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Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

Consumer Ecosystems
Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity
Amazon buys Globalstar to get earlier start on D2D satellite

Amazon buys Globalstar to get earlier start on D2D satellite

Satellite Networks
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Webinars & Videos

ZTE’s Super-N Platform boosts energy efficiency

ZTE’s Super-N Platform boosts energy efficiency

Energy & Sustainability
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Tejas Networks: Architecting Networks for an AI World

Tejas Networks: Architecting Networks for an AI World

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CU Phosco Telecoms – Supporting the Future of Connectivity

CU Phosco Telecoms – Supporting the Future of Connectivity

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

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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
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Partner Content

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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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
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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WBBA Releases Net5.5G Readiness Assessment Whitepaper for the AI Era

WBBA Releases Net5.5G Readiness Assessment Whitepaper for the AI Era

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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
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

Transtelecom and QazPost team to connect Kyzylorda's rural residents

Transtelecom and QazPost team to connect Kyzylorda's rural residents

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

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

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MobileMoney Fintech conducts compliance checks on MoMo agents

MobileMoney Fintech conducts compliance checks on MoMo agents

Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

Reports & White Papers

Download Etiya's White Paper: Unlocking the AI-Native Digital Brand

Whitepaper: Unlocking the AI-Native Digital Brand

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
Gravity Shift - Subscribers, bundles & the acquisition black hole

Subscription Bundling for Telcos - New Report from Bango

Consumer Ecosystems
Subscription Bundling for Telcos - New Report from Bango
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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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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Myriad deploys chat service for feature phone and smartphone users across Latin America

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James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
22 November 2013
8688 views
  • Latin America
  • Myriad
  • America Movil
  • Claro
  • Claro Messenger

Myriad has rolled out the latest version of its MSNGR chat service across five major operators in the America Movil group.

Vinaphone and Gemalto Bring Yahoo Messenger to All Mobile Users in Vietnam

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
21 November 2013
8035 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Vietnam
  • Gemalto
  • Vinaphone

Gemalto and Vinaphone are launching a SIM-based version of Yahoo Messenger across Vietnam.

Latino passion: harnessing the love for messaging services in Latin America

Details
Koby Amedume
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
20 November 2013
10546 views
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • SMS
  • Argentina
  • Acision

Since its inception over two decades ago, SMS has changed the way people interact, which has made it an incredibly valuable profit source for mobile operators worldwide.

China Mobile looks to foreign markets with OTT app

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James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
20 November 2013
8175 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China Mobile
  • China
  • OTT Services

China Mobile is attempting to court business from mobile users overseas by relaunching an OTT app that uses data connections to offer free calls.

Inwi and Gemalto launch SIM-based Facebook service in Morocco

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James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
20 November 2013
8904 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Morocco
  • Gemalto
  • LinqUs
  • Facebook
  • Inwi

Moroccan telecoms firm inwi is deploying digital security specialist Gemalto’s LinqUs Facebook-for-SIM mobile application, which now includes the popular Facebook Messenger feature.

Infobip Launches Enterprise USSD Platform in South Africa

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
14 November 2013
9957 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Africa
  • USSD
  • Mobile Banking
  • Infobip

Cloud messaging and payments provider Infobip has developed a technical platform for enterprise USSD in South Africa.

TeleCommunication Systems Deploys Locator Applications with Claro

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
25 October 2013
8347 views
  • Latin America
  • America Movil
  • Claro

TeleCommunication Systems announced today the deployment of TCS Family Locator and Workforce Locator applications for wireless subscribers of Claro.

Here mapping initiative launching in India

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
10 October 2013
6073 views
  • Central South Asia
  • India
  • Nokia

The Nokia subsidiary Here is launching a community mapping pilot program in India.

Pakistan cracks down on OTT services

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
07 October 2013
10657 views
  • Central South Asia
  • Pakistan
  • Viber
  • Skype
  • WhatsApp
  • OTT Services

Pakistani authorities in the Sindh province are conducting a crackdown on OTT services based on security concerns.

Tata Communications and PCCW Global interconnect IPX communities

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
13 September 2013
16512 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Tata Communications
  • HD Voice
  • IP Exchange
  • PCCW Global
  • HD Video

Tata Communications and PCCW Global have signed a landmark IPX peering agreement to broaden the reach of next generation IP services in Asia Pacific and Africa.

Zamir Telecom overhauls London-Dhaka VoIP route

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
12 September 2013
7604 views

Zamir Telecom is upgrading the service on its London to Dhaka route using VoIP optimisation equipment from World Telecom Labs (WTL).

China Telecom latest to introduce OTT messaging app

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
21 August 2013
9806 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • China Telecom
  • OTT Messaging

China Telecom will launch its own OTT messaging app via a joint venture with NetEase.

Contextual continuous engagement - The new standard for customer relationships

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
05 August 2013
9878 views
  • Global
  • Pontis
  • Tech Mahindra
  • Customer Retention
  • Contextual Engagement
  • Promotions

As the telecoms industry has evolved, businesses have become much more multi-dimensional.

TVCABO Taps Metaswitch for Angola’s First Triple-Play Service

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
30 July 2013
7788 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Triple-play
  • Angola
  • Metaswitch Networks

The first triple-play service offering in Angola is being launched by TVCABO...

China Unicom supporting OTT messaging in Guangdong

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
25 July 2013
12431 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • OTT
  • China
  • China Unicom
  • WeChat
  • Tencent

Chinese number two China Unicom has confirmed a partnership to promote an OTT messaging app...

Policies for promoting new ICT services in emerging markets: new networks are not enough

Details
Michael Kende
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
19 July 2013
7891 views
  • Global
  • online services
  • Analysys Mason

It is well known that mobile networks are ‘leapfrogging’ established networks in emerging markets. Take-up of mobile voice and, more recently, mobile broadband quickly overtook that of fixed services among citizens of most emerging countries because of the added convenience, and lower deployment costs, of mobile networks. 

Mauritanian operator launches loyalty management campaign

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
13 June 2013
8230 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Mauritania
  • Loyalty Management
  • Intersec
  • Mauritel

Mauritania’s leading telecom provider Mauritel is now offering real-time promotions for targeted subscribers based on analysis of actual usage patterns...

SMS on the wane? Let’s not go over-the-top.

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
31 May 2013
11264 views
  • Global
  • OTT
  • SMS
  • Smartphones
  • Myriad
  • Anam Technologies

With the advent of smartphones, an interesting dynamic is playing out between SMS and OTT across the telecoms industry. In developed markets, operators are unhappy about the growing dominance of smartphone-based services, but it’s a very different story in emerging markets.

Globe launches social hub for customer care in Philippines

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
17 April 2013
8420 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Philippines
  • Globe Telecom
  • Customer Care

One of the leading providers in the Philippines has implemented a comprehensive social hub to reduce customer service costs...

What Distinguishes a Successful OTT Network?

Details
Joe Sucharda, Sencore
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
02 April 2013
9557 views
  • Global
  • OTT
  • Content Distribution

More and more people worldwide have access to high-speed Internet and devices capable of streaming videos; mobile phones have made it possible for consumers to access content wherever they go. With OTT streaming more popular than ever, the market is competitive...

OTT messaging partnership boosts data usage for Aircel

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
02 April 2013
8541 views
  • Central South Asia
  • India
  • Aircel
  • OTT Messaging
  • Data Usage

One of the largest operators in India has seen a marked rise in data usage since joining forces with an over-the-top messaging provider...

Local Data Roaming targets emerging markets

Details
Shardul Shrimani
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
22 March 2013
8826 views
  • Global
  • Data Roaming
  • Moov

Consumers in emerging markets are now able to roam internationally at local data rates rather than paying premium rates of their home operator...

VoIP services expanding to remote regions of Africa

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
21 March 2013
4768 views

A major pan-African telecoms provider is boosting its service capacity by 40% to deliver communication access in some of Africa’s fastest growing markets...

Bespoke browser to drive mobile data adoption in AMEA

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
17 January 2013
9347 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Orange
  • Android
  • Baidu
  • Browsers

A new exclusive strategic partnership between Orange and Chinese search engine specialist Baidu will develop a co-branded internet browser for smartphone customers in Africa, the Middle East and Asia...

South African students win prizes for innovative app design

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
30 November 2012
10336 views
  • Apps
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Africa
  • Vodacom
  • Design

Six university students have been awarded with prizes for unique app idea as part of their final year projects, in an initiative spearheaded by South African operator Vodacom...

Mobile services development solution launched for Africa

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
30 November 2012
7535 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Orange
  • Development

A new solution targeted at application and software developers in Africa is being launched by Orange...

Apps & cloud fastest growing segments of South African market

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
27 November 2012
10161 views
  • Apps
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Africa
  • Cloud
  • ICT

The South African ICT market is dynamic, strategic and growing fast...

Caller ID app now available in Vietnam

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
23 November 2012
10350 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Vietnam
  • Caller ID

Vietnamese users of Android and iOS phones now have access to a caller identification lookup application...

Can policy control inspire customer loyalty in emerging markets?

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
23 November 2012
10553 views
  • Global
  • charging
  • Intersec
  • Openet
  • Policy Control
  • Customer Loyalty

Many factors in the industry are now affecting policy and charging together. Operators are experiencing increasing pressure over their business models as they face decreasing revenues exacerbated by rising costs...

Caribbean carrier improves sailing safety

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
21 November 2012
9173 views
  • Latin America
  • LIME
  • Caribbean
  • Cable and Wireless
  • Maritime
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Coastguard services around St. Vincent and the Grenadines have been augmented by the introduction of a new Global Maritime Distress and Safety System...

Free intercontinental roaming service marks a world first

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
16 November 2012
9004 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Central South Asia
  • Roaming
  • Bharti Airtel
  • ONE NETWORK

The world’s first free intercontinental incoming roaming service has been launched by Bharti Airtel across its African and South Asian operations...

Free mobile internet coming to the Philippines

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
14 November 2012
10663 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Philippines
  • Google
  • Mobile Internet
  • Globe Telecom

Subscribers of one the largest mobile operators in the Philippines will be able to access free mobile Internet following a new agreement...

Voice SMS service launches in Uganda

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
12 November 2012
8678 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Warid Telecom
  • Uganda
  • Kirusa
  • Voice SMS

One of Uganda’s leading operators is introducing a new Voice SMS service to the country...

Content service portal goes live in Mexico

Details
James Barton
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
05 November 2012
9402 views
  • Latin America
  • Mexico
  • NII
  • Nextel
  • Cloud
  • Momac

A new cloud-based mobile portal is being launched by a major Mexican operator...

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Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

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Consumer Ecosystems
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Satellite Networks
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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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Blogs & Opinion
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MENA - Latest News

IFC collaboration focuses on Turkey – and beyond

IFC collaboration focuses on Turkey – and beyond

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

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

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
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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
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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

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APAC - Latest News

Cirpack and Summa implementing VoLTE for Vodafone Polynésie

Cirpack and Summa implementing VoLTE for Vodafone Polynésie

Hughes to bring Wi-Fi to Air India widebody fleet

Hughes to bring Wi-Fi to Air India widebody fleet

Artificial Intelligence

Gabon announces tough restrictions on social media use

Gabon announces tough restrictions on social media use

Regulation
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TM Nxera tops out its first AI data centre in Johor

TM Nxera tops out its first AI data centre in Johor

Data Centres & Networks
TM Nxera tops out its first AI data centre in Johor
New partnerships aim to boost Morocco’s digital finance sector

New partnerships aim to boost Morocco’s digital finance sector

Mobile Finance
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Nexus to build US$1.2 billion AI factory in Morocco

Nexus to build US$1.2 billion AI factory in Morocco

Data Centres & Networks
Nexus to build US$1.2 billion AI factory in Morocco
Mtel Banja Luka to test AI RAN tech from Parallel Wireless

Mtel Banja Luka to test AI RAN tech from Parallel Wireless

Wireless Networks
Mtel Banja Luka to test AI RAN tech from Parallel Wireless
Mastercard to roll out authenticated agentic transactions in ASEAN

Mastercard to roll out authenticated agentic transactions in ASEAN

Consumer Ecosystems
Mastercard to roll out authenticated agentic transactions in ASEAN

Central & East Europe Update

Russian crackdown on VPNs enters new phase

Russian crackdown on VPNs enters new phase

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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