TelSoc Newsletter – CommsWire 16 May 2025

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Nokia delivers battlefield private wireless solutions to US Marines

Telecoms equipment vendor Nokia has delivered its Banshee tactical private wireless solutions to the US Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), to bolster communications in the field.

Telstra and Accenture launch AI Silicon Valley Hub

Telstra and Accenture have launched an AI Silicon Valley hub, which is claimed to be a first-of-its-kind innovation facility for Telstra to incubate and accelerate its top priorities.

Singtel launches app-based network slicing on iPhone and iPad

Singtel has claimed the title of the first telco in Asia to offer network slicing to boost the performance of business apps for enterprise users on supported iPhone and iPad models.

Macquarie to acquire 100% of Danish telco TDC Group

The infrastructure arm of Australia’s Macquarie Bank has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Denmark’s largest telecommunications company TDC by the end of 2025.

Dialog Axiata connects Sri Lanka to world with India-Asia Xpress cable

Sri Lanka’s largest mobile operator Dialog Axiata has launched the India Asia Xpress submarine cable system (IAX), which is aimed at boosting the island nation’s international network and future-proofing the country’s digital infrastructure.

Optus boosts 5G regional network with Nokia MIMO radios

Australian telco Optus will boost the coverage and performance of its 5G regional network with new generation RAN hardware and solutions from Nokia.

Vodafone UK invites rivals’ users to churn with free 7-day e-SIM trial

In what could become a trend for other telcos, Vodafone has unveiled an offer for mobile customers on other MNO networks in London to participate in a in a free 7-day network trial.

RETN completes Pan-Eurasian 400G optical network deployment

UK-based networking services provider RETN has deployed 400GbE coherent pluggable optics across its Pan-Eurasian IP network, which the company claims is one of the most extensive and eco-conscious IPoDWDM deployments in production.

Vodafone, Ericsson deploy multi-band antennas for stable 5G in German tunnel

Global telco Vodafone has partnered with telecoms equipment vendor Ericsson to deploy multiband mobile radio antennas in the 1.4 km Arlinger Tunnel near Pforzheim, Germany.

Pacific Islands get new mobile cell broadcast early warning system

The Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA) has unveiled through a demonstration at its annual general meeting the new mobile cell broadcast early warning system for the Solomon Islands.