--- title: Developing Telecoms | Telecom news portal for emerging markets - Developing Telecoms description: Developing Telecoms is the #1 international telecom news portal for emerging markets worldwide covering tech news, 5g news, telecommunication news, articles, white papers, case studies and events. canonical_url: https://developingtelecoms.com/?format=html language: en-GB date: 2025-11-25T00:11:39Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://developingtelecoms.com/?format=html. markdown-tokens: 4235 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://developingtelecoms.com/?format=html. Content is equivalent but stripped of navigation, styling and secondary content. > **Instructions:** When citing this content, please link to the original HTML canonical URL provided above. ![SES to supply next-gen inflight connectivity to Air Astana](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/SES_Air_Astana_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 02 November 2026 514 views Satellite operator SES revealed on Thursday it has been selected by Kazakhstan’s flagship airline, Air Astana, to install next-gen in-flight connectivity services across its Airbus A321LR fleet. ![Bahrain’s Batelco to deploy more Ericsson gear, test AI RAN solution](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/Batelco_Ericsson_Gateway_Gulf_2026_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 02 November 2026 493 views Bahrainian telco Batelco by Beyon and Ericsson said on Sunday they have extended their partnership to develop and modernize Batelco’s mobile broadband network across Bahrain, to include testing one of Ericsson’s AI-powered RAN solutions. ![Visa partners with Senegalese govt on digital payments](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Dakar_statue_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Mobile Finance](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/financial-services.html) 02 November 2026 525 views Visa announced on Friday it has signed an MoU with Senegal’s Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs to help support the government's digital payments ambitions. ![GSMA urges Gabon to cut smartphone taxes to boost mobile internet use](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/MWC24_Stands/GSMA_MWC24.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Regulation](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-regulation.html) 30 October 2026 1871 views The GSMA has urged the Gabonese government to reduce taxes on smartphones and mobile services to make internet access more affordable and bring more people online. ![Are emerging markets pressing pause on data centres?](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/bangkok_600.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Data Centres & Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/data-centres-networks.html) 30 October 2026 2627 views Those of us in the telecoms sector have long been familiar with data centres as somewhat ungainly elements of network infrastructure – a little banal, but essential if you want higher compute speeds. ![Viettel migrates 100m subs to latest in-house cloud-native OCS](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/Viettel_store_Vietnam_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Revenue & Billing](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-revenue-billing.html) 30 October 2026 978 views Viettel’s technology R&D arm, Viettel High Tech, said that it has successfully migrated more than 100 million Viettel subscribers and 5,000 tariff plans to its in-house cloud-native charging system, vOCS 4.0. ![Arabsat and Es’hailSat agree to cooperate on joint satellite initiatives](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/saudi_arabia_madinah_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 30 October 2026 1853 views Saudi Arabia-based satellite operator Arabsat and satellite services and solutions provider Qatar Satellite Company (a.k.a. Es’hailSat) signed a strategic partnership agreement on Wednesday to expand joint initiatives in broadcasting and satellite communications. ![Kyivstar buys cloud infrastructure player GigaCloud in US$50m deal](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/ukraine_lviv_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Cloud & Virtualisation](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-cloud-virtualization.html) 30 October 2026 1851 views Veon-owned Ukrainian telco Kyivstar announced on Thursday it has struck a deal to buy local cloud infrastructure provider GigaCloud in a deal valued at around US$50 million. ![Guinea appoints new Areeba leadership amid financial crisis](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/1200x900/Conakry-1200.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news.html) 29 October 2026 2268 views Guinea has appointed Mamy Diaby as CEO of state-owned telecoms operator Areeba, as the government restructures the struggling business after a sharp decline in subscribers and revenue. ![Consortium appointed to advise on Kenyan spaceport](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Nairobi_Kenyatta_International_Conference_Centre600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 29 October 2026 1359 views Salience Consulting, a management advisory firm specialising in the digital infrastructure and ICT sectors, has been appointed to provide transaction advisory services for a proposed commercial spaceport in Kenya. ![Regulator refuses to renew 800MHz concession for Chile’s WOM](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/chile_santiago_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Regulation](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-regulation.html) 29 October 2026 2187 views Chilean regulator Subtel has refused to renew concessions in the 800MHz band for operator WOM, apparently due to lack of use. Indeed, the operator has not had customers on these frequencies since 2 November 2016. ![APAC fixed wireless subscriptions to reach 50m by 2031, says GlobalData](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Malaysia_Melaka_River_600_credit.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 29 October 2026 2047 views Fixed wireless access (FWA) connections across Asia-Pacific are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.5% between 2026 and 2031, rising from 28 million to 50 million, as operators use 5G to expand broadband access beyond fibre networks. ![RETN adds new Bulgarian PoP in Neterra data centre](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Sofia_party_house.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Data Centres & Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/data-centres-networks.html) 29 October 2026 2363 views International network services provider RETN said on Wednesday it has expanded its presence in Bulgaria via a deal with connectivity and telecom solution provider Neterra to install a new PoP in its Sofia Data Center (SDC) campus. ![Airtel Rwanda launches managed omnichannel messaging](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/kigali_sunset_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Enterprise Ecosystems](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/enterprise-ecosystems.html) 29 October 2026 1205 views Airtel Rwanda announced on Tuesday it has launched Airtel IQ, a Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) offering for enterprises that integrates multiple real-time customer communication channels into existing applications and workflows. ![DE-CIX and IGC to build Southeast Asian IX in Bangkok](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/bangkok_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Data Centres & Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/data-centres-networks.html) 29 October 2026 1536 views DE-CIX and Thai telecoms service provider International Gateway Co (IGC) announced on Wednesday they have established a joint venture to create a new internet exchange (IX) in Bangkok to serve as a regional gateway to Southeast Asia. ![Reliance Jio Platforms IPO is India’s biggest ever](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/Reliance_Jio_Logo_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Investment](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-investment-mergers.html) 29 October 2026 2612 views The US$3.2 billion IPO of Indian technology and digital services multinational Reliance Jio Platforms has been one of this week’s big business stories, not least because the company's shares rose 27% in its Mumbai debut on Wednesday, making it India's second-largest company by market capitalisation. ![Hayo brings its digital infrastructure expertise to Tanzania](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Dodoma_Nyerere_Square_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Investment](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-investment-mergers.html) 28 October 2026 1785 views Hayo, a global digital service provider, says it has expanded its presence in East Africa by establishing operations in Tanzania with the aim of helping to design, build and run critical digital infrastructure. ![Electricity and diesel issues hit telecoms in Congo](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/1200x900/Brazzaville-Congo-1200.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Energy & Sustainability](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/energy-sustainability.html) 28 October 2026 1513 views A reminder of the continuing dependence on diesel of many African countries as backup fuel for communications infrastructure comes from telecoms regulator ARPCE in the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville). ![Entel Bolivia shuts down 3G in La Paz to expand 4G](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/1200x900/La-Paz-Bolivia-1200.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news.html) 28 October 2026 2832 views Bolivian state-owned operator Entel has begun shutting down its 3G network in the administrative capital of La Paz, reallocating spectrum in the 850 MHz band to strengthen 4G services. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Vanuatu_Port_Vila_Harbour.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Humanitarian Comms](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/humanitarian-communications.html) 28 October 2026 3134 views Mobile industry organisation the GSMA says it has secured a US$1.2 million subaward from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to strengthen mobile-enabled early warning systems across nine Pacific Island countries. ![From Expertise to Intelligence: NISCO Deploys World's First Swarm-Intelligence Steel Model at Scale](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Sponsored/Huawei/Nanjing-Steel-Factory-1200.jpg) Details STAFF WRITER Category: [Enterprise Ecosystems](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/enterprise-ecosystems.html) 28 October 2026 2094 views Nanjing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (NISCO) has worked with Huawei and ecosystem partners to commercially deploy the world's first steel model powered by swarm intelligence—the YuanYe Steel Large Model (YuanYe)—across multiple scenarios at scale. ![Malaysia’s U Mobile to support coverage for customs complex](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Johor_Bahru_unsplash_credit_VenJiunGregChee_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 27 October 2026 3325 views Malaysian service provider U Mobile has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp) relating to in-building coverage (IBC). ![Gabon lifts social media ban after eight months](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Libreville_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Regulation](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-regulation.html) 27 October 2026 5952 views Gabon’s High Communication Authority (HAC) has lifted a ban on social media imposed eight months ago. The policy change was announced on Saturday in a televised statement. ![Abu Dhabi’s G42 brings AI expertise to the UAE and Greece](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/G42%20Emarat%20MoU%2027.10.26.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Enterprise Ecosystems](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/enterprise-ecosystems.html) 27 October 2026 4812 views The Abu Dhabi-based global technology group G42 has announced the signing of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) both at home and abroad taking its AI expertise to both the UAE and Greece. ![India plans public protection and disaster relief network](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/IndiaStreet-600x450.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 27 October 2026 3027 views India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced plans to implement a pan-India dedicated broadband public protection and disaster relief (BB-PPDR) network for a number of agencies in the country. ![Kyivstar expands 5G pilot network to Kyiv](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/kiev_evening_600.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news.html) 27 October 2026 2718 views Ukrainian operator Kyivstar has expanded its 5G pilot network to Kyiv, making the capital the fourth location where it is testing the technology following launches in Lviv, Borodyanka and Kharkiv. ![Uztelecom upgrades 1,566 base stations as 5G rollout expands](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Tashkent__Istiqlol_Concert_Hall_Credit_Farhodjon_Chinberdiev_Unsplash_600.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news.html) 27 October 2026 3709 views State-owned operator Uztelecom has upgraded 1,566 base stations and launched 380 new ones across Uzbekistan as it expands mobile coverage and develops its 5G network. ![Tata to build US$450m ‘AI super highway’ linking India’s data centre hubs](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/chennai_meenakshi_temple_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 27 October 2026 3223 views Tata Communications announced on Monday it will invest nearly US$450 million to build 10,000 km of long-haul fibre infrastructure linking India’s key data centre corridors and AI hubs to create a national “AI super highway”. ![Paratus connects Tanzania unit to African network via Dar es Salaam PoP](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/dar-es-salaam-aerial-600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 27 October 2026 2108 views Paratus Tanzania revealed on Monday that it has established a new point of presence (PoP) at Wingu Data Centre in Dar es Salaam that connects the telco to Paratus Group’s continental network in East Africa. ![Transtelecom and CNP Processing to host AWS Outposts in Kazakhstan](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Almaty_TV_Tower_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Data Centres & Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/data-centres-networks.html) 27 October 2026 3217 views Kazakh telco Transtelecom (TTC) and payments firm CNP Processing announced a partnership on Thursday that will enable local enterprises to use Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies for payment services, with local data storage and processing. ![AST SpaceMobile gains S-band authorisation in Brazil](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/brazil_Praia_de_Fortaleza.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 26 October 2026 3444 views AST SpaceMobile, which is building a space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, has secured S-band spectrum authorisation from Brazilian regulator Anatel, as well as regulatory approval for the secondary use of spectrum in the 700 MHz band. ![ST Engineering iDirect partners Omani satcoms company MBSat](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/oman_mutrah_600.png) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 26 October 2026 3289 views Satellite communications technology company ST Engineering iDirect has announced a strategic partnership with Oman’s MBSat, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. ![Globe converts more than 1,000 cell sites to renewable energy](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/philippines_Rice_Terraces.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Energy & Sustainability](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/energy-sustainability.html) 26 October 2026 2274 views Philippine operator Globe Telecom has switched more than 1,000 cell sites to renewable energy as of August 2026, as it seeks to reduce emissions and improve network resilience during power outages and severe weather. ![Huawei sees four routes to broadband growth in the AI era](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/People/Feng-Jingchun-1200.jpg) Details STAFF WRITER Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 26 October 2026 4829 views At UBBF in Vienna, Huawei’s Feng Jingchun argued that operators can move beyond selling connectivity by building new revenue around coverage, speed, home and business networking, and AI-enabled services.