Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Relativity Networks, T-Mobile, Private 5G, Dot Ai, No Internet in Gaza, among others.
Telecom Pushes Boundaries with Hollow-Core Fiber: Relativity Networks and NPS Join Forces
Relativity Networks has partnered with Network Planning Solutions (NPS) to accelerate deployment of hollow-core fiber (HCF), a technology that uses an air-filled core to transmit light, enabling faster data transmission, reduced latency, and higher throughput compared to traditional silica fiber. NPS will serve as Relativity’s Trusted Installation Partner, trained in specialized processes such as rotational alignment, interferometer inspection, and precision fiber splicing to ensure effective HCF deployment and network integration.
Telecom Innovation: T-Mobile Powers 425 Communities with $19 mn Hometown Grants
T-Mobile has provided more than $19 million through its Hometown Grants program since its launch in April 2021, funding 425 communities nationwide. Each grant offers up to $50,000 for local development projects such as hiking trails, technology upgrades in libraries, restoring historic buildings, and building community centers. The program has generated 169,000 volunteer hours and created 1,288 jobs. T-Mobile connects this initiative with broader efforts including Project 10Million, Home Internet, business internet, fiber, and satellite solutions to expand access in rural and underserved areas.
Private 5G Set to Revolutionize Industry, Surpass LTE by 2028
Private 5G networks are projected to surpass LTE, reaching a $5 billion market by 2028. Annual investments are expected to grow at a 41 percent CAGR from 2025 to 2028. As of Q3 2025, over 3,700 private 5G installations exist across 130 countries. These networks are enabling Industry 4.0 by supporting automation, efficiency, and connectivity in manufacturing, utilities, and transportation. Companies such as Tesla, Hyundai, and LG Electronics are using private 5G to improve operations and reduce connection-related issues. The shift from LTE to 5G is driven by the need for ultra-reliable, low-latency communications and large-scale machine-type communications in industrial environments. Telecom operators are deploying private 5G networks with URLLC and mMTC capabilities for real-time monitoring, control, and information transfer.
Dot Ai Boosts Puerto Rico Production, Drives Telecom Innovation with Smart Asset Tracking
Dot Ai secured $1.27 million in new hardware orders and is expanding its manufacturing operations in Puerto Rico by adding a second shift at its Barceloneta facility and investing in additional equipment to increase production capacity. The expansion supports production of Dot Ai’s Zero Infrastructure Mesh (ZiM) Bridge and smart asset tags, which provide real-time asset visibility and predictive intelligence. These solutions are used across industries, including logistics and manufacturing, to track assets and improve operational decisions.
Telecom Blackout Strikes Gaza as Israeli Tanks Advance
On September 18, 2025, Israeli tanks advanced into Gaza City, controlling eastern suburbs and targeting neighborhoods including Sheikh Radwan and Tel Al-Hawa. Ground operations are moving toward central and western areas where civilians are sheltering. Telecommunications across Gaza were cut, leaving residents without phone or internet services. The blackout has disrupted communication, making it difficult for emergency services and aid organizations to operate and for civilians to contact relatives. The humanitarian situation in southern Gaza is critical, with shortages of food, medicine, and shelter. At least 435 people, including 147 children, have died from malnutrition and starvation since the conflict began, Reuters reports.
Shafana Fazal
