Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
November 11, 2025: Netflix’s latest ISP Speed Index—which measures prime-time streaming performance—shows a general uptick in global internet speeds, with notable gains by providers in Kuwait and the United States.
Pakistan has waived ROW charges for IT and fiber installations in Islamabad, aiming to cut costs for providers and speed up broadband rollout. Officials say the move supports affordable Internet expansion, though shutdowns and platform censorship continue to challenge digital access.
Algeria Telecom introduces Africa’s fastest FTTH service at 1.6 Gbps, supporting digital transformation and expanding fiber connectivity to millions of homes and businesses nationwide.
Qatar ranks second globally for median mobile download speed in June 2025 at 517.44 Mbps, behind the UAE. Kuwait and Bahrain follow in third and fourth places.
Ookla’s report reveals Morocco’s rapid progress in fixed broadband infrastructure, with fiber deployments improving network performance ahead of major events like the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Hotels in key cities show impressive Wi-Fi speeds, enhancing Morocco’s appeal as a digital tourist destination.
Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung called for coordinated efforts under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to achieve the Digital Nepal Framework’s goals. He emphasized expanding access to broadband, improving GIOMS, controlling advertisement leakage, and addressing the economic burden of local-level tax collection for mobile tower installations.
Northstar Telecom has upgraded its Fiber Broadband services in Bahrain, increasing base speeds to 300 Mbps and offering up to 2 Gbps for higher-tier plans. This ensures businesses and individuals benefit from faster, more reliable internet, with no extra cost for existing customers.
WISPAP has submitted recommendations to the PTA for modernizing Pakistan’s Local Loop Licensing Regime. The proposed changes include eliminating mandatory voice service requirements, introducing a broadband-only license, and promoting technology-neutral licensing to accelerate broadband expansion, innovation, and fair competition in the country’s telecom sector.
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Eutelsat OneWeb has applied for fast-track approval from India’s Department of Telecommunications to launch two earth station gateways connected to its LEO satellites. The initiative aims to provide satellite broadband services across South Asia, enhancing India’s role as a satellite communications hub and supporting disaster recovery and backhaul connectivity.