Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Ericsson India, Telefonica faces cybersecurity breach in Peru, 5G spectrum auction in Serbia, telecom tower market, among others.
Ericsson will localize passive antenna production in India
Ericsson will localize passive antenna production in India by June 2025 and expand exports of 4G/5G gear via its partners Jabil and VVDN. Ericsson employs 22,500 people in India, including 2,000 in research, focusing on 5G, 6G, AI, and cloud infrastructure. The company is assisting Vodafone Idea in launching 5G in Delhi using Massive MIMO radios and replacing Huawei 4G gear. Ericsson also supports Vodafone Idea in multiple telecom circles including Kerala, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. India contributes 7 percent to Ericsson’s global revenue. These efforts support local production and R&D within India’s telecom ecosystem, Moneycontrol reports.
Telefonica Investigates Cybersecurity Breach in Peru
Telefónica is reviewing a data breach involving 1 million leaked customer records from Peru. The hacker group “Dedale” claims to possess data from 22 million former users. Telefonica sold its Peru operations to Integra Tec International for €900,000 two months ago. This breach follows other recent attacks, including the October 2024 Salt Typhoon incident in the U.S. (affecting Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen) and a breach at South Korea’s SK Telecom affecting 23 million users. The U.S. FCC responded with calls for stronger telecom cybersecurity. Telefonica’s incident shows risks from outdated or divested assets and underscores the telecom sector’s need for investment in network security and proactive defense, Reuters reports.
Serbia Prepares for 5G Spectrum Auction
RATEL will auction 5G spectrum in six bands, including 694–790 MHz and 3400–3800 MHz, valid until March 2047. Minimum license fees range from €7.17 million to €35.5 million. Fees will be paid in two installments, with the second due by June 30, 2026. Serbia’s mobile market is split among Telekom Srbija (42.69 percent), Yettel(33 percent), and A1 Srbija (24.31 percent). The auction is scheduled for Q4 2025, with public consultations and a commission to manage the process. The goal is to advance 5G network infrastructure through structured spectrum allocation, SeeNews reports.
Telecom Tower Market to Reach USD 70.92 bn by 2033
The telecom tower market is projected to grow from USD 48.88 billion in 2024 to USD 70.92 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 4.22 percent. Growth is driven by 5G deployment, network densification, and rising demand for mobile coverage. Tower types include lattice, monopole, guyed, and stealth. Installations are categorized as rooftop or ground-based, and ownership includes operator-owned, private, joint ventures, and MNO captive. Major players include American Tower, Crown Castle, China Tower, Indus Towers, Cellnex, and IHS Towers. Regions analyzed include North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.
TelecomLead.com News Desk