Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman’s TRA sets a unified 10% royalty rate for all telecom services starting 2025, reducing mobile rates from 12%. Omantel and Ooredoo Oman expect significant financial benefits, enhancing operator earnings and supporting sector stability.
In 2012, BTRC planned a $1.5 billion 3G spectrum auction for five operators, marking a major telecom sector milestone in Bangladesh. The move aimed to boost internet speeds and support emerging mobile technologies like 4G and LTE.
Sri Lanka’s telecommunications regulator, TRCSL, will introduce number portability in 2026, allowing mobile users to retain their numbers when switching providers. A dedicated company has been formed and licensed to manage the system, and regulatory approvals are in place. The service will begin after technical upgrades and final preparations.
Syria has rejoined the GSMA after over ten years, enhancing regional telecom cooperation with Jordan. The move enables Syria to access global telecom resources and expertise as it modernizes its infrastructure and fosters startup support through a new national incubator alliance.
Jordan and Syria held discussions to enhance cooperation in telecommunications and digital economy sectors. Jordan shared regulatory expertise, while both sides explored investment opportunities to support Syria’s telecom modernization and regional digital collaboration.
Maroc Telecom’s total customer base topped 80 million in H1 2025 (+2.3%), led by subsidiary growth across Africa. Mobile subscribers in Morocco reached 18.9 million, while international operations serve over 57 million. Consolidated revenue rose 1.2% to $3.67 billion despite slight net profit decline.
Maroc Telecom’s H1 2025 revenue grew 0.9% to MAD 18.04 billion, driven by strong Moov Africa and fixed data growth offsetting domestic mobile declines. The company launched a transformation strategy and remains focused on network investments to support future growth.
Yemen launches new telecom infrastructure in Al-Jawf’s Maton District, expanding network coverage and reinforcing information security amid local support.
PTCL is set to present a $1 billion investment plan to the CCP to secure merger approval with Telenor amid significant financial losses, outstanding privatization payments, and regulatory challenges, raising concerns over the company’s future stability and growth.
Oman’s TRA has issued detailed guidelines for internal telecom wiring in various building types to improve network reliability and digital service quality, highlighting wiring issues as a key source of subscriber complaints nationwide.