Today’s telecom news includes announcements on CETIN Networks, Cambium Networks, Vodafone Idea’s investment plans, among others.
CETIN Turns to AI to Strengthen Slovakia’s 5G Network
CETIN Networks in Slovakia has selected RADCOM under a multi-year contract to deploy an AI-driven service assurance platform across its mobile network, replacing its legacy provider. The solution will provide unified visibility from the radio access network to the core as CETIN advances its 5G Standalone and cloud-native core rollout. Built on RADCOM ACE, the platform uses real-time signaling, machine learning and anomaly detection to identify network degradation proactively, support faster complaint resolution and improve subscriber-level troubleshooting. It will also provide assurance for VoLTE, VoWiFi and VoNR services, while supporting service-level agreements and integration with OSS, BSS and analytics systems. The deployment strengthens CETIN’s monitoring capabilities as it expands 5G services.
Cambium Opens AI-Powered MarketApps Hub for Custom Network Applications
Cambium Networks has launched cnMaestro MarketApps Hub, an open marketplace allowing operators and customers to run purpose-built applications on its network management platform. The hub expands the Cambium ONE Network into an application ecosystem where developers can use cnMaestro public APIs, an SDK and AI coding tools to create and publish web applications in hours or days. The platform provides hosting, single sign-on, security and a governed catalog covering Certified, Labs, Partner, Community and Private applications. Available now, the marketplace includes apps for Wi-Fi onboarding, network provisioning and device installation, alongside tools for network configuration, audits, health checks, roaming analysis and channel analysis. Partner and community applications will follow.
Vodafone Idea Targets Growth With $4.7 Billion Network Investment
India’s Vodafone Idea has reaffirmed a three-year plan to achieve double-digit revenue growth, triple cash EBITDA and invest 450 billion rupees, or about $4.72 billion, in its network. CEO Abhijit Kishore said promoter support and discussions with lenders provide confidence in financing the roadmap. Vodafone Idea has raised a 64 billion-rupee tranche and is seeking more financing. The operator has also placed network equipment orders worth about 90 billion rupees. Its rollout plans include deploying around 3,500 4G sites each month, completing 4G expansion across 17 key circles and extending 5G to more than 200 additional cities. The investment is central to its network expansion strategy.
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