Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Nepal Telecom has significantly boosted 4G access across Karnali Province, connecting remote districts like Humla, Dailekh, Jajarkot, and Dolpa for the first time. With 4G now covering more than 98% of local levels nationwide, the expansion marks a major leap in rural connectivity, supporting both residents and tourists across the region.
Nepal Telecom has extended 4G internet and mobile services to Lamjung’s remote villages, improving connectivity for residents and enabling advances in education, healthcare, and local business. The initiative marks a major step toward inclusive digital development in rural Nepal.
Key Takeaways: Maroc Telecom and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have announced a long-term partnership to enhance mobile connectivity and…
Nepal Telecom has launched 4G mobile data services in Kotrang, Junichande Rural Municipality, Jajarkot, marking the first introduction of 4G in the area. The service also includes 2G coverage, enabling faster data, reliable voice services, and video calling. NTC aims for nationwide coverage and future 5G implementation.
Teletalk plans a Tk 50 crore 4G network expansion to provide mobile coverage to Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar. The project will install 33 towers in key areas, improving connectivity for 350,000 mobile users. Approval is pending from the Ministry of Telecommunications and the Ministry of Home Affairs for SIM registration.
Key Takeaways: Kathmandu, Nepal – Nepal Telecom (NTC) has expanded its 4G network to remote areas in the Surkhet and Dolpa…
Roshan has upgraded its internet service in Balkh province from 3G to 4G, enhancing connectivity for local residents. The company plans to expand this upgrade across Afghanistan in the coming year, while users express the need for improved speeds and lower prices.