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March 18, 2026

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China Mobile International participated in MWC Barcelona, co-creating the AI+ era

In the communication services section, CMI showcased an interactive 5G-A smart park demonstration, highlighting six major features: seamless access, 3D security monitoring, energy consumption management, IoT smart warehouses, energy‑efficient intelligent lighting applications, and asset management...

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Nokia brings PON-based out-of-band management to data centers to save space, power and cost

The new purpose-built, PON-based fiber solution gives AI and cloud providers a simple, effective way to establish critical OOBM functions...

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China Mobile and ZTE jointly launch Scale-Across (GSE-DCI) solution

China Mobile and ZTE have jointly launched the Scale-Across (GSE-DCI) solution, solving industry pain points such as low transmission efficiency, low resource utilization, and low system stability in long-haul interconnects...

Policy and Regulation

•	Iraq introduces 20% service fee on fiber and Wi-Fi internet Iraq’s Ministry of Communications has introduced an additional 20 percent service fee on internet services delivered through fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks and Wi-Fi providers, according to an official document...

Middle East

•	Oman: New space tech hub to be set up in Al Hajar Al Gharbi reserve Oman is advancing its space ambitions with the launch of a new space technology hub in the Al Hajar Al Gharbi Starlight Reserve in Dakhliyah governorate...

•	Starlink now available in the UAE Ultra-fast satellite internet service Starlink is now available in the UAE, according to the company’s website...

•	AB Xelerate partners with Fuze to expand digital assets in Jordan AB Xelerate, the fintech innovation arm of Arab Bank, has partnered with digital asset infrastructure provider Fuze to explore the development of regulated digital asset solutions in Jordan...

South Asia

•	Pakistan jumps to 7th globally after major 5G auction boost Pakistan has climbed to 7th position globally among comparable telecom markets following its recent IMT spectrum auction, a significant leap from its previous 14th place...

•	SmartChat Mega 2026 emerges as catalyst for SME digital transformation in Sri Lanka As the National ICT Solutions Provider, SLT-MOBITEL plays a pivotal role in supporting businesses across Sri Lanka by delivering digital and AI-based solutions that enhance operational efficiency, competitiveness, and...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	O2 speeds up deployment with pre-assembled mobile mast O2 has laid claim to installing Europe's first pre-assembled mobile mast, as part of the ongoing £700 million upgrade of its nationwide network...

•	Orange Spain and Ericsson help Madrid test priority 5G network for emergency services Madrid has successfully tested a public 5G Standalone (5G SA) network designed to prioritize emergency services, marking a first-of-its-kind, large-scale urban trial...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Canal+ and PPF consider taking Viaplay private Canal+ and PPF are considering a joint move that would bring Viaplay into private ownership, according to a Bloomberg report...

•	AdsDrama introduces short drama advertising platform amid growth in digital content monetization AdsDrama, a digital platform focused on short drama content and online advertising, has introduced an ecosystem designed to integrate content distribution, advertising services, and user participation...

North Africa

•	Mynk launches in Morocco to simplify peer-to-peer payments through mobile app Moroccan fintech platform Mynk has launched a mobile app designed to streamline peer-to-peer payments, offering users a fast, secure, and cost-effective way to manage everyday financial transactions...

Satellite & Internet

•	ST Engineering iDirect unveils AI-powered orchestration platform for next-gen satellite networks The solution advances the company's Intuition strategy and marks a significant step toward the realization of self-healing, autonomous networks...

•	TAM-1 subsea cable lands in Colombia The TAM-1 submarine cable system has reached Colombia, marking a key milestone in its rollout across Latin America and the Caribbean...

Global Telecom Update

•	Orange Business launches live collaboration, a sovereign cloud suite for European organizations Orange Business unveiled Live Collaboration, a fully integrated, sovereign cloud collaboration suite that combines email, videoconferencing, telephony, co-editing, and enterprise tools into a single secure platform, giving...

•	SK Telecom's AI data center architecture certified by U.N. body as global standard SK Telecom Co. (SKT), South Korea's biggest telecommunications company, said its artificial intelligence (AI) data center interconnection architecture has been certified as a global standard by a United...

•	Telekom Malaysia, Tenaga partner for green digital infrastructure Telekom Malaysia (TM) and state utility company Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) announced that they have signed an MoU to develop green energy solutions for more sustainable and interconnected energy and telecoms infrastructure...

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