Today’s telecom news includes announcements on TELUS, Motive, Starlink, 5G spectrum auction in Mozambique, among others.
TELUS Goes All-In on Digital Future with US$539M Takeover
TELUS has completed the full privatization of TELUS Digital, acquiring all remaining shares for about US$539 million and delisting the company from public markets. The move allows TELUS to tightly integrate TELUS Digital’s AI-driven platforms, customer-experience tools, and SaaS capabilities across its telecom, health, and agriculture technology businesses. By consolidating operations, TELUS expects approximately US$150 million in annualized cash synergies driven by automation, streamlined workflows, and cross-selling opportunities. For customers and enterprise clients, the acquisition supports faster delivery of digital services, improved personalization, and greater reliability.
Luxury Cars Go Fully Digital: Motive Powers Seamless eSIM Connectivity in Latin America
Motive has partnered with a leading Latin American mobile operator to enable seamless eSIM activation for a luxury European automotive brand in Mexico. Using Motive’s Entitlement Server, the system connects a driver’s mobile identity directly to the car, delivering secure, smartphone-like in-car connectivity for navigation, entertainment and communication.
Starlink Takes Off in India: Hiring Begins for Satellite-Powered Internet Revolution
Elon Musk’s Starlink has begun hiring in India as it prepares to roll out satellite-based broadband, marking a major investment in the country’s digital infrastructure. The company is recruiting finance and accounting professionals in Bengaluru and planning gateway stations in major cities including Mumbai, Chennai and Noida. This shows strong customer focus—building local teams and ground systems to deliver reliable, low-latency internet, especially in rural and underserved regions where connectivity is still limited. Starlink’s satellite innovation promises high-speed access without relying on traditional fiber, enabling faster deployment and wider coverage, IANS reports.
Mozambique Fast-Tracks 5G: No Auction, Mandatory Rollout Across All Provinces
Mozambique has scrapped its planned 5G spectrum auction and will instead administratively allocate key bands including 700MHz, 2.6GHz, 3.5GHz and 26GHz to speed up deployment. The government has made 5G coverage mandatory across all provincial capitals, aiming to boost digital inclusion, improve network quality and encourage faster operator investment. The regulator has also updated traffic-control rules to better monitor telecom networks and strengthen cybersecurity.
Shafana Fazal
