1. MTN and Airtel agree on network sharing
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into agreements to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, enhancing service coverage and efficiency. Source
2. Data centre power costs drive PPA market growth
The data centre industry’s power demands are rising, leading to a booming power purchase agreement (PPA) market expected to reach $7.65 trillion by 2034. Source
3. Kao Data secures contract with 20i
Kao Data has secured a new customer contract with UK cloud provider 20i, enhancing its service offerings with advanced data centre capabilities. Source
4. Crown Castle CEO steps down
Crown Castle has announced the departure of another CEO, marking a significant leadership change as the company navigates its strategic direction. Source
5. Nokia launches new optical products for AI
Nokia has unveiled new optical networking products designed to support AI applications, aiming to enhance connectivity and performance in the tech sector. Source
6. Iliad becomes Europe’s fifth-largest telco
French telecom iliad Group has surpassed 50 million subscribers and €10 billion in revenue, solidifying its position as Europe’s fifth-largest telecom provider. Source
7. Viasat joins ESA’s lunar connectivity project
Viasat has been selected to lead the communications system for ESA’s Moonlight project, aimed at establishing a satellite network for lunar operations. Source
8. AT&T considers acquiring Lumen’s fiber unit
AT&T is reportedly in talks to acquire Lumen’s consumer fiber unit for $5.5 billion, a move aimed at strengthening its fiber network capabilities. Source
