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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 5, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Nokia selected by Empyrion Digital to power KR1 Gangnam Data Center connectivity
 
 
Nokia announced that Empyrion Digital, a leading digital infrastructure provider in Asia, will deploy its data center gateway and aggregation switches in Empyrion’s newly launched Gangnam Data Center in Seoul, Korea...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Reinforcing its investor relations leadership, Omantel supports MEIRA Annual Conference
Member Logo Omantel is proud to support and sponsor the upcoming Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Annual Conference and Awards, set to take place in September in the Governorate of Muscat...
 
•  Cisco schedules conference call for Q4 fiscal year 2025 financial qesults
Member Logo Cisco will announce its Q4 fiscal year 2025 financial results on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, via a conference call at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET, with the earnings release published after market close...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
YouTube is leading streaming takeover of UK TV sets, says Ofcom
YouTube has become the UK’s second most-watched video service after the BBC—surpassing ITV—as younger viewers increasingly treat it as their go-to platform, while even older audiences are adopting it...
 
North Africa
 
Egypt launches “Digitopia” competition to foster innovation in IT sector
The competition will proceed through stages including registration, idea submission, development of technological solutions, judging by experts, and a final awards ceremony...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
North Yorkshire sees 4G coverage boost through SRN
UK has activated new Shared Rural Network (SRN) mast upgrades across Yorkshire, delivering enhanced 4G coverage from all major mobile operators to rural communities, including the Yorkshire Dales and North York...
 
Vodafone Ukraine powers university 5G hub
Vodafone Ukraine and Kyiv Aviation Institute (KAI) partnered to launch the country’s first university-based 5G open space, aiming to expand access to advanced mobile connectivity...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Amazon’s Kuiper satellite broadband to offer commercial services from mid-2026
Amazon’s Project Kuiper broadband service is expected to begin commercial operations in Australia by mid-2026 through a new alliance with NBN Co, which plans to use the satellite network to serve remote areas...
 
US$10.4 million invested in critical broadband initiatives throughout Kansas
A US$10.4 million investment through the ADOPT program has been announced to expand high-speed internet access across the state, funding public Wi-Fi, device distribution, and digital inclusion efforts via 18 partner...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
NordVPN’s travel eSIM app Saily Ultra launches unlimited global eSIM
NordVPN’s travel eSIM app Saily announced a premium subscription plan, Saily Ultra, which offers unlimited global eSIM data combined with special benefits for travelers...
 
New comms-focused partnership targets Uganda’s hospitality sector
MTN Uganda, MTN Mobile Money, and the Uganda Hotel Owners’ Association have signed a strategic MoU to digitize Uganda’s hospitality sector, offering hotels nationwide access to mobile money, e-commerce,...
 
Rogers expands WiFi 7 to Quebec
In Quebec, customers using Rogers 5G Home Internet will now have access to a Wi-Fi 7-capable device, offering enhanced performance and reliability...
 
 
Middle East
 
UAE led AI partnership aims to bridge digital divide in the Global South
The C4IR Network unites public and private partners worldwide to harness emerging technologies responsibly, promoting sustainable and inclusive AI adoption...
 
MENA IT spending to reach US$169 billion next year
IT spending in the MENA region is projected to reach US$169 billion in 202, an 8.9% increase, driven by AI adoption, data center growth, and multi-cloud strategies as CIOs prioritize innovation, digital infrastructure, and...
 
Ooredoo Group reports solid H1 2025 performance and strategic progress
Ooredoo posted solid Q2 2025 results with 4% revenue and profit growth, heavy infrastructure investment, and strategic expansion across towers, data centers, fintech, and subsea cables to drive long-term digital leadership...
 
Saudi Arabia launches e-service to expand hotel capacity ahead of Hajj 2026
As part of early preparations for Hajj 2026, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism has launched a new digital service enabling licensed hospitality operators in Mecca and Medina to apply for extra bed capacity, aiming to...
 
South Asia
 
Sri Lanka to introduce Mobile Number Portability service in 2026
The service will officially commence once the number portability system is fully set up and operator networks are upgraded...
 
Ncell pioneers VoLTE international roaming in Nepal
Ncell has become Nepal’s first telecom operator to launch Voice over LTE (VoLTE) international roaming for both outbound and inbound travelers...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
RTLzwei and Warner Bros. Discovery joint ad sales venture gets green light
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has approved the creation of El Cartel Brothers, a joint TV ad sales venture between RTLzwei and Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing the two broadcasters to consolidate their advertising...
 
A1 Croatia strengthens brand positioning through strategic football partnerships
With these partnerships, A1 wants to further enrich the fan experience and support sports, but also confirm its commitment to creating a more connected society, in which sport plays an important role...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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