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Telefonica Brasil explores potential acquisition of fibre provider Vero

Telefonica Brasil explores potential acquisition of fibre provider Vero

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‍NEWSLETTER | Thursday, 5 November 2026 ‍

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Telefonica Brasil is exploring a potential acquisition of fibre provider Vero, which could add 1.3 million broadband customers and expand Vivo’s reach. Airtel Kenya has secured 100 MHz of 3.5 GHz spectrum for US$65 million, while the ITU says around two billion people worldwide remain offline despite continued growth in internet use. Viettel and Vietnam’s Government Cipher Committee have unveiled a homegrown security chip, and Orange Romania has tested 50G PON fibre technology, reaching speeds of around 40 Gbps. Welcome to your latest update on telecoms in developing and emerging markets.

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Telefonica Brasil explores potential acquisition of fibre provider VeroTelefonica Brasil explores potential acquisition of fibre provider Vero

Telefonica Brasil, which operates under the Vivo brand, has confirmed preliminary talks with shareholders of Brazilian fibre broadband provider Vero, as it looks to expand its fixed-line footprint…


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Airtel Kenya bags 100 MHz of 3500 MHz spectrum for US$65mAirtel Kenya bags 100 MHz of 3500 MHz spectrum for US$65m

Airtel Kenya has reportedly acquired 100 MHz of 5G spectrum in the 3500 MHz band for US$65 million after the Communications Authority of Kenya granted it a 25-year licence for the spectrum.


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Huawei accelerates move to U6GHz with next-gen antennaHuawei accelerates move to U6GHz with next-gen antenna

Huawei unveiled a next-generation antenna system for the Upper 6GHz (U6GHz) band designed to boost network capacity as well as match the coverage of existing C-band assets, providing…


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Viettel reveals homegrown security chip co-developed with Vietnam govtViettel reveals homegrown security chip co-developed with Vietnam govt

Viettel Group and Vietnam's Government Cipher Committee revealed on Wednesday they have jointly developed a semiconductor security platform featuring VGC v1.0, a homegrown chipset that integrates a…


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Orange Romania tests 50G PON in its 5G labOrange Romania tests 50G PON in its 5G lab

Orange Romania says it has tested 50G PON technology for the first time in its 5G Lab in Bucharest, achieving symmetrical data speeds of around 40 Gbps and latency below 1 millisecond on a single…


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Amdocs supports BSS/OSS modernisation in Philippines and PeruAmdocs supports BSS/OSS modernisation in Philippines and Peru

In a busy week for the company, BSS/OSS specialist Amdocs has announced a number of deals including collaborations with leading service providers in the Philippines and Peru.


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Rating agency predicts massive growth for Indian data centre industryRating agency predicts massive growth for Indian data centre industry

Crisil Ratings, an Indian a full-service rating agency, says India’s data centre industry is entering what it calls an investment ‘supercycle’. Installed capacity, it notes, is expected to increase…


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Meetings, initiatives and Benin event aim to address cybersecurity in AfricaMeetings, initiatives and Benin event aim to address cybersecurity in Africa

Scams, hacks and cybercrime in general are making headlines around the world – and Africa is no exception. But as the continent becomes more connected is cybersecurity keeping up? Three recent…


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NTT Data launches new AI-ready data centre in Jakarta with added APNNTT Data launches new AI-ready data centre in Jakarta with added APN

NTT Data announced on Tuesday it has opened a new AI-ready data centre, Jakarta 2 Annex Data Centre (JKT2A), alongside the launch of its next-gen all-photonics network (APN) technology to…


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‍PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

ZTE and Beeline complete CIS's first low-band FMM trial, easing low-band network congestionZTE and Beeline complete CIS's first low-band FMM trial, easing low-band network congestion

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, and Kazakhstan operator Beeline Kazakhstan today announced the successful completion of a…


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New digital platform aims to expand access to finance for Nigerian farmersNew digital platform aims to expand access to finance for Nigerian farmers

Nigeria’s First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and payment technology giant Mastercard have launched AgroPass, a digital platform designed to expand access to finance, markets and agricultural services…


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DE-CIX and Ooredoo Oman to launch IX connecting Muscat and SalalahDE-CIX and Ooredoo Oman to launch IX connecting Muscat and Salalah

DE-CIX and Ooredoo Oman announced on Tuesday they have signed an agreement to launch Gulf Gateway-IX, a new internet exchange (IX) that will interconnect the country’s dual subsea corridors in Muscat…


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