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September 19, 2025

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Huawei projects 10 megatrends for the Intelligent World 2035

The reports include descriptions of key megatrends in technology that will likely occur over the next 10 years, and the impact they and other emerging technologies will have on multiple industries, including education, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and electric power...

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Nokia and Viettel modernize broadband network in Vietnam to drive better customer services and energy efficiency

Nokia has announced that Viettel will deploy Nokia’s Broadband Network Gateway-Control User Plane Separation (BNG-CUPS) solution to modernize its fixed broadband network and enhance the subscriber experience in the...

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Saima Telecom and ZTE jointly launch Kyrgyzstan's first 4K Android TV™ set-top box

The collaboration combines Saima Telecom's deep local market expertise and ZTE's cutting-edge technology and extensive global experience in digital broadcasting...

Policy and Regulation

•	Egypt’s NTRA and NCPD partner to improve digital services for persons with disabilities The initiative aims to ensure better service quality, broader accessibility, and greater diversity of offerings, advancing Egypt’s inclusion goals in line with global best practices...

•	NCC approves MTN Nigeria spectrum deal with T2 Mobile MTN Nigeria has received approval from regulator the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to lease frequency spectrum from T2 Mobile Limited...

Middle East

•	Zain KSA enters Insurtech with JV to acquire green shield insurance brokers The partnership aims to transform GSIB into a next-generation insurance brokerage, offering both traditional and digital insurance products to individuals and enterprises in Saudi Arabia...

•	MOCCAE launches ‘Tahweel’, UAE’s first national digital marketplace for recyclable materials Tahweel is designed to chart the UAE's future and boost its global competitiveness by reinforcing circular economy systems and integrated waste management...

•	ABHI partners with TRAY to empower the hospitality workforce in KSA By integrating ABHI’s Earned Wage Access technology into TRAY’s enterprise POS ecosystem, restaurants, cafés, and cloud kitchens across the Kingdom will be able to provide staff with on-demand salary...

North Africa

•	Tunisia unveils 138 projects to drive government digital transformation Tunisia’s strategy underscores its intent to not only digitize government functions but also build trust, improve efficiency, and stimulate economic development through digital tools...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	HBO Max to launch in 14 Asia Pacific markets in October The streamer will make its belated debut in smaller markets like Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka...

•	Zoo 55 announces strategic content partnership with Spotify This collaboration between production company and streaming platform will enable ITV Studios content to be accessible to Spotify users for the first time, representing an ongoing commitment to expanding video offerings on...

South Asia

•	Jahangirnagar University partners with Edotco Bangladesh to enhance mobile connectivity The initiative aims to improve digital connectivity, support academic activities, and enhance overall campus communication infrastructure...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Torquay North mobile services to be upgraded Telstra is in the process of upgrading its mobile base station in Torquay North to improve 4G and 5G coverage...

•	MasOrange claims first VoNR offering in Spain First operator in the country to offer 5G Standalone–based voice services, starting with coverage in major cities...

Satellite & Internet

•	KDDI expands Starlink satellite data service to iPhone KDDI announced that "au Starlink Direct," its direct satellite-to-smartphone service, now supports satellite data communication for all models of iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and iPhone 17, as well as iPhone...

•	High-speed broadband arrives on Arranmore Island Almost 500 homes, businesses and farms on Arranmore Island can now access high-speed fiber broadband...

Global Telecom Update

•	SK Telecom, KT & LG Uplus enable rich communication services on iPhones SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus, the three major telecommunications companies in Korea, announced that they will support iPhone RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging through Apple’s recent iOS 26 update...

•	Tenable ranks #1 in device vulnerability and exposure management Tenable attributes its position as a leading player in the exposure management space to its early adoption of these concepts, strengthened by a robust partner ecosystem and channel-first strategy...

•	Airtel says its AI-powered anti-fraud solution is working great Bharti Airtel says that its recent anti-fraud initiatives, to include an AI-powered spam detection solution, are paying off, with recent certified numbers showing a sizable drop in fraud losses and cybercrime incidents in...

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