in over 5,700 postcodes since 2024. The upgrades help customers use online services, work remotely, and stay connected. O2 is investing £700 million this year to expand its network, fix issues in urban areas, and remove older parts of the network, including 3G.
BSNL Receives ₹61,000 Crore for 5G Spectrum and Starts Trials
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has given BSNL ₹61,000 crore for 5G spectrum. BSNL has started 5G trials in places like New Delhi.
BSNL is also expanding its 4G network and plans to upgrade 80,000 towers to support 5G. The company is using a new model called Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) for its 5G rollout.
UK Operators Disagree with Ofcom’s Mobile Spectrum Fee Changes
Mobile operators like EE, O2, Vodafone, and Three UK disagree with Ofcom’s proposed changes to mobile spectrum fees. They say the changes don’t reflect current market conditions, as spectrum prices have been falling. Operators like BT argue that Ofcom is using outdated data to set fees. They want fees to reflect current market conditions and technological changes.
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