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
UAE operator du has signed a strategic partnership with Cyprus-based Datawave Networks to land and invest in the Singapore-India-Gulf submarine…
Vodafone Idea has deployed Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme coherent optical technology across its transport network in India, achieving 1.6 terabits…
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has called for the development of homegrown applications built…
Jordan’s telecom market in late 2025 is defined by a massive 184% annual jump in 5G adoption and the dominance of fiber-optic technology, which now powers nearly 80% of fixed internet lines. While traditional voice calls and SMS usage continue to fade, total mobile and fixed data consumption has climbed by over 23%, driven by a tech-savvy population and expanding high-speed infrastructure.
A leading regional telecom provider has introduced a 10 Gbps fibre broadband tier, setting a new benchmark for home internet speeds in the market. Supported by advanced wireless hardware, the service aims to meet the increasing bandwidth requirements of modern households and professional remote workflows.
Turkcell becomes the first in Turkey to offer 10 Gbps home broadband, strengthening its fibre leadership with Wi-Fi 7-powered connectivity and expanding subscriber growth.
Nepal halts its RTDF-funded free broadband project, signaling a shift toward a new model for expanding internet access across schools, health centers, and local communities.
Iraq has introduced a 20 percent service fee on fiber-optic and Wi-Fi internet services as part of a government plan to increase public revenues, despite growing demand for broadband connectivity.
Algérie Télécom has launched a Ramadan promotion offering faster internet speeds, seven days of free service, and a discounted fiber modem for IDOOM Fibre subscribers. The campaign also includes a daily lottery where customers can win Wi-Fi repeaters.
Northstar Telecom in Bahrain has standardized its Wi-Fi access point and switching infrastructure across business, residential, and enterprise broadband services using HFCL’s IO platform. The move introduces a unified, carrier-grade architecture with AI-powered network management through IO Canvas to improve performance, scalability, and centralized control.