Today’s telecom news includes announcements on HyperFiber, US chip equipment makers, Starlink, e&, among others.
HyperFiber Uses Render Networks to Speed Up Fiber Deployment
HyperFiber chose Render Networks to help build its fiber network in places like Florida and Colorado. Render’s system will help manage workers, track progress, and check data from the field. This will help HyperFiber connect more homes and grow faster.
US Chip Equipment Makers May Lose $1bn from Tariffs
US companies that make chip equipment — Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA — could lose $1 billion because of new tariffs. Losses come from fewer sales, switching suppliers, and handling new rules, Reuters news report said. This is on top of earlier export limits that cut sales to China.
Starlink Talks with Indian Government About Launch
Starlink met with India’s Commerce Minister to talk about partnerships and plans to start service in the country. The company is waiting for permission and spectrum to begin. Starlink has signed deals with Jio and Airtel. Other satellite firms have licenses but haven’t started service yet.
NorthC Acquires Six Data Centers from Colt
NorthC has acquired six data centers from Colt in Germany and the Netherlands, adding 25 megawatts of power. This strengthens NorthC’s presence in Europe, with Colt staying as a long-term customer. NorthC operates 19 data centers in the region. This move supports telecom growth to meet demand for digital services.
e& UAE Launches AI Drones for Telecom Tower Inspections
e& UAE has launched AI-powered drones to inspect telecom towers across the UAE. These drones can operate in extreme weather, eliminating the need for on-site workers. The system, controlled remotely from the Drones Operations Centre, helps detect issues, improve maintenance, and extend equipment life.
U.S. SATCOM Market to Reach $17.1 bn by 2029
The U.S. SATCOM market is expected to grow to $17.1 billion by 2029, driven by government support and the need for communication in remote areas. Major companies like General Dynamics and Raytheon are leading, with airborne SATCOM and small satellites fuelling market expansion.
Sunrise expands Sunrise Moments offer
Sunrise said it’s expanding its Sunrise Moments offer in April 2025 thanks to partnerships with Circus Knie, Europa-Park, MAAG Moments and Pathe Switzerland. Customers benefit from deals: 25 percent discount on category A tickets for Circus Knie; 25 percent discount on Eurobus combination tickets for admission to Europa-Park; 25 percent discount on tickets for MAAG Halle events; 2-for-1 offer on cinema tickets at Pathe Switzerland.
Bharti Airtel partners with Blinkit to deliver SIM cards
Bharti Airtel has partnered with Blinkit to deliver SIM cards to customers in Mumbai within 10 minutes, marking a first-of-its-kind service by a telecom operator in India. The service, available in 16 cities and expanding, allows users to order prepaid, postpaid, or MNP SIMs for a ₹49 convenience fee. Activation is completed through a simple Aadhaar-based KYC process, with an online video guide to assist customers.
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