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Cassava Cloud Partner programme announced

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Cloud & Virtualisation
05 March 2026
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  • Latin America
  • Cloud Services
  • Digital Services
  • Africa
  • Data Sovereignty
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cassava Technologies
  • MWC26

Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced the launch of its Cassava Cloud Partner (CCP) programme during MWC26.

Collaboration aims to advance sovereign AI across Africa

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Service Management
05 March 2026
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  • GSMA
  • Africa
  • Digital Transformation
  • Smart Africa
  • Large language model
  • Sovereign AI
  • MWC26
  • MeetKai

Sovereign AI company MeetKai and the Smart Africa Alliance announced this week during MWC26 what they call a landmark collaboration to launch a five-country pilot advancing sovereign AI across Africa.

MTN says farewell to Syria as new tender is announced

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Operators
05 March 2026
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  • Middle East North Africa
  • MTN
  • Iran
  • Afghanistan
  • Yemen
  • Syria
  • MTN Syria
  • TeleInvest
  • MWC26

Pan-African (and formerly Middle Eastern) operator MTN is finally leaving Syria and, it seems, a replacement is already being lined up.

SES brings satellite connectivity to refugees in Chad

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Humanitarian Comms
05 March 2026
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  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • SES
  • Chad
  • emergency.lu
  • MEO Satellites
  • Disaster Response
  • Satellite Connectivity
  • Platforms
  • GEO Satellite
  • O3b mPOWER

SES, a space solutions company, says it is expanding humanitarian connectivity at the Farchana refugee settlement in Chad.

nubia Neo 5 Series Launched at MWC Barcelona 2026

nubia Neo 5 Series Launched at MWC Barcelona 2026

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Staff Writer
Category: Devices & Platforms
04 March 2026
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  • Global
  • Smartphones
  • ZTE
  • Partner Content
  • MWC26
  • Nubia

nubia unveiled its nubia Neo 5 series at MWC Barcelona 2026, led by nubia Neo 5 GT - the only device in its class featuring a built-in fan and a completely flat design, alongside the more accessible nubia Neo 5 and nubia Neo 5 Max boasting a 7.5-inch large display.

GSMA coalition to pilot US$40 smartphones in six African countries

GSMA coalition to pilot US$40 smartphones in six African countries

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John Tanner
Category: Devices & Platforms
04 March 2026
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  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Orange
  • Ethio Telecom
  • Ethiopia
  • Vodacom
  • Tanzania
  • Nigeria
  • Rwanda
  • GSMA
  • Uganda
  • DRC
  • MTN
  • Airtel Africa
  • Affordable Smartphones
  • Axian Telecom
  • MWC26

The GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition signed an MoU with the Africa Group of Six (G6) operators on Tuesday to introduce US$40 entry-level 4G smartphones in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda this year.

Paratus Zambia deploys fibre-level FWA gear from Tarana

Paratus Zambia deploys fibre-level FWA gear from Tarana

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John Tanner
Category: Wireless Networks
04 March 2026
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  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Zambia
  • FWA
  • Tarana Wireless
  • Paratus Zambia

Paratus Zambia announced on Tuesday it has deployed fixed wireless access (FWA) technology from US-based Tarana Wireless that it said will deliver fibre-class connectivity to homes and businesses across the country.

IDATE presents four major awards to leading global operators

IDATE presents four major awards to leading global operators

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Staff Writer
Category: Blogs & Opinion
04 March 2026
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  • Global
  • iDate
  • Awards
  • Partner Content
  • MWC26

During MWC 2026, a leading European consulting company, IDATE, held the Green All-optical Network Forum 2026. During the forum, IDATE presented four major awards to 17 world’s leading operators.

5G rail solution unveiled at MWC

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Wireless Networks
04 March 2026
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  • Connectivity
  • Rail
  • 5G
  • MoU
  • 5G Private Networks
  • FRMCS
  • MWC26
  • NEXCOM
  • Hytec Inter

NEXCOM, a provider of mission-critical network platforms, and Hytec Inter, Japan's 5G wireless communication expert, have announced at MWC26 a joint rail communications solution designed to support mission-critical rail operations using a unified hybrid 5G architecture.

MoU aims to aims to shorten AI data centre construction timelines

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Data Centres & Networks
04 March 2026
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  • Data Centres
  • Tunisia
  • SK Telecom
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Supermicro
  • MWC26
  • SoleCrypt

AI-focused company SK Telecom has signed a three-party memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global server manufacturer Supermicro and global mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) leader Schneider Electric to develop a total solution for artificial intelligence data centres (AIDC).

Huawei Xinghe AI Unified SASE Solution: Redefining the Paradigm of Network Security to Safeguard Enterprise Digital Transformation

Huawei Xinghe AI Unified SASE Solution: Redefining the Paradigm of Network Security to Safeguard Enterprise Digital Transformation

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Staff Writer
Category: Cybersecurity
04 March 2026
11570 views
  • Security
  • Global
  • Huawei
  • Partner Content
  • SASE
  • MWC26

The intelligent era is developing rapidly, and digital boundaries are constantly expanding. We are at a historical moment where network security and intelligent technologies are converging, presenting unprecedented opportunities and challenges.

Veon partners GSMA to support start-ups in Pakistan and Bangladesh

Veon partners GSMA to support start-ups in Pakistan and Bangladesh

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Investment
04 March 2026
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  • Investment
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Pakistan
  • GSMA
  • Bangladesh
  • Banglalink
  • Veon
  • Jazz
  • Start-ups
  • MoU
  • MWC26
  • JazzWorld

Global digital operator Veon has announced a partnership with the GSMA’s Mobile for Development Foundation to co-fund digital innovation projects in Pakistan and Bangladesh that are supported by the GSMA Innovation Fund.

Huawei Launches AUTINOps Solution to Redefine the New Paradigm of Intelligent Operations

Huawei Launches AUTINOps Solution to Redefine the New Paradigm of Intelligent Operations

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Staff Writer
Category: Service Management
04 March 2026
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  • Global
  • Huawei
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Partner Content
  • MWC26

During the 4th Intelligent Operations Forum at Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026), Huawei officially launched AUTINOps, the industry’s first AI-Native intelligent operations solution.

India’s Tejas networks launches WDM optical transport product

India’s Tejas networks launches WDM optical transport product

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Data Centres & Networks
04 March 2026
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  • Asia-Pacific
  • India
  • Data Centres
  • Energy Efficiency
  • WDM
  • Tejas Networks
  • Optical Transport
  • MWC26

India-heaquartered company Tejas Networks, which designs and manufactures high-performance wireline and wireless networking products, has announced the launch of TJ1600-D3, its next-generation, versatile WDM (wavelength division multiplexing) optical transport product.

Ericsson and Viettel team up to develop autonomous network tech

Ericsson and Viettel team up to develop autonomous network tech

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John Tanner
Category: Operators
04 March 2026
8927 views
  • Ericsson
  • Viettel
  • Vietnam
  • Southeast Asia
  • Autonomous Networks
  • MWC26

Ericsson announced at Mobile World Congress 2026 on Wednesday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnamese operator Viettel to collaborate on autonomous network development.

SES and Advannotech to provide IoT connectivity to South African farmers

SES and Advannotech to provide IoT connectivity to South African farmers

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John Tanner
Category: Satellite Networks
04 March 2026
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  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Big Data Analytics
  • South Africa
  • SES
  • IoT
  • Sensors
  • Farming

Global satellite operator SES announced on Tuesday it is partnering with IoT technology provider Advannotech and other service providers to enable data-driven farming in South Africa.

Cell C and Odine sign PoC to pioneer AI-driven network quality enhancement

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Service Management
04 March 2026
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  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Africa
  • Connectivity
  • Cell C
  • Network Quality
  • PoC
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Odine Solutions

South African operator Cell C and Odine, a technology partner driving innovation in telecom and enterprise networks, have announced the signing of a proof of concept (PoC) agreement to pioneer artificial intelligence (AI)-driven network quality enhancement technologies.

Orange and partners to demo D2D satellite connectivity in Romania

Orange and partners to demo D2D satellite connectivity in Romania

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
04 March 2026
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  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • Orange
  • SMS
  • Vodafone
  • Remote Coverage
  • Data
  • Voice
  • Romania
  • Satellite Connectivity
  • MoU
  • AST SpaceMobile
  • D2D
  • Satellite Connect Europe

Telecommunications operator Orange has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AST SpaceMobile and Satellite Connect Europe, related to collaboration on direct-to-device (D2D) technology in relevant Orange markets.

Digital Realty announces its entry into Bulgaria

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Data Centres & Networks
04 March 2026
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  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • Data Centres
  • Cloud
  • Bulgaria
  • Interconnection
  • Subsea Cable
  • Digital Realty
  • Telepoint

Cloud and carrier-neutral data centre platform Digital Realty has announced its entry into Bulgaria, establishing a new market presence in Sofia, which it describes as one of Southeast Europe’s most important emerging interconnection hubs.

SIMO expands its carrier enablement strategy at MWC

SIMO expands its carrier enablement strategy at MWC

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Devices & Platforms
04 March 2026
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  • Roaming
  • Managed Services
  • Connectivity
  • APIs
  • Data Sovereignty
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • FWA
  • Platforms
  • MWC26
  • SIMO

Mobile connectivity solutions specialist SIMO has announced the expansion of its carrier enablement strategy to power resilient, multi-network enterprise fixed wireless access (FWA) deployments for both primary and backup applications.

Xtrim selects Qvantel to modernise BSS in Ecuador

Xtrim selects Qvantel to modernise BSS in Ecuador

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James Barton
Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
03 March 2026
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  • BSS
  • Latin America
  • Ecuador
  • Qvantel
  • Xtrim

Ecuadorian operator Xtrim has selected Qvantel’s digital BSS solution as it seeks to modernise its TV, fibre broadband and telecoms services.

Türk Telekom and ZTE Complete World's First C+L Full-Band Integrated 1.6Tbps Live Network Trial, Ushering in A New Era of 5G All-Optical Network

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Staff Writer
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
03 March 2026
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  • Middle East North Africa
  • ZTE
  • Network Management
  • Optical Networking
  • Turkey
  • Turk Telekom
  • Eurasia
  • C-Band
  • Optical Transmission
  • Digital Transformation
  • L-band
  • Partner Content
  • MWC26

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, and Türk Telekom have jointly completed the world's first C+L (12 THz) full-band integrated 1.6Tbps live network trial in Istanbul.

Cassava Autonomous Network aims to redefine network performance in Africa

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Service Management
03 March 2026
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  • Africa
  • RAN Optimisation
  • Automation
  • Cassava Technologies
  • Network Performance
  • NVIDIA
  • Autonomous Networks
  • MWC26

Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced at MWC26 the launch of Cassava Autonomous Network, an agentic solution designed to significantly improve network performance across Africa.

HARMAN and Viasat collaborate on in-cabin satcom-based voice calling

HARMAN and Viasat collaborate on in-cabin satcom-based voice calling

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
03 March 2026
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  • ViaSat
  • Emergency Response
  • Automotive
  • Satellite Connectivity
  • 5G NTN
  • MWC26
  • HARMAN

Automotive technology company HARMAN has announced at MWC26 a collaboration with satellite communications company Viasat to introduce in-cabin voice calling over satellite connectivity.

Lifecycle Software aims to enhance customer lifetime value

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Customer Management
03 March 2026
6278 views
  • BSS
  • Revenue
  • Customer Retention
  • CVM
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Platforms
  • MWC26
  • KPIs
  • Lifecycle Software
  • SourseAI
  • RoI

Lifecycle Software, a provider of BSS, is debuting its new product NEXUS IQ at MWC26. NEXUS IQ unifies data from diverse sources to orchestrate engaging, adaptive, and interactive journeys that maximise revenue.

Fibocom and MediaTek unveil flagship CPE solution

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Service Management
03 March 2026
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  • SMBs
  • MediaTek
  • Chipsets
  • FWA
  • 5G-Advanced
  • Platforms
  • Customer premises equipment
  • MWC26
  • Wi-Fi 8

At MWC 2026, Fibocom, a provider of wireless communication modules and AI solutions, and global fabless semiconductor company MediaTek have unveiled a flagship CPE solution powered by the FG390 5G module and Filogic 8800 Wi-Fi 8 chipset.

Mobily and Ooredoo pledge US$2.2b for ITU Partner2Connect projects

Mobily and Ooredoo pledge US$2.2b for ITU Partner2Connect projects

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John Tanner
Category: Humanitarian Comms
03 March 2026
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  • Middle East North Africa
  • ITU
  • Ooredoo
  • Mobily
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Digital Divide
  • Partner2Connect Digital Coalition
  • MWC26

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced at Mobile World Congress 2026 on Monday that Saudi telco Mobily and Qatar-based Ooredoo Group have made fresh pledges for its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition to bridge the digital divide, bringing total commitments to the coalition to over US$82 billion.

Safaricom taps Ericsson to beef up 5G microwave capacity in Kenya

Safaricom taps Ericsson to beef up 5G microwave capacity in Kenya

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John Tanner
Category: Wireless Networks
03 March 2026
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  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Kenya
  • Ericsson
  • Safaricom
  • Microwave Backhaul
  • 5G networks

Ericsson announced on Monday that it has extended its partnership with Kenyan telco Safaricom with a multi-year microwave deal aimed at fortifying Safaricom’s 5G capacity in the country.

PLDT’s Smart conducts more Lynk D2D tests in Ilocos Norte

PLDT’s Smart conducts more Lynk D2D tests in Ilocos Norte

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John Tanner
Category: Satellite Networks
03 March 2026
6802 views
  • PLDT
  • Philippines
  • Smart Communications
  • Southeast Asia
  • Lynk Global
  • LEO Satellite
  • direct-to-device satellite

PLDT's mobile unit Smart Communications said on Monday it has completed another round of field tests with LEO satellite operator Lynk Global for its direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite communication service in northern Ilocos Norte towns facing the West Philippine Sea.

AWS loses another data centre in UAE and one in Bahrain to drone strikes

AWS loses another data centre in UAE and one in Bahrain to drone strikes

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John Tanner
Category: Data Centres & Networks
03 March 2026
11720 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Data Centres
  • Cloud Services
  • UAE
  • Iran
  • Bahrain
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Service Outages
  • AWS
  • Power Outages

Amazon Web Services (AWS) confirmed on Monday that two of its data centres in the UAE and one in Bahrain were damaged by drone strikes as the Middle East conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel widens.

Vodafone Idea partners Ericsson to modernise postpaid services

Vodafone Idea partners Ericsson to modernise postpaid services

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Revenue & Billing
03 March 2026
7535 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • India
  • charging
  • SMS
  • Ericsson
  • Capacity
  • Network Expansion
  • Data
  • Prepaid
  • Postpaid
  • Voice
  • VoLTE
  • Coverage
  • Vodafone Idea
  • 5G Standalone

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its strategic partnership with tech giant Ericsson to modernise its postpaid services while supporting its ongoing network expansion across the country.

Vodafone and Amazon LEO partner to boost African coverage

Vodafone and Amazon LEO partner to boost African coverage

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
03 March 2026
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  • Backhaul
  • Vodafone
  • Vodacom
  • Connectivity
  • Base Stations
  • Satellite Broadband
  • Africa
  • Amazon
  • Low Earth Orbit
  • Amazon Leo

Vodafone and Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, have signed an agreement to connect many more 4G and 5G mobile sites in remote areas to improve coverage for customers with limited connectivity across Africa and Europe.

UNICEF announces procurement initiative for internet connectivity in Africa

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Humanitarian Comms
03 March 2026
29168 views
  • Africa
  • Rural Communities
  • UNICEF
  • World Bank
  • Internet Access
  • United Nations
  • Smart Africa
  • Internet connectivity
  • Internet Service Providers
  • RFP
  • Schools
  • UNECA
  • REoI
  • Procurement

UNICEF, the United Nations agency for children, has launched a procurement initiative for internet connectivity in Africa, inviting internet service providers to deliver managed connectivity services to schools, health facilities, and other child-serving institutions across 54 countries.

Amdocs addresses operators’ roaming relationships

Amdocs addresses operators’ roaming relationships

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Revenue & Billing
03 March 2026
6011 views
  • Revenue
  • Billing
  • Roaming
  • Connectivity
  • Amdocs
  • eSIM
  • MWC26

Amdocs, a provider of software and services to communications and media companies, has announced at MWC26 the launch of a new offering designed to help service providers reclaim the roaming relationship and monetise the fast-growing global travel connectivity market.

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