Today’s telecom news includes announcements on TCL, Network X 2025, Altice blocks €17 billion SFR takeover, BSNL, Huawei, China Mobile, ZTE, among others.
TCL Drives AI-Powered Broadband Revolution at Network X 2025
TCL showcased AI-driven broadband solutions at Network X 2025, focusing on innovations in telecom connectivity. The company introduced the AI Smart Antenna, which scans for the best signal and selects antennas to maintain consistent reception. TCL also presented AI QoS, a system that prioritizes network traffic for applications such as gaming and video streaming, improving throughput and reducing latency. AI ECO mode was introduced to adjust power consumption based on real-time network usage.
Altice Blocks €17 Billion SFR Takeover as Telecom Industry Pushes 5G and AI Innovation
Altice France has rejected a €17 billion ($19.77 billion) nonbinding offer from Bouygues, Orange, and Free-Iliad to acquire its mobile unit, SFR. The offer aimed to purchase a significant portion of Altice’s French operations. The French Finance Minister expressed concern over potential impacts on consumer prices and service quality, Reuters reports.
BSNL Unveils Diwali Bonanza: Free 4G Data and Unlimited Calls for New Users
BSNL has introduced a Diwali Bonanza offer for new customers from October 15 to November 15, 2025. For Re 1, users get unlimited voice calls, 2GB high-speed data per day, 100 SMS per day, and a free SIM card with KYC verification. The initiative highlights BSNL’s expansion of its 4G network across approximately 100,000 towers, promoting digital independence and reducing reliance on foreign technology. The offer can be availed at BSNL Customer Service Centres with valid KYC documents.
Bahrain Drives Telecom Innovation with New Licensing, Compliance, and Cybersecurity Moves
Bahrain’s telecom industry is advancing through regulatory, technological, and cybersecurity measures. Zain Bahrain obtained ISO 37301:2021 certification, establishing a compliance management system to meet regulatory requirements. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) launched a public consultation on licensing frameworks for Device-to-Device (D2D) services to expand connectivity options. TRA also introduced the Regulatory Sandbox Innovation License, allowing telecom operators and tech companies to test and deploy new technologies under controlled conditions. Kalaam Telecom Group partnered with Kaspersky to implement cybersecurity measures, addressing rising digital threats.
Huawei and China Mobile Unveil China’s First AI-Driven Autonomous Network Showroom
Huawei and China Mobile Guangdong launched China’s first all-scenario autonomous network (AN) showroom. The showcase demonstrates Huawei’s telecom foundation model applied to network operations, including SPN troubleshooting, core network maintenance, home broadband monitoring, and wireless network optimization through AI-driven agents. AI integration reduces 5G private network provisioning time to hours, lowers labor costs, and decreases energy consumption in wireless networks.
ZTE and DNS:NET Launch Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Solution in Germany
ZTE and DNS:NET partnered to launch a Wi-Fi 7 tri-band solution in Germany, announced on October 15, 2025, at the Network X event. The solution uses XGS-PON technology and a tri-band design operating on 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. The product launch includes a Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Home Gateway and Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Mesh AP. The solution provides higher network speeds, lower latency, and stable connections for homes and businesses. This launch represents ZTE’s first Wi-Fi 7 product in the German market.
Shafana Fazal
