EdgePoint to invest MYR 10 million to boost Sarawak digital connectivity infra with Demanlink
Sarawak-based telecoms infrastructure company Demanlink Connexion and EdgePoint have renewed their strategic partnership to expand digital connectivity across the state. As part of this commitment, EdgePoint announced a new investment of up to MYR 10 million to accelerate Demanlink's current projects. This funding aims to support Demanlink's deployment of connectivity infrastructure services in the region.
EdgePoint to invest MYR 10 million to boost Sarawak digital connectivity infra with Demanlink
Sarawak-based telecoms infrastructure company Demanlink Connexion and EdgePoint have renewed their strategic partnership to expand digital connectivity across the state. As part of this commitment, EdgePoint announced a new investment of up to MYR 10 million to accelerate Demanlink's current projects. This funding aims to support Demanlink's deployment of connectivity infrastructure services in the region.
Dialog Axiata doubles net profit in Q1, revenue grows 9% year-on-year
Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata reported revenue of LKR 47.3 billion for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, which represents an increase of 9 percent year-on-year. The figure is for Dialog Axiata and the Dialog Axiata Group. Revenue growth was boosted by the operator's expanding mobile, fixed and digital pay-TV businesses. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, revenue increased by 2 percent, supported by data services growth and advertising revenue generated by Dialog's TV business.
Dialog Axiata doubles net profit in Q1, revenue grows 9% year-on-year
Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata reported revenue of LKR 47.3 billion for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, which represents an increase of 9 percent year-on-year. The figure is for Dialog Axiata and the Dialog Axiata Group. Revenue growth was boosted by the operator's expanding mobile, fixed and digital pay-TV businesses. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, revenue increased by 2 percent, supported by data services growth and advertising revenue generated by Dialog's TV business.
Dialog, Rime Labs launch Arcana Sinhala text-to-speech AI model for enterprises
Sri Lanka operator Dialog Axiata has introduced 'Arcana', an enterprise-ready Sinhala text-to-speech (TTS) model developed in collaboration with Rime Labs. Built for the Sri Lankan market, the Sinhala TTS model for local enterprises is now live and ready for deployment, Dialog added.
Dialog, Rime Labs launch Arcana Sinhala text-to-speech AI model for enterprises
Matrix, NAP Info deploy Ciena WL6e across Batam–Jakarta segment of Matrix Cable System
Matrix Networks and NAP Info Lintas Nusa have successfully upgraded the Batam–Jakarta segment of the Matrix Cable System (MCS) using Ciena's latest optical technology. By deploying WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e), the two partners report they have reached a significant milestone as one of the first regional operators to activate this technology on a live undersea cable. This upgrade allows the 1,055 km link to transmit data at speeds of 1 Tbps on a single wavelength channel.
Matrix, NAP Info deploy Ciena WL6e across Batam–Jakarta segment of Matrix Cable System
Telus announces new CAD 66 billion investment through 2030
Telus has announced an investment of more than CAD 66 billion over the next five years to to expand and upgrade its network infrastructure and operations across Canada. This builds on investment of CAD 294 billion since 2000. The new investment through 2030 includes building on a CAD 2 billion spend to boost availability of Telus PureFibre to regions of Quebec and Ontario not yet covered by the network expansion.
Telus announces new CAD 66 billion investment through 2030
Indigo Telecom in talks to acquire Aqua Comms NOC in Newcastle
Indigo Telecom Group, global critical digital infrastructure provider, has signed a Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement with Exa Infrastructure subsidiary Aqua Comms to examine the takeover of its network operations centre (NOC) in Newcastle, UK. The terms of the agreement would see the Aqua Comms NOC team integrated with Indigo's worldwide NOC services. Indigo operates global NOCs in Denver (US) and Magor (Wales).
Indigo Telecom in talks to acquire Aqua Comms NOC in Newcastle
Megafon launches Yadro base station in Nizhny Novgorod
Russian operator Megafon has started commercial services on a base station from Russian producer Yadro in the city of Nizhny Novgorod. This is the first base station from the vendor deployed by the operator in a major city. Previously the equipment from Russian vendors was reserved for rural areas, covering mainly villages.
Megafon launches Yadro base station in Nizhny Novgorod
GSA identifies 275 operator-satellite NTN partnerships in 101 countries
The latest data from the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) shows a total of 275 publicly announced operator-satellite partnership for Non-Terrestrial 5G Networks (NTN) and satellite connectivity worldwide in 101 countries/territories as of April 2026. A total of 57 operators, across 35 countries/territories, have launched commercial offerings, with satellite-to-mobile services driving NTN growth with 21 partnerships in 17 countries.
GSA identifies 275 operator-satellite NTN partnerships in 101 countries
Rostelecom forms network equipment holding with Technowave, Bulat
Russian national operator Rostelecom has started a process to outsource its equipment production assets to its subsidiary Technowave. An industrial holding company will be formed on the basis of this subsidiary. Technowave will take over production of network equipment for operators, as well as critical infrastructure from other units of the Rostelecom Group. Alexander Loginov has been appointed the CEO of Technowave, as well as the company Bulat, which will also be incorporated in the new company. Loginov
Rostelecom forms network equipment holding with Technowave, Bulat
MTS shows rapid deployment vehicle with drone-mounted base station
Russian operator MTS has introduced a commercial solution for rapid deployment of mobile networks. The 4x4 van is loaded with LTE/5G telecom equipment developed with the Russian producer Irteya that can be mounted on a drone for remote deployment and coverage. MTS plans to deploy several dozen of the systems around the country by early 2028, equipping its regional branches.
MTS shows rapid deployment vehicle with drone-mounted base station
A1 Belarus refreshes loyalty programme with discount codes
A1 Belarus said that it has refreshed its loyalty programme A1 Plus. The programme includes a new section called A1 Skidki with discounts from partners. Customers can access the promo codes on a special website and follow the Skidki Instagram account to learn about new offers. Additional businesses are invited to join using an online application form.
