--- title: All Tech News - Developing Telecoms description: Developing Telecoms technology category news feed canonical_url: https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology.html language: en-GB date: 2020-03-02T15:21:55Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology.html. markdown-tokens: 4111 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology.html. 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State-owned national telecommunications and internet service provider Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) and the state electricity utility Socadel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore infrastructure sharing in Cameroon. ![West African scammers targeted by agencies and companies](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Accra_Skyline_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Cybersecurity](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/cybersecurity.html) 16 October 2026 2605 views Almost 30 suspected scammers have been arrested and 3.7 million online profiles and accounts removed as part of a multi-agency crackdown – also involving private sector companies – against fraud perpetrated from across Africa. ![Malaysia reveals timeline for SALAM subsea cable project](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Malaysia_South_China_Sea_Sarawak_credit.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 16 October 2026 1482 views A plan by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to build a new subsea cable connecting peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak is reportedly moving forward, with construction scheduled to begin early next next year. ![Huawei’s Stellar AI Campus Network powers enterprises for the agentic AI era](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Sponsored/Huawei/Shwan_Zhao_Huawei_1200x900.jpg) Details Staff Writer Category: [Cloud & Virtualisation](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-cloud-virtualization.html) 15 October 2026 3467 views While digital transformation has been on the agenda for most enterprises in recent years, the growing use of agentic AI is putting extra pressure on enterprises to digitally transform their enterprise campus networks to ensure they can keep up with demand. ![India’s data centre drive attracts criticism in Andhra Pradesh](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/India_Visakhapatnam_credit_Yogi_Ravi_Teja_Yedla_Unsplash_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Data Centres & Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/data-centres-networks.html) 14 October 2026 2375 views Large-scale data centre growth in India appears to be accelerating, with recently announced deals or plans including big names such as CtrlS Datacenters, Submer, BSNL and Google, but some public discomfort has been expressed about the rollout in Andhra Pradesh. ![Ukraine reports Starlink restrictions affecting military operations](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/Starlink_1200.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 14 October 2026 4363 views Ukraine has reported restrictions on its access to Starlink satellite connectivity, with officials saying the disruption has affected military operations against Russia. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/Network%20Int%20Bank%20NXT%2014.10.26.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Service Management](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/oss-service-management.html) 14 October 2026 3017 views Egypt's Bank NXT has announced the extension of its collaboration with Network International, a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, to accelerate the digitisation of its payment services and further modernise its payments infrastructure. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/cybersecurity_1200x900.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Cybersecurity](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/cybersecurity.html) 14 October 2026 2036 views Cassava Technologies’ Liquid C2 announced on Tuesday it has signed a new reseller partnership agreement with digital workforce security firm KnowBe4 to bring training and risk management solutions to enterprise customers across Africa. ![Henox plans coastal subsea cable to create new landing hubs for India](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/India_Gujarat_Palitana_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 14 October 2026 2077 views India-based Henox IT and Data Centers has revealed plans to build a subsea cable system that will create a series of new, carrier-neutral landing hubs along India’s coastline. ![Bahrain Bank partners with TerraPay to enhance payment services](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/bahrain_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Service Management](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/oss-service-management.html) 13 October 2026 2511 views The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), a leading bank in Bahrain, has entered into a strategic partnership with TerraPay, a global digital money movement company, to expand its international payout capabilities and enhance cross-border payment experiences for its customers. ![FiveNines joins Nexus project to build AI data centre in Morocco](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/FiveNines_Nexus_DC_Morocco_1200.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Data Centres & Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/data-centres-networks.html) 13 October 2026 3041 views International data centre infrastructure firm FiveNines Group says that it is partnering with AI infrastructure specialist Nexus Core Systems to oversee development of a planned 20MW AI data centre in Morocco. ![U Mobile teams with HLGY Energy to develop 5G solar farms](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/U_Mobile_HLGY_MOU_1200.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Energy & Sustainability](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/energy-sustainability.html) 13 October 2026 3337 views Malaysian 5G operator U Mobile announced on Monday it has signed an MoU with renewable energy developer HLGY Energy to develop 5G-connected smart solar farm solutions in Malaysia. ![Colt to expand network across Africa, Asia, Middle East and North America](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/istanbul_harbour_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 13 October 2026 4194 views Colt Technology Services announced on Monday it is investing to expand its global network across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to support the next generation of AI-driven growth. ![Global smartphone shipments fall 20% as memory costs push up prices](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Products/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-1200.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Devices & Platforms](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-devices-platforms.html) 12 October 2026 3122 views Global smartphone shipments fell 20% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026 as rising memory chip costs pushed up device prices and weakened consumer demand, according to Counterpoint Research. ![Why device financing is key to enabling internet access in Somalia](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/Hormuud_get-phone_600x450.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Devices & Platforms](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-devices-platforms.html) 12 October 2026 4130 views While many markets worldwide – and particularly in Africa – face a connectivity gap, the issue is particularly acute in Somalia. Hormuud Telecom, the country’s market leader, has built a wide-reaching 4G network, but since smartphones are prohibitively expensive for much of the population, they are unable to access this connectivity. ![PDG sells Indonesian enterprise data centre business](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/indonesia_bandung_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Data Centres & Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/data-centres-networks.html) 12 October 2026 2217 views Princeton Digital Group (PDG), a pan-APAC developer and operator of hyperscale data centres, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its enterprise data centre business in Indonesia to PT SMPlus Digital Investama (together with its affiliates). ![IoT cattle monitoring solution developed for Brazil – and beyond](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/Acceleronix%20iBOI%20and%20Quectel%2012.10.26.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 12 October 2026 2654 views A reminder of the growing potential of IoT in agriculture comes from IoT solutions companies Acceleronix and Quectel, along with Brazilian agro hardtech company iBOI, which together announced last week a new-generation GPS cattle ear tag for real-time monitoring. ![Indosat and F5 launch AI services suite for Southeast Asian enterprises](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/Indosat_F5_AI_suite_1200.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Enterprise Ecosystems](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/enterprise-ecosystems.html) 12 October 2026 9335 views Indonesian telco Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison said on Friday it has launched its Indosat Intelligence Suite in partnership with F5 to give enterprises across Southeast Asia expanded access to AI models. ![Banglalink launches Starlink Mobile D2D service in Bangladesh](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Dhaka_Buriganga_River_Credit_Austin_Curtis_Unsplash.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 12 October 2026 4555 views Veon announced on Friday that its Bangladesh operator, Banglalink, has launched Starlink’s direct-to-device (D2D) satellite service in the country, making it the third Veon-owned telco to launch the service in the past year. ![Musk questions Ambani's influence as Starlink awaits India launch](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/Starlink_1200.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 09 October 2026 3758 views SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has questioned the influence of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani as Starlink continues to await approval to launch its satellite internet service in India. ![Vodacom South Africa and SmartOps launch e-hailing ecosystem](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Johannesburg_downtown_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Enterprise Ecosystems](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/enterprise-ecosystems.html) 09 October 2026 3953 views Vodacom South Africa and SmartOps Fleet say they have assembled an ecosystem of partners from the technology, financial services, automotive and e-hailing sectors in a bid to broaden South Africa's growing e-hailing economy. ![U Mobile and Telenor Linx launch SIM-based number verification](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Malaysia_Melaka_River_600_credit.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Cybersecurity](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/cybersecurity.html) 09 October 2026 2125 views Malaysian operator U Mobile announced on Thursday it has partnered with Telenor Linx to launch SIM-based phone number verification (PNV) on its 5G network. ![Mali and Senegal interconnect national fibre networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Bamako_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 09 October 2026 3259 views Mali’s La Société Malienne de Transmission et de Diffusion (SMTD-SA) and Sénégal Numérique (SENUM-SA) have reportedly commissioned a new fibre optic link that directly connects their respective country’s national fibre networks. ![Claro Dominicana adds AWS to cloud services portfolio](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/AWS_New_600x450.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Cloud & Virtualisation](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-cloud-virtualization.html) 08 October 2026 4693 views Claro Dominicana has added Amazon Web Services (AWS) to its cloud infrastructure portfolio, expanding the cloud services it offers to business customers in the Dominican Republic. ![Safaricom and GCIB launch Shari’ah-compliant investment fund for M-Pesa](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/Safaricom_Ziidi_Shariah_Money_Market_Fund_1200.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Mobile Finance](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/financial-services.html) 08 October 2026 3778 views Kenyan telco Safaricom and Gulfcap Investment Bank (GCIB) said on Tuesday they have launched a Shari’ah-compliant money market fund for M-Pesa customers. ![Paratus Namibia launches Eutelsat OneWeb services](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Namibia_Swakopmund_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 08 October 2026 3804 views Paratus Namibia announced on Wednesday it has launched Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite service for both residential and enterprise customers. ![OFN and iQ to create terrestrial fibre link across Iraq for FIG cable](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Baghdad_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 08 October 2026 4118 views Ooredoo Group’s international connectivity arm OFN said on Wednesday it has signed an agreement with Iraqi fibre infrastructure provider iQ Networks to create a terrestrial corridor across Iraq linking OFN’s Fibre In Gulf (FIG) subsea cable to Turkey and Europe. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Niamey_night_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 08 October 2026 2047 views Niger is opening a new route through Algeria. It’s an additional path to international internet infrastructure, and part of a wider backbone connecting Niger, which is landlocked, to several neighbouring countries. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Basseterre_St._Kitts_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 08 October 2026 2285 views Five Caribbean islands – Saint Eustatius, Saba, Saint Martin, Saint Barths and Saint Kitts – are now connected through the AMS-IX Eastern Caribbean Internet Exchange (IX), marking what is described as a major milestone in strengthening the region’s digital infrastructure. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/Flolive%20Skylo%207.10.26.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 08 October 2026 4236 views For the second time in a week, there’s IoT coverage news relevant to Brazil with the announcement from Flolive and Skylo Technologies of integrated cellular and satellite connectivity services designed to extend reliable IoT communications across Brazil. ![Bridge Alliance looks beyond roaming as IoT and network APIs scale](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/People/Boon-Chee-Loo-Alliance.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Enterprise Ecosystems](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/enterprise-ecosystems.html) 07 October 2026 11294 views Boon Chee Loo (pictured) joined Bridge Alliance in 2020, just as the Covid-19 pandemic reached Asia. He became CEO in April 2026, after helping the alliance broaden its work from roaming coordination into regional platforms for IoT, communications services and network APIs. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/Etisalat_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Service Management](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/oss-service-management.html) 07 October 2026 8421 views It seems that e&, the brand introduced by the UAE operator with some fanfare in 2022, is no more. e& is reverting to the etisalat name. This was confirmed in an Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) filing this week.