Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algeria has connected three million households to fibre broadband as part of its nationwide FTTH rollout. The milestone supports digital inclusion, improved service quality and economic growth, aligning with the country’s strategy to become one of Africa’s most digitally advanced nations.
PTCL Flash Fiber has won Ookla’s Best Fixed Network award for 2025 and Best ISP Gaming Experience for H2 2025 in Pakistan. The recognition reflects strong performance in speed, latency, and network stability as PTCL continues expanding its fibre infrastructure nationwide.
Nigeria’s telecom regulator has set March 20 for stakeholder submissions on the revised National Telecommunications Policy, paving the way for a 2026 framework focused on spectrum management, broadband growth, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
Saudi Arabia’s latest Opensignal reports confirm the Kingdom’s global leadership in mobile download speed while showcasing strong competition among stc, Mobily, Zain, and Salam. Fiber expansion and consistent quality improvements continue to strengthen both mobile and fixed broadband performance nationwide.
Sri Lanka’s TRCSL is accelerating 4G expansion through its ‘Communication to the Village’ project, introducing enhanced reimbursement support to speed up tower deployment in underserved areas. The initiative aims to improve rural connectivity, expand digital inclusion, and strengthen nationwide telecom infrastructure.
Jazz has secured a USF contract to expand telecom connectivity in Badin, deploying new sites and upgrading existing infrastructure to bring voice and broadband services to underserved communities. The project aims to improve digital access, enable socio-economic development, and support inclusion through expanded connectivity across rural Sindh.
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.