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Orange Egypt has launched its eSIM service, allowing customers to switch from traditional SIM cards to a digital eSIM. The service, available through the “My Orange” app or at branches, lets users activate multiple lines. A seamless activation process and verification ensure convenience and data accuracy for users.
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China Telecom Gulf will leverage its expertise in 5G, cloud computing, and AI to offer digital services to businesses and consumers in Saudi Arabia.
Jazz organized a five-day 5G training program at the Jazz-NUST 5G Innovation Lab for officials from the Frequency Allocation Board (FAB). The training covered essential 5G technologies and network optimization, supporting Pakistan’s digital transformation. The initiative strengthens collaboration between industry, academia, and government to accelerate 5G adoption.
Orange Jordan’s Hashem Data Center has earned the prestigious Tier III Design certification from the American Uptime Institute, solidifying the company’s leadership in data center operations. This achievement, along with the Marj Al-Hamam data center’s similar certification, underscores Orange Jordan’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and supporting digital transformation in Jordan.
Nigerian Communications Commission mandates telecom providers to notify customers of major outages with detailed info and advance notice. Operators must compensate for prolonged disruptions, report incidents publicly via a dedicated portal, reinforcing transparency and infrastructure protection under CNII classification.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has joined the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA), aiming to enhance the Kingdom’s digital transformation and logistics integration. The membership will support Bahrain’s efforts in improving trade facilitation, maritime operations, and its ranking in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index.
SLIIT successfully hosted CODEFEST 2024, Sri Lanka’s leading national software competition, with over 4,000 participants from schools and universities. The event showcased coding talent across 12 categories and awarded over one million rupees in prizes. CODEFEST continues to drive innovation and nurture tech talent, aligning with Sri Lanka’s Vision 2030.
JazzCash received the ‘Pioneering Telco to Launch Tap on Phone’ award from Mastercard, recognizing its innovation in enabling merchants across Pakistan to accept contactless payments via NFC-enabled devices, promoting a digital, cashless economy.