Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Wire 3, Transaction Network Services, Telekom Srbija Group, MTEL, among others.
Wire 3 Reaches Halfway Mark on $100 Million Palm Bay Fiber Network
Wire 3 has passed the halfway mark in construction of its fully funded $100 million fiber network in Palm Bay, Florida, marking a major milestone in its expansion. The network is already connecting customers in initial construction areas with symmetrical multigigabit speeds, while full construction is expected as early as winter 2027. The company is also pursuing a broader $150 million expansion across Brevard County. Wire 3 says its network can deliver speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second, giving homes and businesses access to higher-capacity broadband infrastructure. The Palm Bay project strengthens Wire 3’s Florida footprint and advances its strategy to expand high-speed fiber connectivity across additional U.S. markets.
TNS Helps CSPs Accelerate Shift to All-IP Networks
Transaction Network Services is helping communications service providers transition from aging TDM and PSTN infrastructure to all-IP networks as operators seek to reduce maintenance costs, security risks and operational complexity. TNS will showcase managed, cloud-based network transformation solutions at CCA 2026 and SIPNOC 2026, focusing on reliable routing and interconnection during the transition. Its portfolio includes Voice Transit, Hosted Cloud Connect, Common Language and Telecom Routing Administration. TNS says its TRA platform handles 15 billion routing, rating, billing and numbering transactions daily across the U.S., Canada and Caribbean. The company is positioning these capabilities to help CSPs modernize legacy voice infrastructure while maintaining dependable connectivity and critical services such as E911, 988 and call authentication.
Telekom Srbija Opens 10th MTEL Germany Store in Frankfurt Telekom Srbija Group has opened MTEL Germany’s 10th retail store in Frankfurt, strengthening its presence in the DACH region and expanding direct services for Serbian and Western Balkan diaspora communities. Located near Serbia’s Consulate General, the new store provides telecommunications, television and digital services alongside in-person customer support. The opening follows MTEL Germany’s recent expansion in Offenbach and reinforces Germany as a key international growth market for the group. MTEL has also launched an autumn promotion offering six months of television service free to new postpaid customers signing contracts during September. The Frankfurt expansion reflects Telekom Srbija’s strategy of combining telecom, content and digital services with a physical retail presence in important European markets.