Today’s telecom news includes announcements on StratEdge, Proximus, TRAI, Vodafone Idea, among others.
Powering the Future of RF: StratEdge Unveils Ceramic Packaging
StratEdge Corporation will present its latest molded ceramic packages and die-on-tab gold-plated tabs at the IMAPS Device Packaging Conference (March 3–4 in Phoenix) and GOMACTech (March 10–11 in New Orleans). The company’s gold-plated tabs are designed for high-power, high-frequency semiconductor devices, supporting gold-tin and gold-silicon die attachments commonly used in gallium nitride applications. Its molded ceramic MC Series packages, operating up to 18 GHz and available in more than 200 standard outlines, are built for demanding environments such as aerospace, defense and other rugged electronic systems, reinforcing StratEdge’s focus on high-reliability RF and microwave markets.
AI Shake-Up: Proximus to Cut 1,200 Jobs by 2030 in Major Cost Reset
Proximus will cut around 1,200 jobs by 2030 nearly 15 percent of its workforce as part of a wide-ranging transformation aimed at embedding artificial intelligence and simplifying operations, CEO Stijn Bijnens announced. The overhaul is designed to boost efficiency and streamline processes as the telecom industry adapts to rapid technological change. In addition to reducing headcount, the company plans to lower external workforce costs by €25 million by 2028 under a broader savings strategy. Proximus also recently halved its annual dividend, a decision that led to a sharp drop in its share price amid investor concerns over the restructuring plan.
TRAI Cracks Down: Vodafone Idea Fined ₹6.03 Lakh for Spam Rule Violations
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has imposed a financial penalty of ₹6.03 lakh on Vodafone Idea for failing to comply with telecom regulations related to unsolicited commercial communications. The penalty pertains to violations under the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018, during the quarter ending March 2024. According to the disclosure, the regulator found lapses in implementing mandated systems designed to prevent spam and ensure proper scrubbing of commercial messages. The company received the order on February 26, 2026, and informed stock exchanges in line with regulatory requirements.
SHAFANA FAZAL
