Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Pavlov Media, India’s smartphone market, Vodafone Idea, among others.
Pavlov Media Secures $235mn Debt Facility to Accelerate Fiber Network Expansion and Technology Upgrades
Pavlov Media has secured a $235 million debt facility to expand its fiber network and upgrade technology. The funding supports fiber infrastructure development in current and new markets, enhances multi-dwelling unit (MDU) services, and accelerates fiber-to-the-home initiatives. Pavlov operates a national 100 Gigabit backbone network across 44 U.S. states and Canada, providing broadband, voice, and television services.
India’s Smartphone Market Grows 7 percent in Q2 2025 Amid New Launches and Industry Innovation
India’s smartphone market grew 7 percent year-on-year in April-June 2025, reaching 39 million units. This follows two quarters of decline. Growth was driven by new smartphone launches and changes in channel strategies. Shipment increases were mainly due to new launches in Q2 after vendors delayed shipments in Q1 due to high inventory. The top five brands in Q2 2025 were Vivo (8.1 million units, 21 percent market share), Samsung (6.2 million units, 16 percent market share), OPPO (5 million units), Xiaomi (5 million units), and Realme (3.6 million units). Apple ranked sixth, with the iPhone 16 family accounting for over 55 percent of its shipments. The telecom industry is innovating by expanding long-term financing options for mid- to high-end models.
Vi Expands 5G Network to Jaipur with Unlimited Data Plans Starting at ₹299
Vodafone Idea (Vi) launched 5G services in Jaipur, expanding its network to 23 cities in India. The company offers unlimited 5G data plans starting at ₹299. Vi partnered with Ericsson to deploy AI-powered Self-Organizing Networks (SON), which optimize network performance automatically. Vi upgraded its 4G network in Rajasthan by deploying 900 MHz spectrum on more than 2,700 sites and increasing 2100 MHz spectrum capacity across 2,000 sites, improving coverage.
TelecomLead.com News Desk