Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Paratus Group has launched “Paratus 500,” a unified network connecting 15 sub-Saharan African markets via fibre, satellite, and subsea routes. Covering 500 million people, the service integrates terrestrial and LEO networks to deliver scalable, high-quality connectivity across the region.
Morocco will launch 5G in November 2025 following final government approval, beginning in eight cities including AFCON hosts. Backed by MAD 2.1 billion in licenses and MAD 80 billion in projected investments, the rollout will strengthen Morocco’s digital competitiveness under its Morocco Digital 2030 strategy.
Bangladesh’s state-run submarine cable operator denied claims of bandwidth shortage, citing 7,200 Gbps of current capacity and plans to reach 30,000 Gbps by 2026. The statement comes as the country’s first private cable project faces delays, underscoring tensions between state control and market liberalization.
Zong has launched a nationwide initiative to localize global lithium battery safety standards, ensuring telecom network reliability through research, testing, and collaboration with local labs. The company aims to set an industry-wide benchmark for safety, sustainability, and energy efficiency in Pakistan’s telecom sector.
EDOTCO Bangladesh has installed the country’s first fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) telecom tower in Gopalganj. Lighter and corrosion-resistant, the FRP structure enables faster installation, lower maintenance, and greener deployment, reinforcing Bangladesh’s digital infrastructure sustainability goals.
EDOTCO Bangladesh has deployed the country’s first fibre-reinforced polymer telecom tower in Gopalganj. The lightweight, corrosion-resistant design allows faster installation, lower maintenance costs, and greater sustainability, marking a major leap in the nation’s digital infrastructure development.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has waived underground cable-laying fees for telecom firms for three years to expand affordable, high-speed internet. The policy aims to boost connectivity, lower infrastructure costs, and accelerate the province’s digital transformation and economic growth.
Vietnam has entered the global top 10 for fixed broadband speeds, recording its fastest internet performance since 1997. With Viettel and VinaPhone earning global awards, rapid 5G and Wi-Fi 7 adoption, and ambitious infrastructure expansion, Vietnam is positioning itself as a leading digital economy by 2030.
Oman Towers has completed its strategic partnership with Brookfield, confirming the latter’s majority acquisition. The deal expands Brookfield’s global telecom tower portfolio and strengthens Oman’s infrastructure ambitions, with 2,450 sites under management and renewed focus on operational excellence, sustainability, and digital growth.
Dhiraagu hosted the SEA-ME-WE 6 Global Consortium Meeting in the Maldives, where leading telecom providers reviewed progress on the submarine cable project linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Western Europe. The project will provide faster internet, strengthen Maldives’ digital infrastructure, and support broader regional economic growth.