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November 7, 2025

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AT&T Business introduces AT&T Express Waves

AT&T Express Waves helps businesses scale operations quickly with service activation in just 24 hours1 and bandwidth options of 100G or 400G per wavelength between key metros across the AT&T Wavelength Long-Haul network...

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stc Group completes first 7 GHz (6G-Enabled) band trial in MENA, setting a new standard for next-generation connectivity

stc Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, has successfully conducted the Middle East and North Africa’s first trial of the 7 GHz frequency band, a key component of sixth generation (6G) technology, in...

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ZTE, Pudong Bus, and Shanghai Telecom build 5G-A intelligent network for smart city maintenance

The innovative application practice of new urban cloud inspection based on buses, solves the pain points of traditional road maintenance and improves urban governance efficiency...

Policy and Regulation

•	ITU at COP30: Driving Green Digital Action for a sustainable future The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will join the global community at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, to advance the Green Digital Action initiative – a platform driving collective...

•	Ofcom enters international agreement for telecoms security Ofcom has partnered with other telecoms providers from the Five Eyes – the intelligence alliance of the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand – to collaborate more closely to strengthen the security and...

•	CRA hosts training workshop to enhance operational capacities of Syria Post The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) hosted a specialized training workshop organized by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in cooperation with Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) to enhance the operational...

Middle East

•	Saudi Arabia rises five places to 22nd in IMD 2025 World Digital Competitiveness ranking Saudi Arabia has climbed to 22nd place globally in the 2025 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking published by the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD), marking a five-spot improvement...

•	Space42 eyes existing and new markets as Thuraya-4 goes live UAE-based Space42 announced that its next-gen Thuraya-4 satellite is now globally available for customers in Europe, Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, with new markets including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana,...

•	Ooredoo and Huawei launch next-generation IdeaHub S3 to redefine collaboration in Qatar The collaboration underscores Ooredoo and Huawei’s shared vision for digital transformation, contributing to Qatar’s ambition of building an intelligent, innovation-driven economy...

North Africa

•	DisrupTech Ventures invests in Morocco’s Chari to expand fintech inclusion across Africa Egypt-based venture capital firm DisrupTech Ventures has announced its investment in Chari, a Y Combinator–backed Moroccan fintech startup transforming the informal retail sector into a digital financial ecosystem...

Satellite & Internet

•	BT Group, Starlink partner to deliver high-speed satellite broadband across the UK BT Group has partnered with Starlink to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite broadband across rural and remote areas of the UK, combining Starlink’s advanced satellite network with BT’s fiber and mobile...

•	Virgin Media O2, nexfibre bring ultrafast FTTH connectivity and Gigabit services to Widnes Virgin Media O2, in partnership with nexfibre, has expanded full-fiber broadband to 6,000 more homes in Widnes, offering hyperfast speeds of up to 2Gbps through its Gig2 service and strengthening the UK’s gigabit...

South Asia

•	Pakistan to roll out 5G and satellite internet, strengthening regional digital cooperation Pakistan is preparing to launch 5G and satellite internet services as part of its digital transformation strategy, with plans to auction 600 MHz of spectrum, expand fiber networks, and introduce a National Data Exchange...

•	Dialog launches Nubia Air 5G to make next-gen connectivity accessible to all Dialog Axiata PLC has launched the Nubia Air 5G, Sri Lanka’s most stylish 5G-ready smartphone, combining premium design, powerful performance, and affordability to make next-generation connectivity accessible...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Kyrgyzstan stands out in Central Asia by rolling out 4G mobile network coverage Kyrgyzstan leads Central Asia in mobile network accessibility, with 99.2% of its population and nearly all settlements covered by 4G services, reflecting the nation’s strong commitment to digital connectivity and...

•	China builds world's largest 5G network while developing 6G technology China is accelerating 5G expansion across key industries while simultaneously advancing global 6G research and innovation, positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation network development through strong...

Global Telecom Update

•	Paratus enters Uganda via JV with Roke Telkom Paratus Group has entered Uganda through a joint venture with local ISP Roke Telkom, forming Paratus Uganda to deliver full-service connectivity and cross-border solutions for enterprises, expanding its African footprint...

•	ServiceNow and NTT DATA expand strategic partnership to accelerate AI-led transformation for global enterprises ServiceNow to designate NTT DATA as a strategic AI delivery partner, collaborating to help customers deploy AI-powered automation and achieve operational efficiency at scale...

•	Niagara Networks, Trellix form strategic partnership to enhance AI-powered cybersecurity visibility Niagara Networks has partnered with Trellix to integrate its advanced packet visibility and decryption technologies with Trellix’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform, delivering enhanced threat detection, full traffic...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	WBD streaming tops 128 million subs as HBO Max prepares next European wave Warner Bros. Discovery has grown its global streaming base to 128 million subscribers — up 2.3 million in the quarter and 16% year-on-year — as HBO Max expands across more than 100 markets, driven by premium...

•	Balaji Telefilms launches Balaji Studio, a creative hub for next-gen TV and digital content Balaji Telefilms Ltd has launched Balaji Studio, a next-generation creative ecosystem designed to empower independent talent and redefine content creation for India’s TV and digital era, blending creative freedom with...

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