Today’s news briefs include projects from Airtel Tanzania, Prysmian, Relativity Networks, MPO Fiber Optic, Made-in-India smartphone, among others.
Made-in-India Smartphone Shipments Up 6% in 2024
Made-in-India smartphone shipments grew 6 percent in 2024. Samsung led with 6 percent growth, holding a 20 percent market share. Vivo had 14 percent. Samsung and Apple made up 94 percent of India’s smartphone exports. Dixon and Tata Electronics showed strong growth, with production expected to rise in 2025, IANS report said.
Airtel Tanzania Partners with Government for New Communication Towers
Airtel Tanzania is building a communication tower in Kilosa District, Morogoro, with support from the government. The tower will improve mobile coverage and access to communication and digital services in the area, helping bridge the digital divide and provide better connectivity.
MPO Fiber Optic Connector Market to Reach USD 1.59 bn by 2030
The MPO Fiber Optic Connector Market is expected to grow from USD 740.6 million in 2024 to USD 1.59 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 13.6 percent. This growth is driven by demand from sectors like telecommunications, data centers, and military applications. Innovations in fiber technology support the need for faster data transfer and less downtime. MPO connectors help manage connections, improve data center performance, and support network growth, including 5G and cloud services.
Prysmian and Relativity Networks Partner for Hollow-Core Fiber Technology
Prysmian has partnered with Relativity Networks to produce hollow-core fiber (HCF) technology for data centers. HCF technology allows data to travel faster and farther than regular fiber-optic cables. It also enables data centers to be located closer to power sources, helping meet energy needs. This partnership will help hyperscalers manage the growing data demands of AI applications and support telecom infrastructure. The companies will manufacture HCF cables at Prysmian’s facility in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
EU Coalition Pushes for Faster Progress in Semiconductor Industry
Nine European Union countries, including Italy, France, Germany, and Spain, are working to speed up plans to improve Europe’s semiconductor industry. The goal is to reduce dependence on chips from the U.S. and China. The coalition aims to boost local chip production, which is key for telecom and tech sectors. The revised Chips Act will provide funding to support the industry and address gaps in chip production and packaging. This initiative will help Europe stay competitive in the global market.
