--- title: Global Emerging Markets News - Developing Telecoms description: Telecommunications News from Emerging Markets Global canonical_url: https://developingtelecoms.com/regions/global-telecommunications.html?start=272 language: en-GB date: 2025-11-25T00:11:39Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://developingtelecoms.com/regions/global-telecommunications.html?start=272. markdown-tokens: 3359 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://developingtelecoms.com/regions/global-telecommunications.html?start=272. 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. ![Doctor Phone: Smartphone app measures vital signs ](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/mhealth_nurse_ghana_600.jpg) Details Category: [Consumer Ecosystems](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/60-consumer-ecosystems.html) 26 February 2018 15303 views Leman Micro Devices (LMD) has announced that its V-Sensor and App, integrated with next-generation smartphones, will significantly assist diagnosis by physicians. ![Rich Communications Services drive enterprise evolution](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/vodafone_logo_600.jpg) Details Category: [Consumer Ecosystems](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/60-consumer-ecosystems.html) 26 February 2018 10185 views Global cloud communications company Infobip is launching Rich Communications Services (RCS) in partnership with Vodafone. ![RADWIN announces mmWave mesh solution](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/lightning600.gif) Details Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 26 February 2018 18671 views Israel-headquartered wireless broadband vendor RADWIN has released a 60GHz mmWave mesh solution. ![Ericsson and China Mobile pursue industry 4.0 IoT ](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/iot-600.jpg) Details Category: [Enterprise Ecosystems](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/enterprise-ecosystems.html) 26 February 2018 12047 views Ericsson and China Mobile have signed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement to develop Internet of Things (IoT) opportunities. ![MediaTek and China Mobile in 5G device collaboration ](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/binary_code300x225.png) Details Category: [Devices & Platforms](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-devices-platforms.html) 26 February 2018 9620 views Fabless semiconductor company MediaTek has joined the "China Mobile 5G Device Forerunner Initiative". ![A smooth transition to 5G for operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/mobile_spectrum_600.jpg) Details Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 26 February 2018 7322 views ECI has announced an advanced solution to provide the dynamic, intelligent connectivity fabric required for 5G networks. ![Unlocking the potential of IoT on any device ](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/iot-600.jpg) Details Category: [Devices & Platforms](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-devices-platforms.html) 26 February 2018 8910 views Mobile technology disruptor and global service provider Truphone has announced the launch of its new IoT proposition Truphone Io3. ![More Support For Carrier Blockchain Study Group ](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Dubai_600.jpg) Details Category: [Operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news.html) 25 February 2018 10879 views The Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG), the global blockchain consortium of telecom carriers, has unveiled its new operator partners. ![5G platform demoed at Mobile World Congress](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/iot-600.jpg) Details Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 24 February 2018 7827 views CEVA and Keysight Technologies are joining forces to demonstrate their new 5G solution. ![Sooktha Showcases 4G LTE, NB-IoT and 5G NR Portfolio ](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/african_man_smartphone_600.jpg) Details Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 23 February 2018 8033 views Sooktha is showcasing a range of products at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Included will be 4G LTE, NB-IoT, and 5G solutions. ![ADVA Demos 5G Multi-layer Network Slicing ](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Bangalore-tower-2.jpg) Details Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 23 February 2018 7773 views At MWC ADVA Optical Networking is hosting a joint demo with BT to showcase end-to-end, multi-layer transport network slicing and assurance. ![InfoVista Launches 5G Network Planning and Test Solutions ](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Bangkok_Night_600.jpg) Details Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 23 February 2018 9235 views InfoVista, the provider of network performance orchestration solutions, has launched Planet 7, the latest release of its RF planning and optimisation software. ![Movandi Unveils 5G RF Front-End Millimeter Wave Solutions](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/KL_nightline600.jpg) Details Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 23 February 2018 8577 views Privately held Movandi has started sampling what it claims is an innovative approach to RF front-end design with solutions for fixed and mobile networks. ![eMarketer Takes Global Mobile Pulse ](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Case_Studies/street-view-1.jpg) Details Category: [Trends & Forecasts](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-trends-forecasts.html) 22 February 2018 7189 views Research House eMarketer’s latest analysis presents a deep dive into mobile consumer behaviour and global marketing trends. ![Nokia and Tele2 sign global IoT partnership](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/iot-600.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Enterprise Ecosystems](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/enterprise-ecosystems.html) 19 February 2018 7386 views Nokia and Tele2 IoT have signed a five-year agreement to enable the delivery of IoT services to Tele2 enterprise customers based on Nokia's worldwide IoT network grid (WING). ![New interactive guide to UK Mobile Industry @ MWC 2018](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/ukt2-600.png) Details James Barton Category: [Vendors](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/vendor-news.html) 19 February 2018 7994 views Welcome to the fifth edition of UK Technology Today (UKT2), your interactive guide to the UK Mobile Industry at Mobile World Congress and & 4YFN 2018. ![GSMA’s Best Mobile Innovation for Emerging Markets – the Shortlist](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Events/glomo-logo-600.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Blogs & Opinion](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-blogs-opinion.html) 16 February 2018 20298 views The winners of the GSMA’s Global Mobile Awards 2018 (GLOMO Awards) will be announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. ![KaiOS Emerging OS](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Events/kaios-600.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Devices & Platforms](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-devices-platforms.html) 16 February 2018 18143 views KaiOS puts internet access and smartphone features within reach of a much larger group of people. ![Huawei RuralStar Self-Contained Cell Site](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Events/huawei-students-ghana-600.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 16 February 2018 15809 views Huawei’s RuralStar self-contained cell-site solution expands cellular coverage to areas where it was previously uneconomical. ![UN Food Body And Telefónica Digitise Developing World Farmers ](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Cameron_Highlands_Tea_Plantation_600.jpg) Details Category: [Humanitarian Comms](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/humanitarian-communications.html) 14 February 2018 7578 views The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Spain’s Telefonica, one of the world’s largest telecommunications groups, have agreed to work together to leverage the use of cutting-edge digital technologies for agricultural development, food security and nutrition in the developing world. ![Nokia Lights Up Nepal With WorldLink FTTH Deal](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Nepal_600.jpg) Details Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 25 January 2018 8677 views WorldLink, the largest ISP and network service operator in Nepal, has contracted Finland-headquartered Nokia to build the country's largest Fibre To The Home (FTTH) network. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/BICS_logo_600.jpg) Details Bridget Fishleigh Category: [Trends & Forecasts](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-trends-forecasts.html) 18 January 2018 8519 views LTE roaming in Africa took off in 2017, according to an authoritative new report from BICS. ![Reinvention – and embracing OTTs – will be essential for emerging market operators in 2018](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/mauritius_telecom_logo_600.jpg) Details Ram Seenundun Category: [Trends & Forecasts](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-trends-forecasts.html) 15 January 2018 10086 views Telecom operators in emerging markets have experienced major threats from OTTs to their traditional services such as voice, SMS and data for a few years now. ![Smart Cities Special Report](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Reports/smart-cities-2018-600450.jpg) Details Reports Editor Category: [Reports](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/reports.html) 11 January 2018 127032 views Download your free copy of Developing Telecoms new 50 page special report on Smart City Technologies in Emerging Markets. ![Parallel Wireless folds 2G Capabilities into 3G/4G End-to-End SDR Solution](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Charts/parallel-wireless-600.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 07 November 2017 10856 views Parallel Wireless is adding 2G capabilities to its end-to-end cellular network technology. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Sponsored/Cisco/cisco-video-aware-networking-1-600.jpg) Details Conrad Clemson Category: [Consumer Ecosystems](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/60-consumer-ecosystems.html) 11 October 2017 7138 views Video Aware Networking will shift the future of video networks. Read Conrad Clemson's IBC blog post to learn what's in store for service providers. ![Data Monetisation Strategies Will Help Telcos Capture Emerging Markets](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/smartphone_users_emerging_markets_600.jpg) Details Harry Järn Category: [Customer Management](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/customer-management.html) 08 September 2017 15816 views Recent pricing wars have seen major telco operators rush toward offering more appealing “unlimited” data packages, demonstrating that mobile data is the most important revenue asset at telcos’ fingertips. ![Xiaomi becomes newest Android One partner](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/android-one-600x450.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Devices & Platforms](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-devices-platforms.html) 05 September 2017 7057 views Chinese handset manufacturer Xiaomi has been confirmed by Google as a partner on its Android One programme. ![Ooredoo takes on in-building DAS and Small Cell optimisation with Ranplan solutions](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/ooredoo-logo-600.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Data Centres & Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/data-centres-networks.html) 21 August 2017 7372 views Ooredoo has selected Ranplan’s RF indoor planning tool iBuildNet for the design and optimisation of complex in-building DAS and Small Cell HetNets for its global footprint. ![Intelsat and Gilat reveal Mobile Reach Solar 3G Solution for Expansion in Remote Areas](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/philippines_Rice_Terraces.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 30 June 2017 8270 views Intelsat S.A and Gilat Satellite Networks have partnered for a joint managed services solution to provide 3G infrastructure in the most remote locations around the globe, where terrestrial services are not feasible. ![alex duan, huawei](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/People/Alex-Duan_Huawei-600.jpg) Details Alec Barton Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 23 June 2017 39742 views Huawei has announced the first commercially available optical cross-connect optical transport network. Alec Barton from Developing Telecoms recently met Alex Duan, General Manager of the WDN business line to find out more. ![ChatSim entrepreneur launches Things Mobile as pioneering global IoT operator](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/thingsmobile600.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Enterprise Ecosystems](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/enterprise-ecosystems.html) 24 May 2017 11104 views ChatSim founder Manuel Zanella has founded a new venture known as Things Mobile which claims to be “the first global mobile operator dedicated to the Internet of Things”. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/sterlite-elite-logo-600.png) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 06 March 2017 10413 views Elitecore, the telecom software division of Sterlite Technologies, has announced next generation Wi-Fi solutions including Enterprise Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Global Roaming, Wi-Fi calling and Middleware for Carriers and Enterprises.