Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Asiacell, 1001, Telit Cinterion, OneLayer, Ericsson, Nokia, Fortinet, Check Point, among others.
Asiacell Ignites Iraq’s Streaming Boom with Major 1001 Entertainment Alliance
Asiacell has partnered with Iraqi OTT platform 1001 to expand premium digital entertainment services through bundled telecom offerings, marking another step in Iraq’s digital transformation. The collaboration gives Asiacell subscribers access to licensed streaming content, including LaLiga, UEFA Champions League, Premier League, OSN+, TOD, STARZPLAY, Paramount+, and regional programming via 1001’s “FADSHI” and “KULAHA” packages. The initiative aims to strengthen Iraq’s legal streaming ecosystem, combat piracy, and improve customer experience through localized entertainment services. Asiacell, which serves more than 20 million subscribers with 4G+ coverage reaching over 99 percent of Iraq’s population, continues to expand its digital ecosystem through partnerships focused on AI, cloud, and media innovation.
Telit Cinterion and New Frontier Supercharge Resilient Nationwide IoT Connectivity
Telit Cinterion has partnered with New Frontier Communications to expand resilient nationwide IoT connectivity services across the United States. The collaboration combines Telit Cinterion’s NExT SIM and eSIM technology with New Frontier’s enterprise communications expertise, enabling organizations to access multiple carrier networks through a single eSIM for improved coverage and network redundancy. The solution targets industries such as utilities, transportation, energy, and public infrastructure that rely on reliable connectivity in remote or challenging environments. Customers will benefit from faster deployments, centralized connectivity management, improved uptime, and scalable IoT operations. The partnership also strengthens support for field-based workforces requiring uninterrupted enterprise-grade wireless connectivity nationwide.
OneLayer Unites Industry Giants to Accelerate Secure Private 5G Adoption
OneLayer has launched its new Technology Alliance Program (TAP), creating a certified ecosystem aimed at accelerating secure enterprise adoption of private LTE and 5G networks. The initiative brings together major technology partners including Ericsson, Nokia, Fortinet, and Check Point to deliver integrated solutions for network infrastructure, security, device management, and SIM technology. The program strengthens Zero Trust security enforcement, improves visibility into connected devices, and simplifies private cellular deployments for enterprises. OneLayer said the alliance will help organizations manage private wireless networks with the same control and security standards applied to traditional enterprise IT environments, supporting growing demand for industrial and mission-critical connectivity solutions.
SHAFANA FAZAL