Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
KAPP has secured conditional approval for a KD19.928 million fixed-line telecom upgrade project. The initiative targets nationwide fibre expansion to 90 percent of homes by 2028, speeds of up to 10 Gbps, and supports Kuwait’s digital transformation and New Kuwait 2035 vision.
Robi Axiata reported a record Tk 9.37 billion profit in 2025, up 33 per cent year-on-year, driven by lower operating costs and strong data growth. Revenue rose 1 per cent as voice income declined, while 4G expansion and high dividend payout underscored financial resilience.
Omantel posted an 87.7 per cent surge in 2025 net profit to RO 371 million, supported by stronger EBITDA, IAS 29 adjustments and solid domestic growth. Group revenue rose 11.4 per cent, while Zain continued to drive overall performance across the regional portfolio.
Algérie Télécom has launched a Ramadan 2026 promotion offering up to 30 free internet days for customers who upgrade their connection speeds. The campaign also includes discounted fibre modems and Wi-Fi repeaters, supporting higher-speed adoption and national fibre expansion efforts.
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.