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
HFCL Senior Vice President Bhuvnesh Sachdeva noted that the decision demonstrates strong operator confidence in the IO platform, adding that real-world deployment within an operational network provides valuable validation for telecom operators and enterprise customers across the region.
Nigeria’s average 4G speeds reached 33Mbps in 2025, reflecting major investments in fibre, network expansion and regulatory reform. While challenges persist, rising broadband penetration and improved quality of experience signal meaningful progress in one of Africa’s largest telecom markets.
Broadband Infraco has partnered with Huawei to build a nationwide intelligent all-optical backbone network supporting South Africa’s SA Connect strategy. Using 800G optical technology, the project will expand affordable broadband, bridge urban-rural connectivity gaps, and strengthen regional cross-border digital infrastructure by 2030.
PESCO has been ordered by the Competition Appellate Tribunal to restore equal Right of Way access to internet and cable providers and to create a fair, uniform ROW policy. The ruling addresses discriminatory charges and abuse of dominance, reinforcing non-discriminatory broadband infrastructure deployment.
Nigeria’s FMCIDE and WIOCC Group have formed a strategic partnership to boost Nigeria’s digital economy through investments in digital infrastructure and stakeholder engagement. The partnership focuses on improving broadband access, last-mile connectivity, and job creation, with WIOCC deploying advanced fibre and colocation facilities across the country.
BNET has successfully acquired Infonas’ fixed fiber assets, marking a key milestone in Bahrain’s National Telecommunications Plan (NTP5). This acquisition unifies the Kingdom’s broadband infrastructure, enhancing fiber-optic services. BNET is committed to creating a single network, improving coverage, and elevating service quality across Bahrain.