ETB to deploy alloptical networks across Colombia
06 November 2025
ZTE has announced a strategic partnership with Colombian telecommunications provider ETB (Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá) to deploy comprehensive all-optical networks across key regions in Colombia, including Bogotá, over the next three years.
Under the agreement, ETB will implement ZTE’s end-to-end all-optical solutions, alongside Wi-Fi 7 home broadband technology, aiming to significantly enhance digital connectivity for residential, educational, healthcare, and SME sectors nationwide. ZTE highlighted that its optical access solutions are both cost-effective and quick to deploy, reducing infrastructure barriers especially in rural and less urbanised areas, thus enabling faster network expansion.
Find out more Turkey’s 5G spectrum auction surpasses expectations, raising nearly $3 billion
06 November 2025
Turkey’s recent 5G spectrum tender, confirmed in August, has concluded successfully, exceeding the initial financial target of US$2.125 billion.
According to Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu, the auction garnered a total of US$2.95 billion, or approximately US$3.534 billion including VAT, highlighting strong investor interest and bidding activity.
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Nubicom plans $200 million investment to launch 5G network in Paraguay
06 November 2025
Nubicom, a newcomer to the Paraguayan telecommunications market, has announced plans to invest around US$200 million over the coming years to establish a standalone 5G network in Paraguay, aiming to build the country’s largest 5G infrastructure.
The Argentine operator revealed this intention shortly after being awarded a license to provide 5G services in Paraguay and establishing a local entity, Nubicom Paraguay.
Avante powers VENTAmobile’s MVNO transformation with advanced BSS/OSS platform
06 November 2025
Avante, a prominent provider of comprehensive software solutions for the telecommunications and fintech industries, has successfully deployed its complete MVNO platform for VENTAmobile, a Latvian telecom operator.
This strategic implementation equips VENTAmobile with a robust IT infrastructure that encompasses all essential Business Support Systems (BSS) and Operations Support Systems (OSS), enabling the operator to establish a fully functional MVNO. The integrated solution ensures seamless connectivity with third-party systems, empowering VENTAmobile to launch innovative, cost-effective services and strengthen its position in the competitive global roaming and traffic transit markets.
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