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February 25, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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AT&T and AST SpaceMobile take connectivity to new heights
 
 
AT&T and AST SpaceMobile have successfully completed a video call by satellite over AT&T spectrum using the BlueBird satellites launched last September. These are the same satellites that will be used to start commercial service. This event marks a significant milestone in the quest for enhanced global connectivity. AST completed the first video call using AT&T spectrum in June 2023 using the BlueWalker 3 satellite...
 
 
 
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•  Eutelsat, MediaTek and Airbus announce world’s first 5G non-terrestrial network connection, leveraging OneWeb LEO satellites
Member Logo Eutelsat Group, MediaTek, and Airbus successfully trialed 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technology over Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellites, paving the way for seamless satellite-terrestrial 5G interoperability and expanded...
 
•  Cisco showcases simplicity, security and AI readiness at Cisco Live Amsterdam
Member Logo Cisco Live EMEA provides customers with a clear vision for how the company can help simplify IT in the face of increasing complexity, and a blueprint for securely adopting and utilizing AI to empower their businesses...
 
•  Tech Mahindra joins the AI-RAN Alliance to advance 5G and AI-powered networks of the future
Member Logo As a significant player in the telecom systems integration sector, Tech Mahindra will leverage its expertise in network architecture, AI, Open RAN, and 5G technologies to support the alliance’s mission of accelerating...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CRA, ITU sign MoU to enhance global efforts in addressing harmful interference to space services
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), represented by its President, Engineer Ahmad Abdulla AlMuslemani, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to enhance...
 
Polish telecom regulator consults on broadcasting in 174-230 MHz band
The Office of Electronic Communications has launched a consultation on a new Frequency Plan for the 174-230 MHz band...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan to establish first-ever data park to promote data-driven learning
The Data Park provides real-time socio-economic data to students, researchers, and policymakers through interactive screens and digital dashboards...
 
Sri Lanka to introduce mobile number portability and improve connectivity
Starting in June, Sri Lankan mobile users can switch operators while keeping their numbers, boosting competition and consumer choice, alongside government efforts to expand network coverage and strengthen digital...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
ArabyAds and LG Ad Solutions team up with TVekstra for CTV ads in Turkey
Ad-tech company ArabyAds has expanded its exclusive partnership with LG Ad Solutions by joining forces with TVekstra for Connected TV (CTV) advertising in Turkey...
 
Meta launches US$50 million Creator Fund as it shifts focus to mobile content
Meta has launched a US$50 million Creator Fund for developers building games for its online virtual space Horizon Worlds...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Telefonica to provide gen AI capabilities for multinational security company
Approximately 24,000 employees Prosegur will soon be given access to the Telefonica gen AI virtual assistant solution...
 
Siyata Mobile, IP Access International join forces to enhance mission-critical communications
Through this partnership, IP Access International will offer Siyata's SD7 rugged PoC devices and accessories to its extensive customer base in industries that require robust, mission-critical communication solutions in...
 
Telecom carriers to showcase AI innovations at MWC 2025
South Korea’s telecom giants—SK Telecom, KT Corp., and LG Uplus—will compete in AI innovations at MWC 2025, showcasing AI-driven telecom services, security-focused AI models, and enterprise solutions, while...
 
 
Middle East
 
Qatar partners with Scale AI to revolutionize public services with AI
Qatar has entered a five-year strategic partnership with Scale AI, a San Francisco-based leader in AI data solutions, to develop over 50 AI applications aimed at transforming public services...
 
Group Amana in deal to boost sustainable data centres in KSA
Group Amana andd Al Moammar Information Systems (MIS) have signed a strategic MoU in a move aimed at fast-tracking Saudi Arabia’s transition into a global digital powerhouse, supporting Vision 2030 through...
 
Meta AI arrives in the Middle East and Africa with support for Arabic
Meta has formally expanded Meta AI to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), opening the AI-enabled chatbot to millions more people...
 
Jordan’s mobile phone imports surge in January 2024
This marks a significant increase in imports compared to the same period in 2023, according to the Association of Mobiles and Accessories Investors (Vision)...
 
North Africa
 
XPay partners with Huawei Cloud to enhance digital payment systems in Egypt
XPay, a rising fintech startup, has announced a strategic partnership with Huawei Cloud Services to enhance its digital payment infrastructure for businesses in Egypt...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Mavenir and EdgeQ intro software-defined 4G and 5G next-gen small cells
Mavenir and EdgeQ unveil next-gen cloud-native small cells at MWC Barcelona 2025, offering seamless 4G-to-5G scalability, low power consumption, and flexible spectrum support, revolutionizing network deployments for CSPs,...
 
Airtel expands 5G coverage, stops investing in 4G network
Bharti Airtel has ceased 4G investments to focus entirely on 5G expansion, growing its 5G subscriber base to 120 million, expanding Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) to 2,000+ cities, and partnering with Nokia and Qualcomm to...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile to open space-land integration hub
Vodafone has announced plans for a research hub dedicated to the enablement of seamless switching between low earth orbit space-based and land mobile broadband services...
 
CityFibre completes primary build of Aberdeen full fiber network
The new network is now ready for service to more than 105,000 homes, around 97 per cent of the city’s homes and most businesses...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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