GNEXT opens its first Apple Authorized Service Center in Lahore, offering certified repairs and launches Shield+ protection plan, with plans to expand service locations and improve accessibility across Pakistan.
Lebanon negotiates with Starlink to launch satellite internet, aiming to improve connectivity and reduce high costs, benefiting multiple sectors amid longstanding telecom challenges.
Orange Jordan launches flexible, discounted Saudi Passenger Roaming bundles with unlimited internet and voice minutes for Hajj pilgrims, ensuring seamless 5G connectivity on Saudi networks from May 22 to June 11, 2025.
SMS usage in Jordan grew 27% in 2024, driven by business communication needs in banking, e-commerce, and healthcare. Despite messaging apps’ popularity, SMS maintains high open rates, supporting Jordan’s advancing digital economy.
Africa’s smartphone shipments rose 6% in Q1 2025, led by Egypt and Algeria, with mixed results in Sub-Saharan countries. Midrange phones dominate sales, supported by financing schemes, signaling resilient market growth amid global downturns.
Touch and Zain Omantel International sign roaming deal to reduce fees for Gulf region visitors in Lebanon, enhancing customer convenience by allowing number retention and supporting Lebanon’s telecom sector recovery.
Ethio Telecom and ZTE deployed a gigabit FTTR all-optical network at GERD’s office, improving connectivity and reducing costs. The solution enhances network management and supports Ethiopia’s digital transformation as GERD nears completion amid regional water concerns.
Zain Omantel International, Horizon Scope Telecom, and ITPC collaborate to build a terrestrial fibre corridor from the Middle East to Europe via Iraq, enhancing connectivity, security, and capacity. The route provides a reliable alternative to subsea cables, supporting regional digital transformation and economic growth.
Starlink is expanding its Bangladesh operations through partnerships with Fibre@Home and others, developing ground stations and data centres while launching a reseller program targeting enterprise and government sectors. The initiative aims to accelerate broadband access, backed by regulatory support for bandwidth importation.
EBRD and Banque Misr provide $80 million loan to Orange Egypt for 5G rollout, enhancing network speed and sustainability with a 1.7 million tonne CO2 reduction. This supports Egypt’s digital transformation and economic growth, highlighting a strong international partnership in the telecom sector.
