Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Opensignal’s latest report shows Pakistan’s mobile operators competing across different strengths, with Zong leading in speed and reliability, Jazz dominating coverage and 4G availability, Ufone excelling in gaming experience, and Telenor trailing as the market undergoes consolidation and rising data demand.
e& Carrier & Wholesale and TNS Global have launched the South Route, a new terrestrial connectivity corridor linking Central Asia and the UAE to improve resilience, reduce latency, and support hyperscale, cloud, and carrier demand while strengthening regional digital infrastructure and cross-continental connectivity.
stc has secured an $800 million Silklink project in Syria to deploy a nationwide fibre-optic network, data centres, and subsea cable landing stations, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting digital transformation through improved infrastructure, higher data capacity, and expanded cloud and IoT capabilities.
Vodafone Egypt has acquired additional spectrum in the 1,800MHz band and renewed its 2,600MHz holdings to boost 4G capacity, improve network performance, and support rising demand for mobile data and digital services across Egypt’s growing telecom market.
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has enabled free mobile calls to toll-free numbers nationwide, expanding consumer access to essential services while reinforcing efforts to improve telecom inclusivity and user protection.
VEON is repositioning from a telecom operator into a diversified digital services platform across frontier markets, using payments, fintech, and satellite-enabled resilience to expand beyond connectivity while leveraging Dubai as its operational hub for talent, capital access, and regional reach.
Batelco by Beyon has partnered with Tata Communications and Tencent to strengthen Manama IX by enhancing network security and global content connectivity, reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a regional interconnection hub and supporting growing demand for low-latency digital services.
SLT-Mobitel and Fairfirst Insurance have launched Sri Lanka’s first mobile billing-enabled motor insurance service, enabling customers to access and renew insurance directly through mobile accounts, expanding digital financial inclusion and supporting the country’s broader digital transformation objectives.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reported a 12% rise in net profit for 2025, driven by AI-led service innovation, network investments, and improved customer experience, reflecting continued momentum in its digital transformation strategy and strengthening financial performance.
Oman’s mobile subscriptions rose 7 percent in 2025, driven by strong IoT growth and rising fibre adoption, as the telecom market continues shifting away from legacy technologies toward 5G and advanced connectivity services.