Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Fly Alliance, Starlink, Transatel, Oracle Communications, among others.
Fly Alliance Soars Ahead with Free Starlink Wi-Fi, Redefining In-Flight Connectivity
Fly Alliance has introduced complimentary Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi across select aircraft, reinforcing its commitment to superior passenger connectivity. The company also announced expanded installation capabilities for heavy-jet models, including Global Express, Gulfstream, and Challenger 300/350, with ready stock and installation lead-times as short as 30 days.
Transatel Accelerates Global 5G Expansion with Oracle’s Cloud-Native Core
Transatel has partnered with Oracle Communications to deploy a cloud-native 5G Standalone (SA) signaling core for its automotive, travel, and industrial IoT services. This collaboration enables Transatel to scale globally, support millions of connected devices, and ensure seamless 4G to 5G SA transition. The Oracle solution enhances network security, resilience, and performance through centralized routing and advanced components like Service Communication Proxy, SEPP, and NRF.
Powering Nigeria’s Connectivity: Globacom Boosts Tower Network for Stronger 4G & 5G Future
Globacom has expanded its tower network in Nigeria to 8,773.6 units in 2024, up from 8,550 in 2023, maintaining its position as the country’s second-largest operator. Unlike most competitors, GLO owns and manages its tower infrastructure directly, reinforcing its independence and operational control. This strategic investment aims to enhance network coverage, boost service quality in underserved regions, and support upcoming 4G and 5G deployments, showcasing the company’s strong commitment to customer experience and connectivity reliability.
Airtel Africa & Nokia Launch Mega Fibre Backbone to Bridge Africa’s Digital Divide
Airtel Africa, through its wholesale fibre unit Telesonic, and Nokia are launching a high‑capacity terrestrial fibre‑optic backbone across East and Central Africa, linking major submarine cables like 2Africa with inland networks using Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch and DWDM technology capable of 38 Tbps. The project addresses growing mobile‑data demand and aims to bridge Africa’s digital divide by enhancing connectivity for landlocked countries and supporting cloud, streaming, education, and digital finance services.
Shafana Fazal
