Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Starlink’s entry into Senegal introduces satellite broadband as a tool to expand connectivity in underserved regions, supporting national digital inclusion goals while raising challenges around affordability, regulation and ecosystem balance as the country works to integrate satellite internet alongside existing fiber and mobile networks.
Starlink has launched satellite internet services in Senegal, expanding SpaceX’s low Earth orbit connectivity across Africa to improve internet access in underserved and remote areas, as the company continues its rapid regional rollout aimed at supporting digital inclusion and expanding broadband availability across the continent.
Telenor Pakistan has completed migration of its entire customer base of 90 million subscribers to a next-generation charging and billing…
The partners said the initiative aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and serves as a blueprint for how data, automation, and AI can improve urban efficiency, safety, and quality of life in smart city environments.
Experts note that while other African markets can learn from the model, replicating it requires coordinated spectrum policy, device affordability, reliable power, and upfront capital. GSMA Intelligence projects that by 2030, 5G could account for more than 20% of Africa’s mobile connections, reaching nearly 390 million users.
Chad’s ARCEP signed an MoU with Azercosmos to collaborate on satellite services, spectrum management, earth observation, AI integration, and digital transformation, alongside joint commercial projects and education programs to build local skills and innovation capacity.
Algeria launches Alsat-3A from China, enhancing high-resolution Earth observation, geospatial intelligence, and mapping capabilities through continued collaboration between ASAL and CASC.
Almadar Aljadid launches 5G in Tripoli, completing North Africa’s Mediterranean-wide transition to 5G as phased expansion aims to improve connectivity and enable digital services across key sectors.
Coordination between Yemen’s Civil Service Ministry, the Public Telecommunications Corporation, and Yemen Mobile focused on updating employee data in the central database and improving institutional alignment to enhance service quality and support national development.
Arabsat selects ACTIA to deploy Q/V-Band gateways for ARABSAT-7A, strengthening its shift to software-defined satellite architecture and enabling resilient, high-capacity broadband services across enterprise, mobility, aviation, maritime, and government sectors through advanced ground segment infrastructure and flexible routing capabilities across its regional footprint.