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June 24, 2025

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ZTE and partners demonstrate industry's first 5G-A empowered cross-brand robot collaboration at ZTE's Infinite Wireless Lab

ZTE is advancing the application of 5G-A technology to enable general embodied intelligence, accelerating the transition of the "Intelligent Connection, Connected Intelligence" vision into widespread reality...

Digital transformation to boost Saudi industrial productivity by up to 25%, says Aramco CEO

Integrating digital technologies is set to increase Saudi Arabia’s industrial productivity by 15 to 25 percent, according to Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser...

Member News

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AT&T introduces advanced features for next generation 9-1-1

AT&T Mobility customers will be able to more seamlessly send picture and video messages to public safety answering points (PSAPs) that use AT&T ESInet...

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Tech Mahindra partners with Cisco to launch managed services for Multicloud Defense

Tech Mahindra’s managed services offering will provide enterprises with robust cloud security solutions that enable secure, scalable, and seamless operations across multi-cloud environments...

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5G-A and AI fostering the intelligent connectivity

At the Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) Top Talk Summit held during MWC Shanghai 2025, 150 guests, including top-tier executives from leading telecommunications firms, AI innovators, and academic pioneers, gathered to explore...

Recent Developments

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Omantel and FiberHome launch joint R&D Center to pioneer next-generation network solutions

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ZTE showcases innovative radio access network solutions to advance 5G deployment and accelerate intelligent connectivity at MWC Shanghai 2025

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Eutelsat and France’s Armed Forces Ministry reach landmark framework agreement for low orbit satellite services in the context of Frances’ NEXUS program

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AT&T introduces advanced voice technology for businesses to modernize communications

Policy and Regulation

•	Ofcom revises procedures for investigating broadcast and on demand licence breaches The approach was last updated in April 2017, subsequently there have been developments in the type of broadcasters regulated, changes in approach to regulation, and an increase in caseload...

•	NCC projects higher investments in telecom sector The Nigerian telecom industry is recovering from past challenges, including a foreign exchange crisis, and is poised for significant growth and improved service quality due to increased investment and strategic efforts by...

South Asia

•	Pak Datacom signs MoU with Asia-Pacific satellite broadband provider to expand digital connectivity Pak Datacom Limited has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a next-generation broadband satellite services provider based in the Asia-Pacific region...

•	Mobile app ‘Bazardor’ launched in Bangladesh Bangladesh has launched a new mobile application ‘Bazardor’ (market price) to inform consumers about the changing market prices of essential commodities...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Netflix, TF1 expand French entertainment access with streaming partnership Starting in Summer 2026, all Netflix members in France will be able to watch TF1 channels and on demand content from TF1+ directly on Netflix...

•	Crnogorski Telekom Smart TV application now available for Samsung and LG TVs The new version of Crnogorski Telekom’s Smart TV application is now available for Samsung and LG TVs – giving MagentaTV subscribers in Montenegro a new option to watch TV...

Global Telecom Update

•	Singtel debuts multi-domestic IoT connectivity with floLIVE Singtel has announced the launch of its enhanced Multi-Domestic Connectivity solution that enables seamless, secure, and regulatory-compliant global IoT deployments in partnership with floLIVE, a cloud-native IoT...

•	Croatia's telecom market grows 7.1% in Q1 Croatia's electronic communications market generated 441 million euro (US$506 million) in revenue in the first quarter, up by 7.1% on the year...

•	SK Telecom resumes new customer sign-ups SK Telecom will fully resume new customer sign-ups through its retail stores starting, after halting operations in April due to a major hacking incident...

Middle East

•	Oman rises to 18th globally in ITU’s 2024 ICT Regulatory Tracker Updated biennially with data from national regulators, the index highlights Oman’s commitment to building a robust, future-ready digital ecosystem that supports economic diversification and long-term development...

•	SVoD pricing in MENA varies sevenfold, reflecting divergent monetization strategies Arab Advisors Group has released a comprehensive analytical report titled: Beyond the Stream: Competitive Dynamics of SVoD Platforms in MENA...

•	Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park showcases AI innovations The Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) hosted a Business Breakfast event themed ‘Born in Sharjah, Built for the World,’ spotlighting cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence...

•	Digital transformation to boost Saudi industrial productivity by up to 25%, says Aramco CEO Integrating digital technologies is set to increase Saudi Arabia’s industrial productivity by 15 to 25 percent, according to Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser...

North Africa

•	e& Egypt officially launches 5G services, accelerating national digital transformation This advancement strengthens the company’s role as a key driver of digital transformation and a contributor to Egypt’s economic growth...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Philippines prepares for 2G and 3G switch off As reported by local media outlet Philstar Global, the country's Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) wants to focus on 4G and 5G technologies instead...

•	Safaricom Ethiopia launches 4G expansion This 4G rollout not only aims to bolster digital infrastructure in the Gamo Zone but also underscores the company’s commitment to social responsibility through a collaboration with Mary Joy Ethiopia, a renowned NGO...

Satellite & Internet

•	Dominican Republic and Spain to bring satcoms to rural areas The objective, the partners say, is to provide the Dominican Republic with a sovereign digital infrastructure that allows it to improve connectivity in regions that are difficult to access...

•	Brightspeed, Calix test seamless 50G-PON integration on fiber network The test paves the way for future-proof broadband that can power the next decade of digital innovation from immersive gaming and augmented or virtual reality (AR/VR) to enterprise-scale connectivity...

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