The latest telecom news includes announcements on Bouygues Telecom, Bharti Airtel, China Telecom, Vodafone Qatar, ZTE, among others.
Massive Data Breach Hits Bouygues Telecom, 6.4mn Customers Affected
On August 4, 2025, Bouygues Telecom suffered a cyberattack that exposed personal data of 6.4 million customers. The compromised data included contact details, contract information, civil status, and International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs). The company responded by notifying affected customers via email and SMS and reported the breach to French authorities. This event follows a similar data breach experienced by another French telecom provider, Orange, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity issues within the telecom sector.
Sunil Mittal’s Indian Continent Investment to Sell 0.8 percent Stake in Bharti Airtel for ₹9,300 Cr
Indian Continent Investment (ICIL), led by Sunil Mittal, plans to sell a 0.8 percent stake in Bharti Airtel for ₹9,300 crore through a block deal. The deal involves selling 5 crore shares at ₹1,862 each, a 3 percent discount to Airtel’s closing price of ₹1,922.60. After the sale, ICIL’s stake will reduce from 2.47 percent to 1.67 percent. The promoter group’s total holding in Airtel remains above 51 percent. The funds raised from this transaction will be used by ICIL to acquire a 49 percent stake in Haier India, in partnership with Warburg Pincus, Economic Times reports.
China Telecom and ZTE Launch 5G-A Robot Network to Power AI and Multi-Robot Coordination at WAIC 2025
China Telecom Shanghai, ZTE, and industrial partners deployed a 5G-A EasyOn·Robot private network at WAIC 2025. The network supports AI applications including real-time voice Q&A, live performances, and retail guidance. It enables multi-robot coordination such as pick-and-go shopping in unmanned stores. The network provides high reliability, low latency, and high capacity. This infrastructure facilitates swarm intelligence and augmented reality experiences.
Vodafone Qatar Unveils ZTE U60 Pro: Region’s First 5G Mobile Hotspot with Wi-Fi 7
Vodafone Qatar introduced the ZTE U60 Pro, a 5G mobile hotspot device with Wi-Fi 7 technology. The device offers download speeds up to 4.29 Gbps and supports connections for up to 64 devices at the same time. It has a 10,000mAh battery, allowing up to 29 hours of continuous use. The device includes fast charging and reverse charging features. It also uses AI technology to improve performance and user experience.
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