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To the max? Orange has high hopes for African super app

To the Max? Orange has high hopes for African super app

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To the Max? Orange has high hopes for African super app
Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

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ZTE’s Super-N Platform boosts energy efficiency

ZTE’s Super-N Platform boosts energy efficiency

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Tejas Networks: Architecting Networks for an AI World

Tejas Networks: Architecting Networks for an AI World

Wireless Networks
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CU Phosco Telecoms – Supporting the Future of Connectivity

CU Phosco Telecoms – Supporting the Future of Connectivity

Wireless Networks
CU Phosco Telecoms – Supporting the Future of Connectivity
XLSMART CTO Insights: Speed, Synergy, and 5G Acceleration—Advancing Indonesia's Digital Journey

XLSMART CTO Insights: Speed, Synergy, and 5G Acceleration—Advancing Indonesia's Digital Journey

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XLSMART CTO Insights: Speed, Synergy, and 5G Acceleration—Advancing Indonesia's Digital Journey
Inside Viasat’s NTN play: connecting people, machines and everything in between

Inside Viasat’s NTN play: connecting people, machines and everything in between

Satellite Networks
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The Rise of Agentic BSS: Intelligence in Action to Maximize Business Impact

The Rise of Agentic BSS: Intelligence in Action to Maximize Business Impact

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The Rise of Agentic BSS: Intelligence in Action to Maximize Business Impact

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Security by design – Cornerstones of security and compliance in an AI-driven BSS

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ZTE and CIMB Expand Strategic Partnership to Support 5G Deployment and Digital Infrastructure across ASEAN

ZTE and CIMB Expand Strategic Partnership to Support 5G Deployment and Digital Infrastructure across ASEAN

Cloud & Virtualisation
ZTE and CIMB Expand Strategic Partnership to Support 5G Deployment and Digital Infrastructure across ASEAN
UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network, Advancing Path to 10Gbps Connectivity

UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network, Advancing Path to 10Gbps Connectivity

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UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network, Advancing Path to 10Gbps Connectivity
Indosat bets on inclusive AI to reach every corner of Indonesia

Indosat bets on inclusive AI to reach every corner of Indonesia

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Indosat bets on inclusive AI to reach every corner of Indonesia
How connectivity is powering rural revival in Guangxi

How connectivity is powering rural revival in Guangxi

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How connectivity is powering rural revival in Guangxi
AI-Powered Networks: The Value Multiplier for Enterprise Digital Intelligent Transformation

AI-Powered Networks: The Value Multiplier for Enterprise Digital Intelligent Transformation

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AI-Powered Networks: The Value Multiplier for Enterprise Digital Intelligent Transformation
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MTN and UNHCR to connect displaced people in African countries

MTN and UNHCR to connect displaced people in African countries

Humanitarian Comms
MTN and UNHCR to connect displaced people in African countries

SES brings satellite connectivity to refugees in Chad

Humanitarian Comms
SES brings satellite connectivity to refugees in Chad
Mobily and Ooredoo pledge US$2.2b for ITU Partner2Connect projects

Mobily and Ooredoo pledge US$2.2b for ITU Partner2Connect projects

Humanitarian Comms
Mobily and Ooredoo pledge US$2.2b for ITU Partner2Connect projects

UNICEF announces procurement initiative for internet connectivity in Africa

Humanitarian Comms
UNICEF announces procurement initiative for internet connectivity in Africa
Eutelsat and unconnected.org to bring community Wi-Fi to Tanzania

Eutelsat and unconnected.org to bring community Wi-Fi to Tanzania

Humanitarian Comms
Eutelsat and unconnected.org to bring community Wi-Fi to Tanzania

South & Central Asia Updates

Veon’s Banglalink to offer Starlink Mobile D2C service in Bangladesh

Veon’s Banglalink to offer Starlink Mobile D2C service in Bangladesh

Azerconnect brings Nvidia-powered cloud gaming to Azerbaijan

Azerconnect brings Nvidia-powered cloud gaming to Azerbaijan

Africa - Latest News

MTN appoints former Deloitte Africa CEO as chief risk officer

MTN appoints former Deloitte Africa CEO as chief risk officer

Axian Telecom taps Oracle to unify its ERP across all operations

Axian Telecom taps Oracle to unify its ERP across all operations

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Digital divide in developing markets persists despite connection growth: ITU

Digital divide in developing markets persists despite connection growth: ITU

Humanitarian Comms
Digital divide in developing markets persists despite connection growth: ITU

Gravity Shift - Subscribers, bundles & the acquisition black hole

Consumer Ecosystems
Gravity Shift - Subscribers, bundles & the acquisition black hole

Subscription Bundling for Telcos - New Report from Bango

Consumer Ecosystems
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Multi brand strategies report 2024

Operator Strategies for Diversification through Multiple Brands - Special Report

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New Whitepaper: Cybersecurity Driving Enterprise 5G Adoption

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Millicom plans major investment initiative in Uruguay

Millicom plans major investment initiative in Uruguay

Millicom joins TAFS to enhance capacity in Central America

Millicom joins TAFS to enhance capacity in Central America

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Ad-funded Wi-Fi launches in Kenya – with help from TIP

Ad-funded Wi-Fi launches in Kenya – with help from TIP

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Wireless Networks
11 May 2023
6816 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Africa
  • Kenya
  • Wi-fi
  • Microsoft
  • Advertising
  • TIP
  • Mawingu
  • Edgecore

ThinkWiFi, an Africa-based ad-tech free Wi-Fi internet service provider, and Mawingu, an internet service provider backed by Microsoft, have announced the launch of the first outdoor Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi network in Kenya.

Cambodia announces submarine cable upgrade

Cambodia announces submarine cable upgrade

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
10 May 2023
6943 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Cambodia
  • Antennae
  • Submarine Cable
  • Internet
  • Hong Kong
  • covid-19

Cambodia’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Chea Vandeth, has announced government plans for a submarine cable connection from Hong Kong to Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh in 2024.

Now Telecom chairman demands even playing field

Now Telecom chairman demands even playing field

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
10 May 2023
38379 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Philippines
  • Now Telecom
  • Features

The Philippines telecoms market is one that constantly hits the headlines and this heat stems from the historic duopoly of Globe Telecom and PLDT’s Smart Communications in the archipelagic nation.

Senegal to implement roaming this month ahead of 5G in July

Senegal to implement roaming this month ahead of 5G in July

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James Barton
Category: Regulation
10 May 2023
6633 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Roaming
  • Licensing
  • Senegal
  • Quality of Service
  • 5G
  • Free Senegal
  • Orange Senegal
  • Expresso Telecom
  • ARTP

Senegal’s regulator ARTP (L’Autorite de Regulation des Telecommunications et des Postes) has confirmed plans to launch national mobile roaming this month, ahead of 5G licence allocation by end-July.

Claro and Movistar bag 3.5GHz holdings in Uruguay

Claro and Movistar bag 3.5GHz holdings in Uruguay

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James Barton
Category: Regulation
10 May 2023
6768 views
  • Latin America
  • Uruguay
  • Spectrum Auctions
  • Antel
  • Claro Uruguay
  • 5G Spectrum
  • 3.5GHz Spectrum
  • Movistar Uruguay

Uruguay’s 5G spectrum auctions have concluded with the local units of Claro and Movistar each obtaining holdings in the 3.5GHz band.

RETN launches new Poland-Germany fibre route

RETN launches new Poland-Germany fibre route

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
10 May 2023
9893 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • Poland
  • DWDM
  • Fibre
  • Infinera
  • Low Latency
  • RETN

RETN, an international network service provider, has announced the launch of a new fibre route connecting Berlin in Germany and Poznan and Warsaw in Poland.

Protests force MTN, Orange Cameroon to accelerate upgrades

Protests force MTN, Orange Cameroon to accelerate upgrades

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
10 May 2023
8253 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Cameroon
  • MTN Cameroon
  • Orange Cameroon

MTN and Orange Cameroon agreed to improve services by bringing forward their network upgrades for 2023 after subscribers disconnected from their networks in protest due to poor quality of service. 

Telecom Egypt hails final 2Africa cable landing

Telecom Egypt hails final 2Africa cable landing

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
10 May 2023
6322 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Egypt
  • Telecom Egypt

Telecom Egypt announced the landing of the 2Africa subsea cable in Port Said, a move that will enhance connectivity in Egypt and provide capacity for the operator to grow. 

Claro Colombia taps Casa Systems for next-gen broadband solutions

Claro Colombia taps Casa Systems for next-gen broadband solutions

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James Barton
Category: Cloud & Virtualisation
10 May 2023
5875 views
  • Latin America
  • Colombia
  • Capacity
  • Claro Colombia
  • Cloud Native Networks
  • Casa Systems

Claro Colombia has deployed solutions from Casa Systems as it seeks to expand its broadband capacity and build a converged, cloud-native network.

MTN super app Ayoba hits 25m milestone

MTN super app Ayoba hits 25m milestone

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
10 May 2023
6185 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • MTN
  • Super Apps

MTN celebrated its super app Ayoba for gaining 25 million monthly users in four years after launching, with ambitions laid out to reach 100 million by 2025.

Ericsson and Telia announce Baltic region's first enterprise 5G private network

Ericsson and Telia announce Baltic region's first enterprise 5G private network

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Wireless Networks
10 May 2023
5909 views
  • Ericsson
  • Estonia
  • Telia
  • Industry 4.0
  • Baltic region
  • 5G Private Networks

Yet another private 5G initiative has hit the headlines, with news that Ericsson and operator Telia have launched the Baltic region's first enterprise 5G private network, Ericsson Private 5G.

Axess offers satellite support for Mexico’s CFE TEIT

Axess offers satellite support for Mexico’s CFE TEIT

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
09 May 2023
8344 views
  • Latin America
  • Mexico
  • Broadband
  • Internet Access
  • Satellite communications
  • Satellite Backhaul
  • Axess Networks Solutions
  • Red Compartida
  • 4G networks
  • CFE TEIT

Axess Networks, a global provider of satellite communications solutions, has announced plans to connect more than 700 new 4G nodes via satellite as part of the CFE TEIT programme, a national development plan in Mexico. TEIT stands for TElecomunicaciones e Internet para Todos or Telecommunications and Internet for All.

Data centre first for Egypt; growth continues for Oman

Data centre first for Egypt; growth continues for Oman

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Data Centres & Networks
09 May 2023
6820 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Oracle
  • Cloud Services
  • Oman
  • Google
  • Egypt
  • Microsoft
  • Amazon Web Services
  • MoU
  • Khazna Data Centres
  • Benya Group

The Middle East data centre market has been in the news recently, with plans announced for a massive new data centre in Cairo and the arrival of a new report suggesting impressive growth expected for Oman’s data centre sector.

Malaysia to sell off 5G wholesale company

Malaysia to sell off 5G wholesale company

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
09 May 2023
6383 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Huawei
  • Malaysia
  • Digital Nasional Berhad

The Malaysian government will sell its wholesale 5G network company Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) once it reaches 80% coverage, as the new administration continues to dismantle the previous government’s efforts of a single 5G network.

Globe posts more tower deals

Globe posts more tower deals

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
09 May 2023
5395 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Philippines
  • Globe Telecom

Globe Telecom signed a sale and leaseback agreement with Unity Digital Infrastructure (UDI) for 447 towers, raising PHP5.4 billion (US$96.8 million) for debt and capex payments, and UDI committed to constructing more towers.

Colombian port terminal uses Nokia for private 4G rollout

Colombian port terminal uses Nokia for private 4G rollout

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Wireless Networks
09 May 2023
6425 views
  • Latin America
  • Colombia
  • Caribbean
  • Nokia
  • Digital Transformation
  • Claro Colombia
  • 4.9G
  • 4G rollout
  • Edge computing
  • Private networks

Private networks are in the news again. This time Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía, a port terminal in Cartagena, Colombia, is announcing that it is the first multipurpose terminal to adopt a private 4G technology in Latin America after a deal involving Nokia and operator Claro Colombia.

Middle East far ahead of Africa in 5G, says new Nokia MEA report

Middle East far ahead of Africa in 5G, says new Nokia MEA report

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Wireless Networks
08 May 2023
7534 views
  • Mobile Broadband
  • Nokia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Africa
  • Middle East
  • GCC
  • MEA
  • 5G networks
  • FWA
  • 4G networks

The new Nokia Middle East and Africa (MEA) Mobile Broadband Index research report is out. It confirms that the Middle East is far ahead of Africa in terms of 5G adoption, and that many operators in Africa are still developing their business models around 4G.

Kenyan banking app targets fast-growing youth market in Africa

Kenyan banking app targets fast-growing youth market in Africa

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Mobile Finance
08 May 2023
5807 views
  • Apps
  • Equity Bank
  • Kenya
  • Safaricom
  • Mobile Banking
  • Africa
  • Ecobank
  • KCB Group

Ecobank Kenya, in collaboration with Fingo, a Kenyan fintech, has unveiled the Fingo Africa banking app, aimed at young people. Launched last week in Nairobi, the app will roll out across Ecobank’s pan-African footprint of 33 countries as well as France, the UK, the UAE and China.

New IXP provides boost for South Africa’s Eastern Cape

New IXP provides boost for South Africa’s Eastern Cape

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Data Centres & Networks
08 May 2023
5298 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Africa
  • Routing
  • IXPs
  • ICASA
  • Internet connectivity
  • INX-ZA
  • ISPA

South Africa’s Eastern Cape is getting its own internet exchange point (IXP). INX-ZA, an autonomous division of the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) of South Africa, has launched the Nelson Mandela Bay IXP, or NMBINX in Gqeberha, about 770 km east of Cape Town, providing what is described as a boost for business and for the growth and development of the Eastern Cape internet ecosystem.

South Africa’s Rain moves into the 4G mobile voice space

South Africa’s Rain moves into the 4G mobile voice space

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Operators
05 May 2023
12352 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Africa
  • Vodacom
  • VoLTE
  • Telkom
  • MTN
  • Mobile Networks
  • Data Networks
  • rain
  • 5G networks
  • 4G networks

As promised earlier this year, South African operator Rain is no longer a data-only service provider. It is now part of the country’s highly competitive mobile network space, joining Vodacom, MTN and Telkom with a network offering national voice, SMS and data coverage.

Conflict takes MTN Sudan network down

Conflict takes MTN Sudan network down

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
05 May 2023
6811 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Sudan
  • MTN Sudan

MTN Sudan revealed its network is down as the country is ripped apart by the ongoing civil war which has led to fuel shortages and power cuts.

Huawei signs MoU with BNET

Huawei signs MoU with BNET

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
05 May 2023
6514 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Huawei
  • Bahrain
  • BNET

Bahraini broadband provider BNET signed a memorandum of understanding with Huawei to identify strategic objectives, outline governance rules, and set the terms for long-term collaboration, reported CommsUpdate.

Entel set to launch 5G in Bolivia as Costa Rica readies auction process

Entel set to launch 5G in Bolivia as Costa Rica readies auction process

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James Barton
Category: Wireless Networks
05 May 2023
7332 views
  • Latin America
  • Entel
  • Costa Rica
  • Spectrum Auctions
  • Bolivia
  • 5G

Bolivia and Costa Rica have separately issued major updates regarding 5G progress in their markets.

GPX announces expansion of its Cairo 2 data centre

GPX announces expansion of its Cairo 2 data centre

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Data Centres & Networks
04 May 2023
7494 views
  • Investment
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Data Centres
  • Submarine Cable
  • Egypt
  • GPX

Carrier-neutral data centre services provider GPX Global Systems, in collaboration with Redcon Group, a major name in construction, has announced a new data centre investment in Egypt.

Hispasat readies infrastructure for Amazonas Nexus

Hispasat readies infrastructure for Amazonas Nexus

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James Barton
Category: Satellite Networks
04 May 2023
5568 views
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Infrastructure
  • Satellite Broadband
  • Gilat
  • Hispasat
  • Isotropic Systems

Hispasat has secured the infrastructure deals required for its Amazonas Nexus satellite to begin operations.

Malaysian operators have thrown their weight behind the government's decision to reverse course and create a second 5G network.

Malaysian operators open arms to second 5G network

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
04 May 2023
7200 views
  • Central South Asia
  • Malaysia
  • Maxis Berhad
  • Maxis
  • U Mobile
  • Celcom Digi

Malaysian operators have thrown their weight behind the government's decision to reverse course and create a second 5G network.

Cuba starts testing new submarine cable

Cuba starts testing new submarine cable

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
04 May 2023
11996 views
  • Latin America
  • Orange
  • Capacity
  • Wi-fi
  • Venezuela
  • Submarine Cable
  • Internet
  • Cuba
  • ETECSA
  • Martinique

Cuba's second-ever submarine cable, connecting Cuba to Martinique and deployed by Orange, is now being tested. The testing process began in April.

Nokia wins nationwide 5G RAN deal with Orange Jordan

Nokia wins nationwide 5G RAN deal with Orange Jordan

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James Barton
Category: Wireless Networks
04 May 2023
6719 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Nokia
  • Radio Access Networks
  • Jordan
  • Orange Jordan
  • 5G

Orange Jordan has chosen Nokia’s 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment for its nationwide deployment.

OneWeb and NOW Corp sign LEO satcoms MoU for Philippines

OneWeb and NOW Corp sign LEO satcoms MoU for Philippines

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
04 May 2023
7132 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Philippines
  • Remote Coverage
  • Satellite Broadband
  • Satellite Connectivity
  • NOW Corporation
  • OneWeb
  • MoU
  • LEO Satellite

Philippines-based NOW Corporation, which has investments in telecoms, media, and technology, and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company OneWeb have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bring high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to the Philippines.

Wi-flix and MTN Zambia announce streaming deal

Wi-flix and MTN Zambia announce streaming deal

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
03 May 2023
8202 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Kenya
  • Zambia
  • Nigeria
  • Ghana
  • Mobile Phones
  • Streaming
  • MTN Zambia
  • 5g connectivity
  • Platforms

Underlining the massive streaming potential of the mobile phone user market in Africa, Wi-flix, described as the fastest-growing streaming platform in Africa, has expanded its presence to Zambia following the launch of packages with mobile telecommunications giant MTN.

New licences allow Zoom to expand operations in India

New licences allow Zoom to expand operations in India

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
03 May 2023
7725 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • India
  • Data Centres
  • Cloud Services
  • DoT
  • Licences
  • Zoom Technologies
  • Platforms

Zoom Video Communications (ZVC) India, a division of video-first unified communications platform provider Zoom, has announced that it has received three licenses from the Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT): a unified license with pan-India access, a national long-distance licence, and an international long-distance licence.

Satellite data agreement to “transform” environmental monitoring in Thailand

Satellite data agreement to “transform” environmental monitoring in Thailand

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
03 May 2023
5550 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Thailand
  • Disaster Response
  • Thaicom
  • Satellite Services
  • Synspective
  • Environmental monitoring

A new partnership aims to offer advanced satellite data and monitoring that, the partners say, will transform disaster response and environmental monitoring in Southeast Asia.

Vodacom Mozambique launches country’s first 5G network

Vodacom Mozambique launches country’s first 5G network

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James Barton
Category: Wireless Networks
03 May 2023
7565 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • M-Pesa
  • Vodacom Mozambique
  • Mozambique
  • 5G

Vodacom has become the first operator in Mozambique to launch commercial 5G, with its network now available in Maputo City.

PLDT plots new subsea cable

PLDT plots new subsea cable

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
03 May 2023
9242 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • PLDT
  • Philippines

Philippines-based operator PLDT revealed it is in discussions with consortium partners to build another subsea cable with ambitions to increase international data capacity to 1Tbps in the next five years.

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To the max? Orange has high hopes for African super app

To the Max? Orange has high hopes for African super app

Devices & Platforms
To the Max? Orange has high hopes for African super app
Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

Consumer Ecosystems
Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity
A direct line from LEO: problem or opportunity?

A direct line from LEO: problem or opportunity?

Satellite Networks
A direct line from LEO: problem or opportunity?
Nokia on the evolving priorities of emerging market operators

Nokia on the evolving priorities of emerging market operators

Vendors
Nokia on the evolving priorities of emerging market operators
Emerging market operators push for tighter LEO satellite rules as competitive tensions rise

Emerging market operators push for tighter LEO satellite rules as competitive tensions rise

Satellite Networks
Emerging market operators push for tighter LEO satellite rules as competitive tensions rise
Orange targets 75 million users for Max It super app as Africa growth accelerates

Orange targets 75 million users for Max It super app as Africa growth accelerates

Operators
Orange targets 75 million users for Max It super app as Africa growth accelerates

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Zain KSA’s Yaqoot partners with Huawei for BSS upgrade

Zain KSA’s Yaqoot partners with Huawei for BSS upgrade

Operators help to drive digital transformation in Algeria and Egypt

Operators help to drive digital transformation in Algeria and Egypt

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InfraX and Ericsson announce smart utility deal for UAE

InfraX and Ericsson announce smart utility deal for UAE

Enterprise Ecosystems
InfraX and Ericsson announce smart utility deal for UAE
Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Intelligent Operations Solutions at GITEX GLOBAL, Driving Industrial Digital Transformation

Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Intelligent Operations Solutions at GITEX GLOBAL, Driving Industrial Digital Transformation

Cloud & Virtualisation
Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Intelligent Operations Solutions at GITEX GLOBAL, Driving Industrial Digital Transformation
AI seen as a driving force for more inclusive and efficient education systems

AI seen as a driving force for more inclusive and efficient education systems

Enterprise Ecosystems
AI seen as a driving force for more inclusive and efficient education systems
Huawei unveils ‘GovTech1.0’ framework to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East and Central Asia

Huawei unveils ‘GovTech1.0’ framework to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East and Central Asia

Vendors
Huawei unveils ‘GovTech1.0’ framework to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East and Central Asia
CMI and Yango partner for digital enterprise solutions

CMI and Yango partner for digital enterprise solutions

Enterprise Ecosystems
CMI and Yango partner for digital enterprise solutions
Beyon announces cybersecurity deal and major Jordan investment

Beyon announces cybersecurity deal and major Jordan investment

Cybersecurity
Beyon announces cybersecurity deal and major Jordan investment
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Court overturns Starlink ban in Papua New Guinea

Court overturns Starlink ban in Papua New Guinea

Myriota aims to enhance satellite IoT in Malaysia

Myriota aims to enhance satellite IoT in Malaysia

Artificial Intelligence

Telkom Indonesia launches agentic AI platform for enterprises

Telkom Indonesia launches agentic AI platform for enterprises

Enterprise Ecosystems
Telkom Indonesia launches agentic AI platform for enterprises
Security by design – Cornerstones of security and compliance in an AI-driven BSS

Security by design – Cornerstones of security and compliance in an AI-driven BSS

Enterprise Ecosystems
Security by design – Cornerstones of security and compliance in an AI-driven BSS
UCA and OADC partner to support Africa data sovereignty 

UCA and OADC partner to support Africa data sovereignty 

Data Centres & Networks
UCA and OADC partner to support Africa data sovereignty 
Honor and Valeo announce new facilities in Egypt

Honor and Valeo announce new facilities in Egypt

Investment
Honor and Valeo announce new facilities in Egypt
Econet AI launch takes place in Zimbabwe

Econet AI launch takes place in Zimbabwe

Data Centres & Networks
Econet AI launch takes place in Zimbabwe

AirTrunk enters Indian data centre market with Lumina CloudInfra acquisition

Data Centres & Networks
AirTrunk enters Indian data centre market with Lumina CloudInfra acquisition

Central & East Europe Update

JV in Ukraine aims to develop sovereign satcoms capabilities

JV in Ukraine aims to develop sovereign satcoms capabilities

Major Polish GSM-R installation scheduled for August testing

Major Polish GSM-R installation scheduled for August testing

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