Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco leads Africa in 2025 mobile internet speeds at 124.32 Mbps, followed by South Africa and Tunisia, according to Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index. Only eight African countries met ranking thresholds, highlighting uneven digital infrastructure investment across the continent.
A telecom customer has filed a Rs2 million lawsuit after Rs823 was deducted for a weekly package that was never activated. The Consumer Court has issued notice to the company amid rising complaints over failed activations, balance deductions, and weak customer support on the associated fintech platform.
Jazz has completed a Proof of Concept for a fully converged Single Voice Core, unifying 2G, VoLTE, and VoWiFi services to simplify architecture and enhance call quality across Pakistan’s largest mobile network.
TRCSL is accelerating 4G expansion under the ‘Communication to the Village’ project, introducing new reimbursement guidelines to support rural tower construction and enhance nationwide digital connectivity.
CST has completed its Ramadan 1447 AH operational plan, expanding 5G coverage and deploying round-the-clock technical teams to ensure reliable digital services for pilgrims at the Two Holy Mosques.
Pakistan imported $1.139 billion worth of mobile phones in July-January FY2025-26, up 31%, while local manufacturing produced over 30 million handsets in 2025, reinforcing strong domestic assembly capacity.
Oman’s telecom revenue reached RO961 million in 2025 as mobile, IoT, broadband, and 5G adoption expanded, while 50 government schools were connected to Starlink to enhance digital access.
Nepal Telecom has completed its copper-to-fiber transition in the Far-West Province, enabling high-speed internet, IPTV, and voice services through NT Fiber as part of its nationwide modernization strategy.
Zain Bahrain has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of Infonas, expanding its enterprise ICT footprint and accelerating diversification into digital infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI-driven services.
Oman’s telecom operators achieved 94% Omanisation in 2025, alongside expanded fibre and 5G rollout, improved broadband speeds, and increased digital service delivery, supporting the Sultanate’s broader digital transformation agenda.