Bharat 6G Alliance & 9 global bodies sign the “Delhi Declaration”
At the India Mobile Congress 2025, the Bharat 6G Alliance and nine international organizations endorsed a framework for next-generation networks emphasizing security, openness, resilience, inclusion, and sustainability. The Times of India

AI to make telecom networks “self-healing”
India’s telecom secretary Neeraj Mittal said that AI will increasingly enable networks to self-repair issues (e.g. automatically detect and fix faults) and will enhance customer service capabilities. The Economic Times

Ericsson showcases 5G + AI at India Mobile Congress
Ericsson presented new 5G + AI innovations in India, underlining how telecom and AI can converge to deliver smarter connectivity solutions across sectors. The Times of India

Global telecom equipment market rebounds ~4 % in early 2025
According to recent reports, the telecom equipment sector has seen renewed momentum, with growth expectations revised upward to 2–3% for 2025 compared to earlier flat outlooks. TechAfrica News

Australia raises concerns over Optus emergency call outage
Australia’s PM flagged the recent deadly outage of Optus’s emergency “000” call service with Singapore’s PM, given the parent company’s ties to Singtel. Reuters

“Please explain” — Optus CEO under pressure
After the outage that affected emergency calls (linked to multiple deaths), Australia’s government is demanding explanations from Optus’ leadership, with regulatory and legal repercussions on the table. 新闻澳大利亚

Government won’t raise stake in Vodafone Idea (India)
India’s telecom minister stated the government has no intention to increase its equity stake in Vodafone Idea despite its financial challenges. The Economic Times

MTN Group ranks among top telecom employers globally
MTN has been ranked 3rd globally in the Telecommunications Services / Cable Supplier category in Forbes’ World’s Best Employers list, reflecting strong employer branding in telecom. mtn.com