Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Madhya Pradesh, YTL Communications’ fiber optic network in Malaysia, Mavenir’s job cut in India, Vodafone, A1 Group, and Ericsson.
Madhya Pradesh Plans Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior
The Madhya Pradesh government wants to build a Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior. It expects Rs 12,000 crore investment and 5,000 jobs. The proposal is with the central government. To support this, a Tech Growth Conclave will be held in Indore on April 27. The event will bring together government, companies, and universities to push telecom and IT projects and launch new tech policies.
YTL Communications to Build Fiber Network Along Malaysian Railways
YTL Communications will build a fiber optic network along 1,600km of railway tracks in Malaysia. This is part of a project to improve digital connectivity and follow the National Broadband Plan. Fiberail’s existing agreements stay in place until 2032. The revenue from this project will help maintain stations and trains.
Mavenir Lays Off Workers in India
Mavenir is laying off workers in India after missing 4G and 5G contracts. The company lost deals to Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung. Some workers are moving to other roles, while others are looking for new jobs, Moneycontrol reported.
Vodafone, A1 Group, and Ericsson Test 5G Roaming
Vodafone, A1 Group, and Ericsson have tested 5G roaming between Germany and Bulgaria. This test allowed A1 customers to use Vodafone’s 5G network. It shows the potential for better roaming and new services like remote industrial applications.
Gilat Receives $15 Million in Orders from Satellite Operators
Gilat Satellite Networks has secured over $15 million in orders from leading global satellite operators. These orders are for equipment used in GEO, MEO, and LEO satellite constellations, focusing on In-Flight Connectivity (IFC). The equipment will help meet the demand for broadband in mobility and remote services, with deliveries scheduled for 2025.
TelecomLead.com News Desk