India’s TRAI caps public Wi-Fi connectivity costs
20 June 2025
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced a cap on the costs that public Wi-Fi providers can pay for broadband connectivity, a move widely interpreted as an effort to expand internet access across the country.
Under this new regulation, broadband connectivity charges for public data offices (PDOs) — the entities operating public Wi-Fi hotspots — are now limited to twice the rates of typical home broadband services.
Find out more Lumitel announces $20 million investment to expand 4G coverage in Burundi by 2030
20 June 2025
Lumitel, a subsidiary of the Vietnamese conglomerate Viettel, has unveiled a comprehensive five-year plan to invest $20 million in expanding 4G coverage across Burundi.
The initiative aims to reach 75% of the country’s population by 2030, marking a significant step toward enhancing digital connectivity in the East African nation. The announcement was made on June 16 during a formal ceremony at the Ministry of ICT, where an official handover of IT equipment took place.
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Thailand’s National Telecom in talks to revive struggling services
19 June 2025
Thailand’s state-owned telecommunications company, National Telecom (NT), is reportedly engaging in discussions with at least four potential partners — including major local rivals Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Corp. — to form strategic alliances aimed at revitalizing its declining telecom services.
These talks involve collaborations around NT’s mobile and fixed broadband segments. Proposed partnership models include infrastructure sharing, joint marketing initiatives, and customer base expansion, primarily based on profit-sharing arrangements. Such collaborations aim to reduce operational costs and boost revenue in a highly competitive market.
Find out more TCCA appoints new TETRA interoperability certification partner
19 June 2025
TCCA’s world-leading TETRA Interoperability (IOP) testing and certification process underpins the ongoing success of the TETRA standard, and the independence of the process ensures the ongoing strength of the market. TCCA is pleased to announce the appointment of DEKRA, the world's largest independent, non-listed expert organisation in the field of standards-based testing, inspection and certification, as the new TETRA Certification Body that will oversee the IOP testing process and issue the certificates.
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