Today’s telecom news includes announcements on BSNL, C-DOT, TCS, Tejas Networks, Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, Indigo Telecom, among others.
India Makes Telecom History: Indigenous 4G Rollout Puts Nation Among Global Leaders
India has achieved a major milestone in its telecom sector by becoming the fourth country in the world to deploy indigenous mobile tower technology through BSNL’s large-scale network upgrade. Built with homegrown solutions developed by C-DOT, TCS, and Tejas Networks, and deployed across nearly 100,000 towers, the initiative reduces reliance on global vendors like Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, and ZTE. The rollout, supported by government programs, strengthens India’s push for technological self-reliance under the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” vision. Officials say the indigenous 4G stack is fully 5G-upgradable, ensuring future-ready infrastructure. The project also aims to improve rural connectivity, expand digital access, and position India as a potential exporter of telecom technology in the coming years.
Indigo Telecom Eyes Major Expansion with Aqua Comms NOC Acquisition in UK
Indigo Telecom Group has signed Heads of Terms with EXA Infrastructure to explore acquiring Aqua Comms’ Network Operations Centre (NOC) in Newcastle, UK. The deal would add a third 24×7 network operations hub to Indigo’s existing centres in Denver and Magor, strengthening its global monitoring and service assurance capabilities. The Newcastle NOC brings specialist expertise in subsea cable systems, supporting major transatlantic and European routes. If completed, the team would be integrated into Indigo’s global operations supporting hyperscalers, carriers, and network providers across more than 90 countries. EXA Infrastructure, which recently acquired Aqua Comms, is consolidating operations while ensuring uninterrupted customer support. The transaction remains subject to final agreements and regulatory approvals.
TiniFiber Acquires CoreLinc to Expand Fiber Connectivity Platform
TiniFiber, a specialist in lightweight fiber optic cabling systems, has completed the acquisition of CoreLinc LLC, a Southeast-based provider of fiber optic connectivity solutions with nearly 20 years of expertise in data center and broadband communications markets. The acquisition strengthens TiniFiber’s strategy to build a vertically integrated fiber optic platform serving customers across North America and global markets. By integrating CoreLinc’s connectivity capabilities with TiniFiber’s advanced fiber cabling technologies, the combined company aims to deliver end-to-end fiber optic solutions across the full infrastructure lifecycle. TiniFiber said the deal will also expand its U.S. operational footprint and improve customer support responsiveness across North America.
SHAFANA FAZAL