Today’s telecom news includes announcements on SOLiD, Tessco, Bezeq, HOT Mobile, EU, Huawei, ZTE, among others.
SOLiD Brings Seamless Indoor Cellular Coverage Through Tessco Deal
SOLiD has announced that its BARS in-building cellular coverage platform is now available nationwide through a distribution partnership with Tessco, broadening access for system integrators, resellers, and enterprise customers across the United States. The collaboration strengthens SOLiD’s channel reach by leveraging Tessco’s extensive logistics and infrastructure expertise. Designed for “Middleprise” environments such as small to mid-sized commercial buildings, the SOLiD BARS solution delivers reliable, multi-carrier indoor coverage using off-air signals from nearby cellular towers. The platform enables faster, cost-effective deployment compared with traditional in-building systems, addressing coverage challenges in offices, education facilities, healthcare sites, and retail locations.
Bezeq Raises Stakes: $727M Bid to Snatch HOT Mobile
Israeli telecom group Bezeq, via its mobile arm Pelephone, has raised its offer to acquire rival HOT Mobile from Altice International to 2.3 billion shekels (about $727 million), up from a previous 2.1-billion-shekel proposal after earlier talks failed to produce a binding deal. The enhanced bid is contingent on Bezeq securing exclusive negotiation rights to finalize a purchase agreement by January 22. Bezeq said it held advanced discussions and explored regulatory approval frameworks during the 60‑day negotiation period but did not reach a binding contract.
EU to Force Restrictions on Chinese Tech in Telecom and Energy Sectors
The European Union is set to propose mandatory restrictions on Chinese-made equipment in critical sectors like telecommunications and solar energy, targeting companies such as Huawei and ZTE. Under the plan, which may be unveiled this week as part of a new cybersecurity package, the current voluntary framework to limit “high-risk” vendors would become compulsory for all EU member states. The phase-out timelines would depend on risk levels, costs, and availability of alternatives. Some European telecom operators have resisted tougher measures due to dependency on existing Chinese equipment.
Shafana Fazal
