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Industry News Briefing
June 16, 2025

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ZOI, PCCW Global, Sparkle, and Telecom Egypt to construct AAE-2 subsea cable linking Asia, Africa and Europe

In a landmark move to advance global connectivity, a consortium of four powerful subsea cable operators, namely Zain Omantel International (ZOI), PCCW Global, Sparkle, and Telecom Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the construction of the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system...

Sierra Leone builds Africa’s first solar powered 5G network

The initiative led by local telecom operator Zoodlabs in partnership with African renewable energy firm CrossBoundary Energy was announced at the Digital Government Summit in Freetown...

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More rewards, more value: Ooredoo Kuwait brings LuLu Hypermarket to Nojoom

Ooredoo Kuwait, the leading provider of integrated telecommunications services, proudly announces a strategic new partnership with LuLu Hypermarket, the largest and most trusted retail chain in Kuwait and the GCC, further...

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O2 Czech Republic deploys Nokia 5G Standalone Core to deliver advanced network services

O2 Czech Republic has deployed Nokia 5G Standalone (SA) Core software in a move that will enable the country’s biggest operator to offer advanced 5G services, like slicing, that deliver a better customer experience. O2...

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nubia partners with Twitch Rivals at TwitchCon Europe 2025, igniting competitive passion around "Born to Win"

nubia joins TwitchCon Europe 2025 as Official Marketing Partner for Twitch Rivals, the largest annual IRL gathering and Europe's largest game streaming convention, marking its steady commitment to gaming...

Policy and Regulation

•	CRA partners with RIPE NCC, CISCO and Huawei on a joint capacity building initiative, advancing public digital awareness This initiative aims to promote capacity development by delivering RIPE NCC, Cisco, and Huawei’s online training and webinars through the CRA platform...

•	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues bylaw on regulating retail tariffs The new bylaw comprises several regulatory provisions, including general provisions on retail tariffs for telecommunications services, special provisions for tenders offered to commercial beneficiaries and government...

Middle East

•	Oman’s telecommunications sector shows strong growth in postpaid and IoT subscriptions These statistics, released by Oman’s National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), underscore the country’s transition towards advanced telecommunications technologies and increased digital...

•	Advanced fiber technology set to transform Vodafone Qatar services The implementation of cutting-edge fibre technology will play a key role in Vodafone Qatar’s digital advancement, according to chief technology officer Ramy Boctor...

•	Jordan Source and IFC launch discover Digital Jordan Tour to showcase nation’s thriving tech ecosystem The tour welcomed 10 global CEOs, industry analysts, and thought leaders to experience Jordan’s dynamic digital economy, highly skilled talent pool, and burgeoning innovation ecosystem...

North Africa

•	Naver to build next-generation AI data centre in Morocco The project is being developed in partnership with AI tech leader Nvidia, AI infrastructure specialist Nexus Core Systems, and global investment firm Lloyd Capital...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	FreeCast launches direct-to-mobile entertainment platform for global telecom monetization FreeCast announced its Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) entertainment software platform, a service designed to allow telecoms and ISPs across the globe to offer a monetizable video product without costly infrastructure and hardware...

•	Viaplay Select launches on prima+ in Czech Republic Viaplay Group and Czech media leader Prima Group have agreed a long-term partnership that will bring Viaplay Select to the Czech Republic via streaming platform prima+...

South Asia

•	Bangladesh Introduces three-tier licensing framework to reform telecom sector This policy overhaul aims to modernize the sector, enhance regulatory clarity, and align with global best practices...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	BSNL to install additional 100,000 4G towers in India BSNL has recently concluded the installation of 100,000 towers for the provision of 4G services nationwide...

•	Sierra Leone builds Africa’s first solar powered 5G network The initiative led by local telecom operator Zoodlabs in partnership with African renewable energy firm CrossBoundary Energy was announced at the Digital Government Summit in Freetown...

Satellite & Internet

•	Kazakhstan, Starlink to launch satellite internet access nationwide This will strengthen digital connectivity and create new opportunities for the development of telecommunications infrastructure...

•	FiberStar taps Incognito to enhance fiber network in Indonesia FiberStar, an Indonesian fiber operator, partnered with Incognito Software Systems to deploy its Digital Experience (DX) Solution, enhancing the management of its fiber network devices and optimizing Wi-Fi service quality...

Global Telecom Update

•	Thailand’s NT talks partnerships with AIS, True and others Thailand’s state telco National Telecom (NT) is reportedly in talks with at least four companies, including rival telcos Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Corp, to form partnerships that will prop up its flagging...

•	NTT DATA launches AI infrastructure services to advance Cisco partnership NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, is marking a major milestone in its 30-year collaboration with Cisco by launching AI powered Software Defined Infrastructure services (SDI) for...

•	SKT resumes eSIM sign-ups after 40-day suspension Korea's largest mobile carrier SK Telecom resumed new subscriber sign-ups using eSIM technology on Monday, marking the end of a 40-day suspension prompted by a recent cybersecurity incident...

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