Indian telco Vodafone Idea has reportedly completed the minimum rollout requirements outlined in its spectrum licences for its 5G network, although the timeline for a proper service launch remains fuzzy.
Amsterdam-headquartered operator group Veon completed upgrades to its unit Beeline Kazakhstan’s network using ZTE equipment, to support growing demand of connectivity in the country.
Malaysian operator Axiata announced it had secured a deal to sell its Myanmar operations and exit the country, which is currently in the midst of a civil war.
Bain & Company puts H1 2026 telecom deal value level with the same period in 2025, despite deal value rising 40 percent between quarters. The market recorded $27 billion in Q1 and $38 billion in Q2. 43 transactions made up the total. Concentration …