Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Standard Bank, Helios Towers, Ethio Telecom, Huawei, ZTE, AIS, among others.
Standard Bank Supports Helios Towers with $29 Million Sustainable Trade Finance Facility
Standard Bank has provided Helios Towers with a $29 million social documentary credit facility, marking the bank’s first sustainable trade finance transaction structured under internationally recognized social loan principles. The financing will help Helios Towers strengthen its telecommunications infrastructure across Africa by supporting the procurement of equipment and expanding digital connectivity in underserved communities. The agreement aligns with both companies’ commitment to improving digital inclusion while advancing sustainable financing solutions for critical infrastructure projects. The facility highlights the growing role of environmental, social, and governance-focused finance in supporting telecom network expansion and demonstrates how financial institutions are increasingly backing projects that deliver both commercial value and measurable social impact across emerging markets.
Ethio Telecom and Huawei Deepen Partnership to Accelerate Ethiopia’s Digital Future
Ethio Telecom and Huawei have expanded their long-standing strategic partnership to accelerate Ethiopia’s digital transformation through advanced telecommunications technologies and network modernization. The collaboration will focus on expanding digital infrastructure, improving network performance, and supporting the deployment of next-generation technologies that enhance connectivity for consumers, enterprises, and government services. The agreement also includes cooperation in digital innovation, talent development, and technology transfer to strengthen Ethiopia’s digital ecosystem. By leveraging Huawei’s expertise alongside Ethio Telecom’s nationwide network, the partners aim to improve service quality, enable new digital applications, and support the country’s broader economic development goals through reliable, high-capacity telecommunications infrastructure and digital services.
ZTE and AIS Upgrade Thailand’s Enterprise Backbone Network for Next-Generation Connectivity
ZTE and AIS have completed a major upgrade of Thailand’s government and enterprise backbone network, enhancing capacity, reliability, and operational efficiency for mission-critical communications. The modernization project introduces advanced optical networking technologies that significantly improve bandwidth, reduce latency, and strengthen network resilience to support growing digital service demands. The upgraded infrastructure will enable government agencies and enterprise customers to benefit from faster, more secure, and scalable connectivity while supporting cloud services, artificial intelligence applications, and digital transformation initiatives. The partnership reinforces Thailand’s efforts to build future-ready telecommunications infrastructure capable of supporting increasing data traffic and the country’s expanding digital economy.
SHAFANA FAZAL
