Peru grants spectrum licenses for 5G to four mobile operators
07 October 2025
Peru’s telecommunications landscape has advanced with four major mobile operators securing spectrum rights to deploy 5G services. Bitel, Claro, Entel, and Integratel have all obtained licenses following an auction process, while a fifth contender, Americatel, which had prequalified, did not participate in the bidding.
The spectrum auction focused on frequencies in the 3300-3800MHz band and employed a points-based system that rewarded companies based on their investment commitments rather than the highest bid amount. Vietnamese-owned Bitel emerged as the top scorer thanks to its proposal to expand coverage, earning it priority to select its preferred band segment. Bitel opted for the 3400–3500MHz band.
Find out more NLT Telecom, floLIVE, and TNS collaborate on eSIM innovation for Latin American IoT market
07 October 2025
Brazilian IoT specialist NLT Telecom has partnered with floLIVE and TNS to promote the adoption of eSIM technology based on the upcoming SGP.32 standard from the GSMA within the Latin American IoT sector. This collaboration aims to enhance device connectivity, streamline operations, and reduce costs across various industries in the region.
floLIVE highlights that the GSMA’s SGP.32 eSIM standard, currently in final approval stages and expected to be launched before the end of 2025, is tailored to meet the specific needs of the IoT market. The standard emphasizes simplified operations, offering increased control and flexibility to service providers and device owners. Security protocols embedded within SGP.32 are designed to provide refined control over network access and data integrity, addressing critical concerns in IoT deployments. The overarching goal of SGP.32 is to facilitate large-scale device connectivity, which could significantly lower logistical and operational expenses for companies across multiple sectors.
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Ufone 4G partners with Oladoc to expand healthcare access across Pakistan
07 October 2025
Ufone 4G has announced a partnership with domestic digital healthcare platform Oladoc, aiming to provide affordable and accessible medical services to millions of its subscribers nationwide.
The collaboration seeks to address the healthcare access gap between urban and rural areas in Pakistan, where most doctors are concentrated in cities despite over 60% of the population living in remote regions. Primary healthcare facilities in these underserved areas are often under-resourced, leading many families to undertake long journeys for basic medical needs.
Find out more Vodafone Romania and Digi Romania acquire segments of Telekom Romania Mobile
07 October 2025
Vodafone Romania and Digi Romania have announced binding agreements to acquire separate portions of OTE’s subsidiary, Telekom Romania Mobile Communications (TKRM), a move that will consolidate the Romanian mobile market to three main operators.
Vodafone plans to purchase TKRM’s post-paid customer base for €30 million, while Digi has agreed to acquire its pre-paid customers for €40 million. In addition to customer portfolios, both companies will gain spectrum assets and telecommunications towers as part of the deal. The transaction is expected to be finalised by early October.
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