Developing Telecoms

APRIL 29, 2025

Both Shriram Finance, an Indian non-banking finance company (NBFC), and online retail giant Amazon have recently made news with their plans for the sector. Payment services are again making headlines in India.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 24, 2025

March 24, 2025 — Investors and lenders are developing innovative financing structures to meet the unprecedented capital demands of the data center industry, according to financial experts speaking Feb. Little, explored how capital markets are adapting to finance an industry transformation requiring billions in new investment.

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RCR Wireless

APRIL 22, 2025

Legacy tech is holding finance back; nearly half of financial firms admit outdated infrastructure is stalling AI progress, with data quality and harmonization key to unlocking value.

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Developing Telecoms

JANUARY 16, 2025

State-owned Ethio Telecom revealed on Thursday that it has initiated strategic discussions with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance its digital transformation initiatives, amid reports that the telco also pushed back the deadline of its planned 10% share sale to mid-February.

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RCR Wireless

MAY 9, 2025

More from FutureNet World: telcos are hopeful 5G APIs will drive revenue by blending networks, cloud, and AI for enterprise apps, and cite on-tap demand from the finance and smart cities sectors; but big challenges remain with cross-domain integration and scale.

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Developing Telecoms

JANUARY 20, 2025

Thats the promise of the recently announced alliance between operator Bharti Airtel, one of Indias largest service providers, and Bajaj Finance, the countrys largest private-sector non-banking financial company. A strategic partnership to create one of Indias largest digital platforms for financial services.

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Developing Telecoms

MAY 16, 2025

Multi-service operator Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a private sector-led development aid institution and member of the World Bank Group, have signed a partnership to sustainably strengthen digital access in eight African countries.

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Developing Telecoms

JUNE 23, 2025

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has approved a €25 million loan to Axian Telecom’s Comoros-based operation, Yas Comoros, to support the expansion of connectivity infrastructure and the enhancement of mobile and fixed broadband services across the East African archipelago.

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Blandin on Broadband

MAY 11, 2025

MN Conference Committee met on Friday (May 9, 2025) to move forward toward reconciliation of the omnibus agriculture and broadband development policy and finance bill. According to the Sessions Daily At this point, its as clear as mud, Sen. Aric Putnam (DFL-St. Cloud) said Friday. He and Rep.

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Developing Telecoms

APRIL 28, 2025

Operator Ethio Telecom, in partnership with Siinqee Bank, an Ethiopian provider of banking and microfinance services, has launched a new range of mobile financial services and smartphone financing solutions.

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Light Reading

JUNE 2, 2025

Malaysia's U Mobile has officially appointed CIMB as the loan coordinator and mandated lead arranger to secure up to $940 million in financing for its 5G network rollout.

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Telecom Talk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has released its enhanced Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework (SLFF) as part of its

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Telecom Talk

APRIL 8, 2025

Jio Finance Limited launches a fully digital Loan Against Securities (LAS) service via the JioFinance app, offering instant loans up to Rs 1 crore against shares and mutual funds.

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Telecom Talk

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Bharti Airtel's Airtel Finance has launched a new fixed deposit marketplace offering up to 9.1 percent interest per annum. Integrated with the Airtel Thanks App, this service allows investments starting from Rs 1,000 without the need for a new bank account.

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Telecom Talk

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Meta Platforms is in discussions for a USD 35 billion financing package led by Apollo Global Management to fund AI data centers.

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Telecom Talk

JANUARY 19, 2025

Bharti Airtel, one of India’s largest telecom service providers, and Bajaj Finance, India’s largest private-sector Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), have

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Telecom Talk

MARCH 13, 2025

State Bank of India (SBI) is setting up a Center of Excellence to enhance project financing for AI, fintech, e-commerce, and renewable energy.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 1, 2025

Private investment: Progress and remaining challenges To reach the current 75% coverage rate , European operators have invested close to €120 billion in FTTH deployment, with 57% of this capital originating from alternative operators—primarily funded through private financing. Nevertheless, significant gaps remain.

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telecoms.com

MAY 22, 2025

MasOrange has brokered an 11 billion financing package, a sizeable chunk of which will fund its new fibre joint venture with Vodafone.

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Telecom Talk

JULY 2, 2025

The request is also being reviewed by the Ministry of Finance. “Bharti has submitted an application for equity conversion which is being analysed by both the DoT and the Ministry of Finance. We are examining it, and the Finance Ministry also will have to examine it,” Scindia was quoted as saying in the report.

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Developing Telecoms

MAY 13, 2025

Malaysian telco U Mobile sold its entire 16.28% stake in 5G wholesale operator Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) on Tuesday to DNBs remaining shareholders CelcomDigi, Maxis, YTL Power International and the Minister of Finance (MOF) for MYR100,000 (US$23,176).

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Telecom Talk

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Ooredoo Group announces a record QAR 2 billion financing deal to expand its data center and AI business in the MENA region.

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Total Telecom

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The centres creation is partially financed by a grant from the Spanish Space Agency and includes AST SpaceMobile and the University of Mlaga as its key initial partners.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 25, 2025

The move marks a renewed attempt by the telecom operator to secure financing after earlier plans were deferred due to concerns over its weak financials and substantial government dues, according to the report.

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Developing Telecoms

MARCH 10, 2025

Vietnamese telco VNPT announced on Sunday that its digital services unit, VNPT-Media, has signed a partnership deal with Visa to develop advanced digital payment solutions and boost financial inclusion for consumers and SMBs in Vietnam.

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Developing Telecoms

MAY 27, 2025

Turkish technology and communications company Turkcell has secured US$150 million in Murabaha financing from Dubai Islamic Bank, a prominent bank in the Gulf region.

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RCR Wireless

MAY 22, 2025

In January 2025, MasOrange and Vodafone Spain reached a deal to establish FiberCoset to become Spains largest independent nationwide fiber optic company In sum what you need to know: FiberCo financing secured MasOrange has raised 11 billion euros to fund the launch of FiberCo and optimize its own capital structure, with 4.7

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Total Telecom

MARCH 19, 2025

As AI continues to shape industries such as energy, retail, transportation, and finance, Huaweis focus on collaboration will help deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of these sectors. Huawei will continue to work with a wider range of partners to expand its industrial solutions portfolio.

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Total Telecom

MARCH 6, 2025

In Africa, Huawei Mobile Money helped an operator expand its business scope from mobile payment to mobile finance. In 2024, the operator’s revenue from mobile finance exceeded US$900 million. In addition, certain operators have re-energized their end-to-end NPS journey with digital twins and AI.

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Developing Telecoms

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The National Communications Authority of Somalia (NCA) partnered with the International Finance Corporation to prepare new regulations for submarine cable landings aimed at bolstering Somalia’s connectivity sector.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 18, 2025

Known for reinventing consumer finance with its buy-now-pay-later model, Klarna is now rolling out its first unlimited mobile phone plan, built around the same promise that made its payments platform a global success: simplicity, transparency, and user-first design. Swedish fintech giant Klarna is breaking into the U.S.

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Telecom Talk

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Vodafone Idea faces a setback in securing a long-term loan as Power Finance Corp and Rural Electrification Corp have rejected its proposal.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 23, 2025

The rollout is fully funded following a £250 million financing deal secured last summer with the National Wealth Fund and Natwest, alongside long-term investors Northleaf Capital Partners, enabling Quickline to press ahead at pace.

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HCL Tech

MAY 13, 2025

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Developing Telecoms

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

PalmPay has announced the launch of its USSD code, a service that offers Nigerians an additional way to manage their finances without the need for internet connectivity.

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Total Telecom

APRIL 29, 2025

. – ends – Notes to Editors About Cerillion plc Founded in 1999, Cerillion (AIM: CER) is a leading provider of billing, charging and customer management systems delivering its solutions across a broad range of industries including the telecommunications, finance and utilities sectors. 80 customer installations across c.

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Developing Telecoms

AUGUST 19, 2024

North Korea’s Pyongyang Information Technology Bureau is reportedly conducting inspections of the country’s electronic payments network to update equipment and stabilize operations in a drive to boost confidence in the country's transition to digital finance.

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