Philippine telcos PLDT, its wireless arm Smart Communications, and Globe Telecom have deployed Starlink’s broadband and direct-to-device (D2D services as part of recovery efforts following Monday’s 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.
Zambia’s state-owned telecommunications operator, Zamtel, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with tech giant Ericsson related to private 4G and 5G connectivity.
MTN Group Fintech has partnered with Ant International to modernise its mobile money platform, with the first deployment expected in Nigeria next quarter.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has selected Nokia to modernise its mobile network across Indonesia, deploying advanced 5G radio access network (RAN) technologies and laying the groundwork for AI-powered services.
Telecom Namibia has signed its second open-access fibre deal in the past week – this one with fibre infrastructure provider Lightstruck – as part of its ongoing plan to accelerate its fibre broadband business and replace its fixed copper network.
MTN Group announced on Monday it has begun rolling out MTN One TV, a new video streaming service that bundles live TV, local content and international entertainment into flexible packages with various viewing and payment options.
Digital infrastructure provider Vertiv announced on Monday it has signed a framework agreement to develop AI-ready data centre infrastructure across the GCC region, starting with the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
A number of important initiatives have been announced in recent days aimed at enhancing digital connectivity in West and North Africa.
The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) has joined the Augmented Navigation for Africa (ANGA) programme, marking what is described as a significant step toward strengthening satellite navigation capabilities across the African continent.
DayOne Data Centers Limited, a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, signed late last week what it calls landmark renewable energy supply agreements in the Malaysian market with local companies TNB Renewables and TNB Power Generation.