Today’s telecom news includes announcements on AT&T, Camtel, Ethio Telecom, Huawei, Sanchar Saathi, among others.
AT&T Ends DEI Programs as Part of Regulatory Compliance for Spectrum Acquisition
AT&T announced that it will discontinue its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, including DEI-specific roles, in compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. This decision is tied to AT&T’s planned $1.02 billion acquisition of wireless-spectrum licenses from U.S. Cellular, with the FCC making the rollback a condition for approval.
Camtel and Ethio Telecom Join Forces to Supercharge Cameroon’s Digital Future
Camtel and Ethio telecom have signed a three-year Master Service Agreement (MSA) to drive Cameroon’s digital transformation. The deal covers expansion of Camtel’s “Blue Money” mobile-payment service, deployment of a sovereign Government Cloud to digitalize public services, and network upgrades including 4G, 5G, and emerging telecom technologies. It also targets internal reforms at Camtel — information-system upgrades, organizational modernization, and strengthening a customer-centric culture.
Huawei Powers Malaysia’s 5G Revolution with $84.66M Boost from AmBank
Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) has obtained a MYR 350 million (≈ US$84.66 million) supply‑chain financing facility from AmBank Group to accelerate the deployment of Malaysia’s second 5G network. The funding is designed to strengthen the liquidity of Huawei’s local suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring timely delivery of critical equipment and services.
India Backs Off Mandatory Pre-Installation of Sanchar Saathi Cybersecurity App
India has dropped its plan to mandate pre-installation of the state-owned Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all new smartphones after pushback from major vendors and privacy advocates. The app, designed to help users report fraud, block stolen phones, and track suspicious activity, was initially required on devices from manufacturers like Apple and Samsung, with plans to extend to existing phones. The reversal makes pre-installation voluntary, balancing cybersecurity goals with user privacy and vendor concerns.
Shafana Fazal
