Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Turkcell, Google, Vodacom, Starlink, SpaceX, Cassava, MCMC, PDRM, among others.
Turkcell Teams Up with Google in a $1 Billion Cloud Revolution to Power the Future of Connectivity
Turkcell has signed an agreement with Google on cloud technologies, marking a major innovation step in Turkey’s telecom sector. The partnership includes a $1 billion investment by 2032 to expand Turkcell’s data-centre infrastructure and accelerate cloud adoption. By integrating Google’s advanced cloud capabilities, Turkcell aims to enhance scalability, resilience, and service quality for its customers, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and customer-focused digital transformation.
Reaching New Heights: Vodacom Teams Up with Starlink to Bridge Africa’s Connectivity Divide
Vodacom Group of South Africa has entered a deal with Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet division, to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband across Africa. The partnership leverages Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit satellite technology integrated into Vodacom’s mobile network, allowing Vodacom to resell Starlink equipment and services. This innovation aims to bridge connectivity gaps in remote and underserved regions where conventional infrastructure is costly or impractical, reinforcing Vodacom’s investment focus on digital inclusion and customer-centric growth.
Revolutionizing Africa’s Telecom Future: Cassava Launches Game-Changing AI Platform
Cassava Technologies has launched the Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx), a unified platform integrating leading AI and LLM models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic for African telecom operators. The innovation simplifies AI adoption through a single, locally hosted platform ensuring compliance and reducing integration complexity. With a strong customer focus, CAIMEx enables operators to deliver smarter digital services, enhance user engagement, and empower enterprises and SMEs with accessible AI tools. Malaysia Boosts Telecom Security with Joint MCMC–Police Crackdown
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and major telcos are partnering with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to curb telecom tower theft and vandalism. Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching said the collaboration includes inspecting scrap yards linked to stolen infrastructure such as copper cables and batteries. Losses reached RM 9.3 million in 2024 and RM 3.48 million so far in 2025. The initiative features reinforced security with metal trunking, fences, locks, CCTV, alarms and intrusion sensors to protect digital infrastructure under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA).
Shafana Fazal
