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Industry News Briefing
May 2, 2025

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e&’s Carrier & Wholesale Services expands global presence with strategic U.S. office opening in Miami

The launch, celebrated in the presence of dignitaries from the UAE Embassy in the U.S., marks a significant milestone in C&WS’s strategic expansion into the Americas, reinforcing its position as a global leader in seamless, AI-driven connectivity...

Member News

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AT&T awards Connected Learning Centers to 25 non-profits

AT&T continues to invest in bridging the digital divide, awarding 25 new Connected Learning Centers to non-profit organizations across the U.S...

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Cisco and ServiceNow partner to simplify and secure AI adoption for businesses at scale

Cisco and ServiceNow deepen partnership to ensure customers can adopt and scale AI securely and efficiently...

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EXA Infrastructure selects Nokia to expand international connectivity network capabilities

Nokia announced that EXA Infrastructure has selected Nokia’s optical transport solution to expand its network capabilities to support customers’ demand for cost-effective connectivity, including between major...

Policy and Regulation

•	Saudi Arabia joins ITU Digital Regulation Network Board Saudi Arabia has been selected as a member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Regulation Network Board, with Eng. Omar Alrejraje, Deputy Governor for Regulation and Competition at the Communications,...

•	Ukraine frees up 700 MHz band to eliminate interference with 4G and 5G networks in Poland In western Ukraine, the process of releasing the 700 MHz band in Lviv and Volyn regions has been completed, which will allow Polish operators to fully develop 4G/5G networks in accordance with the license in this band...

South Asia

•	HUTCH and Singer expand partnership to offer seamless eSIM onboarding and enhanced mobile services in Sri Lanka This partnership underscores HUTCH and Singer’s commitment to improving service accessibility, simplifying the customer experience, and driving the future of mobile service delivery across Sri Lanka...

•	Banglalink launches bCloud in partnership with Pico Public Cloud Banglalink, one of the country's foremost digital operators, has officially launched bCloud, its proprietary cloud service brand, aimed at delivering advanced cloud solutions to enterprise clients across Bangladesh...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	beIN launches new subscription service using Synamedia Senza for MENA region Leading video software provider, Synamedia, announced that beIN MEDIA GROUP (‘beIN’), one of the foremost global sports and entertainment broadcasters, is the first customer to go live with its groundbreaking...

•	Roku to acquire streamer Frndly TV Roku has entered into an agreement to acquire Frndly TV, a subscription streaming service that offers live TV, on-demand video, and cloud-based DVR...

Global Telecom Update

•	IFS accelerates industrial AI revolution IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, announced strong growth for the first quarter of 2025, ending March 31, 2025...

•	Cataleya and Aarenet form regional partnership in Southeast Asia Cataleya and Aarenet have announced that they have established full interoperability to facilitate their expansion into Southeast Asia...

•	Mexico's Izzi enlists Oracle for cloud BSS modernization Mexican telecommunications operator Izzi, a subsidiary of Televisa Group, is modernizing its business support systems (BSS) in the cloud to bolster customer experience.,,

Middle East

•	Ooredoo Qatar partners with Ericsson to modernize charging system for 5G standalone services Ericsson announced its collaboration with Ooredoo Qatar to enhance its charging system with a cloud-native solution, aimed at enabling the telecom operator to more flexibly monetize its 5G standalone (5G SA) network...

•	du sets Guinness Record with 48-hour uninterrupted TikTok livestream This was accomplished in collaboration with TikTok Live MENA as part of du’s innovative campaign to rigorously test and showcase the strength of its unbreakable network...

•	TP Innovation Centre opens in Dubai Internet City to drive AI and talent development The TP Innovation Centre has officially opened its doors in Dubai Internet City, offering immersive experiences, design thinking labs, and client workshops tailored to local industries such as government, banking,...

•	Huawei and Visit Qatar forge partnership through MOU signing at ATM 2025 to drive sustainable tourism growth in Qatar Huawei and Visit Qatar have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on strengthening Qatar’s position as a leading global tourism hub...

North Africa

•	Morocco highlights digital transformation progress at Regional Congress in Jordan Key elements of the roadmap include modernizing public administration, enhancing interoperability between services, improving the user experience, and fostering digital adoption among citizens, especially vulnerable...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	GSMA and Samsung team up to improve 4G and 5G voice call quality The GSMA and Samsung are putting their heads together to improve voice call quality and connectivity over 4G and 5G networks by enabling VoLTE (Voice over LTE) by default...

•	BT signs deal to bolster DEFRA’s connectivity with 4G network The deal will see BT provide the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) with thousands of mobile connections for both workers and environmental sensors...

Satellite & Internet

•	Intelsat and Axess partner for seamless coverage of the Americas Global satellite operator Intelsat announced that it is expanding its partnership with Hispasat’s teleport operator and satellite services provider Axess Networks to provide satellite communications services throughout...

•	Virgin Media Gigabit footprint hits 18.4 million premises The Q1 results for Virgin Media O2 have been published and while they are expanding their footprint via the nexfibre partnership and embarking on a fixed line broadband option for giffgaff customers the cable network...

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