Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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 international internet capacity has reached 17.21 Tbps with major submarine cables supporting global connectivity. New systems including 2Africa, Africa1, and SMW6 are underway to boost bandwidth, cut latency, and strengthen resilience. The national fiber backbone now exceeds 210,000 km across long-haul and metro networks.
Morocco is accelerating 5G deployment under its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, aiming for 70% coverage by the end of the decade. The rollout includes long-term investment, terrain-specific engineering, and stronger network security measures. Once implemented, the country will benefit from faster, more reliable connectivity, enabling new digital services and economic opportunities.
Meta and global telecom partners have completed the 2Africa subsea cable, the world’s longest open-access system spanning 33 countries and connecting three billion people. With capacity exceeding all existing African subsea cables combined, it promises faster, cheaper, and more reliable internet, accelerating digital inclusion, AI innovation, and regional economic growth.
A national BTRC inspection found major gaps between operators’ claimed 4G coverage and actual service quality, with widespread dead zones, call drops, and weak indoor connectivity across multiple districts. Regulators flagged compliance failures and urged stricter benchmarks, more towers, and improved oversight to ensure reliable mobile service for users.
Shams Telecom and GlobalTek will jointly expand modern ICT and clean-energy solutions in Iraq, combining telecom expertise with renewable energy capabilities. The partnership supports national infrastructure modernization, improves service availability, and aligns with Iraq’s push for sustainable and efficient public and private sector systems.
Nepal Telecom has significantly boosted 4G access across Karnali Province, connecting remote districts like Humla, Dailekh, Jajarkot, and Dolpa for the first time. With 4G now covering more than 98% of local levels nationwide, the expansion marks a major leap in rural connectivity, supporting both residents and tourists across the region.
Morocco has expanded 5G coverage to 60 cities within one week of launch, activating 6,000 sites and offering over 100 new plans as millions of devices connect to next-generation speeds.
Salam and AFR-IX confirm steady progress on the 8,700-km Medusa subsea cable, advancing Saudi Arabia’s role as a regional digital hub and boosting Mediterranean connectivity with 480 Tbps capacity.
flydubai will equip 100 Boeing 737s with Starlink high-speed inflight Wi-Fi by 2026, delivering streaming-grade connectivity and elevating its competitive edge in passenger experience.
Algeria will expand mobile coverage to 4,500 new areas by 2027, focusing on rural communities while advancing satellite, fibre and corridor connectivity to close digital gaps.