Senegal Targets 1 Million New Internet Users in Remote Areas Through Satellite Antenna Program

Senegal has launched a nationwide satellite antenna program to connect one million citizens in remote and underserved areas to the Internet by the end of 2026. The initiative prioritizes schools, health facilities, border areas, and isolated government buildings. It supports Senegal’s broader digital transformation efforts, which include data centers, satellite deployment, regulatory cooperation with the ITU, and expanded telecom infrastructure.

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Vodafone Qatar Rolls Out Innovatrics Biometrics for Unified eKYC Across Digital Services

Vodafone Qatar has launched a unified biometric eKYC platform powered by Innovatrics to enable fully remote onboarding for SIMs, eSIMs, wallets, and service changes. The system improves security with liveness detection, reduces reliance on physical stores, and reflects a broader global shift toward biometric-based digital identity and SIM registration.

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