Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Enablence Technologies, Starlink, Eutelsat, OneWeb, Reliance Industries, Jio Satellite Communications, NTT DoCoMo, Nokia, among others.
Enablence Secures C$25 Million Strategic Investment to Expand Photonics Capacity
Enablence Technologies has entered an agreement with Collingwood Investments for a C$25 million strategic equity investment to expand photonics manufacturing for telecom, data-center and AI markets. The company will issue 3.226 million common shares at C$7.75 each, representing about a 21 percent premium to its September 14 closing price. Enablence plans to use the proceeds for capital expenditure at fabrication facilities in Silicon Valley and Vietnam, working capital and corporate purposes. The proposed investment is expected to close by the end of September, subject to customary conditions and approvals. Following completion, Collingwood is expected to hold about 13.3 percent of Enablence’s outstanding shares, giving it a significant stake. The funding will support expansion across both facilities and working capital needs.
Starlink Moves Closer to Commercial Availability in India
Starlink has moved closer to launching commercial satellite broadband services in India after the Digital Communications Commission reportedly cleared key recommendations governing satellite spectrum allocation. The Department of Telecommunications is expected to take the proposal to the Cabinet for final approval. The framework would also affect prospective providers including Eutelsat’s OneWeb and Reliance Industries-backed Jio Satellite Communications. The framework reportedly includes a 5 percent adjusted gross revenue spectrum charge, with an effective 4 percent rate for designated rural and remote areas. Starlink and other providers will still require spectrum allocation and security clearances before commercial services can begin. The decision marks a significant step toward wider satellite broadband competition in India.
NTT DoCoMo Adds Nokia Equipment to Advance Multivendor O-RAN Deployment
NTT DoCoMo has expanded its multivendor Open RAN strategy by deploying Nokia base-station equipment during a fireworks festival in Japan, supporting 4G LTE and 5G connectivity. Nokia’s Dual Boost massive MIMO technology is designed to improve network performance during peak traffic. The companies plan nationwide expansion, particularly at stadiums and event venues. DoCoMo said the multivendor approach can improve network operational efficiency and reduce costs. The deployment uses Nokia’s AirScale platform, while MantaRay supports AI-based optimization and autonomous network operations. DoCoMo has been integrating Nokia’s 5G AirScale products into its network since 2023 and said the latest collaboration will support network evolution toward 6G and AI.
