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June 23, 2026

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TM Forum and Huawei jointly release the white paper on AI talent and skill matrix

TM Forum, a leading global industry association, in collaboration with Huawei and major telecom operators, has officially released the AI Talent and Skill Matrix White Paper (IG1492C)...

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Eutelsat and AST Networks expand partnership to support growing maritime connectivity demand

Eutelsat and AST Networks, a provider of global satellite communications and network solutions, have signed a new multi-year, multi-million-dollar agreement for Eutelsat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services...

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Nokia advances autonomous networks portfolio with upgraded agentic AI capabilities #DTW26

Nokia has announced multiple upgrades to its autonomous networks portfolio, introducing a comprehensive set of agentic AI capabilities designed to help telecommunication providers simplify operations, improve network...

Policy and Regulation

•	Saudi Arabia imposes SAR 31 million in telecom violations penalties as regulatory enforcement intensifies Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) imposed more than SAR 31 million in fines during 2025 for violations of telecommunications regulations, highlighting the Kingdom’s increasingly...

•	ITU’s AI for Good Global Summit brings world leaders, AI pioneers and breakthrough technologies to Geneva Geneva will become the global focal point for artificial intelligence as world leaders and policymakers, leading AI researchers, technology pioneers, and United Nations agencies meet...

Middle East

•	Orange Jordan selected to digitize Jordan’s 2026 national census The project will support the modernization of census operations through digital technologies, enabling more efficient data collection, processing and management compared to traditional paper-based methodologies...

•	Wego, Saudi Ministry launch integrated digital Umrah platform The platform will offer pilgrims an end-to-end booking solution covering flights, verified hotel accommodation, licensed ground transport, and facilitated Umrah visa requests...

•	e& and TM Forum announce strategic blueprint for Autonomous Networks in the AI era e& UAE and TM Forum have announced the release of “The Path to Full Autonomy: e& UAE’s Strategic Blueprint for Network Transformation in the AI Era” on the sidelines of DTW Ignite 2026 in Copenhagen...

•	Alef Education highlights role of digital learning technologies in supporting summer learning continuity UAE-based Alef Education is emphasizing the importance of technology-supported learning activities during school breaks, highlighting how digital education platforms can help students maintain academic engagement and reduce...

North Africa

•	Egypt advances national strategy for data centers and cloud computing The strategy forms part of Egypt’s broader efforts to strengthen the foundations of its digital economy by expanding data infrastructure, attracting technology investments and accelerating the adoption of cloud-based...

3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy

•	Virgin Media O2 to start switching off its 2G network in 2029 with promise to turbocharge 5G Virgin Media O2 has announced that it will start to switch off 2G services in Summer 2029 as part of its ongoing Mobile Transformation Plan...

•	Sub-Saharan Africa to log 370 million 5G users by 2031 Ericsson said that it’s forecasting Sub-Saharan Africa to be the fastest-growing region for 5G subscriptions over the next five years, from around 30 million in 2025 to roughly 370 million by 2031...

•	Mavenir launches AI network automation framework for autonomous aperations The framework pairs an Intent Orchestrator with a multi-layer agentic ecosystem in which AI helps detect, diagnose, recommend, and resolve network faults faster, measurably improving operator productivity and accelerating...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	CANAL+ and Samsung extend partnership across African markets CANAL+ and Samsung Electronics have expanded their strategic partnership into the English and Portuguese-speaking African markets, bringing the DStv Stream app to Samsung Smart TVs across 18 countries for the first time...

•	Lebara expands into digital entertainment for Nigerian telecom users with LebaraPlay Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape has become increasingly competitive, with global telecoms brand Lebara moving to distinguish itself by offering consumers/subscribers more than just voice and data services with...

Satellite & Hybrid Networks

•	China’s SpaceSail launches new funding round to challenge Starlink China's low Earth orbit satellite company SpaceSail has launched a new fundraising round as it seeks to expand its satellite constellation and strengthen its challenge to Elon Musk's Starlink...

•	CityFibre expands VodafoneThree partnership with mobile backhaul deal CityFibre’s network currently passes more than 4.7 million premises and is expected to grow beyond 8 million premises in the coming years...

South Asia

•	Nepal Telecom urged to prioritize customer experience The directive comes as Nepal continues efforts to modernize public services and strengthen digital infrastructure, with telecommunications operators playing an increasingly important role in supporting the country’s...

•	Dialog advances enterprise risk governance to global ISO 31000 standards This achievement reaffirms Dialog's commitment to resilient, transparent and responsible business practices while supporting sustainable growth, stakeholder confidence and globally aligned risk management across its...

Global Telecom Update

•	AzerTelecom and Telecom Armenia sign internet transit deal AzerTelecom and Telecom Armenia have signed bilateral agreements to route Armenia's international internet traffic through Azerbaijan, in a concrete step in telecommunications cooperation between the two countries as...

•	RADCOM launches Analytics Designer Module for real-time network analytics RADCOM announced the introduction of RADCOM ADM (Analytics Designer Module), a new module of the RADCOM ACE platform...

•	PLDT’s Vitro files for US$395 million IPO under REIT plan Philippine telco PLDT’s data centre arm Vitro is officially moving ahead with plans for an IPO after filing a registration statement and real estate investment trust (REIT) plan with the country’s Securities and...

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