Today’s telecom news includes announcements from Netmore Group, Actility, Abeeway, HFCL, BharatNet, ITI, and others.
Netmore’s Actility Buyout Creates a Global Powerhouse in Massive IoT
Netmore Group has acquired France-based Actility, a provider of LoRaWAN network technology, along with its geolocation subsidiary Abeeway, in a strategic move to scale its global Massive IoT footprint. The acquisition brings together Actility’s LoRaWAN deployments and ecosystem spanning more than 100 countries with Netmore’s IoT network operations. The combined group will manage over 14 million contracted IoT devices worldwide, serving key sectors including utilities, smart cities, logistics, and industrial enterprises.
Europe’s Fibre Rollout Faces Cash Flow Crunch Despite Rapid Expansion
Europe’s fibre broadband rollout is progressing, but operators face financial and adoption hurdles before strong cash flows materialize. By 2026, fibre networks will reach more than 80 percent of European homes and likely surpass 90 percent by 2028, yet expanding into less profitable areas is becoming costly. Take‑up rates remain modest about 58 percent in 2026 and 63 percent in 2028 partly due to competition from established cable networks that still draw customers. Smaller alternative fibre networks (Altnets) struggle to grow revenue while funding ongoing rollouts, leading many to delay build plans and focus on customer growth.
HFCL Powers Rural India with Homegrown Routers in BharatNet Expansion
HFCL has begun the large-scale deployment of indigenously designed and manufactured IP/MPLS network routers for India’s rural broadband program, BharatNet, in collaboration with ITI Limited. The company will deploy over 80,000 routers, replacing foreign equipment and advancing India’s push for technological self-reliance. The rollout started in Rouri Gram Panchayat, Himachal Pradesh, and is expanding to regions including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, aiming to enhance high-speed connectivity in rural areas.
SHAFANA FAZAL
