Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Ericsson, Cloud RAN, hike in India’s telecom tariffs, among others.
Ericsson Expands Cloud RAN Push Across the United States
Ericsson is strengthening its Cloud Radio Access Network (Cloud RAN) strategy across the United States by expanding deployments with communications service providers seeking more flexible, software-driven mobile infrastructure. The company’s Cloud RAN platform enables operators to virtualize network functions, improve automation, accelerate service deployment and optimize spectrum utilization while lowering operational costs. Ericsson highlighted that open, cloud-native architectures will help operators scale 5G networks more efficiently and prepare for future network evolution. The initiative reflects growing industry momentum toward disaggregated network infrastructure that delivers greater flexibility, improved performance and enhanced operational efficiency for next-generation mobile services.
Zimbabwe Removes Local Ownership Rule to Boost Telecom Investment
Zimbabwe has abolished its long-standing requirement that telecom operators maintain at least 75 percent local ownership, opening the sector to greater foreign investment. The policy change is expected to attract international telecommunications companies, increase infrastructure investment and strengthen competition across the country’s digital communications market. Industry stakeholders believe the reform will accelerate network expansion, improve service quality and support broader digital transformation efforts by creating a more attractive investment environment. The government’s decision aligns with wider economic reforms designed to encourage private sector participation while expanding access to modern telecommunications services throughout Zimbabwe.
India’s Telecom Tariffs May Rise by Up to 15 Percent This Year
Indian mobile subscribers could face another round of telecom tariff increases within the next three to four months, with industry estimates suggesting price hikes of around 12 to 15 percent. The proposed increases are expected to improve telecom operators’ average revenue per user and strengthen financial performance as companies continue investing heavily in nationwide 5G network expansion. Analysts believe sustained tariff rationalization will support long-term sector profitability while enabling continued infrastructure upgrades and improved digital services. If implemented, the increase would mark another significant pricing adjustment following previous tariff revisions aimed at supporting the industry’s investment requirements.
SHAFANA FAZAL
