Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Eutelsat, Cadena Tres, fuel crisis in Bangladesh, spectrum auction in Mozambique, among others.
Cadena Tres Strengthens Nationwide Broadcast with Eutelsat Partnership
Eutelsat has renewed its partnership with Cadena Tres to continue distributing television content across Mexico using the EUTELSAT 117 West A satellite. The agreement ensures Cadena Tres maintains reliable, high-quality coverage to cable networks and more than 130 digital terrestrial transmission sites nationwide. Positioned within Eutelsat’s 117° West video neighborhood, the broadcaster benefits from access to a well-established platform that hosts leading Mexican channels. This move supports Cadena Tres’s expansion goals while reinforcing Eutelsat’s strong presence in Latin America’s broadcast market, where demand for consistent and wide-reaching content delivery continues to grow.
Fuel Crisis Pushes Bangladesh to Brink of Telecom Blackouts
Bangladesh is facing a growing telecom crisis as severe fuel shortages triggered by disruptions in West Asia threaten mobile and internet services nationwide. The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh has warned that without adequate fuel to run data centres and network towers, operations may not be sustained. The country depends heavily on imported energy, and recent supply constraints have led to rationing and long queues for fuel. Telecom operators say outages have already started in some regions, raising concerns of wider service disruptions. If the situation continues, essential communication services including calls, messaging, and internet access could be significantly affected, disrupting businesses, emergency services, and everyday life across the country.
Mozambique Kicks Off 5G Era with Competitive Spectrum Bids Mozambique has officially moved toward launching 5G services as INCM opened spectrum bids, drawing participation from major operators Vodacom Mozambique, Movitel, and Tmcel. The auction includes key frequency bands such as 700 MHz, 2.6 GHz, and 3.5 GHz, crucial for both wide coverage and high-speed capacity. This development signals a major push toward digital transformation, aiming to enhance connectivity, support innovation, and strengthen economic growth. Telecom operators are expected to meet regulatory requirements, including expanding network access to rural and underserved regions, while ensuring improved service quality and nationwide connectivity.
SHAFANA FAZAL
