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August 14, 2025

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AT&T is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Business Internet Service

AT&T is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for both Medium Business and Large Enterprise Internet Service in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Business Internet Satisfaction Study...

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Cisco reports fourth quarter earnings

Cisco reported fourth quarter revenue of US$14.7 billion, net income on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis of US$2.8 billion or US$0.71 per share, and non-GAAP net income of US$4.0 billion or US$0.99 per...

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Zong and ZTE launch industry's first 8x120W Ultra-Broadband Radio and Digital Intelligent Antenna solution

Zong and ZTE have announced the commercial launch of the industry's first high-power 8T8R Ultra-Broadband Radio (HP 8T8R UBR) and Digital Intelligent Antenna (DIA) solution, delivering up to a 67% reduction in RRU...

Policy and Regulation

•	Oman temporarily suspends Mobile Number Portability for system upgrade The upgraded system is designed to improve service quality, accelerate digital transformation, and enhance competition in Oman’s telecom sector...

•	NCC, NSA seek public support to protect telecom infrastructure Nigeria’s telecom regulator has called for stronger public cooperation in safeguarding telecommunications infrastructure, warning that service disruptions could undermine the economy and national security...

South Asia

•	Sri Lanka to roll out 5G nationwide by year-end Sri Lanka is preparing to launch 5G services nationwide by the end of 2025, with a spectrum auction set to take place within the coming months...

•	Pakistan sets AI readiness and digital transformation as top national priorities Pakistan has developed a comprehensive AI policy structured around six strategic pillars, with nationwide training programmes already in motion...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Zeam strengthens hyperlocal streaming platform with NewsON acquisition from Sinclair Zeam, the driving force behind the industry’s leading live OTT solutions and the innovative hyperlocal streaming platform Zeam, announced that it has acquired NewsON, the nation’s largest aggregator of local news...

•	Globoplay streams Brazil’s Premier Football Championship with Harmonic Harmonic has released details of how Brazil’s Globoplay video streaming platform is using its technology to enable low-latency live streaming for the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A – Brazil’s...

Global Telecom Update

•	Fortinet expands cloud-native security with Singapore PoP for ASEAN growth Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, announced the launch of a new regional Point-of-Presence (PoP) in Singapore for Lacework FortiCNAPP, Fortinet’s Cloud-Native...

•	Axiata to help Cambodian govt boost cybersecurity capabilities Malaysia-based Axiata Group announced that it has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia (MPTC) to collaborate on beefing up Cambodia’s cybersecurity landscape, as well as developing...

•	NTT DATA partners with Google Cloud to accelerate agentic AI adoption and cloud modernization for enterprises globally NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services announced a global partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate AI-powered cloud innovations and unlock new possibilities with AI for enterprise...

Middle East

•	Saudi Arabia to launch advanced Arabic AI model Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and supported by Aramco Digital and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority’s National Center for AI, Humain aims to create a developer marketplace...

•	Orange Middle East and Africa, The Hashgraph Association and Dar Blockchain join forces for the Hedera Africa Hackathon competition At the heart of this partnership, a certifying training program in Hedera technology will be deployed within Orange Digital Centers (ODC) in 16 countries in Middle East and Africa...

•	Accenture and Qatar Airways launch AI Skyways to transform global aviation This strategic partnership aims to elevate customer experience, optimise operational efficiency, and enhance overall airline group performance...

•	du achieves 5G-Advanced milestone; tech now on live network The launch reflects du’s continued commitment to pioneering cutting-edge innovations that enhance customer experience and support national digital ambitions...

North Africa

•	Morocco advances digitalisation drive for citizens abroad and public services Morocco is accelerating its digital transformation, extending efforts to Moroccans living abroad (MREs) as part of its broader national modernisation strategy...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Ukraine to fully shut down 3G by 2030 for 4G and 5G upgrade The changes will be carefully managed and planned in advance to avoid disruptions to operators’ services and to ensure a smooth transition for the population...

•	Globe conducts 1st successful live pilot trial of 5G-Advanced Globe has just finished a successful live pilot trial of 5G-Advanced, the first of its kind in the Philippines. Also known as 5.5G,the technology is the next stage in mobile evolution, developed to meet the demands of an...

Satellite & Internet

•	PLDT Enterprise expands connectivity with Starlink satellite internet In a milestone move, PLDT Enterprise, the corporate arm of PLDT, has become the first and only telecom unit in the Philippines authorized to resell Starlink, bringing high-speed internet to even the most remote areas and...

•	AccessPlus awarded additional funding to expand fiber internet access in Pittsfield This latest grant now allows AccessPlus to connect a total of 832 housing units, bringing the number of awarded properties to 16 for AccessPlus...

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