OmanSat Technologies has been granted a first-class licence by Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to develop and operate a satellite communications system. This will enhance broadband internet services and satellite connectivity, especially in rural areas, boosting the country’s telecommunications infrastructure and market competitiveness.
Pakistan is set to enhance its telecom infrastructure with an upcoming spectrum auction. The government has released 567 MHz of additional spectrum across multiple bands to support 4G and 5G services. The auction aims to meet growing mobile data demand, boost economic growth, and improve broadband coverage nationwide.
Bangla Phone Ltd has been granted a Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licence by the BTRC, after an 11-year wait. The licence allows the company to build and manage a fibre-optic transmission network, improving broadband access and reducing service costs. The move aims to expand telecom infrastructure across Bangladesh.
Bangla Phone Ltd has received approval for Bangladesh’s first Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licence in 11 years. The licence will allow the company to build and manage a nationwide fibre-optic transmission network, improving broadband access and potentially reducing service costs. The licence is pending final approval by the Ministry.
Morocco’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) has mandated telecom operators to share their fiber optic infrastructure. The new regulation requires Infrastructure Operators to lease networks to competitors and publish pricing structures, aiming to enhance competition and network accessibility across the country’s telecom market.
The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) has launched a project to improve telecommunications coverage across key maritime zones, installing four new telecom towers. This initiative will enhance connectivity for commercial vessels, recreational boaters, and emergency services, supporting Dubai’s ambition to be a global maritime hub and fostering investment in the sector.
NORTHSTAR Technology and HFCL have announced a strategic partnership at the Fiber Connect Mena Conference in Dubai. The collaboration focuses on enhancing fibre infrastructure across Bahrain and the Middle East, aligning with the region’s push for AI-driven fibre networks to support digital transformation and future telecom needs.
STC has signed a SR32.64 billion contract with a Saudi government entity to develop, operate, and provide telecom infrastructure services over 15 years. The contract highlights STC’s commitment to advancing Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation through investments in 5G, fiber optics, data centers, and advanced technologies like cloud computing and IoT.
EDOTCO Bangladesh has launched a 5G-ready Tower Operation Centre in Dhaka, aimed at enhancing the management of telecom towers nationwide. The facility offers real-time monitoring, improved connectivity, and energy optimization. This development sets a new benchmark for operational efficiency in the telecommunications industry.
EDOTCO Bangladesh has launched a modernized 5G-ready Tower Operation Centre in Dhaka to optimize telecom tower management, improve connectivity, and support Bangladesh’s digital transformation. The facility is a major step in advancing telecom infrastructure, with a focus on sustainability and operational efficiency.
