SAMENA Daily News - SAMENA Telecommunications Council

'SAMENA Daily' - Archive

SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing

Industry News Briefing
March 10, 2026

Featured Member News

MTN Group and Huawei sign 2026 strategic Memorandum of Understanding

The two parties will deepen cooperation around AI-driven intelligent network evolution, digital inclusion, home broadband development, data monetization, digital infrastructure, and ESG initiatives...

Member News

•

Eutelsat announces the completion of its comprehensive re-financing plan, with closing of €1.5 billion bond offering

It aims to support the Group’s long-term strategic vision through the deployment of its Low Earth Orbit (“LEO”) satellite activities while strengthening its financial flexibility by accelerating its debt...

•

Turkcell and ZTE/Netaş collaborate on next-generation Superbox with 5G and Wi-Fi 7 support

Turkcell's new 5G Superbox, powered by ZTE/Netaş's next-gen FWA solution, delivers Gigabit-level data speeds to homes and offices over 5G networks standalone(SA) infrastructure...

Policy and Regulation

•	Telcos risk sanctions over poor call quality as NCA tightens standards Telecommunications companies operating in Ghana could face regulatory sanctions if they fail to comply with stricter call quality standards introduced by the National Communications Authority (NCA)...

•	NCC gives telcos 4-hour deadline to report cyberattacks The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators and other communications service providers to report any cyberattack within four hours of detecting it...

South Asia

•	Pakistan launches landmark 5G spectrum auction to double national capacity The Government of Pakistan officially commenced the auction for 5G spectrum, March 10, 2026, marking a pivotal transition in the country’s digital landscape...

•	Dialog marks International Women’s Day with launch of 24/7 trilingual AI chat & voice support on Yeheli.lk The newly introduced AI-powered feature adds 24/7 chat and voice-based support in Sinhala, Tamil and English, enabling individuals to seek confidential assistance free of charge at any time and from anywhere in the country...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Government-funded mobile mast upgrades reach 50 milestone in Wales Fifty government-funded mobile mast upgrades have now been activated across Wales as part of the UK’s Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve digital connectivity in...

•	Ghana : Launch of national shared 5G network, targeting 70% coverage by 2027 The shared 5G infrastructure operated by Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC) has been activated in Ghana, enabling telecom operators to connect and launch high-speed services...

Global Telecom Update

•	Uptycs and SAP’s Juno AI platform moves from threat detection to strategic insights Uptycs, the cloud-native cyber threat hunter, announced a strategic partnership with SAP to deploy verifiable AI analysts that augment enterprise security teams...

•	True Corp unveils three-year AI-first techco roadmap Thai operator True Corp revealed a three-year strategic roadmap to transform itself from telco to 'techco', with a focus on strengthening the customer experience and driving 'AI-first' growth...

Middle East

•	Ooredoo Group approves record QR0.75 dividend following historic US$1 billion profit Shareholders of Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. officially approved a cash dividend of QR0.75 per share during the company’s Annual General Meeting on March 10, 2026...

•	Business Line leads UAE e-invoicing compliance wave with SAP-powered digital transformation As the United Arab Emirates advances its digital tax transformation agenda, organizations across the country are preparing for the introduction of mandatory e-invoicing regulations in 2026...

•	Tech Oman launches Tech Woman Initiative to foster gender diversity in STEM In observance of International Women’s Day, Tech Oman has officially introduced TechWoman, a specialized initiative designed to empower women within the Sultanate’s rapidly evolving technology sector...

North Africa

•	GeeSpace expands space footprint in Africa through satellite partnerships in Algeria and Morocco Chinese satellite operator GeeSpace, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, is expanding its presence in Africa’s satellite ecosystem through new strategic partnerships in Algeria and Morocco...

Satellite & Internet

•	Starlink and MultiMax seal alliance in the USA to bring satellite internet to Venezuela The agreement, materialized in the heart of Florida, designates MultiMax as the authorized channel to bring Starlink kits to Venezuelan homes and businesses...

•	Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree in talks over UK broadband wholesale deal Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree are reportedly in discussions over a wholesale broadband agreement that could reshape competition in the UK fixed-line market...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Smart Axiata to bring Prime Video content to Cambodia via 5G Cambodian telco Smart Axiata says it has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon's Prime Video to deliver richer digital lifestyle experiences for its 5G customers...

•	UKTV extends Samsung deal to support connected TV push UKTV has struck a new agreement with Samsung that will make its free linear channels available to internet-only Samsung TV households in the UK for the first time, while continuing to promote the broadcaster’s U...

About SAMENA Council

• History

• Profile

• Board of Directors

• Working Groups

Industry Matters

• ELITE FWA Club

• 5G Development

• Digital Services

• Industry Fees & Taxation

• Latest Open Consultations

• Industry Issues

• Position Papers

• Articles & Industry Views

SAMENA Trends & Media

• SAMENA Trends

• Industry Updates

• SAMENA Council in Media

• Video Content

Please add [email protected] to your E-mail Safe List.

If you received this news update from a colleague and are interested in receiving your own copy, please contact us here »

Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought.

To unsubscribe, click Manage Your Subscription below.

SAMENA Telecommunications Council