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)

Australia’s Optus suffered a nine-hour outage blocking 000 emergency calls for about 4,500 customers; the government launched an inquiry. Malaysia began 5G Broadcast trials, while India’s BSNL deployed a domestic 4G stack covering 22 million people. Nigeria revoked a 5% telecom tax and approved spectrum leasing for MTN. Vodafone and Digi Romania agreed to split Telekom Romania Mobile’s assets.
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)

Openreach passed 20 million UK homes with full-fiber broadband, but only 38% have switched from copper. Senegal plans nationwide satellite internet by 2025, while India approved Starlink but capped users at 2 million. Amazon launched 27 more Kuiper satellites, topping 100 in orbit. An Optus outage in Australia disrupted emergency calls for 13 hours and is linked to four deaths.
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 UK awarded a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) 5G contract to Ericsson and Nokia, with Ericsson as primary vendor. In Australia, a 13-hour Optus outage linked to four deaths drew government condemnation and a CEO apology. T-Mobile US completed its $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular, absorbing customers and spectrum. China Mobile reported 6G prototype speeds of 280 Gbps, but experts say commercial use is years away.
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)

A 10-hour Optus outage in Australia blocked emergency calls and was linked to three deaths, prompting a government investigation. T-Mobile US completed its $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular, aiming to finish integration in two years. China Mobile’s 6G prototype hit 280 Gbps in tests, but experts say commercial use is years away. Virgin Media O2’s 5G Standalone network now covers 70% of the UK population.
September 21, 2025