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June 20, 2025

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ZTE showcases innovative radio access network solutions to advance 5G deployment and accelerate intelligent connectivity at MWC Shanghai 2025

Leveraging UBR and M-MIMO pioneer solutions, ZTE helps operators cover more bands with fewer radio units, boosting capacity while reducing space and costs...

Member News

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Cisco powers secure infrastructure for the AI era

Cisco has recently unveiled new innovations to help companies adapt and transform in the AI era. Enterprises are under pressure to accelerate secure AI adoption and drive value from AI investments...

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Nokia expands IP routing portfolio to utilities with new platforms to boost smart grid modernization

Nokia has announced a significant expansion of its industry-leading IP routing portfolio geared towards mission critical networks including utilities that are transitioning to smart grid technologies...

Policy and Regulation

•	NCC reaffirms commitment to improved telecom services nationwide ‎The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its commitment to improving the quality of telecommunications services across the country, assuring Nigerians of a brighter outlook for the sector...

•	Ofcom warns UK broadband ISPs not to use alternative switching methods The UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has posted an update on their investigation into the performance of the new consumer broadband and phone switching system (One Touch Switching)...

South Asia

•	Pakistan celebrates surpassing 200 million telecom subscribers with free data and call minutes In a historic milestone for Pakistan’s telecom sector, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) alongside major mobile operators Jazz, Telenor, Zong, and Ufone, announced a nationwide celebration to mark...

•	NTA appeals to only use allocated frequency with permission It is crucial for all entities to strictly use only the allocated frequency range with permission for NTA to ensure regulatory compliance and prevent interference...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	China opens first 5G virtual reality theme park China opened its first 5G virtual reality (VR) theme park in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region...

•	Thailand’s AIS strengthen its leadership in VDO streaming industry AIS is moving full steam ahead to strengthen its leadership in the VDO streaming industry, transforming AIS PLAY into Thailand’s No.1 all-in-one entertainment hub...

Global Telecom Update

•	JT Global, Aduna partner to enhance CPaaS with real-time network APIs Aduna, the global aggregator of network APIs, announced that JT Global, a leading international Communications as a Service (CPaaS) provider, will join its partner ecosystem to integrate a new set of high-trust network APIs...

•	Blue Turtle to support two Africa Data Centres facilities in South Africa The partnership enables Blue Turtle to deploy several racks, providing its enterprise clients with access to world-class, secure, and compliant colocation and private hosted cloud services...

•	NTT DATA research reveals C-Suite misalignment over GenAI adoption The findings show a misalignment among C-Suite leaders when it comes to business goals and operational readiness for GenAI deployment...

Middle East

•	Qatar unveils official logo for ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 As ITU’s highest decision-making body, the Plenipotentiary Conference sets the organization’s strategic and financial directions for the coming years and serves as a pivotal platform to address global priorities...

•	Space42 introduces Thuraya Mobile Broadband Hotspot, expanding access to affordable, secure satellite connectivity Designed for multipurpose land and maritime use, the Thuraya Mobile Broadband Hotspot (MBH) terminal supports a wide range of built-in features that ensure reliable connectivity in remote and challenging environments...

•	Ibtechar and AI Crafters forge strategic partnership to accelerate AI adoption in Qatar This collaboration directly advances Qatar’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and National Vision 2030 by embedding AI into governance, business, and everyday life...

•	Google pumped US$8.3 billion into Saudi economy in 2024 The report demonstrates how Google’s AI-powered tools and products are driving macroeconomic growth, improving daily life and productivity for the Saudi society and economy...

North Africa

•	Oracle opens advanced R&D center in Casablanca to boost AI and cloud innovation This state-of-the-art hub will enable Moroccan talent to design and build advanced technologies in AI, big data, cloud, and cybersecurity, with solutions deployed worldwide...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Tele2 Latvia nears 90% 5G coverage with 130 modernized 4G sites Multi-service company Tele2 has modernized 130 4G base stations throughout Latvia this year, while also installing 5G technology in them...

•	Orange Teams Up with Huawei for 5G Rollout in Egypt This strategic alliance highlights both companies’ shared vision to advance Egypt’s digital transformation, providing advanced connectivity solutions to consumers and businesses alike...

Satellite & Internet

•	Nigeria’s space agency signs D2D satellite deal with GalaxySpace According to media reports, Galaxy Space will integrate its LEO satellite constellation into Nigeria’s telecom grid, which will allow existing smartphones and laptops to link directly to the satellites...

•	Brightspeed secures new capital to power fiber broadband push New funding will help accelerate Brightspeed’s effort to reach 5 million homes with fiber, the Charlotte-based internet service provider (ISP) has announced...

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