Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Vodafone Idea’s 5G expansion, Tejas Networks receiving order, Tata Communications’ TGN-IA2 Submarine Cable, among others.
Vodafone Idea Expands 5G and Satellite Strategy
Vodafone Idea (Vi), a telecom operator in India, plans to launch 5G in 17 telecom circles by August 2025. Commercial 5G services began in Delhi on May 15, with earlier launches in Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Patna. Ericsson is supporting Vi with AI-based self-organizing network (SON) technology and Disaggregated Radio Access Network (RAN) hardware. The 5G rollout uses non-standalone (NSA) architecture. Vi aims to increase 4G coverage to 90 percent of the population by June 2025, up from 77 percent. Vi is in exploratory talks with satellite providers, including Starlink. Ericsson and Nokia exited their stakes in Vi. Ericsson sold 0.6 percent for $49.9 million in June 2025, and Nokia sold 0.95 percent for $92 million in May 2025. The Indian government increased its stake in Vi to 48.99 percent, diluting private holdings. Vi’s strategy includes delayed rollout to adopt newer technology and reduce costs, Reuters reports.
Tejas Networks Receives ₹122.96 Crore Under PLI Scheme
Tejas Networks, a Tata Group company, received ₹122.96 crore from the Department of Telecommunications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products. This payment represents the first tranche for Q3 FY2024–25, covering 85 percent of the eligible incentive. Earlier, Tejas received ₹189.16 crore for the first two quarters of FY2024–25 under the same scheme. The PLI Scheme aims to promote domestic manufacturing in India’s telecom sector and reduce reliance on imports. Tejas Networks uses the funds to support research, development, and manufacturing of optical and 5G networking products. This government-backed incentive strengthens the company’s liquidity and supports its expansion plans.
Tata Communications Expands Network with TGN-IA2 Submarine Cable
Tata Communications has integrated a new submarine cable system, TGN-IA2, developed by the Asia Direct Cable consortium, into its existing network. This cable enhances intra-Asia connectivity and links Asia to the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India. The company owns and controls end-to-end capacity upgrades on TGN-IA2, allowing faster service delivery and scalability. This infrastructure supports enterprises, cloud providers, hyperscalers, and service providers with high-capacity, low-latency data transfer. The cable supports data center interconnectivity, streaming, and AI applications, and improves network redundancy and latency. TGN-IA2 works alongside the existing TGN-IA system, increasing network diversity and reliability.
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