- In December 2024, Vodafone UK and Three UK received approval from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for their USD 18.75 billion merger. This merger reduces the number of major mobile operators in the UK from four to three, resulting in a new market leader with approximately 29 million customers. The deal includes commitments such as expanding the 5G network and implementing price caps to protect consumers, ensuring a balance between competition and customer protection
- In December 2024, Bharti Airtel, a leading telecom operator in India, entered into a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Ericsson to enhance its 4G and 5G network coverage nationwide. The deployment of Ericsson’s equipment, scheduled to begin in 2025, aims to meet the rising demand for 5G services and will leverage Ericsson's centralized and Open RAN-ready solutions for improved network performance. This strategic partnership, built over two decades, aims to strengthen Airtel’s network infrastructure and future-proof its services
- In September 2024, Verizon Communications announced its USD 20 billion all-cash acquisition of Frontier Communications. This acquisition is part of Verizon’s strategy to integrate its wireless and wired networks, enhancing its consumer services and supporting long-term growth. The move is expected to streamline Verizon's service offerings, combining wireless, internet, and TV services into comprehensive subscription packages, which is set to help reduce customer churn
- In February 2023, AT&T Inc. and ServiceNow, a leading software company, launched a telecom product designed to help Communication Service Providers (CSPs) manage their inventory of 5G and fiber networks. The ServiceNow Telecom Network Inventory was developed with strategic insights and technical input from AT&T Inc. and is available globally to telecom companies. This new product will support telecom companies in streamlining their network management and enhancing operational efficiency
- In May 2023, Verizon Communications Inc. announced plans to deploy 5G Ultra Wideband in multiple markets across the U.S. states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, utilizing up to 100 MHz of the C-Band spectrum it recently acquired. Verizon intends to expand its bandwidth once the licensed spectrum is fully available by the end of 2023, which will enable them to provide higher capacity and faster speeds for consumers
