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June 12, 2025

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ZTE releases Sustainability Report 2024: Empowering a sustainable future through digital intelligence

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has recently released its Sustainability Report 2024, marking the 17th consecutive year the company has proactively disclosed its sustainable commitments and progress to the public.

Member News

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e& enterprise and Microsoft join forces to drive AI adoption across industries

By joining forces, both entities are prioritising the development and deployment of next-generation AI and data-driven solutions to bolster AI adoption across industries in target markets across the MENAT region, including...

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AT&T introduces Turbo for Business

AT&T Turbo for Business delivers prioritized data treatment to ensure sustained productivity, efficiency, and continuity on our mobile network...

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Nokia and Elisa modernize network for Advanced 5G era

Nokia announced that it has been awarded a new four-year contract extension by its long-standing partner, Elisa to significantly enhance the capacity, coverage and speed of Elisa’s network...

Policy and Regulation

•	Standards to reduce emissions and drive environmental action The recent Green Digital Action Summit hosted by the ITU and the German Environment Agency (UBA), furthermore, enabled a valuable exchange of ideas on aligning environmental goals with digital innovation...

•	CRTC hearing dives into home internet choice, proposal for standardized labels The regulator is considering a requirement for providers to display relevant information, such as price and speed through a standardized label, similar to nutrition labels on food products that contain serving size and...

Middle East

•	Khazna Data Centers, NVIDIA join to develop AI factories in region Aligning with growing demand for AI infrastructure, Khazna Data Centers (Khazna), a global leader in hyperscale digital infrastructure, today announced it is collaborating with NVIDIA to build AI factories in the MEA...

•	Omani firm eyes drone-based cargo deliveries before year-end The initiative centers on deploying a fleet of heavy-duty drones capable of handling cargo ranging from as little as 500 grams up to 700 kilograms...

South Asia

•	UNDP Nepal launches 2025 Human Development Report, emphasizing inclusive AI for the country’s future As Nepal advances digital infrastructure and innovation, the event set the stage for a shared vision of equitable, human-centered AI that empowers all citizens...

•	Bangladesh ranks 82nd on Digital Quality of Life Index The Digital Quality of Life Index is an annual study that ranks 121 countries by their digital wellbeing based on 5 core pillars...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	VodafoneThree outline future UK network plans and 4G to 5G speed boosts VodafoneThree, which reflects the now finalised merger between Vodafone and Three UK, has set out a set of post-merger plans for their 4G / 5G mobile (mobile broadband) network coverage, performance and branding...

•	U Mobile signs on OCK as second 5G in-building coverage partner U Mobile says it has signed on OCK Telco Infra – a subsidiary of Malaysian telecoms network solutions provider and regional towerco OCK Group – as its latest preferred 5G in-building coverage infrastructure...

North Africa

•	Ericsson and Orange Maroc forge strategic partnership to modernize network Regionally, North African countries are accelerating 5G adoption, with Egypt recently launching 5G services and Algeria initiating license tenders for a 2025 rollout, underscoring a robust regional digital connectivity...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	UK Roku TVs to switch to Freely New Roku TV devices released in the UK will now rely on Freely as the default way to watch free-to-air broadcasters...

•	RaonMeta launches powerboat practice content on metaverse education platform Raonsecure will add powerboat operating practice content to its subsidiary Raonmeta's metaverse education platform Metademy...

Satellite & Internet

•	Viasat brings digital bus connectivity to Brazil with Satélite Norte trial Satélite Norte has become the first operator to trial its new Digital Bus solution allowing the major transport operator to provide high-quality passenger experiences using satellite and cellular connectivity...

•	PPC launches DEI fiber to revolutionize internet in Greece A new era in Greece’s telecommunications landscape is unfolding as Public Power Corporation, (PPC Group) enters the market with the launch of DEI Fiber—a cutting-edge fixed internet service based entirely on...

Global Telecom Update

•	Orange Business, Toshiba premiere quantum-safe network in Paris Orange Quantum Defender uses Toshiba’s Quantum Safe Networking technology, which combines Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) with Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) for defence in depth...

•	MTN Uganda gets ready to spin off MoMo unit MTN Uganda announced plans to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on July 2 to discuss and vote on the proposed spinoff of its mobile money and fintech business, MTN MoMo, from its core telecoms operations...

•	C Spire leverages Netcracker’s GenAI capabilities for improved customer experience and operational efficiency Netcracker Technology announced that long-term customer C Spire has added the advanced capabilities of the Netcracker GenAI Telco Solution to its implementation of Netcracker Revenue Management, enhancing the service...

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