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February 11, 2026

Featured Member News

Cisco expands AgenticOps innovations across portfolio

New AgenticOps capabilities in networking, security, and observability reimagine how to automate, scale, and simplify IT operations in the AI era...

Egypt secures US$3.5 billion spectrum deal to fuel next phase of digital growth

Egypt has signed a US$3.5 billion agreement with the country’s four mobile operators to significantly expand available spectrum, supporting the next phase of digital transformation and future network technologies...

Member News

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e& money opens a new era in financial access following Finance Company License

e& money announced the beginning of a bold new era in its journey to reshape digital finance in the UAE, following the approval of a Finance Company license from the Central Bank of the UAE...

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CMA CGM Group, Marlink, and Eutelsat partner to deploy OneWeb LEO connectivity across CMA CGM’s global maritime fleet

The solution integrates European-based Eutelsat OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services combined with existing LEO and GEO networks within a broader hybrid network architecture, enabled by Marlink’s purpose-built...

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Nokia strengthens edge AI capabilities through strategic collaboration with Blaize on hybrid inference solutions across APAC

Targeting the Asia Pacific markets, the MOU establishes a framework for joint exploration, development, and deployment of Practical AI and Physical AI systems designed for real world operation, combining Nokia's...

Policy and Regulation

•	CST participates in the World Defense Show and issues the defence & security spectrum outlook The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in partnership with military and security entities, issues the Defence & Security Spectrum Outlook during the third version of the World Defense Show 2026...

•	Algeria launches national framework to govern public data Algeria has launched a national data governance framework aimed at accelerating state modernisation and digital transformation, establishing a structured legal, institutional, and technical model for managing public data...

Middle East

•	Ooredoo Group net profit rises 12% to QR3.9 billion in 2025 Ooredoo Group reported its fourth consecutive year of double-digit net profit growth, with net profit rising 12 percent to QR3.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, supported by strong operational performance and...

•	Khazna, Presight sign long-term AI facility management contract Khazna Data Centers, a global leader in hyperscale digital infrastructure, has signed a long term, commercially significant contract with Presight, a leading big data analytics company, to deploy an AI optimised facility...

•	Batelco by Beyon strengthens Bahrain IXP via Capacity Middle East partnerships Agreeing the partnerships at Capacity Middle East this week, Batelco by Beyon aims to strengthen Manama IX, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s first and only Internet Exchange Point (IXP)...

South Asia

•	Grameenphone Q4 revenue grows 3.3% to BDT 38.6 billion Grameenphone Ltd. reported a total revenue of BDT 38.6 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, registering a growth of 3.3% from the same period last year amid the challenging economic condition...

•	SLT-Mobitel and Fairfirst launch Sri Lanka’s first mobile billing-enabled motor insurance SLT-Mobitel Mobile and Fairfirst Insurance have introduced Sri Lanka’s first mobile billing-enabled motor insurance solution, allowing customers to purchase and renew motor insurance directly through their mobile...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	SaskTel to shut down 3G network in 2027 SaskTel and Lüm Mobile will be transitioning existing 3G and non-VoLTE wireless customers to the 4G LTE and 5G/5G+ networks which offer faster data speeds, more advanced devices, new features, and more...

•	Telus secures additional spectrum to boost 5G Canadian carrier Telus has acquired new 3.8 GHz spectrum licenses in British Columbia and Alberta for US$234.1 million following Canada’s residual auction for unsold frequencies...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	waipu.tv adds three Sony Pictures channels in German content deal waipu.tv has agreed a new content partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment Deutschland, bringing three thematic channels and a sizeable catalogue expansion to the German TV streaming platform...

•	Kyivstar acquires Tabletki.ua to expand digital healthcare in Ukraine Tabletki.ua is one of Ukraine’s most widely used digital platforms for finding, comparing and reserving medicines and other products available at Ukrainian pharmacies...

North Africa

•	Egypt secures US$3.5 billion spectrum deal to fuel next phase of digital growth Egypt has signed a US$3.5 billion agreement with the country’s four mobile operators to significantly expand available spectrum, supporting the next phase of digital transformation and future network technologies...

Satellite & Internet

•	Turkmenistan, Starlink explore cooperation on satellite connectivity, digital technologies Turkmenistan and Starlink, the satellite internet service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, have discussed prospects for cooperation in digital technologies, telecommunications, and the implementation of modern satellite...

•	Mediacom Communications completes multi-gig and symmetrical speed upgrades in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Mediacom Communications today announced the completion of multi-gig and symmetrical speed broadband upgrades in Cedar Rapids, expanding the company’s total number of upgraded homes and businesses in the city to more...

Global Telecom Update

•	TMCEL chooses Bayobab to strengthen its international connectivity Bayobab, a next-generation digital infrastructure company and an MTN Group company, and Mozambican operator TMCEL have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen Mozambique’s international connectivity...

•	Hayo partners with Zamani Telecom to strengthen A2P SMS monetisation & fraud prevention in Niger Hayo, a global innovator in digital solutions, has been selected by Zamani Telecom, a leading mobile network operator in Niger, as its exclusive partner for A2P monetisation and SMS firewall solutions...

•	TrueBusiness, SoftBank join forces to drive enterprise AI TrueBusiness is accelerating its strategic trajectory in tech-solution development, reinforcing True Corporation Plc’s vision as Thailand’s leading tech company, as it marks a pivotal strategic partnership with...

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