SaskTel to invest USD 413 Mn in 5G and InfiNET Fiber Optic Network

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Centre Setup and Expansion
Keysight launches first Open RAN testing lab in Europe
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Deals
Himachal Pradesh Government inks pact with BSNL to lay optical fiber cable for 4G
The state government, with BSNL, will lay the optical fiber cable for 4G service in unconnected areas. The HP government received USD 60.9 Mn from the Union to link these areas. Read More>>
Tata’s Tejas Networks gets an order from BSNL worth USD 84 Mn, its largest ever
As a part of this contract, Tejas Networks will supply, install, and commission over 13,000 of its TJ1400 series of next-generation access and aggregation routers. Read More>>
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The 15-year contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is worth over USD 2 Bn. Verizon aims to design, build, and maintain the FAA’s next-generation communications platform. Read More>>

Merger and Acquisition
Quebecor closes the Freedom Deal
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Partnerships
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Ericsson teams up with Intel to advance 5G in Malaysia
Ericsson and Intel are set to collaborate on the development of 5G use cases to accelerate digitalization in Malaysia. Both companies are seeking to spur 5G adoption by local enterprises. Read More>>
ZTE and BCX ink deal to jointly promote the deployment of digital solutions in SA
BCX and ZTE will deepen their cooperation in digital infrastructure, including servers, storage, private 5G, data center infrastructure, and private clouds in South Africa. Read More>>

Executive Movements
Michelle Oyola McGovern named VP of Government Affairs at Comcast
In this role, McGovern will lead the Florida Region Government Affairs team in building relationships with local government and community leaders within Comcast’s service footprint. Read More>>
Comcast Central Division names Quiana Pinckney as VP of Employee Communications
In this role, Pinckney will serve as a key part of the Division Communications team and lead the development, delivery, and transformation of strategic employee communications programs. Read More>>

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Key Funding Alert

SaskTel to invest USD 413 Mn in 5G, infiNET services
Of the investment totaling USD 413 Mn, USD 160 Mn is specifically allocated towards 5G. The funds will upgrade 260 cell sites to 5G and construct ten new sites. The company has further allocated USD 106 mN to expand its infiNET network. Read More>>

Startup Spotlight

Company – Ranovus
Total Funding – USD 96.23 Mn
About: Ranovus provides multi-terabit data center and communications network connection solutions. It develops optoelectronics components and transceiver subsystems employing quantum dot multi-wavelength laser and digital and photonics technology. Read More>>

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