Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan’s National Assembly committee raised concerns over poor internet coverage in underserved regions and delays in spectrum auctions. Projects are underway but challenges persist due to payment defaults, infrastructure gaps, and legal issues related to telecom mergers.
Oman’s TRA stresses proper internal telecom wiring as critical for reliable digital services. It issued technical guidelines tailored to different building types to improve network performance and support the nation’s digital goals. Non-compliance may lead to poor in-building coverage.
Cameroon’s telecom regulator fines Orange and MTN CFA 2.6bn for poor service quality and pricing violations, stressing accountability in national digital development.
Bahrain and Türkiye reaffirm commitment to strengthen cooperation in transportation and telecommunications sectors through high-level diplomatic engagement.
Dubai’s RTA expands lanes and adds a dedicated U-turn lane at Al Wasl–Al Manara intersection, improving road capacity by 50% and cutting waiting times by up to 35%, supporting urban growth and traffic efficiency.
Egypt’s telecom regulator provides free data allowances to users after a fire at Cairo’s Ramses Central exchange disrupts services, while investigating the incident’s cause.
Opensignal will assist Pakistan’s PTA by providing real-time, crowd-sourced network performance data to improve QoS and QoE, guiding evidence-based decisions for better connectivity nationwide.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator rejected Banglalink’s below-market offer to buy 5MHz spectrum outside the ongoing auction, citing risks to sector stability and auction integrity. The decision underscores the importance of transparent, fair spectrum allocation.
BTRC directs telecom operators in Bangladesh to provide 1GB free internet on July 18 to honor the July Uprising. The initiative supports government commemoration efforts by enhancing digital access for subscribers.
NCC enforces President Tinubu’s Executive Order criminalizing telecom infrastructure damage, addressing vandalism, theft, and access issues. The commission promotes public awareness, stakeholder coordination, and media collaboration to protect critical assets and ensure reliable nationwide services.