Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman’s mobile subscriptions now exceed its population, driven by strong growth in IoT and broadband services, reflecting increased digital adoption and a dynamic telecom sector.
Bangladesh’s mobile subscribers increased 0.52% to 187.61 million in May, led by Grameenphone. Internet users rose 0.87% to 132 million, driven by mobile internet growth, reversing a year-long decline.
Egypt’s mobile subscriptions approached 120 million in 2024, driven by increased internet use and new services like eSIM and Wi-Fi Calling. The country advanced its digital infrastructure with full 5G licensing and phased rollout targeting key urban and economic areas.
Egypt recorded 120 million mobile subscriptions by 2024, ranking second in Africa behind Nigeria. The growth reflects rising mobile internet use and new services like eSIM and Wi-Fi calling, underscoring Egypt’s expanding digital connectivity.
Pakistan has achieved a significant digital milestone with mobile subscriptions surpassing 200 million. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will announce this achievement during a ceremony on May 16 or 17, 2025. The PTA is also offering free data bundles and smartphone giveaways to celebrate and promote digital inclusion.
Omdia predicts that 5G penetration in Africa will rise from 1.4% in 2024 to 25.6% by 2029, driving growth in mobile data traffic. Mobile subscriptions will reach 1.78 billion by 2029, with fiber broadband also seeing significant expansion. Governments are encouraged to prioritize 5G spectrum allocation and device affordability.