Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Vodacom and Huawei have launched Africa’s first EcoMatrix network in Tanzania, improving 4G performance by 200 percent while reducing energy consumption and infrastructure complexity.
Pakistan’s telecom sector recorded Rs 1,075 billion in revenues with broadband subscribers reaching 150 million and 4G users crossing 141 million. Data consumption surged 30 percent, FDI rose 67 percent, and ARPU improved significantly, reflecting strong sector growth and rising digital adoption.
Bangladesh’s 4G median speeds exceed new QoS benchmarks, driven by spectrum investments and 3G refarming. However, bottom 10th percentile data reveals compliance gaps in rural and edge zones, highlighting the need for targeted network densification.
TRCSL is accelerating 4G expansion under the ‘Communication to the Village’ project, introducing new reimbursement guidelines to support rural tower construction and enhance nationwide digital connectivity.
Algérie Télécom has launched a nationwide initiative to deploy 345 new 4G-LTE base stations across 44 wilayas, aiming to expand coverage, improve network reliability, and support growing demand for digital services. The phased rollout supports Algeria’s digital transformation and broader economic development objectives.
Nepal Telecom has launched 4G services in Hima Rural Municipality, Jumla, providing reliable mobile internet and voice connectivity to wards 1–7 for the first time. The expansion ends long-standing connectivity challenges in the remote region and supports Nepal’s broader digital inclusion and rural development efforts.
Nepal Telecom has launched 4G services in Simbokpa, Sankhuwasabha, bringing high-speed data and HD voice connectivity to a remote mountainous area. The deployment supports local development and tourism, aligns with NTC’s nationwide coverage goals, and advances Nepal’s broader digital inclusion efforts.
Ethio Telecom is expanding telehealth services to 200 additional hospitals after extending its 4G network to 93 more cities. The move supports Ethiopia’s national digital transformation goals by improving healthcare access, especially in rural areas, and strengthening the role of mobile connectivity in delivering digital medical services.
Airtel Tanzania has expanded its 4G and 5G network coverage to several new regions, including key mainland cities and the Zanzibar islands. The move supports faster connectivity, wider digital inclusion, and broader access to mobile financial services through Airtel Money.
Nepal’s 4G users have reached 2.59 crore, with mobile broadband penetration rising to 89%. NTC and Ncell continue to drive growth, adding over 1.11 lakh users in a month. Carrier aggregation and nationwide 4G coverage fuel adoption as Nepal prepares to sunset legacy networks and move toward commercial 5G services.