Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Tunisie has launched satellite broadband services using Eutelsat’s KONNECT satellite, offering speeds of up to 100 Mbps and nationwide coverage. The service is aimed at connecting remote areas lacking telecom infrastructure and forms part of Orange’s broader satellite connectivity strategy across Africa and the Middle East.
Orange will sponsor the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 for the 17th consecutive year, delivering connectivity, AI-powered digital fan experiences through its Max it super-app, and inclusive physical Fan Zones across Africa. The initiative reinforces Orange’s commitment to innovation, youth development, and accessible football for communities across the continent.
Orange has completed the first landing of the Medusa subsea cable in Marseille, marking a key milestone in the 8,700 km Mediterranean system linking Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The project boosts digital resilience, capacity, and sovereignty under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative.
Orange has partnered with Synamedia to launch a multi-CDN streaming solution in March 2025, combining Orange’s extensive CDN footprint with Quortex Switch technology. The service offers dynamic traffic balancing, seamless midstream switching, and regulatory compliance, targeting the booming streaming markets of the Middle East and Africa.
Orange is expanding its collaboration with OpenAI to deploy advanced AI models locally across 26 countries, focusing on African languages and open-source releases. This will enhance AI services like chatbots, voice assistants, and network automation while ensuring data privacy and regulatory compliance.
Orange’s Africa and Middle East segment led a 12.8% EBITDAaL growth, prompting the group to raise its 2025 growth target above 3%. The company reported solid H1 results, with strong Orange Money growth and a new cybersecurity division launch.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is partnering with Orange to roll out its AWS Wavelength technology in Morocco and Senegal, marking the first deployment in Africa. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity, reduce latency, and support industries like telecom and gaming with ultra-low latency applications.
Orange Group’s Middle East and Africa division continues its growth streak, achieving its eighth consecutive quarter of expansion. The company credits investment in 4G and 5G networks, with data services driving 60% of the revenue increase. MEA’s revenue rose by 12.8%, solidifying its role as the group’s largest contributor.
Orange Egypt has launched its eSIM service, allowing customers to switch from traditional SIM cards to a digital eSIM. The service, available through the “My Orange” app or at branches, lets users activate multiple lines. A seamless activation process and verification ensure convenience and data accuracy for users.
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