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February 6, 2025

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SAMENA Council to Advance Digital Cooperation-Building Across Regions to Create New Synergies in Digital Innovations, Cybersecurity, AI, and Datacenter Development

SAMENA Telecommunications Council, a leading ICT industry and advocacy body, is taking steps to advance digital cooperation-building across the regions on key technological fronts such as digital innovations, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and datacenter development...

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e& UAE completes Phase One of Private AI Cloud Deployment

e& UAE, the flagship telecommunications arm of e&, has announced the successful completion of the first phase of integrating AI into its private cloud for operations...

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Cisco schedules conference call for Q2 fiscal year 2025 financial results

Cisco will release its Q2 FY2025 earnings after market close on February 12, 2025, followed by a conference call at 4:30 PM ET, accessible via phone or webcast replay...

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Nokia and Orange France extend long-term partnership with new 5G deal

Nokia has announced that it signed a four-year contract extension with Orange France to upgrade its 5G radio infrastructure with Nokia’s energy-efficient AirScale portfolio...

Policy and Regulation

•	Citizen Stack: Experiences with digital public infrastructure Open digital infrastructure can significantly improve citizen services and advance global goals, especially in education, according to a UN conference advocating for its broader adoption...

•	Arcep launches new consultation on LLU price caps French telecom authority Arcep is seeking stakeholders' views on a proposal made by Orange with regards to the wholesale charges for local loop unbundling (LLU) across the 2026-2028 period...

South Asia

•	Digital Pakistan and YJA collaborate to promote cybersecurity and digital literacy Digital Pakistan will conduct training sessions on cybersecurity, while media outlets will broadcast educational material to help foster a digitally empowered society...

•	WordLink launches 3.5MW data center in Chandragiri, Nepal WorldLink Communications has launched a 3.5MW, 520-rack data center in Chandragiri, near Kathmandu, designed for cloud computing, AI, and machine learning, citing its proximity to a power substation for reliable operation...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Vodafone Play launches in Fiji Vodafone Fiji launched Vodafone Play, a streaming service offering movies, TV shows, and local content, including live news, accessible via mobile devices with flexible payment options like M-PAiSA, and a free 30-day trial...

•	Taiwan's 3 telecom streaming platforms experience viewer growth during Lunar New Year Taiwan's streaming platforms saw a surge in viewership during Lunar New Year, with significant growth in subscribers and viewing time across various content categories...

Global Telecom Update

•	Cloudflare partners with Adobe to secure image provenance across its network Cloudflare now offers a one-click solution for content creators and publishers to preserve the history of their images using Content Credentials, a C2PA standard, ensuring verifiable origin and edit history across its...

•	Marines use generative AI tech during long deployment to the Pacific The Marine Corps is embracing generative AI, with units like the 15th MEU using it to streamline tasks like report summarization and media analysis, signaling its potential to revolutionize military operations...

•	World Mobile teams up with DITO CME to promote blockchain connectivity in Philippines World Mobile and DITO CME are partnering to bring blockchain-powered internet and mobile services to 25 million people in rural Philippines, using Starlink and a new e-wallet...

Middle East

•	Orange Jordan launches ‘Max it’ super app to revolutionize customer experience The app, which aligns with Orange’s innovative spirit in the Middle East and Africa, has already been introduced in several countries and is expected to expand further in the region...

•	Batelco introduces ‘B Spectrum’ service Batelco, part of the Beyon Group, has introduced ‘B Spectrum’, an innovative new service set to revolutionise data connectivity across Bahrain and the broader Middle East...

•	UAE's fintech Yuze expands to India Designed to serve the needs of micro and small businesses (SMEs) and freelancers, Yuze offers comprehensive financial solutions aimed at supporting local businesses and fuelling growth...

•	Prince Khaled Bin Alwaleed advocates for AI-driven health and longevity in Saudi Arabia Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed envisions AI-powered personalized health dashboards for all Saudis, advocating for government incentivization of longevity research and a shift towards preventative healthcare to establish Saudi...

North Africa

•	Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo, and Orange ready to launch 5G in Tunisia Tunisia has approved 5G licenses for its major telecom operators, with services launching soon, positioning it ahead of regional neighbors and promising significantly faster internet speeds...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Multi-operator core network technology to boost 4G stability, Malaysia is improving 4G stability via infrastructure sharing and expanding 5G coverage, focusing on equitable access regardless of provider or device...

•	Telefonica to invest US$500 million in 4G and 5G in Venezuela Telefonica is investing US$500 million to expand its 5G network in Venezuela using dynamic spectrum sharing, deploying 805 nodes for near-national coverage and strengthening its 4G network, promising improved speed and...

Satellite & Internet

•	Viasat secures task order for LEO SATCOM services under US$13 billion DoD contract Viasat has been awarded a US$3.5 million task order to provide low Earth orbit satellite communication services to the U.S. government, as part of a larger US$13 billion contract with the U.S. Space Force...

•	NBAN to provide connectivity to 28 million unserved Nigerians Nigeria launched the National Broadband Alliance (NBAN) to connect 27.91 million underserved citizens, aiming for 70% broadband penetration by 2025 through public-private partnerships and focusing on key community areas like...

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