Elon Musk expressed excitement about launching Starlink in Bangladesh following a meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Prof. Muhammad Yunus. The discussions focused on how Starlink could improve connectivity for youth, rural areas, and underserved communities. Musk also accepted an invitation to visit Bangladesh for the potential launch.
Batelco by Beyon has launched ‘One Plan’ in Bahrain, allowing customers to combine up to five postpaid mobile lines and one fibre Internet line into a single plan with one unified bill. This first-of-its-kind product aims to simplify mobile and home connectivity, providing exceptional value for money.
Saudi Arabia’s CST and SCIT Group have partnered for a $100 million investment to enhance Air-to-Ground (A2G) communication technology. The initiative aims to improve aviation safety, passenger connectivity, and airline operations, while fostering local talent and regional expansion. This collaboration positions Saudi Arabia as a global leader in aviation technology.
Mobily has announced a $905 million investment in data centers and submarine cables to enhance Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure. This initiative supports the Kingdom’s digital economy growth, contributing to Vision 2030 by improving global connectivity, expanding data center capacity, and fostering innovation across various industries.
Ooredoo Qatar has upgraded its Aamali portfolio, introducing new business solutions like enhanced Aamali Mobile and Mobile Broadband plans. The launch of Aamali GoConnect offers eSIM-enabled devices with global data plans, ensuring seamless connectivity and enhanced productivity for businesses across industries and regions.
Telecom Egypt, in partnership with Cisco, has activated a high-capacity subsea link on the 2Africa subsea cable, connecting Egypt to France via Italy. This project enhances network efficiency, boosts international traffic capacity, and supports bandwidth-intensive services like AI and cloud computing, improving connectivity across the Mediterranean.
Veon is in talks with Starlink to expand satellite-powered cellular services to Bangladesh through its subsidiary, Banglalink. The partnership aims to provide connectivity in underserved areas where terrestrial networks fail, such as during floods or energy shortages. This expansion is part of Veon’s broader strategy to serve emerging markets.
Ooredoo has launched an entertaining campaign highlighting its network strength. Through humorous characters representing connectivity issues, the series showcases how Ooredoo solves frustrations, especially for gamers. With local influencers in each market, the campaign emphasizes Ooredoo’s commitment to innovation and seamless connectivity, offering an upgraded user experience.
Saudi Arabia’s role in driving 5.5G innovation was highlighted at the 15th Global Mobile Broadband Forum. SAMENA Council emphasized the Kingdom’s leadership in fostering digital transformation, cross-sector collaboration, and AI-powered connectivity, paving the way for improved healthcare, education, and economic diversification in the region.
Zong, in partnership with DCode, has launched an affordable device-data bundle to enhance connectivity in Pakistan. The Cygnal 4 Lite device, priced at Rs. 21,999, includes a six-month data bundle of 12 GB, aiming to improve access to essential online services and bridge the digital divide.
