Today’s telecom news includes announcements on stc, AST, Starlink, Cambium, Jio, Bridge Alliance and du, among others.
stc and AST SpaceMobile Launch 10-Year Deal to Bring Space-Powered Mobile Coverage to Remote Regions
stc Group has signed a 10-year commercial agreement with AST SpaceMobile to deliver space-based cellular broadband that works directly with standard mobile phones, supported by a long-term revenue commitment and a US$175 million prepayment for future services. The partnership includes building three satellite gateway stations in Saudi Arabia and establishing a Network Operations Centre in Riyadh, enabling seamless integration with stc’s 4G and 5G networks.
Bridge Alliance and du Unite to Power Next-Gen IoT Across the UAE and Beyond
Bridge Alliance has welcomed du as its newest member operator, marking its first partner in the UAE and strengthening the alliance’s global footprint. The partnership focuses on expanding IoT commercial opportunities, allowing du to leverage Bridge Alliance’s cross-regional expertise and scalable connectivity platforms. Enterprises benefit from seamless multi-market IoT services, unified deployment, and stronger support for smart city, utility, logistics, and industrial applications. Customers operating across regions gain improved coverage, simplified roaming, and access to advanced IoT solutions through a single ecosystem.
Starlink Goes Enterprise: Cambium Turbocharges Satellite Connectivity with Smart SD-WAN
Cambium Networks has integrated its ONE Network platform, including SD-WAN and cnMaestro cloud management, with Starlink’s LEO satellite service for enterprise-grade connectivity. The solution delivers multi-WAN optimisation, real-time dish performance visibility, and adaptive queue management to stabilise voice, video, and mission-critical applications. Application-aware firewalling and DNS filtering add security for businesses, schools, and service providers in remote and underserved areas.
Jio Dominates AP & Telangana with Massive 1.5 Lakh Subscriber Boost!
Reliance Jio has further consolidated its leadership in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana by adding nearly 1.5 lakh new subscribers in September 2025, including strong growth in both mobile and wireline connections. The surge is powered by Jio’s expanding fiber network, 5G readiness, and customer-focused digital services for consumers, homes and enterprises. While Jio gained momentum, competitors struggled—Vodafone Idea lost tens of thousands of users, and Airtel and BSNL saw only modest additions.
Shafana Fazal
