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October 30, 2025

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stc group and AST SpaceMobile join forces at FII9 to deliver space-based wireless connectivity

stc group, a leading digital enabler, has signed a strategic agreement with AST SpaceMobile, a U.S.-based satellite communications company, on Day 2 of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) to develop space-based telecommunications services...

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Omantel Group reports strong Q3 2025 performance with 29.8% surge in the Group’s net profit

Oman Telecommunications Company S.A.O.G (Omantel: OTEL) has announced its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, delivering robust growth across its operations and reinforcing its position...

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Eutelsat and MBC GROUP extend longstanding partnership for broadcast services at 7/8° West orbital position

Under this extended agreement, MBC GROUP will continue to rely on Eutelsat’s 7/8° West video neighbourhood, the region’s leading orbital position, for the distribution of its diverse portfolio of premium...

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Nokia deploys future-ready network architecture to enhance Zayo’s leading IP network infrastructure

With this deployment, Zayo’s customers will experience faster and more reliable internet services and will gain access to a broader set of services — including cloud access and data center connectivity over...

Policy and Regulation

•	Nigerian Communications Commission and Swedfund collaborate to strengthen 5G infrastructure security The collaboration is anchored on a grant agreement designed to support the development of a risk-based cybersecurity framework that ensures Nigeria’s 5G and future network systems are designed, deployed, and operated...

•	Watchdog proposes new rules to increase blocking of scam texts New rules that will make phone networks block scam texts from reaching potential victims have been proposed by Britain's communications' watchdog...

South Asia

•	PTA and Climate Ministry partner to drive Green ICT and sustainable digital growth The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Green ICT initiatives and foster a...

•	Grameenphone, Teletalk and EDOTCO ink tower-sharing pact to widen coverage Grameenphone, state-owned Teletalk and tower company EDOTCO Bangladesh have signed a tripartite infrastructure-sharing agreement to expand mobile coverage and improve service quality across the country...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Luxembourg prepares to switch off 2G and 3G services Luxembourg is preparing to phase out its 2G and 3G mobile networks over the next five years, with mobile phone operator Orange planning to switch off both services by the end of the decade...

•	Auckland to get 4G and 5G across rail network and tunnels Aucklanders will be able to stay connected on their mobile phones and other devices when they use the City Rail Link (CRL), the country’s first underground railway, next year...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	NBTC board urged to enable a national streaming platform The platform would be connected with all the streaming programmes of the existing digital TV channels, with the aim of handling the uncertainty surrounding the digital TV broadcasting market once all the digital TV...

•	Hearst FAST channels join Trailblazer TV Hearst Networks has expanded its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) footprint in the UK with the launch of five channels on Trailblazer TV, the FAST platform operated by Go See TV...

Satellite & Internet

•	KT SAT, SKY perfect JSAT advance GEO-based 5G NTN technologies Through this MoU partnership, both companies aim to jointly advance the technical validation of GEO-based NTN ground and user equipment, with the goal of establishing a reference architecture for GEO transparent 5G NTN...

•	CFE Telecom expands internet access to remote communities This effort is aligned with Mexico’s national vision of social welfare and justice by reducing the digital divide across the country...

Global Telecom Update

•	F5 expands AI infra with NVIDIA BlueField-4 DPUs F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes with new NVIDIA BlueField-4 DPUs to enhance scalability, security, and performance for next-generation AI workloads...

•	Digital transformation on the way for Port of Mombasa Logistics solutions company DP World says it has launched the rollout of its Port Community System (PCS) platform in Kenya, marking what it calls a major milestone in the country’s journey towards more efficient and...

•	Dynatrace and ServiceNow deepen strategic collaboration to advance autonomous IT operations Together, Dynatrace and ServiceNow will empower customers to drive better outcomes, optimize services, and provide seamless digital experiences that drive customer and employee satisfaction...

Middle East

•	HUMAIN and Qualcomm partner to build world’s first edge-to-cloud hybrid AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia HUMAIN and Qualcomm Technologies have announced a landmark collaboration to deploy advanced AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, marking a transformative step toward making the Kingdom a global hub for artificial intelligence...

•	IBM AI to Advance UAE's Environmental Management IBM will partner with the UAE's MoCCAE to develop an AI system for environmental goals, including CITES verification and fisheries management...

•	4th Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference to advance Vision 2035 through innovation and collaboration The event will bring together leaders from government, industry, and technology sectors to accelerate Kuwait’s digital agenda and support the goals of Vision 2035...

•	Ooredoo posts strong 9-month performance Ooredoo Group reported another quarter of strong results, with its net profit rising 6% to QR3.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, driven by steady growth across key markets and new investments in digital...

North Africa

•	Egypt climbs 40 points in UN index for internet usage The remarkable progress reflects the country’s sustained investment in digital infrastructure and efforts to expand access to telecommunications services nationwide...

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