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December 5, 2025

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CAM EVO PRO: the new FRANSAT PRO conditional access module for satellite TV reception in residential buildings and public institutions

Fransat, the Eutelsat subsidiary which operates a DTH platform of DTT channels for the French market, in partnership with software development company, Twise, announces the launch of the CAM EVO PRO...

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e& powers Burj Khalifa with 5.5G

e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, has announced a successful deployment of 5G-Advanced (5.5G) connectivity at the world's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, delivering exceptional...

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Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Cisco announce multi-year partnership making Cisco an official partner of the world's most famous arena

Through the partnership, Cisco’s industry-leading technology will help power scalable, future-ready experiences for fans and deliver streamlined, connected solutions for venue operators at The Garden...

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Nokia partners with Bharti Airtel to unlock 5G capabilities for developers and enterprises via network APIs

Nokia announced a collaboration with Bharti Airtel to make the operator's network capabilities available to third-party developers through Nokia's Network as Code platform with developer portal...

Policy and Regulation

•	ITU brings governments and spectrum experts together to prepare for World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), including representatives of governments, industry, operators and academia, will meet in Geneva, Switzerland, from 3 to 5...

•	Ofcom UK approve short duration 2.3GHz licenses for pop-up mobile cover The UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has given its blessing to the “early 2026” introduction of short “notice, short duration licences” for outdoor and indoor use in the 2320-2340MHz radio spectrum...

South Asia

•	PTA gives conditional approval as PTCL accepts terms for Telenor Pakistan acquisition The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has granted conditional approval to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited for its acquisition of Telenor Pakistan, marking a major breakthrough in one of the country’s most...

•	TSS, EDOTCO sign MoU to establish repair and refurbishment centre Telephone Shilpa Sangstha (TSS) Limited and EDOTCO Bangladesh Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a repair and refurbishment center for critical network power components...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	WightFibre launches Netgem PLEIO hub, bringing seamless streaming to the Isle of Wight It places PLEIO’s intuitive, simplified streaming experience at the core of its entertainment offering — ensuring customers can enjoy seamless access to the best content on offer...

•	Freely adds Warner Bros. Discovery and CNN to streamed live TV line-up Everyone TV has struck new carriage deals with Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland and CNN, adding a further seven streamed channels to free IP platform Freely...

Global Telecom Update

•	Vantage completes first Malaysian Cyberjaya data centre campus Vantage Data Centers, a global provider of hyperscale data centre campuses, has announced that its fourth facility (KUL14) on the company’s first Cyberjaya campus in Malaysia is now operational, completing the...

•	Macquarie Telecom, Fortinet introduce unified SASE secure networking in Australia Macquarie Telecom and Fortinet have expanded their longstanding partnership to bring a fully unified secure networking offering to the Australian market...

•	CIS, Astrix, and Cequence unite to deliver actionable guidance for securing AI environments The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®), Astrix Security, and Cequence Security today announced a strategic partnership to develop new cybersecurity guidance tailored to the unique risks of artificial intelligence...

Middle East

•	Gulf region advances plans to become a global digital data hub The Gulf is taking major steps toward establishing itself as a central digital data corridor, with Ooredoo and regional governments accelerating investments in new terrestrial fiber cable systems...

•	Kuwait is working to develop its digital infrastructure Minister of State for Communication Affairs Omar Al-Omar affirmed that Kuwait is working to enhance its digital infrastructure through ongoing projects aimed at strengthening technological systems...

•	Saudi Vision 2030 accelerates cybersecurity innovation as global firms deepen local partnerships at Black Hat MEA At Black Hat MEA in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s rapid digital transformation under Saudi Vision 2030 took centre stage, highlighting one of the world’s fastest-advancing cybersecurity ecosystems...

•	Bahrain Marina seals partnership deal with Batelco by Beyon The initiative aims to significantly enhance mobile and internet coverage throughout all project facilities and surrounding areas, it stated...

North Africa

•	Thales and AIO strengthen partnership to advance Egypt’s technology sovereignty The strengthened alliance reinforces Egypt’s strategic push toward technological independence and positions the country to export high-value, locally engineered solutions across regional and international markets...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Ericsson, Swiss national rail operator deliver Europe’s first live IMS/VoLTE railway integration This major infrastructure upgrade ensures uninterrupted, nationwide railway communication for Switzerland’s 3,100km rail network ahead of the planned decommissioning of Swisscom’s 3G services by the end of 2025...

•	China sees strong growth in 5G network coverage China recorded significant growth in the number of 5G base stations this year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology...

Satellite & Internet

•	Airbus to use China's low orbit satellite internet service The Spacesail Constellation will provide high-speed, low-latency broadband satellite services via the high-speed connectivity system on aircraft, enhancing the in-flight experience for passengers...

•	Intracom Telecom, GeoLinks demonstrate multi-gigabit LMDS FWA breakthrough The trial achieved multi-gigabit performance on Intracom Telecom's Fixed Wireless Access platform and confirmed the commercial and operational readiness of GeoLinks Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS) spectrum...

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