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February 17, 2026

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e& Carrier & Wholesale expands Fujairah SmartHub capabilities with GNX connectivity

Global connectivity provider, GNX, has expanded into the e& Carrier & Wholesale (C&WS) ecosystem , the international wholesale arm of the global technology group e&, with a new Point of Presence (PoP) at e&’s SmartHub Fujairah campus in the UAE...

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Eutelsat and Viewsat renew capacity agreements to support development of broadcast market in MENA region

hrough this renewed collaboration at the 7/8° West video hotspot, Eutelsat and Viewsat will continue to deliver reliable broadcast services tailored to the needs of Egyptian broadcasters...

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Cisco reports second quarter earnings

Cisco reported second quarter revenue of US$15.3 billion, net income on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis of US$3.2 billion or US$0.80 per share, and non-GAAP net income of US$4.1 billion or US$1.04 per...

Policy and Regulation

•	Egypt launches 2026–2030 telecom spectrum strategy with US$3.5 billion frequency deal The deal marks the largest frequency allocation in Egypt’s telecom sector since the introduction of mobile services and is aimed at expanding network capacity and supporting long-term digital growth...

•	Next steps to keep crowded satellite lanes open The sessions, hosted at ITU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, for participants worldwide, offer insights on how evolving satellite tech will shape future global connectivity and communications...

North Africa

•	iDakto and Share ID to help build Morocco’s new digital wallet super app The project is expected to undergo testing within six months, with the government aiming to expand digital service delivery and position Morocco as a regional hub for digital transformation and innovation across Africa...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	SaskTel 3G wireless devices to be discontinued by network come October 2027 SaskTel and Lüm Mobile will transition existing 3G and non-VoLTE wireless customers to the 4G LTE and 5G/5G+ networks...

•	Kyivstar expands 5G testing to Kharkiv Kyivstar, Ukraine’s national communications operator, has expanded its 5G pilot project, bringing fifth-generation mobile connectivity to Kharkiv...

Satellite & Internet

•	Vietnam clears Starlink for satellite internet rollout SpaceX has secured approval to launch its Starlink satellite broadband service in Vietnam, after receiving licences from the government to provide both fixed and mobile satellite services...

•	Sparkle unveils GreenMed subsea system connecting Europe & the Middle East The system will be designed and manufactured by Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), a major player in the submarine cable industry, and installed by Elettra Tlc, a company dedicated to the marine survey, installation and...

Global Telecom Update

•	Orange Travel expands global eSIM reach through Selectour partnership Orange Travel, Orange’s eSIM service for travelers around the world, and Selectour, a major network of travel agencies, announced a strategic partnership to democratize access to seamless and competitive mobile...

•	TCS and AMD partner to help Indian enterprises with AI deployment IT services, consulting and business solutions specialist Tata Consultancy Services and high-performance and AI computing company AMD have expanded their strategic collaboration to support India’s national AI...

•	Econet InfraCo base stations providing lifeline for rural clinics’ Econet InfraCo, the infrastructure arm of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has been turning some of its remote base stations into solar power hubs for rural hospitals and clinics...

Middle East

•	Wahyd Logistics wins Technology Partner of the Year at Logistics Saudi Awards 2026 Wahyd Logistics has been awarded Technology Partner of the Year at the Logistics Saudi Awards 2026, powered by the Saudi Logistics Academy, recognizing the company’s contribution to advancing technology-driven...

•	Virgin Mobile Kuwait launches network-based child safety SIM Virgin Mobile Kuwait has introduced a new child safety SIM solution designed to provide safer digital access for children through network-level content filtering...

•	Ooredoo to spin off international subsea cable infrastructure business Qatar’s Ooredoo Group announced that it is carving out a new independent company, Ooredoo Fibre Networks (OFN), that will focus on managing and scaling Ooredoo’s international connectivity and subsea cable...

•	Ankabut and Dell Technologies sign MoU to expand high-performance digital learning in the UAE Through this collaboration, Ankabut will leverage Dell’s GPU-as-a-service capabilities to empower academic institutions with accelerated computing for data-intensive research and advanced learning applications...

•	Saudi Venture Capital unveils proprietary intelligence platform Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) has announced the launch of Aian, a pioneering proprietary intelligence platform that further strengthens SVC’s role as a market maker for Saudi Arabia’s private capital...

South Asia

•	Pakistan’s Jazz wins USF contract to expand connectivity in Badin The initiative aims to improve access to reliable voice and high-speed mobile broadband services while supporting broader digital inclusion efforts across rural communities...

•	HUTCH Sri Lanka launches sustainable signature outlets, setting new retail benchmark HUTCH Sri Lanka is redefining the country’s retail landscape with the launch of its Signature outlets designed at core by sustainability thinking to modern retailing and servicing...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	ZDF Studios strikes 1,200-hour drama deal with TV2 Hungary ZDF Studios has signed a multi-year agreement with Hungarian broadcaster TV2 Group for more than 1,200 hours of drama programming, covering free-TV, pay-TV and VOD rights in Hungary...

•	Telenet becomes first Belgian telecom to offer YouTube Premium integration Telenet, part of the Telenet Group, is expanding its entertainment offering with the addition of YouTube Premium...

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