Bangla Phone Ltd has been granted a Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licence by the BTRC, after an 11-year wait. The licence allows the company to build and manage a fibre-optic transmission network, improving broadband access and reducing service costs. The move aims to expand telecom infrastructure across Bangladesh.
Zain Group has launched its innovative Global M2M Offering, enabling OEMs to seamlessly integrate their devices across regional markets with a single point of integration. The solution simplifies connectivity management and ensures compliance with local regulations, enhancing device adoption and transforming business operations across the Middle East and Africa.
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du has launched its Business Roamer Plan, offering 10GB of roaming data, 300 outgoing minutes, and 200 incoming minutes monthly for Dhs325. This plan, designed for business travelers, provides global coverage in over 170 countries, addressing issues like unpredictable roaming charges and connectivity disruptions for professionals on the go.
Starlink satellite broadband service is set to launch in Sri Lanka in April 2025, offering high-speed, low-latency internet access to remote areas. The government has ensured quality service and addressed national security concerns, with no outstanding issues for the service’s rollout.
Maxis, Nokia, Tawal, and Zain KSA are driving next-gen connectivity in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia through collaborations in cloud, AI, and 5G. Notable milestones include Maxis and Nokia’s data center networking expansion, Nokia and Tawal’s 5G mmWave trial, and Zain KSA’s successful Cloud RAN trial with Nokia.
Telenor Pakistan has launched two initiatives—‘Nayi Raah,’ a flexible part-time work model, and an Executive MBA scholarship program in partnership with LUMS. These initiatives are designed to empower female employees, supporting their work-life balance and professional growth, and align with the International Women’s Day 2025 theme, ‘Accelerate Action.’
Airtel Africa and MTN Group have partnered to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, enhancing coverage and cost efficiencies. The agreement will benefit remote areas lacking digital services. The operators are also exploring further network sharing initiatives in additional markets across Africa to boost connectivity and reduce infrastructure costs.
Jia Rong Low, Director General of APNIC, highlighted Bangladesh’s progress and challenges in digital transformation at the APRICOT 2025 & APNIC 59 conference. He discussed the country’s growing internet infrastructure, the importance of IPv6 deployment, and the need for continued engagement with policymakers, regulators, and the private sector.
Telecom Egypt has approved cash dividends of EGP 2.56 billion for 2024, distributing EGP 1.50 per share. The company reported consolidated net profits of EGP 10.10 billion, with standalone net profits of EGP 2.78 billion for the same year.
