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Webinars & Videos

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

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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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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

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

Partner Content

ZTE and MediaTek Unveil Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, Targeting a Relatively Unexplored Premium Niche in Brazil

ZTE and MediaTek Unveil Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, Targeting a Relatively Unexplored Premium Niche in Brazil

Wireless Networks
ZTE and MediaTek Unveil Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, Targeting a Relatively Unexplored Premium Niche in Brazil
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
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

Wireless Networks
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

Operators
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

Operators
How connectivity is powering rural revival in Guangxi
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Humanitarian Comms

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
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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

Dell’Oro predicts AI security market to reach $8B by 2030

Dell’Oro predicts AI security market to reach $8B by 2030

ADB reveals US$70b plan to connect Asian power grids and digital networks

ADB reveals US$70b plan to connect Asian power grids and digital networks

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Reports & White Papers

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Enterprise Ecosystems
Whitepaper: Unlocking the AI-Native Digital Brand
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
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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

Reports
Operator Strategies for Diversification through Multiple Brands - Special Report

New Whitepaper: Cybersecurity Driving Enterprise 5G Adoption

Cybersecurity
New Whitepaper: Cybersecurity Driving Enterprise 5G Adoption

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ZTE and MediaTek Unveil Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, Targeting a Relatively Unexplored Premium Niche in Brazil

ZTE and MediaTek Unveil Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, Targeting a Relatively Unexplored Premium Niche in Brazil

Telesur signs on to EllaLink Caribbean subsea cable project

Telesur signs on to EllaLink Caribbean subsea cable project

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MobileMoney Fintech conducts compliance checks on MoMo agents

MobileMoney Fintech conducts compliance checks on MoMo agents

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John Tanner
Category: Mobile Finance
17 April 2026
6432 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Mobile Money
  • Ghana
  • Compliance
  • MTN Ghana
  • Fintech
  • MoMo

MTN Ghana's independent mobile payments firm MobileMoney Fintech announced on Thursday that it has temporarily restricted some MoMo agent accounts as it conducts checks to ensure agents comply with guidelines and regulatory requirements.

IFC collaboration focuses on Turkey – and beyond

IFC collaboration focuses on Turkey – and beyond

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
16 April 2026
6676 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Roaming
  • Turkey
  • IFC
  • ViaSat
  • MEA
  • Low Latency
  • Aviation
  • Satellite Connectivity
  • TurkSAT
  • Hughes
  • S-band
  • Air-to-ground
  • Airlines
  • Air India
  • SkyFive Arabia

Following yesterday's Hughes-Air India news, another partnership has been announced for in-flight connectivity (IFC). This initiative is designed to support the evolving connectivity needs of airlines and aviation customers across Europe, Turkey and the Middle East Africa (MEA) region.

Ooredoo and DE-CIX connect Doha IX to DE-CIX Marseille

Ooredoo and DE-CIX connect Doha IX to DE-CIX Marseille

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James Barton
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
16 April 2026
6033 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Ooredoo
  • Qatar
  • Internet Exchange Points
  • DE-CIX

Ooredoo and DE-CIX have connected Doha IX - Qatar’s first commercial Internet Exchange (IX) – to DE-CIX Marseille.

Viasat, Turksat and SkyFive to enable IFC roaming from MEA to Europe

Viasat, Turksat and SkyFive to enable IFC roaming from MEA to Europe

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John Tanner
Category: Satellite Networks
16 April 2026
4900 views
  • Satellite
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Roaming
  • Turkey
  • IFC
  • ViaSat
  • In-Flight
  • TurkSAT
  • S-band
  • SKYFive

Viasat Aviation, Turksat and SkyFive Arabia announced plans on Tuesday to enable seamless roaming for in-flight connectivity (IFC) services across Europe, Turkey and the Middle East-Africa (MEA) region.

Cirpack and Summa implementing VoLTE for Vodafone Polynésie

Cirpack and Summa implementing VoLTE for Vodafone Polynésie

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James Barton
Category: Wireless Networks
15 April 2026
6223 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • VoLTE
  • French Polynesia
  • Vodafone Polynesia
  • Cirpack Software
  • Summa Networks

Cirpack Software and Summa Networks are deploying Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services for Vodafone Polynésie.

Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
15 April 2026
16418 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Training
  • Language Support
  • Digital Inclusion
  • Cybersecurity
  • Orange MEA
  • Orange Group
  • Features

In low-income markets – such as much of Africa – customer loyalty can rest precariously on affordability, so establishing trust is essential for operators if they wish to retain their community.

Nedbank and Mastercard to enhance digital payments across Southern Africa

Nedbank and Mastercard to enhance digital payments across Southern Africa

Details
Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
15 April 2026
6129 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Africa
  • Namibia
  • Zimbabwe
  • Mozambique
  • Mastercard
  • Lesotho
  • Digital Payments
  • Eswatini
  • Nedbank

Digital payment deals continue to makes headlines across Africa. This time Nedbank and Mastercard have announced what is called a landmark agreement to transform digital payments across Southern Africa.

Hughes to bring Wi-Fi to Air India widebody fleet

Hughes to bring Wi-Fi to Air India widebody fleet

Details
Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
15 April 2026
6632 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • India
  • Wi-fi
  • Ka-Band
  • In-Flight
  • Satellite Connectivity
  • Hughes Networks Systems
  • LEO Satellite
  • Platforms
  • Air India

Hughes Network Systems has announced that Air India has selected the Hughes In-Flight connectivity solution to deliver what is described as a consistent Wi-Fi experience using a common connectivity platform across its mixed widebody fleet.

Amazon buys Globalstar to get earlier start on D2D satellite

Amazon buys Globalstar to get earlier start on D2D satellite

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John Tanner
Category: Satellite Networks
15 April 2026
6932 views
  • Global
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Amazon
  • Globalstar
  • LEO Satellite
  • direct-to-device satellite
  • Amazon Leo

Amazon announced on Tuesday it will officially acquire LEO satellite operator Globalstar in a deal valued at up to US$11.5 billion as part of its strategy to enter the direct-to-device (D2D) satellite sector.

India’s Jio to bring banking to feature phones 

Details
Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Mobile Finance
14 April 2026
6649 views
  • Apps
  • Asia-Pacific
  • 4G
  • India
  • Feature Phones
  • Mobile Banking
  • Digital Divide
  • Reliance Jio
  • Digital Banking
  • Bank of Baroda

India’s Bank of Baroda and leading mobile operator Reliance Jio have announced a partnership to launch bob World Lite, described as the first comprehensive mobile banking app designed specifically for feature phone users, on the JioPhone Prima 4G device.

Is Algeria about to open up its satcoms market?

Is Algeria about to open up its satcoms market?

Details
Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
14 April 2026
8609 views
  • Regulation
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Algeria
  • Djezzy
  • Licences
  • Digital Divide
  • VSATs
  • IoT
  • Satellite Networks
  • Algérie Telecom Satellite
  • NGSO
  • Starlink
  • ARPCE
  • Low Earth Orbit
  • Eutelsat OneWeb
  • Amazon Leo
  • GMPCS

Algeria’s telecoms regulator ARPCE last week launched a call for bids for two satellite licenses, a significant move in a sector so far only open to public companies.

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

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Staff Writer
Category: Cloud & Virtualisation
14 April 2026
15940 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • ZTE
  • Malaysia
  • Digital Transformation
  • Partner Content
  • Digital Infrastructure
  • CIMB Bank

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with CIMB Bank Berhad (CIMB), to establish a strategic cooperation framework aimed at supporting digital infrastructure development across ASEAN.

TM Nxera tops out its first AI data centre in Johor

TM Nxera tops out its first AI data centre in Johor

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John Tanner
Category: Data Centres & Networks
14 April 2026
9042 views
  • Data Centres
  • Malaysia
  • Telekom Malaysia
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Southeast Asia
  • Hyperscale
  • Nxera
  • TM Nxera

TM Nxera – the JV comprising Telekom Malaysia and Singaporean data centre operator Nxera – completed construction of its first hyperscale AI-ready data centre in Johor on Friday.

Africa Data Centres taps Oni-Tel to interconnect data centres in Gauteng

Africa Data Centres taps Oni-Tel to interconnect data centres in Gauteng

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John Tanner
Category: Data Centres & Networks
14 April 2026
6416 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Africa
  • Data Centres
  • Dark Fibre
  • Data Centre Interconnect
  • Africa Data Centres
  • Oni-Tel

Africa Data Centres announced on Monday it has signed a deal with South African fibre optic cable infrastructure provider Oni-Tel Fibre Networks to strengthen interconnectivity across its facilities in Gauteng province.

New partnerships aim to boost Morocco’s digital finance sector

New partnerships aim to boost Morocco’s digital finance sector

Details
Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Mobile Finance
13 April 2026
9716 views
  • Apps
  • Middle East North Africa
  • ZTE
  • Financial Inclusion
  • Morocco
  • Egypt
  • Mobile Wallet
  • Digital Finance
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Damane Cash
  • Money Fellows
  • GITEX Africa

Two partnerships, both announced at GITEX Africa Morocco 2026, are aimed at improve digital financial services and strengthening financial inclusion within Morocco.

Vodacom report discusses decarbonising Africa's digital economy

Vodacom report discusses decarbonising Africa's digital economy

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Energy & Sustainability
13 April 2026
5694 views
  • Energy Efficiency
  • ICT
  • Africa
  • Renewable Energy
  • Greenhouse Gases
  • Carbon
  • Vodacom Group
  • Power purchase agreements
  • Diesel
  • Carbon Trust

Despite regular news stories in these pages highlighting the use of renewable energy in telecoms, reliance on diesel still appears to be widespread – which may explain why pan-African operator Vodacom Group has just released a new white paper entitled Decarbonising Africa’s ICT Sector.

Millicom joins TAFS to enhance capacity in Central America

Millicom joins TAFS to enhance capacity in Central America

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
13 April 2026
11915 views
  • Latin America
  • Caribbean
  • Bandwidth
  • Millicom
  • Central America
  • Subsea Cable
  • Low Latency
  • Fibre Optic Networks
  • South America
  • North America
  • Digital Infrastructure
  • TAM-1
  • TAFS

Millicom International Cellular, a leading telecommunications company in Latin America, has announced a long-term commercial agreement with digital infrastructure provider Trans Americas Fibre System (TAFS).

Ethio Telecom’s Telebirr now supports automatic toll payments

Ethio Telecom’s Telebirr now supports automatic toll payments

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John Tanner
Category: Mobile Finance
13 April 2026
7674 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Mobile Payments
  • Ethio Telecom
  • Ethiopia
  • Automation
  • TeleBirr
  • Fleet Management

Ethio Telecom announced on Thursday it has partnered with Ethiopian Toll Roads Enterprise (ETRE) to launch an RFID-powered digital toll payment solution for users of the Addis Ababa-Adama expressway.

Nexus to build US$1.2 billion AI factory in Morocco

Nexus to build US$1.2 billion AI factory in Morocco

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John Tanner
Category: Data Centres & Networks
13 April 2026
9695 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Data Centres
  • Morocco
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • NVIDIA

AI infrastructure specialist Nexus Core Systems says it has signed an MoU with Moroccan government agencies to invest MAD12 billion (US$1.29 billion) to build an AI factory in the country next year.

Telecom Namibia and CRAN work together to support remote coverage

Telecom Namibia and CRAN work together to support remote coverage

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Wireless Networks
10 April 2026
8709 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Namibia
  • Connectivity
  • Radio Access Networks
  • Telecom Namibia
  • Digital Divide
  • Remote and Rural
  • CRAN

Operator Telecom Namibia and regulator the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) have officially entered into a strategic partnership.

TikTok and ICC partner to boost digital commerce opportunities

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
10 April 2026
8315 views
  • Latin America
  • Social Media
  • Thailand
  • Africa
  • Digital Commerce
  • Southeast Asia
  • TikTok
  • Platforms
  • International Chamber of Commerce

Social media platform TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the institutional representative of more than 45 million companies in over 170 countries, have announced the launch of the Digital Commerce Labs programme.

SEA-ME-WE-5 repairs disrupt Bangladesh internet services (again)

SEA-ME-WE-5 repairs disrupt Bangladesh internet services (again)

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John Tanner
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
10 April 2026
9270 views
  • Central South Asia
  • Bangladesh
  • Service Disruption
  • SEA-ME-WE 5
  • Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC

State-owned Bangladesh Submarine Cables (BSCPLC) has warned that internet services will experience slowdowns or disruptions from now until Monday due to repairs being carried out on the SEA-ME-WE-5 subsea cable.

Inwi and China Mobile deploy private 5G for factory in Morocco

Inwi and China Mobile deploy private 5G for factory in Morocco

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John Tanner
Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
09 April 2026
8291 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Huawei
  • Morocco
  • Inwi
  • Industry 4.0
  • 5G Private Networks
  • China Mobile International

Moroccan telco Inwi announced on Wednesday it has partnered with China Mobile International (CMI) to deploy what it claims is the country’s first private 5G network dedicated to industrial use.

Equinix opens fourth IBX data centre in Mumbai

Equinix opens fourth IBX data centre in Mumbai

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John Tanner
Category: Data Centres & Networks
09 April 2026
6693 views
  • India
  • Data Centres
  • Equinix
  • South Asia
  • Multi-cloud

Equinix announced on Wednesday it has opened its fourth International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Mumbai to support high-performance workloads and hybrid multicloud deployments in India.

Orange Maroc and Ericsson to create private 5G lab for enterprises

Orange Maroc and Ericsson to create private 5G lab for enterprises

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John Tanner
Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
09 April 2026
7662 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Ericsson
  • Morocco
  • Orange Maroc
  • 5G Private Networks

Orange Maroc and Ericsson announced on Wednesday they have signed a partnership deal to co-develop and promote private 5G network solutions for Morocco’s enterprise sector.

Free access offered at LINX Accra IXP

Free access offered at LINX Accra IXP

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Data Centres & Networks
08 April 2026
7376 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Data Centres
  • Kenya
  • Ghana
  • Connectivity
  • Submarine Cable
  • Internet
  • Interconnection
  • IXPs
  • Digital Realty
  • PAIX
  • LINX
  • Onix

The London Internet Exchange (LINX), a not-for-profit organisation delivering interconnection solutions across the UK and globally, has launched a 12-month no-charge promotion for all services at its new Ghana internet exchange point (IXP), LINX Accra.

Comba and SCOMM partner to implement in-building solutions across Morocco

Comba and SCOMM partner to implement in-building solutions across Morocco

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Wireless Networks
08 April 2026
8289 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Morocco
  • DAS
  • Indoor Coverage
  • 5G
  • Sustainability
  • MoU
  • In-building solutions
  • Comba
  • SCOMM

Comba Telecom, a provider of wireless communication solutions, and SICOTEL Communications (SCOMM), a Moroccan telecom and ICT solutions integrator, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) linked with enabling indoor coverage.

A direct line from LEO: problem or opportunity?

A direct line from LEO: problem or opportunity?

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
08 April 2026
16839 views
  • Regulation
  • Smartphones
  • ITU
  • Thailand
  • GSMA
  • Satellite Broadband
  • Satellite communications
  • Thaicom
  • Remote and Rural
  • MEO
  • GEO
  • Starlink
  • LEO Satellite
  • Features
  • D2D
  • Amazon Leo
  • WRC-27
  • GSOA

Is the regulatory environment for satellite communications keeping up with advances in technology, especially with the growth of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services?

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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Staff Writer
Category: Wireless Networks
08 April 2026
15674 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Partner Content
  • U6GHz

The launch of the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem was announced at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, marking the UAE’s leadership on the U6GHz front, led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).

Dialog Axiata launches QR code-based direct payments between users

Dialog Axiata launches QR code-based direct payments between users

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John Tanner
Category: Mobile Finance
08 April 2026
13757 views
  • Central South Asia
  • Mobile Money
  • Sri Lanka
  • Dialog Axiata
  • QR payment
  • eZ Cash

Sri Lankan telco Dialog Axiata has launched a new QR-based payment solution for its mobile money service that enables users to send and receive money directly to each other.

Mtel Banja Luka to test AI RAN tech from Parallel Wireless

Mtel Banja Luka to test AI RAN tech from Parallel Wireless

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John Tanner
Category: Wireless Networks
08 April 2026
10993 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • MTEL
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Parallel Wireless
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Open RAN

Open RAN vendor Parallel Wireless says it has extended its collaboration with Mtel Banja Luka, Telekom Srbija’s Bosnia and Herzegovina unit, to test AI RAN technology.

Philippines operator Globe joins Candle submarine cable consortium

Philippines operator Globe joins Candle submarine cable consortium

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
07 April 2026
9006 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Capacity
  • Globe Telecom
  • Connectivity
  • Softbank
  • Submarine Cable
  • Low Latency
  • 5G
  • Generative AI
  • Candle Cable System

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has joined the Candle Cable System consortium, an approximately 8,000 kilometre submarine cable system connecting Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2028.

Mastercard to roll out authenticated agentic transactions in ASEAN

Mastercard to roll out authenticated agentic transactions in ASEAN

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
07 April 2026
10348 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Malaysia
  • Google
  • Singapore
  • Mastercard
  • Payments
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Agentic transaction

Payment giant Mastercard has announced what it describes as a major step forward in its ASEAN AI strategy with the successful rollout of authenticated agentic transactions across multiple ASEAN markets, alongside plans to establish a new regional AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore.

Thaicom announces agreement with Amazon Leo

Thaicom announces agreement with Amazon Leo

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
07 April 2026
7590 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Thailand
  • Thaicom
  • Amazon
  • Satellite Internet
  • LEO Satellite
  • Amazon Leo
  • TC 142 Company

Thaicom, a leading Asian satellite operator and spacetech company, has announced that its subsidiary, TC 142 Company, has entered into an agreement with Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network.

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Satellite Networks Article Count:  1117

Data Centres & Networks Article Count:  791

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Revenue & Billing Article Count:  346

Energy & Sustainability Article Count:  310

Cybersecurity Article Count:  165

Cloud & Virtualisation Article Count:  371

Customer Management Article Count:  192

Mobile Finance Article Count:  732

Enterprise Ecosystems Article Count:  621

Consumer Ecosystems Article Count:  817

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Could eSIM IoT lock emerging markets out of global cellular connectivity?

Could eSIM IoT lock emerging markets out of global cellular connectivity?

Enterprise Ecosystems
Could eSIM IoT lock emerging markets out of global cellular connectivity?
How is the RAM Crisis impacting emerging markets?

How is the RAM Crisis impacting emerging markets?

Consumer Ecosystems
How is the RAM Crisis impacting emerging markets?
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

MENA - Latest News

Airtel Money IPO delayed due to market volatility

Airtel Money IPO delayed due to market volatility

Ooredoo taps du to land its FIG subsea cable in the UAE

Ooredoo taps du to land its FIG subsea cable in the UAE

Events

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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India’s CleanMax announces renewables deals with big telecom names

India’s CleanMax announces renewables deals with big telecom names

Record green lending claimed for Thai data centre project

Record green lending claimed for Thai data centre project

Artificial Intelligence

India’s CleanMax announces renewables deals with big telecom names

India’s CleanMax announces renewables deals with big telecom names

Energy & Sustainability
India’s CleanMax announces renewables deals with big telecom names
Record green lending claimed for Thai data centre project

Record green lending claimed for Thai data centre project

Data Centres & Networks
Record green lending claimed for Thai data centre project
Dell’Oro predicts AI security market to reach $8B by 2030

Dell’Oro predicts AI security market to reach $8B by 2030

Tech
Dell’Oro predicts AI security market to reach $8B by 2030
Indian companies to build the country’s first orbital data centre satellite

Indian companies to build the country’s first orbital data centre satellite

Satellite Networks
Indian companies to build the country’s first orbital data centre satellite
Djezzy, Taubyte and Algeria Venture launch AI development platform

Djezzy, Taubyte and Algeria Venture launch AI development platform

Enterprise Ecosystems
Djezzy, Taubyte and Algeria Venture launch AI development platform
PDG announces new data centre campus in Indonesia

PDG announces new data centre campus in Indonesia

Data Centres & Networks
PDG announces new data centre campus in Indonesia

Central & East Europe Update

New RETN backbone links Balkans to Moldova and Ukraine via Romania

New RETN backbone links Balkans to Moldova and Ukraine via Romania

Kyivstar to resell Starlink broadband services to enterprises in Ukraine

Kyivstar to resell Starlink broadband services to enterprises in Ukraine

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