Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Starlink, du, China Telecom Global, Nokia, Telstra, among others.
South Africa Opens Doors to Starlink and Foreign Telecoms, Boosting Connectivity and Investment
South Africa has amended telecommunications ownership rules, easing a major regulatory barrier for foreign firms like Elon Musk’s Starlink to enter the market by allowing “equity equivalent” investments instead of a strict 30 percent local ownership requirement. This shift aims to attract foreign investment in digital infrastructure, encouraging spending on broadband rollout, skills training, and rural connectivity that can spur innovation and competition. Government officials say the reform supports broader transformation goals while expanding choices for customers, especially in underserved rural areas lacking high‑speed internet. Public feedback was overwhelmingly positive, though some lawmakers expressed concerns about potential dominance by large foreign operators.
du and China Telecom Global Join Forces to Revolutionize UAE Connectivity
du, the UAE telecom and digital services provider, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Telecom Global (CTG), the international arm of China Telecom, aimed at accelerating innovation and enhancing connectivity in the UAE. The collaboration will focus on next‑generation technologies including AI‑enabled video services, connected car solutions, autonomous network management, enhanced roaming and voice services, and digital travel e‑SIM offerings.
Australian Developers Unlock Next-Gen Network Innovations with Nokia and Telstra
The Connected Future Hackathon 2025, led by Nokia and Telstra, brought together over 200 developers across 60 teams to build real‑world solutions using programmable network APIs on Nokia’s Network as Code platform. Participants created more than 30 prototypes addressing automation, security, identity verification, connectivity and industry‑specific challenges in healthcare, banking, automotive and entertainment sectors. The winning project tackled phone number recycling, improving security and reducing customer frustration by verifying SIM ownership before transactions.
Subex Secures Major European Deal to Revolutionize Telecom Fraud Management
Subex has secured a major five‑year European contract with one of the region’s largest integrated energy and telecommunications providers to deliver advanced telecom fraud management solutions. The customer chose Subex for its AI‑driven, ROI‑focused roadmap, robust security and data‑protection, and future‑ready scalable architecture. Under the agreement, Subex will provide a full suite including fraud detection and prevention, domain‑led consulting, training, managed services, and long‑term support, strengthening its expanding footprint in Europe.
Shafana Fazal
