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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 24, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Huawei wins nine Lightwave Innovation Reviews Awards
 
 
During the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC), Lightwave, a leading global optical networking media outlet, announced the Honorees of the annual Lightwave Innovation Reviews...
 
5G users in Africa to reach 382 million by 2030 up from 54 million
About 382 million (21%) African telecom subscribers are projected to be connected to the 5G (fifth-generation) network by 2030, from approximately 12% in 2025...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T launches new app to simplify customers’ digital experience
Member Logo The new AT&T app delivers fast, simple control to manage wireless and home internet services with AI-powered support and streamlined notifications...
 
•  Nokia launches suite of application‑optimized optical solutions for AI-era networks
Member Logo Nokia has announced a suite of new optical networking innovations designed to address the unprecedented scale and application diversity demands driven by the AI supercycle...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Dubai on April 1 to Align Policy, Technology, Market Confidence, and Investment through Stakeholder Participation
 
•  China Mobile International participated in MWC Barcelona, co-creating the AI+ era
 
•  Cisco secure AI Factory with NVIDIA makes AI easier to deploy and secure, anywhere organizations need it
 
•  Huawei and partners secure six prestigious GTI Awards at MWC Barcelona 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CRT, CNA launch joint review of telecom market dominance
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) and the National Antimonopoly Commission (CNA) signed an inter-institutional agreement to coordinate the Biennial Review of Preponderance Measures in Mexico’s...
 
Nigeria attracts US$75 billion telecom investment since liberalisation
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has attracted more than US$75 billion in infrastructure investment since its liberalisation in 2001, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), underscoring the...
 
Middle East
 
WIPO launches new AI Infrastructure Interchange to address IP challenges in the AI era
The launch event, held at WIPO headquarters in Geneva, brought together more than 1,700 participants, including government ministers, AI industry leaders, IP experts, and other stakeholders...
 
Cyber talent shortage among key risks to Middle East supply chains
A new global study by Kaspersky found that a shortage of qualified IT security professionals and competing security priorities are among the leading challenges facing organisations in the Middle East, as supply chain and...
 
AB Xelerate partners with Fuze to expand digital assets in Jordan
This move supports Jordan’s broader Economic Modernisation Vision, which aims to strengthen digital infrastructure, accelerate financial innovation, and enhance the competitiveness of the financial sector...
 
South Asia
 
PTA gives go-ahead for Telenor, Ufone merger
The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has granted technical approval for the merger of Telenor Pakistan and Ufone, and the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) will be informed of the development...
 
Sri Lanka to roll out digital ID in phases with focus on security and privacy
Sri Lanka will implement its biometric-based digital ID system (SLUDI) through a phased rollout, prioritizing security, privacy, and performance standards at each stage. The nationwide launch is planned for the third quarter...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Globe expands LTE and 5G coverage across Tarlac province
Globe Telecom has expanded its LTE and 5G footprint in the Philippine province of Tarlac, as it moves to meet rising demand for faster and more reliable connectivity...
 
5G users in Africa to reach 382 million by 2030 up from 54 million
About 382 million (21%) African telecom subscribers are projected to be connected to the 5G (fifth-generation) network by 2030, from approximately 12% in 2025...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Ampere says HBO Max is bundled more often than any other streamer
HBO Max is the most widely bundled streaming service across 20 major international markets, according to new research from Ampere Analysis...
 
VIVERSE launches world's first free roam VR experience set inside historic Osaka Castle
VIVERSE has announced the world premiere of Samurai's Dream: The Ghosts of Osaka Castle, an immersive Free Roam VR and Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) experience that transports audiences back to the Sengoku period to...
 
 
 
North Africa
 
Algeria’s Yassir expands into adtech with Kawarizmi acquisition
The move will enable the super app to better monetize its first-party data and build a scalable advertising ecosystem across Europe, MENA, and Africa...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Carillon unveils ReflecTek: low-cost phased array antenna for mass satellite connectivity
Carillon Technologies announced a breakthrough in phased array antenna technology that promises to dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of satellite communication terminals...
 
Virgin Media extends smart broadband support to full customer base
Virgin Media is rolling out its smart support service to all broadband customers at no extra cost, as the operator looks to improve network reliability and reduce service disruption in increasingly connected homes...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Japan’s five leading operators team up to launch nationwide emergency roaming service
JAPAN Roaming enables users to temporarily connect to another carrier's 4G LTE network if their primary service is disrupted by large-scale disasters or major outages...
 
Zayo provides critical connectivity infrastructure for AI, cloud datacentres
High-level connectivity has become vital in ensuring that expectations are realised for datacentre connections, which has lead QTS to engage Zayo Europe to providing critical connectivity infrastructure to support its AI and...
 
AI-powered solution launched to support Zimbabwean farmers
Two Zimbabwean companies, Hurudza AI and Paltech Africa, have announced a strategic partnership to launch The Farmers’ Bench, an AI-powered solution aimed at transforming access to agricultural knowledge across...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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