Kuwait’s CITRA has proposed a new draft regulation to oversee mobile and virtual telecom service distributors, focusing on licensing, operational standards, and enhanced oversight. The initiative promotes transparency, fair competition, and improved service quality, inviting stakeholder input before finalization.
PTA’s Q1 2025 QoS survey found some Pakistani mobile operators underperforming on voice service KPIs in specific regions. Operators using advanced network tech such as VoLTE showed better results. PTA has called for corrective actions to improve service quality.
PTA is enforcing recovery of an $11.77 million late fee from Zong over delayed license renewal payments. Despite partial payments made under court order, the late fee remains unpaid, risking penalties or service disruption. Zong may appeal or settle to protect its operations in Pakistan’s telecom market.
Telecom regulators and industry leaders from across the Middle East and Africa convened in Cairo to discuss leveraging crowdsourced data and AI-driven analytics to improve network quality and accelerate digital inclusion. The summit highlighted the shift to user-centric regulatory models and emphasized collaboration to support economic growth and enhanced connectivity across the region.
Nigerian Communications Commission mandates telecom providers to notify customers of major outages with detailed info and advance notice. Operators must compensate for prolonged disruptions, report incidents publicly via a dedicated portal, reinforcing transparency and infrastructure protection under CNII classification.
Bangladesh’s IGW Operators Forum criticizes the new telecom licensing framework, warning it favors foreign players and risks local firms’ survival. The forum calls for protecting local investments, restoring SMS routing rights to local operators, and resisting foreign oligopoly amid evolving market dynamics.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) mandates telecom operators to notify consumers of major network outages, detailing causes, affected areas, and restoration times. Operators must report outages via a public portal and provide compensation for disruptions over 24 hours, promoting transparency and accountability to protect critical telecom infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia ranks second in the UN ITU 2024 ICT Regulatory Tracker among G20 countries, showcasing its leadership in telecom regulation, digital infrastructure, and fostering investment-driven digital economic growth.
Sri Lanka’s pause on Starlink rollout underscores a deeper debate over digital sovereignty, as the government seeks to balance security concerns with the need for affordable and resilient connectivity in underserved areas. The decision highlights the importance of regulatory clarity in managing foreign digital services.
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is rolling out new initiatives to improve telecom transparency. Key updates include a regulation to ensure accurate billing systems and the launch of the “Commercial Caller ID” project, requiring corporate call centers to identify themselves and their purpose, aiming to protect consumers.
