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March 4, 2026

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AT&T unveils connected AI for manufacturing to accelerate intelligent manufacturing

The Connected AI platform unifies 5G, IoT, and generative AI to help manufacturers see more, know more, and do more right at the edge...

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Arabsat joins Seraphim’s SpaceTech fund to accelerate next generation space innovation

Arabsat, the leading satellite operator in the Arab world, today announced a strategic investment of USD 5 million into Seraphim’s newest early-stage SpaceTech fund, alongside participation from Aljazira Capital...

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Nokia expands Network as Code ecosystem, advances API-based agentic AI with Google Cloud

Multiple telecommunication providers from across the globe have joined Nokia’s Network as Code ecosystem, accelerating the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) to unlock advanced network capabilities...

Policy and Regulation

•	ITU raises over US$82 billion cash to bridge digital divide in Nigeria, others International Telecommunications Union (ITU) said it has raised over US$82 billion under its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition to expand internet connectivity in Nigeria and other parts of the world in an effort to...

•	INCM engages TV providers to expand and modernize digital broadcasting in Mozambique The Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) recently met with national television providers with the aim of strengthening and expanding digital television broadcasting services in the country, in an INCM initiative that...

South Asia

•	Pakistan’s telecom revenues surpass Rs 1,075 Billion as 4G users near 150 million Total broadband subscribers grew 18.1 percent to reach 150 million, driven largely by a 26.4 percent jump in 4G users, which climbed from 111.9 million to 141.4 million...

North Africa

•	Morocco Telecom adjusts market strategy with proposed share buyback program Morocco Telecom is preparing to recalibrate its stock market strategy through the launch of a new share buyback programme, subject to shareholder approval at its Ordinary General Meeting scheduled for March 26...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Singtel partners Ericsson to accelerate industry transformation with 5G Advanced This latest partnership between Singtel and Ericsson will leverage 5G Advanced for greater performance differentiation and operational excellence, as well as enable Singapore to continue to lead globally in mobile...

•	Ghana launches 5G network to boost network reliability Next Gen Infraco, the company licensed by the government to build and operate the wholesale 4G and 5G networks in the country, said in a release that the National Communications Authority had approved its preparation and...

Global Telecom Update

•	One NZ launches SMS firewall to block scam texts before they reach customers One New Zealand has announced it has added a new layer of scam prevention to its mobile network with the introduction of an SMS firewall designed to block malicious and fraudulent text messages originating from its network...

•	SentinelOne scores top marks in unified agentic defense platform evaluation The report, which is the first of its kind, evaluates the convergence of AI and data security as well as the emergence of unified AI and data cybersecurity platforms...

Middle East

•	Arbisoft and Thakaat sign MOU to advance digital education under Saudi Vision 2030 Arbisoft and Thakaat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness 2026 to collaborate on expanding digital education and talent development initiatives across Saudi Arabia, in...

•	Oman leads GCC digital gains Oman has emerged as one of the strongest digital climbers in the Gulf, leading regional gains in the latest International Digital Competitiveness Assessment (IDCA) 2026 report, which tracks progress in digital readiness,...

•	Riyadh set to host LEAP 5 as Saudi Arabia targets global tech leadership and multi-billion-dollar deals Riyadh is preparing to welcome the global technology ecosystem once again as LEAP returns from 13 to 16 April 2026, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s ambition to position itself as a leading global innovation hub under Vision...

Satellite & Internet

•	Orange and partners to demo D2D satellite connectivity in Romania Telecommunications operator Orange has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AST SpaceMobile and Satellite Connect Europe, related to collaboration on direct-to-device (D2D) technology in relevant...

•	Iowa company to build fiber network in the Twin Ports ImOn Communications, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced plans to expand its fiber network to Duluth and Superior...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	iKO Media Group launches unified broadcast operations platform Media service provider iKO Media Group has launched iKOSYSTEM, a unified broadcast operations platform designed to give customers a single operational layer across satellite, cloud, OTT and FAST services...

•	YouTube leads as video podcasts go mainstream Video podcasts are moving into the mainstream, with 20% of internet users globally now watching podcasts on social video platforms, according to new research from Ampere Analysis that covers Q3 2025...

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