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May 6, 2025

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e& and Digicel Group announce strategic partnership to enhance international voice services across the Americas

e& and Digicel Group have announced a strategic partnership to enhance Digicel’s international voice services across the Americas. Under this collaboration, e& will serve as Digicel’s partner in 24 markets for inbound and outbound international traffic, optimizing operations and elevating service quality...

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AT&T prepares for the upcoming hurricane season

AT&T is the first company with a Nationwide Disaster Response Program, designed to keep customers and FirstNet subscribers connected...

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Cisco schedules conference call for Q3 fiscal year 2025 financial results

Financial results will be released over PR Newswire via US National and European Financial distribution, after the close of the market on Wednesday, May 14, 2025...

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Nokia supplies private wireless to Maersk's fleet for real-time cargo tracking

Nokia announced that it has signed a contract with Danish global integrated logistics leader, Maersk, to equip 450 vessels in its fleet with Nokia's industry-leading private wireless network solutions...

Policy and Regulation

•	CRA releases a position paper on IoT and M2M in Qatar The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has released a Position Paper on the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technologies, aiming to foster innovation, enhance security, and drive Qatar’s...

•	Liberia to repair abandoned UAF-funded rural base stations The Liberian Telecommunications Authority (LTA) announced that it has launched a nationwide initiative to rehabilitate and maintain rural base stations deployed under the Universal Access Fund (UAF) that have since been...

South Asia

•	Major telecom providers expand footprint Pakistan’s cloud computing and data center industry is witnessing rapid evolution as major telecom providers expand their footprint in the digital infrastructure landscape...

•	TikTok launches family pairing feature in Nepal to enhance teen safety As part of this initiative, TikTok is conducting a nationwide awareness campaign featuring celebrities and influencers to promote the new feature across Nepal...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Ocilion launches IPTV streaming app for Samsung smart TVs IPTV service provider Ocilion is expanding the reach of its white-label TV solution with the launch of a dedicated streaming app for Samsung smart TVs...

•	EA Sports FC Mobile partners with MLS and Apple TV to bring four live match broadcasts to players worldwide EA Sports FC Mobile will stream select live MLS Season Pass matches via Apple TV, marking a first-of-its-kind integration that rewards players with in-game perks and expands fan access to live football...

Global Telecom Update

•	Cloudflare's Q1 DDoS report finds 20.5 million attacks This report includes insights and trends about the DDoS threat landscape, as observed across the global Cloudflare network, which is one of the largest in the world...

•	Flytxt expands AI solutions through strategic partnerships in key markets These partnerships are aimed at accelerating innovation across industries including telecom, BFSI, retail, government, hospitality, and healthcare, by embedding Flytxt’s AI into new use cases and solutions tailored for...

•	Gcore secures data sovereignty deal with Azerbaijan The collaboration will focus on developing sovereign cloud services that offer advanced protection and full compliance with Azerbaijan's data regulations...

Middle East

•	Ooredoo Qatar focuses on network modernization and AI to drive digital transformation Ooredoo Qatar is making significant strides in network modernization with plans to roll out 5G Standalone (SA) technology, which will provide faster internet, lower delays, and a strong foundation for future innovations such...

•	Syrian-Saudi talks to enhance cooperation in telecommunications and digital transformation During the meeting, held at the ministry, Minister Haykal emphasized the crucial role of the telecommunications sector in improving citizens’ quality of life and fostering economic growth...

•	OSP CyberAcademy partners with NCSC Bahrain to deliver cyber safety education to 70,000 students The partnership will feature culturally tailored, gamified cyber awareness courses designed to improve cybersecurity knowledge and digital citizenship...

•	Saudi Arabia unveils largest AI-powered operational plan with smart services for Hajj pilgrims Described as the largest enrichment-focused plan since the introduction of new regulatory frameworks, this year’s strategy is centered on enhancing services for the millions of pilgrims expected during Hajj...

North Africa

•	Orange Egypt launches “Orange Business Talks” to drive digital transformation in Egypt With Orange Business Talks, Orange Egypt is firmly establishing itself as a trusted technology partner, ready to lead change and drive innovation in the region...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Tele2 begins 3G shutdown in Western Estonia The freed frequencies will be directed towards the development of 4G and 5G networks to offer customers even faster and more stable data and voice communications...

•	MTN South Africa aims to boost 4G adoption with budget smartphones MTN South Africa said it will offer 1.2 million of its prepaid customers 4G smartphones for as little as R99 (US$5.42) to support digital adoption for low-income households, as the country gears up to switch off 2G and 3G...

Satellite & Internet

•	Airtel Africa to add Starlink to service portfolio in 14 markets Airtel Africa announced that it has signed a deal with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s LEO satellite internet services to customers in all 14 African countries where Airtel operates...

•	IQ Fiber expands with business internet services for small enterprises IQ Fiber has announced the launch of Business Internet service throughout its markets, delivering a smarter internet choice to tens of thousands of small businesses that lack access to modern, 100% fiber-optic internet...

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