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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
May 13, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Zain Group Q1’ 2025 net profit soars 66% YoY to reach US$157 million
 
 
Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, with the customer base increasing 20% to reach 50.7 million customers...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T COO Jeff McElfresh to speak at J.P. Morgan Conference
Member Logo Jeff McElfresh, chief operating officer, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), will speak at the 53rd Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference where he will provide an update to shareholders...
 
•  Nokia delivers advanced tactical private wireless solutions to Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA)
Member Logo Nokia announced that it has delivered its Banshee tactical private wireless solutions to the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), reinforcing the U.S. Marine Corps' commitment to provide seamless,...
 
•  Huawei's ADN Level 4 solution won autonomous network operations award at FutureNet World 2025
Member Logo At FutureNet World 2025 in London, Huawei was honored as the first vendor to receive the Autonomous Network Operations award, reflecting the growing momentum of Autonomous Networks (AN) in the communications industry...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Saudi Arabia's ICT market hits SAR180 billion in 2024: CST
Saudi Arabia’s information and communication technology (ICT) market reached SAR 180 billion in 2024, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% over the past five years, the Communications, Space, and...
 
Liberian Telecommunications Authority launches initiative to revive rural base stations
The Liberian Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has initiated a nationwide program to rehabilitate and maintain rural base stations that were deployed under the Universal Access Fund (UAF) but have since been abandoned...
 
Middle East
 
Jordan’s telecommunications sector sees significant growth in 2024
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) reported notable expansion in Jordan’s telecommunications services during the fourth quarter of 2024, with significant growth in data consumption and 5G adoption...
 
Yaqoot by Zain offers SIM registration via Absher to Saudi visitors
Yaqoot by Zain KSA has announced that visitors arriving in the Kingdom can now verify and register their mobile SIMs through the Ministry of Interior’s digital platform Absher...
 
General Assembly and Brinc partner to strengthen Bahrain’s tech ecosystem
This partnership represents a significant milestone in Bahrain’s tech ecosystem, laying the foundation for a future of continued innovation and growth...
 
South Asia
 
Nepal Telecom expands 4G coverage
The 4G launch in Kotrang extends NTC’s network coverage to over 98% of local levels, with the goal of achieving blanket coverage and eventually using the existing infrastructure for 5G services...
 
Mastercard, LankaPay accelerate Sri Lanka’s digital economy
Mastercard and LankaPay have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing Sri Lanka’s digital economy through three key initiatives designed to enhance financial inclusion, improve security, and drive economic...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
DISH Media debuts AdvantEdge for targeted TV advertising
DISH Media has launched AdvantEdge, a next-gen, holistic advertising solution unifying how brands reach their audiences across linear and connected TV (CTV)...
 
Sky to launch Sky Stream in Austria
Pay-TV broadcaster Sky is bringing its IP-based television platform Sky Stream to Austria, with the service becoming available to new customers from 14 May 2025...
 
 
North Africa
 
Libya launches ‘Medusa’ submarine cable to connect with Europe
The Libyan Post, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Company (LPTIC) has officially launched the “Medusa” submarine cable project, a strategic initiative that will connect Libya to Europe through an...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Mobile mast upgrade would benefit public 4G in Lerwick
An upgrade to the radio base communications station on the grounds of Lerwick Police Station could benefit the public’s 4G signal, those involved with the project have confirmed...
 
Optus boosts 5G in The Outback
This strategic upgrade follows Optus's Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) RAN-sharing agreement with TPG Telecom last year, reinforcing its commitment to providing broader coverage, faster data speeds, and a superior...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
China launches new communication technology test satellite
The satellite will be used mainly to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests...
 
Shentel expands foortpint, deepens margins with Glo Fiber growth
Shentel reported a strong start to 2025, fueled by accelerating subscriber and revenue growth in its Glo Fiber markets as it enters the final phase of a multi-year fiber expansion initiative...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Amdocs powers billing overhaul for T-Mobile Czech Republic
Amdocs has announced the successful completion of a major billing and charging system upgrade for T-Mobile Czech Republic, one of the country’s leading service providers that also operates a mobile network under the...
 
Cassava Technologies and Zindi collaborate to showcase African Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation
This partnership represents a significant step in accelerating digital transformation in Africa and will see the two organisations collaborate on several initiatives...
 
ATIS Group agrees to buy Lati Paraguay from Millicom
The final number of towers covered under the leaseback will be determined at the time of closing, which, say the companies, is expected to take place in the near term...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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