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December 22, 2025

Featured Member News

Salam strengthens its commitment to entrepreneurship as Strategic Sponsor of DeveGo25

Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of integrated telecommunications and digital infrastructure services in the Kingdom, has announced its participation as a Strategic Sponsor of DeveGo 25, the Entrepreneurship & Modern Business Practices Forum, taking place at the King Abdulaziz Convention Center in Riyadh from 21 to 23 December 2025...

Member News

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AT&T is connecting generations this holiday season

AT&T connects much more than just devices and home internet during the holidays—we are connecting you to the people and the moments that matter most...

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ZTE joins Telecom Review Leaders' Summit to champion inclusive innovation and AI driven infrastructure

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, participated in the 19th Telecom Review Leaders' Summit, contributing two executive sessions focused on...

Recent Developments

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stc Group subsidiary center3 and HUMAIN announce JV partnership to develop data centers supporting up to 1 GW of AI workloads in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Fitch upgrades Omantel to ‘BBB-’ with stable outlook, affirming its strategic strength

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stc Bahrain and Lionscraft host Web3 workshops to drive digital innovation across Bahrain

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stc Group honored for national leadership in sustainability with first place in King Khalid Award

Policy and Regulation

•	ITU Year in Review 2025: Secretary-General’s message As ITU marked its 160th anniversary, we reflected on the principles that have guided us from the start – that technologies should work for people; that progress depends on connection; and that connection depends on...

•	Nigeria’s telecom subscriptions rise to 175.3 million as broadband penetration hits 49.89% Nigeria’s telecommunications sector recorded sustained growth in the last three months, with active mobile subscriptions rising to 175,322,398 in October, while teledensity increased to 80.87 per cent, according to the...

Middle East

•	AWS Bahrain launches Amazon Bedrock in partnership with iGA The platform will be integrated into the government AWS cloud in Bahrain, providing entities with early access and simplifying the adoption of advanced generative AI technologies...

•	Basatne integrates TechBridge to advance sustainable telecom operations Basatne has formally integrated TechBridge into its operations as a standalone subsidiary, equipping it with advanced operational infrastructure, state-of-the-art refurbishment facilities, a comprehensive reverse-logistics...

South Asia

•	PTA signals February timeline for Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman has indicated that Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction could take place before Ramadan, as regulatory preparations near completion...

•	Dialog Axiata to resell Starlink services in Sri Lanka Dialog Axiata announced that it has signed a partnership deal with SpaceX to resell its Starlink LEO satellite internet service to enterprises and underserved communities in Sri Lanka...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Ampere: Tubi UK drives fastest catalogue growth for AVOD in 2025 Free ad-supported streaming services recorded the fastest catalogue growth in 2025, outpacing subscription video-on-demand platforms worldwide, according to new research from Ampere Analysis...

North Africa

•	Algeria plans new submarine cable to boost internet speeds and capacity Algeria is set to connect to a new submarine fibre optic cable to enhance national internet speeds and capacity, as part of its broader digital transformation agenda...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Safaricom Ethiopia expands into Bale Zone with 4G network, jobs and M-PESA access The newly launched network is powered by a high-quality 4G infrastructure supported by 42 transmission towers and a fibre backbone, ensuring reliable and high-speed connectivity...

Satellite & Internet

•	Angola launches ANGOSAT-2 connectivity hub Since its launch in October 2022, ANGOSAT-2 has enabled key milestones, including migrating local telecom operators to the satellite and delivering first-time connectivity through Conecta Angola...

•	Orange and APG fund buying fiber optic company Nexera Following the acquisition, Nexera will be integrated into Światłowód Inwestycje, expanding the JV’s footprint to nearly 3 million households...

Global Telecom Update

•	Digicel Fiji to connect remote Lau Group islands under USO contract Digicel Fiji said that it has signed a universal service obligation (USO) contract with the Telecommunications Authority of Fiji (TAF) to deploy mobile and digital connectivity services to underserved communities in the Lau...

•	NetActuate expands Denver data center to meet growing hybrid and DR demand NetActuate, a provider of global infrastructure and network services, has completed a major upgrade to its Denver data center, adding significant new capacity across network, cloud, and compute resources...

•	Digicel Fiji, TAF sign deal to expand connectivity in Lau Group Digicel Fiji has signed a Universal Service Obligation (USO) contract with the Telecommunications Authority of Fiji (TAF), paving the way for the rollout of essential mobile and digital connectivity services to historically...

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