Today’s latest telecom news includes announcements on Segra, Iridium, Deutsche Telekom, Netmore, American Tower, Citynet, among others.
Segra Launches New Fiber Route to Strengthen Subsea Connectivity from Myrtle Beach to Charlotte
Segra announced construction of a new inland fiber route connecting the Myrtle Beach Cable Landing Station to Charlotte, North Carolina, through Florence, South Carolina. The route will link into Segra’s existing core network, providing a direct path for subsea traffic from international cable systems landing at Myrtle Beach. The build will expand network diversity and add resilience to subsea infrastructure. Segra will deploy Ciena’s 6500 platform with WaveLogic 5 Extreme 800G coherent optics, enabling scalable wavelength capacity and high-speed data transmission. Initial capacity is planned at 20.4 Tbps, with room for future growth. Construction will begin in the third quarter of 2025 and is expected to finish in the second quarter of 2026.
Satellite and 5G Converge: Iridium, Deutsche Telekom Drive Global IoT Connectivity
Iridium has started integration of its NTN Direct service with Deutsche Telekom to extend global IoT connectivity. The initiative will use 3GPP-standard 5G and NB-IoT direct-to-device technology to enable connections without ground infrastructure. Deutsche Telekom plans to offer this capability across its footprint, providing IoT access beyond terrestrial coverage. The integration supports applications such as asset tracking, remote monitoring, agriculture, logistics, and emergency response. Devices will connect directly via satellites to ensure communication from pole to pole. Commercial launch is planned for 2026, with trials beginning earlier.
Netmore Expands IoT in Brazil by Taking Over American Tower’s LoRaWAN Network
Netmore has assumed commercial operations of American Tower’s LoRaWAN network in Brazil, taking responsibility for customers, network operations, and service delivery. This follows Netmore’s acquisition of Everynet, which had previously partnered with American Tower to provide LoRaWAN connectivity in the country. Netmore will integrate the network into its global IoT platform and deliver carrier-grade IoT connectivity with service level agreements. The network combines tower assets and urban coverage to enable nationwide operations. Priority use cases include water metering, gas metering, agriculture, logistics, transportation, and smart cities. Netmore also plans network densification and expanded service reach to strengthen coverage.
Citynet Powers Austria with 10Gbps Broadband Using Software-Based Routing
Citynet, an internet service provider in Austria, has rolled out a 10Gbps broadband service using RtBrick’s disaggregated routing software. The network uses open hardware from UfiSpace and Broadcom’s Qumran2c chipset. The deployment allows Citynet to provide internet speeds from 80Mbps to 10Gbps to over 5,500 customers. The network architecture relies on software-based routing instead of traditional routers, enabling more scalable and cost-efficient operations. Disaggregated routing separates hardware and software, allowing operators to manage and scale networks flexibly.
Shafana Fazal