Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nigeria’s telecom regulator has launched a major review of its national telecommunications policy to lower right-of-way fees, streamline taxation, and modernise regulations, aiming to reduce infrastructure costs, accelerate broadband deployment, and support the country’s evolving digital economy.
Oman’s mobile subscriptions rose 7 percent in 2025, driven by strong IoT growth and rising fibre adoption, as the telecom market continues shifting away from legacy technologies toward 5G and advanced connectivity services.
Starlink’s launch in Tajikistan aims to extend broadband access to remote regions through low-Earth orbit satellite connectivity, addressing infrastructure gaps while raising questions around affordability and state-controlled internet governance.
The UAE maintained regional leadership in internet speeds in 2025 as 5G rollouts across North Africa and regulatory interventions in GCC markets drove major shifts in connectivity rankings across the MEA region.
Morocco climbed sharply in global connectivity rankings after launching 5G, improving mobile speeds and fibre-driven broadband performance while reinforcing its position as North Africa’s leading mobile connectivity market.
Egypt’s parliament will meet telecom regulators and Telecom Egypt leadership to address public concerns over internet packages, service quality, and infrastructure development amid rising data demand and subscriber growth.
Oman’s telecom market saw mobile subscriptions rise 7% in 2025, driven by IoT growth and increasing fibre adoption, while legacy technologies declined as the sector continued shifting toward advanced connectivity services.
Nepal Telecom will roll out 1 Gbps FTTH connectivity in Omsatiya Rural Municipality under a new three-phase agreement. The project will connect municipal offices, health posts, and community schools, advancing Nepal’s goal of nationwide high-speed internet and strengthening digital access in rural areas.
USF and Jazz have launched Rs. 1.16 billion broadband projects across nine districts in Punjab and KP, targeting 533,000 rural residents. The initiative strengthens Pakistan’s Digital Nation agenda, accelerates inclusion, and expands high-speed connectivity through public-private collaboration.
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has warned multiple broadband providers, including PTCL and Net Cloud Telecom, after a Q4 2025 survey revealed widespread issues with latency, jitter, and network reliability. While minimum speeds are met, weak routing, core failures, and peak-hour congestion continue to disrupt video calls, gaming, and international access.