Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
DE-CIX India has become the country’s first Internet Exchange to integrate Starlink’s LEO satellite internet. With speeds up to 220 Mbps and affordable pricing, the move enhances rural and remote connectivity while complementing terrestrial networks, marking a major step for Digital India’s inclusive future.
Sama X, Starlink’s authorised reseller, is expanding satellite-powered internet across MENA, India, and Pakistan. Its hybrid LEO solutions bring low-latency, high-speed connectivity to underserved regions, enabling healthcare, education, logistics, and agriculture, while driving future-ready applications in AI, cloud, and autonomous systems.
The UAE is consulting on a new “Category B” licence to allow resale of broadband satellite internet services like Starlink. The move could expand connectivity for key sectors, enable market competition, and pave the way for Starlink’s UAE launch. Feedback closes on September 25, 2025.
Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited inks $2.5m deal to resell Starlink internet services, targeting corporate clients and expanding high-speed satellite coverage nationwide.
Starlink launches satellite internet in Chad, its 24th African market, to improve connectivity in remote regions. The move supports Starlink’s goal to increase Africa’s low internet penetration, though regulatory hurdles persist in countries like South Africa.
PTA partners with Opensignal to monitor telecom network performance and enforces new satellite internet regulations requiring licenses for foreign providers, aiming to enhance connectivity quality and security in Pakistan.
Pakistan is enhancing telecom network quality through a collaboration with Opensignal for real-time performance monitoring, while satellite internet rollout faces delays due to new security-focused regulations for foreign operators.
Qatar launched satellite internet services, becoming the first Arab country to do so, boosting network resilience and supporting the National Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals. The technology benefits sectors like education and healthcare, with Qatar Airways demonstrating its practical impact.
Starlink is set to launch satellite internet services in Pakistan by late 2025. The Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Board is finalizing licensing rules, with Starlink leading applications. Other firms like Amazon and OneWeb are also interested in entering Pakistan’s satellite internet market.
Qatar now enjoys nationwide access to Starlink satellite internet, enhancing connectivity for consumers, businesses, and aviation passengers, and positioning the country as a Middle Eastern digital pioneer.