Vodafone Oman and Ericsson have announced the deployment of a 5G indoor system at the Vodafone Experience Hub in Muscat’s Mall of Oman as well as the Vodafone Oman headquarter offices.

With the 31 March deadline for the switch-off of analogue TV (ATV) fast approaching in South Africa, public broadcaster the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has highlighted its concerns about the potential impact of the switch-off on the public.

Philippines-based operator Globe Telecom has ramped up its sustainability plans by committing to cut its carbon emissions by 50% in 2030, as part of its overall goal of being a net-zero operator by 2050.

Bosnia-Herzegovina’s BH Telecom is upgrading its core network with Ericsson Nikola Tesla.

Satellite operator Thaicom has penned an agreement with satellite and solutions provider Globalstar, to deploy commercial low earth orbit (LEO) and provide commercial services to boost Thailand’s tourism and maritime industries.

Vietnam has highlighted several hurdles to spreading the popularity of mobile money among mobile phone users, but operators still back it for major growth.  

The total mobile communications services revenue in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% from US$320.9bn in 2021 to US$398.4bn in 2026, said a study.

Big buildings in India will soon have digital connectivity ratings on the lines of green rating. The new rating will be based on the quality of telephone and internet services offered in the buildings.

Malaysia's smartphone market closed in 2021 with over 12 million units representing a growth of 10.6% driven by a government subsidy programme plus relatively uninterrupted logistics compared to neighbouring ASEAN markets, says a study.

Orange is planning to use satellites to plug coverage gaps in one of its African markets, with a successful trial resulting potentially in a full rollout of the technology across its footprint.

Singapore Telecom has monetised its 1.6% stake in Airtel Africa through a market placement, as part of a capital recycling strategy to focus on new growth areas.

Helios Towers has closed its acquisition of Airtel Africa’s towers in Malawi for a total of US$54.7 million.

Chile’s WOM has launched commercial 5G services across several regions of the country.

Following a joint statement earlier this week from four Malaysian operators – Celcom Axiata, Digi, Maxis and U Mobile – that they welcomed the government’s planned single wholesale network and the opportunity to invest in the state 5G agency Digital Nasional Berhad, the four firms have said they are now planning to explore the government's offer of an equity stake in DNB.

Indian telecom service provider, Bharti Airtel announced the prepayment of INR 88.15 billion (USD 11.58 billion) to the Department of Telecom (DoT), Government of India, of deferred liabilities related to spectrum acquired in the auction of the year 2015.

The Egyptian National Postal Organisation and Bahrain-based Beyon Connect, a subsidiary of Batelco, reached an agreement to establish a new joint venture to deploy digital postbox solutions.

Vodacom, a South African mobile communications company, has announced a further roll-out of network equipment into the poorest region of the southernmost country of the African continent as part of its pledge to create an inclusive digital society in the country.

The Paratus Group, a full-service network spanning the African continent and connecting customers internationally, has announced its expansion into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), hard on the heels of a government tender win.

Samsung has reportedly made a pledge to sign up for a government scheme to manufacture telecom gear in India.

Underlining the continuing growth of data centres in sub-Saharan Africa are recent announcements involving Raxio Group in Tanzania and Digital Parks Africa in South Africa.

The Philippines looks set to allow full foreign ownership of companies in critical industries including telecommunications.

Indian multinational information technology services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is ready to put in place a 5G network for any telecom operator across the globe on any given day and the company is working in India on a country-specific gear for the network.

Africa's overall mobile phone market suffered a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 11.3% in Q4 2021 to a total 48.6 million units, said a study.

Finnish multinational telecommunications giant Nokia has been selected by TIME dotCom for the supply and delivery of a DWDM optical network for a nationwide rollout.

Asteria Aerospace, an India-based drone manufacturer and solution provider and a subsidiary of Jio Platforms Ltd, has launched an end-to-end drone operations platform.

The latest country to attempt to control internet activity is Indonesia, which, Reuters reports, is planning to introduce tough (though as yet not precisely defined) new rules that will allow it to fine, and even criminally charge, internet and social media platforms.

Debuting Angolan operator Africell has ended network sharing negotiations with market leader Unitel, enabling it to finally launch full commercial services after months of delay.

Ghana has extended its deadline for citizens to register and link their details to SIM cards, admitting it will not be able to register all SIMs within the original timeframe.

Liberty Latin America has selected Matrixx Software’s Digital Commerce as part of its ongoing digital evolution in Latin America and the Caribbean.

MTN Group has announced plans to shake up its c-suite team in three African units to support a growth strategy through developing its fintech and fibre businesses.