Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
This agreement brings US engineering expertise into Libya’s telecom sector, targeting infrastructure upgrades and 5G deployment. The partnership aims to modernize national networks, transfer technical know-how, and improve service quality, positioning Libya’s communications sector for future growth and digital resilience.
India has crossed 400 million 5G users in just three years, becoming the world’s second-largest 5G market. With 85% population coverage, rapid rural growth, and home-grown network stacks, the country is redefining scale, speed, and digital self-reliance.
Oman’s mobile market has been reshaped by 5G investment, regulatory reform, and Vodafone’s entry. Network coverage now exceeds 90%, speeds have doubled, and global rankings improved. Omantel and Ooredoo lead performance, while Vodafone drives competition through digital-first pricing, supported by pro-investment regulation.
Digicel Samoa has expanded 5G coverage in Apia to 25 sites following the addition of five new locations. The rollout is part of a WST23m network upgrade programme across Upolu and Savaii, improving speeds, reliability, and access to digital services in urban and residential areas.
Almadar Aljadid has completed final technical preparations to launch Libya’s first national 5G service. The rollout supports the country’s digital transformation agenda, aims to deliver world-class connectivity, and positions Libya within the global landscape of modern telecommunications.
Oman climbed to 18th in the Speedtest Global Index after doubling median download speeds in three years. Regulatory reforms, 3G sunset, new competition, and sustained 5G investment lifted coverage to 91 percent, strengthened resilience, and positioned the sultanate among the world’s fastest mobile markets.
Oman’s mobile market has surged in global rankings as regulatory reform, competition, and heavy 5G investment doubled median speeds and expanded coverage to 91%. With 6,671 5G sites and strong subsea redundancy, the country now outperforms many Gulf peers in speed and network resilience.
Zain Kuwait has achieved a regional first by reaching 31 Gbps in a real-world 5G-Advanced test. Using advanced spectrum and carrier aggregation, the milestone demonstrates readiness for ultra-high capacity, low latency, and next-generation digital services, positioning Kuwait at the forefront of future connectivity.
Zong has partnered with ZTE to introduce affordable 5G smartphones in Pakistan ahead of the February spectrum auction. The initiative includes entry-level and gaming devices, bundled plans, and BNPL schemes, aiming to boost readiness for 5G adoption as operators prepare for heavy investment and rollout obligations.
Omantel has completed Oman’s transition to a full 5G Standalone network, enabling ultra-low latency, network slicing, and advanced IoT services. The seamless upgrade unlocks new enterprise and consumer use cases, from private networks to smarter industry, positioning Oman to compete as a regional digital hub.