Daily Archives: September 20, 2023

The appetite of private equity for telecommunications infrastructure continues unabated, regardless of the prevailing economic conditions. The US-based investment fund, KKR, has recently exhibited this trend by acquiring a segment of Singtel’s data centre business. KKR has made a commitment to pay S$1.1 billion ($800 million) for a 20% interest, thereby valuing the Singtel Digital…

In recent industry development, Vodafone Idea refuted a circulating news piece suggesting a potential acquisition by a U.S. telecommunications giant such as Verizon, Amazon, or Starlink. Many industry analysts have since been attempting to decipher the validity of the claim and whether there exists an underlying grain of truth. The news item was originally featured…

Analyst firm, Juniper Research has highlighted the substantial financial potential for telecom operators partnering with satellite companies to offer satellite-based 5G services. An estimated revenue uplift of US$17 billion could be achieved from 2024 to 2030, indicating a strong case for immediate partnerships. The recommended collaborations involve geostationary orbit satellite operators. The consistent position of…