Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Metronet, Ericsson, Apple, Reliance Jio, NBI, AXIAN Telecom, Nokia, among others.
Metronet Builds Fiber Internet in Carpentersville
Metronet is building a fiber internet network in Carpentersville, Illinois. Homes will get up to 5 gig speeds. Businesses will get up to 10 gig speeds. Work starts in summer. Service starts by the end of year. People can sign up at metronet.com/il/carpentersville. Metronet is also hiring.
GCI and Ericsson Upgrade to New 5G System
GCI and Ericsson will build a new 5G core system. Ericsson will run GCI’s old and new networks. The new system uses cloud and AI to help manage the network. This helps GCI get ready for full 5G service.
Apple Leads Smartphone Sales
Apple had the most smartphone sales in Q1 with 19 percent market share. Samsung was second with 18 percent, according to Counterpoint Research. This happened after the release of the iPhone 16e and strong sales in Japan and India.
Jio Partners with AMD, Cisco, Nokia for AI Platform
Reliance Jio is working with AMD, Cisco, and Nokia to build an AI Telecom Platform. The platform will use AI to improve networks and services. It will use technologies like machine learning and open APIs. AMD will provide computing power, Cisco will offer networking and security, and Nokia will help with network infrastructure. The platform will first be used in India and may expand globally.
Nigerian Telecoms Start Upgrades
Nigerian telecom operators are upgrading their equipment to improve services, according to Gbenga Adebayo from ALTON. Many telecom systems are old and need replacing. The government plans to expand the country’s fibre optic network from 35,000km to 125,000km in five years to support the telecom sector. These upgrades aim to improve network quality.
Clonakilty Homes Can Now Access Fibre Broadband Through NBI Network
Over 5,800 homes near Clonakilty, Cork, can now connect to fibre broadband through the NBI network. This is part of a plan to bring fast internet to rural areas with €314 million in government funding. NBI is providing speeds of at least 500 Mbps to homes, businesses, and schools. Over 346,000 homes in rural Ireland can get broadband. Public places like sports clubs and schools will also get free internet.
AXIAN Telecom Receives $100mn for Network Expansion
AXIAN Telecom has secured $100 million from EIB Global to expand 4G and 5G networks in Madagascar and Tanzania. The investment, part of the EU Global Gateway plan, aims to improve digital services in Africa. AXIAN serves over 44 million customers across nine African countries. The funds will be split between Tanzania (US$ 60 million) and Madagascar (US$ 40 million). This will help meet the rising demand for mobile services and support growth in the region.
Nokia selected by Australian cloud provider ResetData
Nokia has been chosen by Australian cloud provider ResetData to provide the networking infrastructure for its rollout of sovereign ‘AI Factory’ data centers across Australia. The Nokia IP solution, built on the FP5 platform, offers high-speed, low-latency, and secure performance essential for AI workloads, while reducing energy consumption by 75 percent compared to previous systems. ResetData’s new AI factories, using liquid immersion cooling, are up to 10 times more efficient than traditional data centers, lowering cloud costs by 40 percent and emissions by 45 percent. These sovereign AI facilities keep data within national borders, ensuring compliance with Australian laws. Backed by Centuria Capital Group, ResetData will deploy the Nokia 7750 Service Router in commercial properties across the country, starting in Melbourne’s CBD. The initiative comes as Australia’s cloud services market experiences rapid growth, with a 19 percent year-on-year increase in 2024, highlighting strong demand for efficient, secure, and locally governed AI infrastructure.
TelecomLead.com News Desk
