SGX:Z74 21 September 2025 - 25 September 2025

Global Mobile Internet Upheaval: 5G Innovations, Network Disruptions and Big Telecom Moves (Sept 28–29, 2025)
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Global Mobile Internet Upheaval: 5G Innovations, Network Disruptions and Big Telecom Moves (Sept 28–29, 2025)

Key Facts: In late September 2025, network outages made headlines. Australia’s Optus suffered a major outage on Sept 28–29 that knocked out emergency calling for thousands of people. Optus confirmed a “faulty mobile phone tower site” caused the nine‑hour interruption, which affected roughly 4,500 people reuters.com. Police reported that all people who tried to call emergency services during the outage were reached after services were restored. Still, federal ministers expressed outrage; Australia’s Communications Minister said the failure was “absolutely shocking” and demanded a full investigation reuters.com. Singtel has pledged full cooperation.
September 29, 2025
Global Telecom Shake-Up: 5G Surges, Satellites Soar, and Outages Spark Outrage (Sept 24–25, 2025)
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Global Telecom Shake-Up: 5G Surges, Satellites Soar, and Outages Spark Outrage (Sept 24–25, 2025)

UK hits fiber 20M milestone: The UK’s broadband infrastructure just marked a major achievement. Openreach announced that 20 million homes and businesses are now passed by full-fiber lines, meaning they can order gigabit-speed fiber-to-the-premises service advanced-television.com. This nationwide upgrade spans from the far north of Scotland’s Fair Isle down to Cornwall in the south advanced-television.com. Openreach calls it the largest, fastest fiber build in Europe, now reaching 1 million new premises every three months advanced-television.com. Despite the vast rollout, only ~38% of eligible customers have switched to fiber so far, with many still on slower copper DSL advanced-television.com. Openreach CEO Clive Selley urged people to upgrade, noting in 2025 “being online isn’t a luxury – it’s a lifeline. From booking
September 25, 2025
Wireless World in Upheaval: 5G Mega-Deals, 6G Breakthroughs & Outages Mark a Pivotal Week
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Wireless World in Upheaval: 5G Mega-Deals, 6G Breakthroughs & Outages Mark a Pivotal Week

VodafoneThree’s £2 Billion 5G Deal: In a major boost to Europe’s telecom vendors, the newly merged Vodafone-Three UK has entrusted its next-generation network to Ericsson and Nokia in a deal worth £2 billion reuters.com. The contract – an eight-year project to modernize and expand 5G across Britain – will see Ericsson take the lead role. The Swedish company confirmed its share at 12.5 billion SEK reuters.com, supplying advanced 5G radio access and core equipment. Nokia will provide its 5G gear to roughly 7,000 sites, marking Nokia’s return as a supplier to Vodafone/Three in the UK reuters.com. This massive investment comes on the heels of Vodafone UK and Three UK’s merger, completed in June. The combined operator pledged £11 billion over
September 22, 2025
Global Mobile Internet Upheaval: Outages, 5G Power Plays & 6G Breakthroughs (Sept 20–21, 2025)
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Global Mobile Internet Upheaval: Outages, 5G Power Plays & 6G Breakthroughs (Sept 20–21, 2025)

Even as 5G marks its fourth anniversary in early-adopter markets, the past two days underscored how its expansion remains in full swing globally. In the UK, joint venture operator Virgin Media O2 announced a major milestone: its new 5G Standalone network now spans 500 towns and cities, reaching roughly 49 million people totaltele.com. This is Britain’s largest deployment of true 5G to date. Subscribers with compatible devices can enjoy broader coverage, higher speeds and lower latency with no extra fees. “We are investing £2 million every single day to improve our mobile network… expanding 5G SA to 500 towns and 70% of the population,” said VMO2 CTO Jeanie York, calling the rollout a future-proofing move that will unlock new digital
September 21, 2025