Rogers launches satellite to mobile texting beta in CanadaCanadian telco Rogers has launched a new satellite-to-mobile text messaging service and is inviting all Canadians to take part in the beta trial at no cost. Singtel consortium and NEC to develop subsea cable system connecting East AsiaA Singtel led consortium of telecommunications and tech companies signed a contract with NEC Corporation to build a new submarine cable system connecting Singapore with the rest of East Asia. i3Forum launches global task force to fight spam and scam trafficNon-profit telecoms industry body the i3Forum has launched a dedicated Spam & Scam Task Force which it says is aimed at restoring trust and efficiency across global communications infrastructure.
EXA Infrastructure deploys new fibre route connecting UK and EuropeDigital infrastructure and cable network system EXA Infrastructure has deployed a new 1200 km fibre route connecting London to Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Brussels. Optus consortium to build and launch sovereign LEO satelliteA consortium led by Australian telco Optus has announced it will build, launch and operate a sovereign Australian Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite, scheduled to go live in 2028. ACMA flags changes to SMS ID Register to stop scam messagesThe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has made major changes to rules governing Australia’s SMS ID Register in an effort to eliminate scam messages, which will take effect from 15 December 2025. Telenor acquires GlobalConnect’s Norwegian consumer businessNorway’s global telco Telenor has acquired the Norwegian consumer business of fibre infrastructure provider GlobalConnect in a deal valued at NOK 6.0 billion (~US$597 million). ACCC ruling exempts small superfast broadband providers from functional separationSmall fixed-line superfast broadband providers in Australia will be able to operate as both wholesalers and retailers concurrently without functionally separating under a new determination from the ACCC. Airtel chooses Ericsson core for Fixed Wireless Access in IndiaIndian telecoms multinational Bharti Airtel has chosen Ericsson provide the core network for the telco’s rollout of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services in India. Google announces new subsea cable to connect US and SpainSearch giant Google has announced a new transatlantic subsea cable system to connect the US, Bermuda, the Azores, and Spain.
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TelSoc Newsletter – CommsWire 18 July 2025
