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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 19, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
stc Bahrain provides IoT solutions to NBH Loop
 
 
stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, announced delivering a strategic project with the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports to provide private connectivity for the SOS Infrastructure & Service for NBH (Nasser bin Hamad) Loop...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T offers deep savings on the new Google Pixel 10a
Member Logo AT&T is getting straight to the point on this Google Pixel 10a deal. Beginning today, new and existing customers get the Google Pixel 10a for US$3.99/mo. with any unlimited plan and no trade-in required...
 
•  Telefónica and Nokia collaborate to accelerate network API adoption with Agentic AI
Member Logo Telefónica has announced a collaboration with Nokia to explore the use of advanced Agentic AI methods in accelerating the adoption of Network APIs...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  FY 2025 marks a year of exceptional growth for Zain Group
 
•  e& Carrier & Wholesale expands Fujairah SmartHub capabilities with GNX connectivity
 
•  Omantel and the Omani Association for Children with Disability collaborate to enhance learning, development, and sensory engagement for children with disabilities
 
•  e& Carrier & Wholesale achieves landmark launch of 5G Standalone for roaming and SEPP gateway
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Ghana’s NCA updates QoS rules
Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has introduced revised quality of service (QoS) regulations for mobile operators, setting stricter and legally binding performance standards for voice, data, and...
 
Republic of Korea: Digital Inclusion Act
The Digital Inclusion Act, set for full implementation in 2026, establishes a comprehensive legal framework to ensure that all members of society can participate meaningfully in an increasingly digital and automated...
 
South Asia
 
TRCSL accelerates 4G expansion through ‘communication to the village’ project
To date, 83 towers have been completed, bringing mobile connectivity to previously unserved communities and supporting broader digital inclusion objectives...
 
PTA announces 5G spectrum auction on March 10
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Hafeezur Rehman said that the much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction would be held on March 10 with plans to roll out services initially in federal and provincial capitals,...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
New year, new mobile sites for One NZ customers
Ten mobile site builds or upgrades completed in January 2026 as part of ongoing network investment across Aotearoa...
 
O2 launches faster 5G network in Bolton, Bury and Oldham
The network upgrade promises faster, more reliable coverage and improved signal strength, supporting smoother connectivity for residents, businesses, and visitors in more locations...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
HD+ integrates Joyn HbbTV app
German TV platform HD+ has integrated the Joyn HbbTV app into its streaming offering, extending its aggregation strategy across linear television, catch-up and streaming services within a single user interface...
 
‘Z’ scales syndication business with global partnerships, new-format content launches & 350+ channel MCN network
These developments underscore the Company’s focused push towards platform-agnostic content monetization, as the Company continues to repurpose, localize and distribute its IPs across geographies, formats and...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Calix launches Calix One to unify AI, cloud, and managed services for CSPs
Calix One brings together Calix’s full portfolio—spanning appliances, cloud software, AI‑powered agents, and managed services into a single, unified platform...
 
MTN Congo taps 2Africa cable to strengthen network resilience
MTN Congo has connected to the 2Africa subsea cable system, strengthening its international connectivity and improving network resilience as operators across Africa seek to reduce reliance on single international routes...
 
Microsoft pledges US$50 billion by 2030 to expand AI access across the Global South
Microsoft said it remains on track to invest US$50 billion by 2030 to expand access to artificial intelligence across emerging markets in the Global South, framing the move as part of a broader effort to narrow what it calls...
 
 
 
Middle East
 
Oman’s telecom sector surges with 25% revenue growth as digital infrastructure expansion accelerates
Oman’s telecommunications sector recorded strong growth between 2021 and 2025, driven by accelerated digital infrastructure expansion, rising connectivity demand, and increased adoption of emerging technologies...
 
Zain Bahrain moves to acquire Infonas to expand corporate and ICT footprint
It reinforces the Company’s long-term strategy of purposeful diversification and sustainable growth across high-value enterprise verticals, further strengthening its footprint across the Kingdom’s rapidly...
 
iOCO expands into Saudi Arabia to accelerate cloud adoption and digital transformation
The move reflects broader momentum within Saudi Arabia’s digital economy, where cloud infrastructure is increasingly viewed as a foundational enabler for innovation, operational resilience, and large-scale digital...
 
Dell, Ooredoo collaborate to advance AI services
Dell Technologies and Ooredoo have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver and power modern AI services...
 
North Africa
 
Morocco reinstates national hotline 5757 for Ramadan consumer protection
The initiative allows consumers to connect with complaint services in their respective prefectures and provinces through a unified national number accessible via both landline and mobile networks...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Starlink sets up US$1.2 million Vietnam unit after pilot satellite internet service okayed
Under the initial rollout plan, Starlink will deploy four gateway stations and up to 600,000 user terminals...
 
InfraVia, Liberty Global & Telefónica acquire substantial group to expand UK fiber network
The acquisition is expected to unlock £3.5 billion in international investment, strengthen competition in the UK broadband market, and provide millions of UK consumers with faster access to full-fiber broadband...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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