Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
MTN Nigeria launched the first phase of its $235 million Dabengwa Sifiso Data Centre in Lagos, featuring a Tier III facility and a new cloud service with local pricing and low latency. The company aims to expand capacity in a future phase, positioning itself competitively in West Africa’s cloud market.
Ghanaian telecom operators have increased data allocations by 10%-15% at no extra cost following government directives aimed at boosting digital inclusion and affordability. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Communications, received positive feedback from consumers and advocacy groups.
Ncell will introduce the 971 mobile number prefix by July 31, 2025, following NTA’s approval to address exhaustion of existing number ranges. The move supports growing demand and digital service integration, urging stakeholders to update their systems accordingly.
Vi Vodafone Idea is accelerating its 5G rollout across India by deploying networks in 23 new cities, extending service to all priority circles. With strong user adoption already evident and AI-driven network optimizations underway, Vi is positioning itself to meet growing demand for advanced mobile connectivity nationwide.
solutions and stc signed a SAR 157.64 million deal to build a private cloud platform, enhancing IT infrastructure modernization. The agreement integrates existing systems and follows prior collaboration on network expansion.
Pakistan’s government is spearheading a smart city transformation in Islamabad with fiber connectivity upgrades, AI-driven education reforms, and healthcare digitalization. Large-scale IT training programs are planned to prepare youth for the evolving digital economy.
Alfa is advancing a major network upgrade and restoring war-damaged stations in Lebanon, backed by Minister Charles Hage. Increased 5G investments and sustainability initiatives underpin its digital transformation and infrastructure modernization.
Zain launched its 5G Advanced network in Kuwait, offering ultra-fast, reliable connectivity and enabling next-generation innovations aligned with Vision 2035. The rollout strengthens Kuwait’s digital infrastructure and Zain’s position as a regional tech leader.
Palestine Telecom reports that Israeli aggression has destroyed nearly three-quarters of Gaza’s telecommunications infrastructure, causing massive economic losses and service disruptions. Calls for urgent international action to protect and rebuild digital infrastructure are intensifying amid ongoing conflict and network challenges in both Gaza and the West Bank.
Turkcell and A10 Networks deepen their partnership by accelerating network virtualization and security integration in 2025. Turkcell enhances its CGNAT infrastructure with software-defined solutions, enabling scalable, efficient, and secure service delivery amid IPv4 shortages and growing subscriber needs. The collaboration supports 5G and IoT readiness while reducing operational costs.