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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 27, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
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AT&T and Boldyn Networks complete cellular service in additional tunnel segments of the MTA’s 4/5 and G Lines
 
 
AT&T, in collaboration with Boldyn Networks (Boldyn), announced that cellular service was extended and is now on-air in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) 4/5 lines between Bowling Green and Fulton Street stations and the Crosstown G line between Bedford-Nostrand Avenues and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets stations...
 
Senegal’s regulator consults on fiber sharing
Senegal’s telecoms regulator, the Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications et des Postes (ARTP), has launched a public consultation on the deployment and sharing of fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) networks in Senegal...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Stelia and Nokia collaborate to advance AI for enterprise
Member Logo Stelia AI has announced a collaboration with Nokia to advance the deployment of high performance, high trust AI at enterprise scale...
 
•  Indonesia, Telkomsel and ZTE strengthen collaboration at MWC Barcelona 2026
Member Logo ZTE and Telkomsel will focus on AI-native networks, rural broadband enhancement, and AI-driven enterprise innovation to elevate customer experience across Indonesia...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Eutelsat expands LEO connectivity for global rail market
 
•  SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Dubai on April 1 to Align Policy, Technology, Market Confidence, and Investment through Stakeholder Participation
 
•  China Mobile International participated in MWC Barcelona, co-creating the AI+ era
 
•  Cisco secure AI Factory with NVIDIA makes AI easier to deploy and secure, anywhere organizations need it
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
AI helps turn meteorological data into early action
AI is increasingly transforming disaster management by enhancing forecasting, data processing, and decision-making, though challenges around data quality, global collaboration, and responsible implementation remain...
 
Senegal’s regulator consults on fiber sharing
Senegal’s telecoms regulator, the Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications et des Postes (ARTP), has launched a public consultation on the deployment and sharing of fiber-to-the-x (FTTx)...
 
South Asia
 
Telcos activate over 300 5G sites across Pakistan
Pakistan’s telecom operators have activated more than 300 5G sites across key urban zones, marking an early phase of the country’s next-generation network rollout...
 
Veon eyes satellite-based call service in Bangladesh
Global telecom investor Veon plans to introduce direct-to-cell satellite connectivity in Bangladesh, allowing smartphones to connect straight to satellites through a partnership with Starlink and its subsidiary, Banglalink...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Ethio telecom launches high-speed 4G LTE service across 21 cities in Ethiopia
The expansion reflects Ethio telecom’s ongoing efforts to improve nationwide connectivity and enhance digital access as demand for high-speed internet continues to grow across urban centers in Ethiopia...
 
5G service to be officially launched on March 31
Highlighting the significance of the occasion, Uraloğlu noted that Türkiye has reached a critical milestone in its 32-year history of mobile communication...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
HBO Max launches on Sky and NOW in UK bundle push
Sky Atlantic will remain the primary destination for first-run HBO content on linear TV, including upcoming seasons of House of the Dragon...
 
Netflix to surpass 1 Billion users by 2027, YouTube nears 3 billion, Omdia forecasts
Netflix is forecast to reach over 1 billion monthly active users globally by 2027, while YouTube is expected to approach 3 billion users worldwide according to Omdia...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
CableLabs, Zoom launch AI-driven network framework to validate quality by design
CableLabs announced the successful completion of a collaborative pilot with Zoom to validate Quality by Design (QbD), a new industry framework that enables broadband networks and applications to work together in real time to...
 
Sparkle signs reseller agreement with Anthropic to offer Claude via Amazon Bedrock
The partnership enables Sparkle to deliver Anthropic’s advanced generative AI models to institutions and enterprises across Europe...
 
Netmore and Allcom partner for hybrid IoT in Brazil
The collaboration, which Netmore says will enable it to take another strategic step in expanding its leadership in the Brazilian IoT market, aims to enhance connectivity offerings across the country...
 
 
Middle East
 
Ooredoo Qatar demonstrated its AI-augmented creative workflow at Mobile World Congress (MWC)
Ooredoo Qatar demonstrated its AI-augmented creative workflow at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026, highlighting how generative AI is reshaping modern marketing operations...
 
Binance Bahrain joins hands with Beyon Connect for eKey 2.0 integration
The collaboration marks a significant step in enhancing secure, seamless and user-friendly digital verification for residents and nationals of Bahrain...
 
Technology empowers Omani creators with disabilities
Digital transformation is increasingly enabling individuals with disabilities in Oman to overcome barriers and participate more actively in society through technology-driven innovation....
 
Saudia introduces Google’s share item location feature to support baggage recovery
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has introduced Google’s Find Hub share item location feature to support the recovery of lost or delayed baggage, offering guests an additional, optional way to assist...
 
North Africa
 
Ooredoo Algeria sponsors inaugural Global Africa Tech 2026
Through this initiative, Ooredoo aims to contribute to shaping Africa’s digital future by supporting platforms that encourage knowledge exchange, partnerships, and long-term innovation...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Contrivian launches Constellation™
Contrivian Constellation dynamically orchestrates traffic across Starlink, Amazon Leo, and other satellite systems in real time, operating as a unified connectivity layer across multiple satellite networks...
 
Pilot Fiber launches high-capacity wavelength services in NYC
Scandinavian optical networking solutions provider Smartoptics says New York-based Pilot Fiber has enhanced their critically important fiber backbone using their solution...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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