Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Asiacell, Google Cloud, Fibocom, Metronet, T‑Mobile, VodafoneThree, among others.
Asiacell & Google Cloud Unite to Supercharge Iraq’s AI-Powered Future
Asiacell has partnered with Google Cloud to bring AI-powered productivity tools, including Google Workspace, Gemini Enterprise, and Workspace for Education, to organizations across Iraq. This major digital investment makes Asiacell the first telecom operator in the country to offer Google Cloud’s advanced collaboration and AI solutions. The partnership strengthens customer focus by enabling enterprises and educational institutions to improve communication, automate tasks, and enhance productivity through secure, cloud-based tools.
Fibocom Powers the Future with AI-Driven 5G Innovations at MWC Doha 2025
Fibocom introduced advanced 5G, 4G, LPWA and edge-AI modules at MWC Doha 2025, showcasing strong investment in high-performance connectivity and integrated AI capabilities. Designed for global interoperability, the solutions address customer needs in smart energy, manufacturing, smart cities, logistics and V2X. The company also highlighted its upgraded mobile broadband and FWA lineup—including 5G modules, PCBAs, CPEs, hotspots and outdoor units—engineered for high throughput and low latency. Additional offerings such as smart metering and energy-management platforms demonstrate Fibocom’s focus on enabling efficient, reliable and scalable digital transformation for enterprise and industrial users.
Metronet-T-Mobile JV Hits 3mn Homes with Ultra-Fast Fiber Expansion
Metronet, owned by a joint venture between T‑Mobile US and investment firm KKR, has expanded its pure‑fiber network to three million homes and businesses across 300+ communities in 19 U.S. states. Under this JV, Metronet handles network construction and operations, while T‑Mobile US manages residential customer acquisition and service, enabling a capital‑efficient path to rapidly scale broadband infrastructure. The network offers symmetric multi‑gigabit speeds and low latency, with potential for 10 Gbps plans in the future. Strategic acquisitions, including the recent purchase of fiber‑ISP US Internet, are accelerating growth and extending reach, enhancing customer focus by delivering high-speed, reliable broadband.
VodafoneThree Supercharges UK Mobile Networks with Free Upgrade for Millions
VodafoneThree — the merged Vodafone UK and Three UK — is rolling out a major network upgrade as part of an £11 billion investment to build nationwide 5G‑ready infrastructure. Over 7 million Three and SMARTY customers have already experienced faster 4G speeds, up to 40 percent in some areas, while eventually ~28.8 million customers will automatically access the best available signal from Vodafone or Three at no extra cost. The upgrade enhances coverage, fills “not‑spots,” and delivers faster, more reliable 4G/5G access across urban and rural areas, reflecting a strong focus on customer experience and technological innovation.
Shafana Fazal
