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February 24, 2025

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Ooredoo Kuwait wins two prestigious awards for the second consecutive year

In a landmark achievement that reaffirms its leadership in the telecommunications and human resources sectors, Ooredoo Kuwait proudly announced its win of two prestigious awards at the 2025 Asian Telecom Awards...

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AT&T football fans set new data record at the Big Game

AT&T's upgraded distributed antenna system (DAS) successfully managed high data traffic, setting a new record for the venue...

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Globe Telecom, Nokia collaborate on network APIs to provide banks with enhanced security

Globe Telecom, one of the largest telecommunications operators in the Philippines with over 60 million subscribers announced that it is collaborating with Nokia to provide banks and other enterprises with enhanced security...

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Algeria Telecom partners with Huawei to deliver 400G WDM national backbone network

Algeria Telecom and Huawei jointly announced the official launch of the national 400G WDM project, building an all-optical premium transmission foundation covering the whole country, helping Algeria accelerate the...

Policy and Regulation

•	Strengthening AI governance and ethics in the Philippines with expert training from The Alan Turing Institute Philippine government agencies whose mandates are related to artificial intelligence (AI) are now embarking on a strategic initiative to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) governance and ethics in collaboration with The...

•	iGA Chief Executive highlights progress in government app integration plan Bahrain's MyGov app marks a major step in digital transformation by consolidating key government services into a unified platform, streamlining access for individuals, businesses, and visitors while enhancing efficiency...

South Asia

•	Pakistan connects to Africa-1 submarine cable In a major step towards strengthening the country’s digital and telecom infrastructure, PTCL has successfully connected Pakistan to the Africa-1 submarine cable...

•	Sri Lanka to showcase growing tech ecosystem Sri Lanka's participation at NTLF 2025 reinforces its global tech presence, fosters cross-border collaborations, and positions the nation as a leading hub for digital transformation and innovation...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Vodafone TV partners with Warner Bros. Discovery for Max Greece launch Subscribers will be able to dip into Max’s catalogue of international blockbusters, iconic TV shows and family friendly programming...

•	Apollo TV expands 8K IPTV services with zero-buffering technology As the demand for higher-quality streaming continues to rise, Apollo TV is expanding its 8K IPTV services in 2025, aiming to meet the evolving expectations of viewers worldwide...

Global Telecom Update

•	USTTI announces the passing of Founder Ambassador Michael R. Gardner In 1982, while serving as the US Head of Delegation to the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference, Ambassador Gardner launched the USTTI...

•	Highlander adds new module to Hainan underwater data centre Highlander has added a new module to its underwater data centre in Lingshui, off the coast of Hainan island, to support demand for AI workloads...

•	BubbleRAN, Telenor, NVIDIA demo AI-Powered 5G slicing at MWC BubbleRAN, in collaboration with Telenor Research & Innovation and NVIDIA, is demonstrating the world’s first AI-driven 5G intelligent network slicing for private maritime communication at MWC 2025 Barcelona...

Middle East

•	Qatar and GCC nations lead global 5G roaming speeds An Ookla study has revealed that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, particularly Qatar, offer some of the best 5G roaming speeds globally, greatly improving the digital experience for visitors...

•	DataVolt leases land from MODON for new AI data centre in Riyadh Saudi digital infrastructure firm DataVolt has signed a deal with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) to lease land to develop an AI-ready data centre in Riyadh...

•	Dubai Internet City added US$27 billion to emirate’s economy, says report The study comes as Dubai continues its upward trajectory as a global tech hub, contributing towards strategic initiatives such as Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’...

•	StartUp Bahrain and General Assembly Bahrain announce strategic partnership StartUp Bahrain has signed a strategic partnership with General Assembly Bahrain, a pioneer in tech education and career transformation, aimed at fostering innovation and supporting the growth of the entrepreneurial...

North Africa

•	Djezzy launches cloud services to support digital transformation in Algeria Digital transformation is accelerating across Africa, with telecom operators diversifying their services to meet the growing demands of populations, businesses, and institutions...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Beeline Uzbekistan starts 2025 with a significant network modernization Beeline Uzbekistan has upgraded over 150 base stations across the capital, ten regions, and Karakalpakstan, enhancing 4G/LTE coverage and improving service quality in settlements and key highways...

•	Ethio Telecom furthers 5G expansion to Dessie and Kombolcha Since the launch of Ethiopia’s first 5G network in Addis Ababa in 2022, Ethio telecom has steadily expanded its next-generation wireless technology to major cities nationwide...

Satellite & Internet

•	Aeromexico and Viasat to partner for advanced in-flight Wi-Fi solution Satcoms specialist Viasat has announced that it is expanding its long-standing relationship with Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline...

•	DT uses drone as flying base station for Ski coverage While having favourable weather conditions was key, this type of base station will offer new coverage scenarios in emergencies or disasters...

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