Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Airtel Tanzania has expanded its 4G and 5G network coverage to several new regions, including key mainland cities and the Zanzibar islands. The move supports faster connectivity, wider digital inclusion, and broader access to mobile financial services through Airtel Money.
Ethio Telecom has rolled out 4G LTE services in 93 cities, strengthening mobile broadband access across Ethiopia. The expansion improves data speeds, supports digital services, and aligns with national digital transformation goals, alongside SIM upgrades, discounted smartphones, and promotional data offers to accelerate adoption.
Space42 and Cobham Satcom have completed a full range of advanced terminals for the Thuraya-4 satellite, delivering broadband-grade L-band connectivity across government, defense, maritime, and commercial sectors. The portfolio supports secure, resilient communications in remote and contested environments across more than 100 countries.
Myriota has launched HyperPulse, a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network designed to deliver scalable, low-latency IoT connectivity worldwide. Built on 3GPP standards and powered by Viasat’s L-band satellites, the platform supports advanced monitoring, tracking, and sensing applications in remote and hard-to-reach environments.
Vodafone Egypt has expanded its 5G network to over 3,000 urban areas nationwide while renewing its partnership with Mohamed Salah as 5G ambassador. The move strengthens digital connectivity, supports advanced applications across multiple sectors, and reinforces Vodafone’s role in accelerating Egypt’s digital transformation.
Broadband Infraco has partnered with Huawei to build a nationwide intelligent all-optical backbone network supporting South Africa’s SA Connect strategy. Using 800G optical technology, the project will expand affordable broadband, bridge urban-rural connectivity gaps, and strengthen regional cross-border digital infrastructure by 2030.
Nokia will provide SLTE technology for the Bangladesh Private Cable System, a new subsea link connecting Bangladesh to Singapore. The project will add significant bandwidth and redundancy, reduce operational costs, and strengthen Bangladesh’s international connectivity following past disruptions to existing submarine cable routes.
du has partnered with China Telecom Global to introduce advanced technologies in the UAE, including AI-driven services, autonomous networks, and connected car solutions. The collaboration aims to enhance customer experiences, support smart city development, and strengthen the UAE’s position as a global digital and connectivity hub.
Umniah by Beyon has signed a five-year strategic partnership agreement with Ericsson to modernise and expand its Radio Access Network across 3G, 4G, and 5G in Jordan. Under the agreement, Ericsson will act as the exclusive technology provider for Umniah’s network upgrades, supporting national digital transformation goals and preparing Jordan’s connectivity infrastructure for long-term growth.
Bangladesh has taken a major step toward its first private submarine cable network after the BPCS Consortium signed an SLTE supply agreement with Nokia. The project aims to boost international bandwidth capacity, reduce reliance on terrestrial links via India, enhance cybersecurity, and support long-term internet affordability and digital growth.