The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain has set new targets for BNET to ensure timely fibre service deployment. Residential properties must receive fibre within 10 days of a request, and businesses within 30 days. Amwaj will be included in future expansions.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will allow mobile operators to pay spectrum fees in local currency, taka, instead of US dollars. This decision follows requests from operators due to the US dollar’s appreciation against the taka. Fees will be settled based on the dollar rate at the time of payment.
Telecom Egypt has secured a $200 million medium-term loan from Banque Misr UAE to refinance short-term facilities. The five-year loan will be repaid using foreign currency revenues, enhancing the company’s liquidity and aligning with its proactive capital expenditure strategy to mitigate forex risks.
Ooredoo has partnered with Nutanix to develop a hybrid multi-cloud environment for Qatar Airways, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Additionally, Ooredoo is extending its partnership with Netcracker to improve CRM and revenue management, supporting various services and industries, including ICT, IoT, fintech, and entertainment.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on draft regulations for last-mile delivery services in Oman. This initiative aims to improve postal services, enhance e-commerce, and integrate postal operations with the broader transport sector through the Ministry’s Naql platform. Submissions close on June 3.
PTCL and Mashreq Pakistan have signed an agreement for primary data centre colocation services at PTCL’s Tier-III Data Centre. This partnership aims to enhance Mashreq’s digital retail banking operations with state-of-the-art infrastructure and managed security, supporting PTCL’s role in advancing telecom infrastructure and economic growth in Pakistan.
Telecom Egypt and Huawei Cloud have launched the first locally based public cloud platform in Egypt and Northern Africa. This collaboration aims to position Egypt as a premier digital hub, offering advanced, secure cloud solutions to businesses, fostering innovation, and creating job opportunities across the region.
Orange Jordan has launched Fiber to the Room (FTTR) and Wi-Fi 6 technologies, providing customers with high-speed, reliable internet. Covering 1 million households across main cities and governorates, these advancements ensure strong, stable connections for all family members, revolutionizing internet services in Jordan.
Vodacom and Orange are in talks to form a strategic partnership to explore infrastructure deals in Africa. The collaboration aims to reduce costs by sharing infrastructure and expanding rural connectivity, focusing on markets like Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
ToA Tanzania, part of Axian Telecom, secured $30 million from British International Investment to build 200 new telecom sites, enhancing connectivity and bridging the digital divide in Tanzania. The expansion focuses on rural areas, promoting inclusivity and sustainable development.
