Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Beyond Now, Huawei, Starlink, among others.
Beyond Now Secures Majority Investment from Bregal Milestone to Accelerate Global Growth
Beyond Now, a rapidly expanding AI-driven ecosystem orchestration and digital platform provider, has received a majority investment from European software private equity firm Bregal Milestone. This marks a major step in Beyond Now’s evolution as it moves from a management buyout backed by multiple investors to a scale-up phase supported by a strategic growth partner. The company works with major global communication service providers such as AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, NTT, and Verizon. Fueled by strong customer demand, Beyond Now remains profitable and has achieved more than 40 percent growth in annual recurring revenue over the past twelve months.
Huawei’s €200 mn French Factory Faces Uncertain Future Amid Europe’s 5G Slowdown
Huawei’s first European factory, located in eastern France and costing €200 million, was designed to produce advanced 4G/5G base‑station equipment for telecom operators and create up to 500 jobs. The investment reflected Huawei’s strategy to localize production, accelerate European network deployments, and bring cutting‑edge wireless technology closer to customers. However, slow 5G adoption, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and declining demand have left the plant idle. Huawei is reportedly exploring options, including selling the facility, while maintaining its commitment to supporting European telecom infrastructure.
Huawei Powers South Africa’s Digital Leap with Next-Gen Broadband
Huawei has teamed up with Broadband Infraco (BBI) to deploy an intelligent all‑optical backbone network in support of SA Connect South Africa’s nationwide broadband strategy. Using Huawei’s next‑generation Optical Cross‑Connect (OXC) technology, the network delivers 800G‑wavelength backbone capacity, enabling massive data transfer and high‑speed connectivity across regions. So far, over 13,000 public Wi‑Fi hotspots and 2 million+ rural homes have been connected bringing affordable, stable broadband to underserved communities.
Elon Musk Pledges Starlink Expansion to Boost India’s Digital Connectivity
Starlink led by Elon Musk is renewing its commitment to expand satellite‑internet services across India. Following a meeting between Starlink’s senior leadership and India’s Telecom Minister, Musk said he is “looking forward to serving India with Starlink.” The talks focused on using satellite‑based connectivity to deliver “last‑mile” internet access, especially to remote and rural areas, supporting the government’s digital‑inclusion and development goals.
Shafana Fazal