Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
CelcomDigi has deployed more than 100 4G and LTE sites across IOI Corporation’s palm oil estates in Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia, delivering high-speed connectivity and direct internet access. The rollout supports automation, mobile workforce tools, and IoT systems while also extending digital services to surrounding rural communities.
The February spectrum auction will release 600 MHz of capacity, giving Pakistan a chance to fix chronic network constraints. Aamir Ibrahim says success depends on prioritizing affordable, reliable internet over 5G hype, strengthening 4G nationwide, enabling handset financing, and treating connectivity as national infrastructure powering education, health, and economic inclusion.
Starlink has made its satellite internet service free for users in Iran amid protests and state-imposed internet blackouts. The move allows terminals to operate without payment, bypassing censorship and reinforcing Starlink’s growing role as a geopolitical tool enabling uncensored connectivity in authoritarian environments.
Oman ranked 68th in the Digital Quality of Life Index 2025, down from 56th last year. While the country performed strongly in digital infrastructure and showed improving internet speeds, weaknesses in digital security and overall connectivity contributed to its decline in the global rankings.
Myriota has launched its HyperPulse™ 5G non-terrestrial satellite IoT network, bringing scalable, low-latency connectivity to Saudi Arabia and other global markets. Built on 3GPP standards and powered by Viasat satellites, the platform supports advanced IoT use cases and is set to expand further in 2026.
Myriota has launched HyperPulse, a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network designed to deliver scalable, low-latency IoT connectivity worldwide. Built on 3GPP standards and powered by Viasat’s L-band satellites, the platform supports advanced monitoring, tracking, and sensing applications in remote and hard-to-reach environments.
Batelco’s Share+ fills a major gap in event connectivity. By offering boosted performance to all users—not just its own customers—it positions the operator as a national enabler of digital experiences, and signals a future where network quality becomes an integral part of live entertainment.
This upgrade gives Pakistan a major capacity and resilience boost, improving latency, strengthening its role on the Asia-Europe digital corridor, and enabling faster growth across cloud, content and fintech ecosystems.
Pakistan has accelerated its digital reform agenda, aiming for nationwide 100 Mbps speeds, major fibre expansion, and leadership in AI and cloud services. The country is pushing digital inclusion, women’s participation, and strong governance reforms, while calling for more investment to ensure universal and affordable connectivity.
Oman’s new MOFN service with Ciena boosts data speeds up to 1.6 Tbps per wavelength, enhancing regional connectivity for AI and cloud infrastructure. The end-to-end managed service strengthens Oman’s status as a strategic digital hub linking Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe, while delivering secure, scalable bandwidth for hyperscalers and enterprise expansion.