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Industry News Briefing
September 9, 2025

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AT&T’s wireless network outperforms T-Mobile in speed, reliability, and performance

RootMetrics and Ookla Speedtest name AT&T mobile and fiber networks the fastest in the nation, delivering unmatched connectivity...

Member News

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stc Bahrain supports Bahrain Deaf Society’s initiatives

stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, is extending its support to the Bahrain Deaf Society to raise awareness of the Society’s ongoing community programs...

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SACOFA partners with ZTE to modernize SACOFA's statewide network in SARAWAK

SACOFA and ZTE have formed a strategic partnership to modernize SACOFA's infrastructure network, setting the stage for Sarawak's next era of digital growth...

Policy and Regulation

•	Jordan’s TRC participates in Global Symposium for Regulators in Riyadh A delegation from Jordan’s Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), led by Chairperson Bassam Sarhan, took part in the 25th Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) held in Riyadh...

•	Sustainable space: Constellation growth requires international rules China’s CSCN constellation has started taking shape, with nearly a hundred satellites operational in low Earth orbit (LEO) by the end of August 2025...

South Asia

•	Jazz completes full 4G upgrade across Central Punjab regions This milestone ensures customers across Punjab benefit from faster internet speeds, stronger coverage, and a superior digital experience...

•	Dialog & MDF renew partnership to expand Govi Mithuru with AI and inclusive farming solutions Dialog Axiata PLC has renewed its partnership with the Australian Government-funded Market Development Facility (MDF) to further enhance Govi Mithuru, its agriculture advisory service aimed at tackling key sector challenges...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Mavenir brings cloud-native 4G/5G core to rural Alaska networks This fully cloud-native mobile core deployment in Alaska, brings advanced 4G capabilities and a seamless evolution path to 5G standalone (SA) to some of the most remote communities in the United States...

•	Vocus launches MVNO for business on Optus 4G/5G network Australian telecoms infrastructure provider Vocus has launched a business-focused MVNO, Vocus Mobile, which the company says challenges the major operators in the business mobile services space...

•	Ericsson, depa expand 5G collaboration to power Thailand’s industrial growth This two-year extension of the collaboration, which commenced in 2022, underscores a shared commitment to drive digital transformation and innovation in alignment with the country’s Thailand 4.0 vision...

Global Telecom Update

•	Odata gains funding for sustainable data centre projects Odata, a Brazilian provider of data centre services for Latin America, has announced a US$1.02 billion green financing deal focused on sustainable data centre infrastructure investments...

•	ExxonMobil details game-changing drone technology for Angola offshore operations ExxonMobil is deploying innovative technology to improve safety, reduce inspection time and enhance data quality across its offshore operations in Angola...

•	Eurotech’s new IoT gateway enables real-time intelligence at the industrial edge The Industrial IoT sector is undergoing a rapid evolution, demanding software-defined edge nodes capable of running containerized workloads on cost-effective platforms...

Middle East

•	ALPTech expands to KSA with AstroLabs to drive AI innovation This move marks ALPTech’s entry into one of the world’s fastest-growing AI economies. Saudi Arabia’s increasing investments in AI and progressive regulatory initiatives have transformed the Kingdom into a...

•	Qatar Workshop highlights urgent need for stronger cybersecurity awareness and defences An awareness workshop led by cybersecurity trainer Farhan Alsadi, under the framework of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), emphasized the pressing need for individuals and organizations in Qatar to fortify their...

•	Syria praises Saudi digital transformation, signals future cooperation in ICT Syrian Minister of Communications and Technology Abdul Salam Haikal has returned from an official visit to Saudi Arabia, highlighting the Kingdom’s digital transformation journey as an “exceptional...

•	Cisco Data Fabric transforms machine data into AI-ready intelligence Cisco announced the Cisco Data Fabric, a revolutionary new architecture that will empower organizations to harness the value of their machine data with AI...

•	Oman police adds new digital services to its app The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has introduced a new update to its official mobile application, introducing packages of new digital services designed to make access for public services faster and more convenient...

North Africa

•	Maroc Telecom and Inwi launch joint ventures to boost fiber and 5G The launch of Uni Fiber and Uni Tower is a major milestone in Morocco’s digital transformation journey, reinforcing efforts to extend high-speed internet and support 5G adoption nationwide...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Disney inks Spanish partnership with Atresmedia Disney+ and Atresmedia have announced a landmark deal that will bring additional Spanish language content to the streaming service...

•	Proximus launches new web app to expand Pickx TV experience across devices Belgium’s largest telco Proximus announced the launch of a new web app to further enhance choice, convenience and reach for subscribers to its super-aggregated TV service Pickx...

Satellite & Internet

•	Thales Alenia Space leads 5G direct-to-device demonstration for CNES with Capgemini and Thales The project named U DESERVE 5G will demonstrate the feasibility of direct communications between satellites and mobile devices or fixed terminals (5G direct to device, or D2D)...

•	EXA plans fiber backbone for Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary EXA Infrastructure has announced plans to deploy a new fiber backbone connecting Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary to its network in Germany and Austria, which it claims will be the largest pan-European backbone fiber...

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