Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
EDOTCO Bangladesh has installed the country’s first fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) telecom tower in Gopalganj. Lighter and corrosion-resistant, the FRP structure enables faster installation, lower maintenance, and greener deployment, reinforcing Bangladesh’s digital infrastructure sustainability goals.
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JazzCash has integrated its debit cards with Google Wallet, allowing users to make secure and seamless tap-to-pay transactions. This enhancement strengthens JazzCash’s payment solutions portfolio and provides millions of Pakistanis with more convenient, digital financial services. The feature offers added security through tokenization technology and account protection options.
AWCC has officially launched 4G services in Kabul, Afghanistan, offering high-speed internet at lower costs. This rollout is part of AWCC’s nationwide expansion plan, enhancing connectivity and supporting economic growth.
Ncell will introduce the 971 mobile number prefix by July 31, 2025, following NTA’s approval to address exhaustion of existing number ranges. The move supports growing demand and digital service integration, urging stakeholders to update their systems accordingly.
China Mobile has landed the SEA-H2X subsea cable in Hong Kong and activated key eastern segments of the 2Africa system, strengthening connectivity across Asia, Africa, and Europe. SEA-H2X adds more than 100Tbps of China Mobile bandwidth and reinforces Hong Kong’s digital hub role, while 2Africa’s activation supports Africa’s digital economy through high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure and deeper China–Africa technology cooperation.
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Basata Holding will invest $7 million in 2026 while preparing new investment services and regional expansion into Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Kurdistan. The company, already serving over 120,000 merchants, aims to reach 150,000 this year and strengthen its leadership in Egypt’s fast-growing digital payments sector.
Bangladesh faces some of the highest internet taxes in Asia, with a combined rate of 39%. The GSMA report highlights how these high taxes, along with regulatory challenges, hinder the telecom sector’s growth and digital transformation. The report calls for tax reforms, streamlined regulations, and better collaboration for progress.
US-based digital infrastructure company Cybastion and technology giant Cisco have expanded their collaboration in Morocco to develop sovereign digital infrastructure,…