Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Telecom Egypt, SubCom, Starlink’s Satellite Internet in India, Bell, Rogers, and TELUS in Canada, among others.
Telecom Egypt and SubCom Complete Landings of Major India-Europe Subsea Cable
Telecom Egypt and SubCom have completed the landing of the India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) subsea cable system at two stations in Egypt: Zafarana2 on the Red Sea and Sidi Kerir on the Mediterranean coast. The IEX system spans 10,000 km, connecting Mumbai, India, to Milan, Italy, with landing points in Oman, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Greece. Each segment contains 13 fiber pairs for high-capacity transmission. Telecom Egypt provided landing facilities and terrestrial crossing routes between the two stations, integrating the IEX system into Egypt’s infrastructure. SubCom engineered, manufactured, and deployed the system using space-division multiplexing (SDM) and Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) ROADM technology.
Starlink Nears Approval to Launch Satellite Internet in India
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is under review by India’s National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) for approval to operate in India. The Indian government has completed its due diligence on the application, and IN-SPACe is evaluating the authorization. Starlink plans to partner with major Indian telecom companies, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, to provide satellite internet services. The collaboration aims to expand internet access in remote and underserved regions where traditional networks have limited reach. Starlink’s satellite-based internet can offer connectivity without relying on ground infrastructure, addressing connectivity challenges in rural and difficult terrains. If approved, Starlink will join India’s internet ecosystem as an alternative delivery method alongside existing terrestrial networks, IANS reports.
CTA Warns CRTC Decision Could Stall Telecom Infrastructure Investment and Limit Consumer Choice
The Canadian Telecommunications Association (CTA) criticized a recent CRTC decision allowing Bell, Rogers, and TELUS to resell services on competitors’ networks. The CTA says this move may reduce investments in telecom infrastructure, especially in rural areas, and could limit consumer choice. The CTA called on the Government of Canada to overturn the decision and prevent major telecom companies from reselling services on other networks. The CTA stressed that competition based on building and owning network infrastructure is vital for the telecom sector. They argued that investments in infrastructure lead to improved services, better prices, and service variety.
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