Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sri Lanka’s TRCSL is accelerating 4G expansion through its ‘Communication to the Village’ project, introducing enhanced reimbursement support to speed up tower deployment in underserved areas. The initiative aims to improve rural connectivity, expand digital inclusion, and strengthen nationwide telecom infrastructure.
MTN Congo has connected to the 2Africa subsea cable system to enhance international connectivity and network resilience. The move adds route diversity, improves service reliability, and supports growing demand for digital services as internet penetration continues to expand across the country.
Hutch Sri Lanka has launched sustainability-led retail outlets powered by renewable energy, integrating circular economy principles and e-waste initiatives into customer spaces. The initiative reflects growing telecom industry efforts to embed sustainability into retail experiences while supporting environmental awareness and responsible consumption.
Ghana’s NCA has introduced stricter quality of service rules for mobile operators, including tighter dropped call limits, minimum data speed requirements, and mandatory coverage standards. The updated regulations aim to improve service reliability and align performance benchmarks with modern usage and digital transformation goals.
stc group reported record financial results for 2025, with revenues reaching $20.75 billion and adjusted net profit rising 12.5 percent. Growth was supported by digital infrastructure expansion, 5G and fiber investments, data centre partnerships, and continued diversification across fintech and digital services.
Ooredoo has established Ooredoo Fibre Networks to manage and expand its subsea cable and international connectivity assets, targeting growth driven by AI, cloud, and hyperscale traffic demand. The new entity supports the group’s strategy to strengthen its position as a key data gateway linking Asia, the Gulf, and Europe.
HUTCH Sri Lanka has launched sustainable Signature retail outlets powered by renewable energy and circular economy principles, combining customer service with environmental education. The initiative aims to set a new benchmark for sustainable telecom retail while supporting long-term environmental and customer experience goals.
Ooredoo plans to spin off its international subsea cable and connectivity assets into a new entity, Ooredoo Fibre Networks, to expand investment in global data infrastructure. The move aims to capture growing demand for high-capacity connectivity driven by AI, cloud services, and hyperscale data traffic.
Oman’s telecom and postal sectors recorded steady growth in 2024, with mobile subscriptions reaching 6.4 million and postal transactions rising to 7.4 million. Increased broadband adoption, higher data consumption, and expanded international internet capacity highlight ongoing digital infrastructure development across the Sultanate.
Maroc Telecom reported a net profit of $760 million in 2025, driven by the absence of prior regulatory settlement costs, while increased investment in 5G rollout weighed on adjusted earnings. Growth was supported by expansion in African subsidiaries as the operator continued network modernization efforts.