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February 13, 2026

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e& Carrier & Wholesale achieves landmark launch of 5G Standalone for roaming and SEPP gateway

e& Carrier & Wholesale (CWS) has announced the successful launch of its 5G Standalone (5G SA) network, setting a new standard for global connectivity with advanced roaming capabilities and exclusive Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP) integration via its IPX platform...

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Eutelsat signs almost €1bn in Export Credit Agency financing for the procurement of LEO satellites for its OneWeb constellation

The financing will be provided by a pool of commercial banks, which will benefit from a French State guarantee, obtained through its export credit agency...

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AXIAN Telecom and Huawei sign strategic cooperation MoU in Shanghai

Recently, AXIAN Telecom and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Shanghai to establish a strategic framework to support Africa’s digital transformation and accelerate the growth of inclusive and...

Policy and Regulation

•	Al-Ohali expresses gratitude to the wise leadership on the Royal Trust appointing him as Governor of CST at the Excellent Rank H.E. Eng. Haytham Al-Ohali expressed gratitude to Saudi leadership for his appointment as Governor of the CST, pledging to accelerate progress in the Kingdom's communications, space, and technology sectors...

•	AI-ready radio moves from channels to conversations Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping one of the world’s most enduring and beloved media, both behind the scenes and in the habits of audiences...

South Asia

•	Zong and Samsung partner to boost 5G device adoption ahead of Galaxy S26 launch in Pakistan The collaboration focuses on expanding access to next-generation devices while strengthening the country’s evolving premium smartphone and digital ecosystem...

•	Ncell, Super Krishak App partner to provide digital agriculture services to farmers The collaboration aims to bring modern and technology-driven assistance to farmers across Nepal and empower them with the power of connectivity...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Canada's SaskTel to switch-off 3G network next year In its announcement, SaskTel warned customers that wireless devices not compatible with Voice over LTE (VoLTE) will lose access to voice services...

•	O2 brings faster, more reliable 5G to Manchester and surrounding areas More than 589,000 residents across the city of Manchester will be able to benefit from the new 5G Standalone network, which is designed to deliver faster, more reliable mobile coverage and a stronger signal in more places,...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	prima+ targets bigger originals push as Asia Express leads 2026 slate Prima Group’s streaming service prima+ is entering its fourth year with a renewed focus on originals, premium previews and larger entertainment formats, led by the launch of travel reality Asia Express...

•	Virgin Mobile Kuwait and Kidzonet launch “Aman by Virgin Mobile” to enhance family digital safety Virgin Mobile Kuwait, operated by Connect Arabia WLL, has partnered with Kidzonet to launch Aman by Virgin Mobile, a family-focused SIM solution designed to provide safer digital access through built-in, network-level...

Global Telecom Update

•	Maxis to provide telecoms infrastructure for East Coast Rail Link Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) has appointed Maxis as preferred infrastructure and telecoms partner for its East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which Maxis will co-develop with rival telco U Mobile...

•	Selectour and Orange Travel launch tailored eSIM solution for global trips The solution allows travelers to avoid roaming charges, local eSIM searches, or unreliable and insecure Wi-Fi connections, while staying connected immediately upon arrival, regardless of their usual mobile...

•	América Móvil keeps investing in Chile after Telefónica sale América Móvil had initially explored a joint bid with Entel for Telefónica’s Chilean business but ultimately decided not to proceed...

Middle East

•	KEMS Zajil Telecom and Huawei set to power Kuwait’s next phase of cloud transformation KEMS Zajil Telecom has announced a collaboration with Huawei to introduce a new generation of cloud services aimed at accelerating Kuwait’s digital transformation and supporting evolving enterprise requirements...

•	HyperPay earns national payment gateway approval in Saudi Arabia The approval enhances HyperPay’s ability to support businesses seeking fully compliant payment infrastructure aligned with Saudi Arabia’s efforts to standardise and modernise digital payment systems under Vision...

•	TELUS expands into UAE AI health tech as valuation signals upside potential The collaboration includes the deployment of one of the UAE’s largest employee assistance programmes and focuses on developing next-generation AI healthcare tools aimed at improving workforce wellbeing and preventive...

•	Batelco by Beyon, GCCIA extend partnership to strengthen regional connectivity Batelco by Beyon has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) during Capacity Middle East...

North Africa

•	UNDP and GSMA launch AI capacity-building programme for policymakers in Egypt The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Egypt, in partnership with GSMA, has launched a high-level Artificial Intelligence capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening policymaking and governance frameworks for...

Satellite & Internet

•	Italian rail operator Italo picks Starlink for satellite internet on trains Italian high‑speed rail operator Italo said that it would introduce SpaceX's Starlink system across its fleet, becoming the world's first major train company to rely on the low‑Earth‑orbit satellite...

•	Yettel expands fixed broadband with 2Connect wholesale partnership As part of the agreement between Yettel Hungary (Yettel) and 2Connect, 2Connect will provide wholesale access to its fixed broadband infrastructure for Yettel...

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