Today’s telecom news includes announcements on RUCKUS Networks, Nokia, Telecom Italia (TIM), Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL, among others.
Next-Gen Connectivity Takes Off: RUCKUS and Nokia Launch Wi-Fi 7 + Fiber Powerhouse
RUCKUS Networks and Nokia have launched early access to an integrated Wi-Fi 7 and fiber optical LAN solution designed to modernize enterprise connectivity. The combined platform merges RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7 access points with Nokia’s optical LAN, managed through the AI-driven RUCKUS One system for end-to-end control and visibility. Aimed at enterprises and service providers, the solution addresses rising demand for high bandwidth, low latency, and dense device environments. Trials with Tier-1 operators in North America and Asia show strong performance and operational gains. The plug-and-play architecture simplifies deployment, reduces power consumption, and lowers costs while enabling scalable, high-capacity networks suited for next-generation applications like AI and real-time services.
€10.8B Telecom Shake-Up: TIM Calls in Goldman Sachs & Evercore as Poste Italia Takeover Looms
Telecom Italia (TIM) has appointed Goldman Sachs and Evercore as financial advisers to evaluate a €10.8 billion ($11.7 billion) cash-and-share takeover offer from state-backed Poste Italiane, according to sources. The bid aims to take TIM private and strengthen Poste’s position in Italy’s digital infrastructure sector, including telecom networks and cybersecurity assets. TIM’s board met to assess whether the offer fairly reflects the company’s value amid growing strategic interest in consolidating national digital assets. Poste, already TIM’s largest shareholder with about 27 percent, expects significant synergies from the deal, including enhanced earnings from integrated services. The appointment of top investment banks signals the complexity and high-stakes nature of the potential acquisition as regulatory and valuation reviews intensify.
Global Supply Shock Hits India’s Telecom Backbone: Gear Makers Face Rising Crisis
India’s telecom infrastructure providers and equipment manufacturers are facing rising operational disruptions due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has affected supply chains and increased logistics and insurance costs for imported gear. Freight route blockades are delaying equipment shipments and raising expenses for operators. Domestically, telecom tower operations are also under pressure due to restrictions on diesel sales in several states, impacting field maintenance and backup power generation amid frequent outages. Industry bodies representing major operators like Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL have raised concerns with authorities, warning that these combined challenges are affecting network continuity and could slow infrastructure expansion and deployment timelines.
SHAFANA FAZAL