Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Hub One, Ribbon Communications, e&, Vodafone, Careem, among others.
Hub One Partners with Ribbon to Transform Enterprise Voice Network
French telecom operator Hub One has selected Ribbon Communications’ PSX platform to modernize and unify voice traffic management across its communications applications. The deployment will consolidate multiple voice routing functions onto a single platform, simplifying network operations while improving scalability, reliability, and service quality. Ribbon’s PSX solution provides intelligent policy-based routing, interoperability across diverse communications environments, and centralized traffic control, enabling Hub One to optimize call handling and reduce network complexity. The modernization initiative is expected to strengthen operational efficiency, support future service expansion, and create a more flexible communications infrastructure capable of meeting the evolving needs of enterprise and mission-critical customers while enhancing the overall user experience.
UAE’s e& Narrows Global Ambitions to Strengthen Core Telecom Business
UAE telecom group e& is reshaping its business strategy by scaling back international expansion and refocusing on its core telecommunications operations under new Chief Executive Masood M. Sharif Mahmood. The company is reducing investments in non-core businesses after recently selling its Vodafone stake for nearly $6 billion and partially exiting its investment in Careem. It is also reviewing additional assets, including its venture capital and fintech portfolios, to improve capital allocation and reduce debt. The strategic shift aims to strengthen financial discipline, improve shareholder returns, and prioritize investments in core telecom services across key markets while limiting exposure to unrelated technology ventures.
Spectrum Expands High-Speed Broadband to Rural Oconto County Communities
Spectrum has expanded its high-speed broadband network to more rural communities in Oconto County, Wisconsin, bringing reliable internet access to previously underserved homes and businesses. The expansion is part of the company’s broader rural broadband investment supported by federal and state funding programs aimed at closing the digital divide. Residents in newly connected areas will gain access to high-speed internet services that support remote work, online education, healthcare, and digital entertainment. The rollout strengthens broadband availability in rural regions, helping improve connectivity, economic opportunities, and access to essential online services while supporting long-term community development.
SHAFANA FAZAL