Today’s latest telecom news includes announcements on NTT DOCOMO, Broadcom, Tejas Networks, BharatNet, and others.
Broadcom Signs 10-Year Deal with NTT DOCOMO to Modernize Private Cloud Infrastructure
Broadcom has signed a 10-year agreement with NTT DOCOMO to modernize its private cloud infrastructure using VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), strengthening digital service delivery, security and operational efficiency. The agreement, Broadcom Japan’s first comprehensive 10-year VMware contract, covers software licenses, technical assistance and maintenance support.
The partnership focuses on three priorities: continuous service availability, proactive cybersecurity and faster service deployment. DOCOMO will leverage VCF for automated resource management, predictive anomaly detection, security patching and infrastructure scalability.
VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service will enable DOCOMO to manage virtual machines and containers on a unified platform, accelerating application development. Broadcom and DOCOMO will also advance AI-driven infrastructure operations while preparing for emerging technologies, including 6G, AI applications and Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN).
Tejas Networks Secures BharatNet Phase III Router Order Covering Three Indian States
Tejas Networks has received a letter of intent to supply IP routers for BharatNet Phase III middle-mile infrastructure across three Indian states. The company disclosed the order on October 16 alongside its quarterly results. The equipment will support connectivity between rural broadband access networks and higher-capacity transport infrastructure. Tejas has already established a substantial position in BharatNet Phase III, having previously supplied more than 17,000 routers for deployments across nine states and five union territories. The newly disclosed three-state order represents additional business beyond those earlier shipments. Tejas did not identify the three states, the number of routers ordered, contract value or delivery timetable.
India Commissions 269 Rural Mobile Towers in September, Expanding Coverage to 36,178 Villages
India commissioned 269 additional mobile towers during September 2026 through government-supported rural connectivity programs. The cumulative number of commissioned towers reached 25,636 by September 30, according to Digital Bharat Nidhi’s network dashboard. The number of villages covered increased by 407 during September, reaching 36,178. The programs target mobile connectivity gaps in rural, remote and geographically difficult areas, including locations where commercial network deployment is less economically attractive. Government initiatives include the 4G Saturation Project and other publicly supported mobile infrastructure programs. The latest figures measure commissioned infrastructure and village coverage rather than proposed construction. Operator-specific tower allocations, individual site costs and technology configurations were not disclosed in the dashboard.
