China Tower and Huawei launched TunnelStar to improve tunnel mobile coverage and simplify deployment and maintenance. In the same TelecomLead roundup, Sabesp, Vivo and IDEMIA Secure Transactions announced a 14-year partnership to deploy 4.4 million smart water meters in Brazil.
Gwalior investment commitments
The proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior has secured investment commitments worth Rs 5,500 crore from 17 companies. The project is expected to generate significant employment and strengthen domestic production of telecom equipment and electronic components.
The article says the Gwalior project aligns with the Make in India program by encouraging local manufacturing and reducing import dependence.
TunnelStar for tunnel networks
TunnelStar is designed to improve mobile network coverage in tunnels and simplify deployment and maintenance. The article says it is intended to support stronger signal quality, better network stability, and uninterrupted connectivity in underground environments.
Brazil’s 14-year smart meter rollout
Sabesp, Vivo and IDEMIA Secure Transactions are launching a 14-year partnership to deploy 4.4 million smart water meters in Brazil. The deployment will cover Sao Paulo City and Sao Jose dos Campos and will use Vivo’s connectivity network and IDEMIA Secure Transactions’ eSIM IoT platform.
Read for IoT connectivity buyers
The smart water project is intended to improve water distribution efficiency, detect leaks faster, reduce water losses, and strengthen sustainability. The project incorporates the GSMA SGP.32 eSIM IoT standard and advanced cryptographic capabilities, giving buyers a concrete benchmark for long-lived utility IoT deals.