digital-infrastructure

Cabinet calls for developing digital infrastructure Members suggest half of spectrum proceeds be allocated to USF for fiberisation

Shahzaib3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

A major shift in Pakistan’s spectrum policy could route half of auction proceeds to the Universal Service Fund, prioritising nationwide fibre rollout. The cabinet also pushed for easier payment terms for operators and live-broadcast auctions. Officials said the spectrum sale targets major gains in 4G and 5G speeds while addressing Pakistan’s regional lag.

Bahrain Becomes First GCC Nation to Launch Direct-to-Device Satellite Services

Shahzaib3 months ago3 months ago01 mins

Bahrain has launched direct-to-device satellite services, becoming the first GCC country to enable standard mobile phones to connect directly to satellites. The move enhances connectivity in remote and maritime areas, strengthens public safety, and reinforces Bahrain’s leadership in digital innovation.

Telecom subscriptions in Oman jump 9.6% to over 8mn

Shahzaib3 months ago3 months ago01 mins

Oman’s telecom subscriptions surpassed 8 million in 2025, driven by strong mobile growth, a surge in IoT connections, and rapid fibre expansion, while legacy technologies such as ADSL and fixed 4G continued to decline.

El-Sisi directs to expand local manufacturing of telecommunications devices

Shahzaib3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

Egypt is pushing to expand local manufacturing of telecom devices while advancing data centres, cloud services, and 5G as part of a wider strategy to strengthen digital infrastructure, boost economic growth, and build a knowledge-based economy nationwide.

e& and ZTT Complete Region’s First Hollow-Core Fibre Field Trial

Shahzaib4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

The successful hollow-core fibre trial demonstrates how advanced fibre technologies can deliver significant latency improvements and higher performance for modern networks. By validating the technology in live field conditions, e& UAE and ZTT have taken an important step toward enabling faster, more efficient connectivity for data centres, cloud platforms, and emerging digital services across the UAE.

Orange Egypt Officially Launches 5G Services Following $80M Loan for Licence

Shahzaib10 months ago10 months ago01 mins

Following an $80 million loan, Orange Egypt has launched 5G services starting in high-demand areas, with nationwide expansion planned. The launch supports Egypt’s digital transformation efforts, including Smart City initiatives and growing demand for high-speed connectivity, while ensuring quality standards through collaboration with the NTRA.