Egypt’s telecommunications sector recently experienced a price hike, with mobile recharge cards and selected prepaid plans from major providers like Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat, and WE increasing by 10 to 15 percent.
PTCL has acquired Telenor Pakistan for Rs108 billion, marking a significant consolidation in Pakistan’s telecom sector. This strategic move aims to enhance service quality and coverage, supporting Pakistan’s economic growth and digital transformation. The acquisition will strengthen PTCL’s market position and create a robust telecom infrastructure.
Gulf Bridge International (GBI) launches a new Point of Presence (POP) at the Equinix MC1 Data Centre in Oman, connecting major Gulf data centers to Asia and Europe. This move streamlines services for international carriers and enhances regional connectivity with improved latency and efficient investment.
Women in Tech launched its Sri Lanka chapter, focusing on empowering women in STEAM. The event featured a panel discussion addressing issues like gender gap, work-life balance, and mentoring in the tech industry. The chapter joins a global network aiming to impact women’s role in technology and aligns with Sustainable Development Goals.
Huawei, at the International E-Health Forum in Rabat, committed to advancing Morocco’s digital transition in healthcare. Keynotes highlighted Huawei’s role in enhancing e-health infrastructure, emphasizing digitalization’s social and economic benefits, cybersecurity, and privacy. The company aims to collaborate in Morocco’s digital healthcare strategy, sharing expertise and developing specific use-cases for the region.
Jazz, in partnership with UNDP, launched the WISE program to empower 413 women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. This initiative provides business training and fosters sustainable social enterprises, reflecting a commitment to women’s economic empowerment and social innovation.
Liquid Dataport partners with VIPNET to enhance connectivity in West Africa, particularly in Ivory Coast. This partnership will expand Liquid’s network and services, including its pan-African network, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions. The alliance aims to boost internet penetration and offer reliable connectivity, supporting the region’s growing demand for digital services.
Mauritanian telecom company Mattel, in partnership with Huawei, has launched 5G tests in Mauritania. The tests showcased applications across various sectors, achieving speeds around 2 Gb/s. This initiative is part of Mattel’s strategy for high-speed connectivity and digital transition in Mauritania, marking a significant step in the country’s technological advancement.
Dialog Axiata PLC has significantly advanced 5G technology in Sri Lanka, enabling over 200K users to experience its 5G trial network across 70 locations. The network offers high-speed connectivity and includes international 5G roaming services. Dialog’s milestones in 5G, including the first Voice over 5G trial and support for Apple iPhone users, demonstrate its commitment to pioneering technology in the region.
In a significant development for Africa’s internet infrastructure, Telecom Egypt and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)…
