Pan-African (and formerly Middle Eastern) operator MTN is finally leaving Syria and, it seems, a replacement is already being lined up.
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.
During MWC 2026, the Autonomous Networks Summit themed “L4 is Booming” was held in Barcelona, Spain. Li Huidi, Executive Vice President of China Mobile, delivered a keynote speech titled “AN L4 Powering the IQ Era”.
UAE-based operator group e& has announced that Group CEO Hatem Dowidar will step down after six years in the role, marking the end of a period of significant transformation and international expansion for the company.
PTCL’s Ufone and China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak, a.k.a. Zong 4G) have reportedly deposited pre-bids of US$15 million each to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to participate in its upcoming 5G spectrum auction.
Malaysian operator Tune Talk has taken a major step in its evolution from mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) to fully fledged mobile network operator (MNO), partnering with Mavenir to run its own end-to-end network.
Ericsson has partnered with France-based startup Mistral AI to develop advanced AI tools tailored specifically for telecom networks, with a long-term focus on automation, resilience and the evolution towards 6G.
Ethio Telecom announced on Friday it has launched an internet-based video streaming service called “teleStream”, which it’s positioning as an alternative to satellite TV.
MTN Congo has reportedly connected to the 2Africa subsea cable system, bolstering its international connectivity and reducing the risk of future service disruptions.
Axian Telecom has signed a memorandum of understanding with Huawei to establish a framework for network modernisation and the rollout of new digital services across its footprint in Africa and the Indian Ocean.
Qatar’s Ooredoo Group announced on Monday 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 infrastructure.
Pakistan telco Jazz announced on Monday it has signed an agreement with the Universal Service Fund (USF) to expand digital connectivity to underserved communities in the Badin district in Sindh province.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has accused MTN Group of illegally providing telecoms services within its territory without the required licence, escalating tensions over spectrum use along its eastern border.
Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) has appointed Maxis as preferred infrastructure and telecoms partner for its East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which Maxis will co-develop with rival telco U Mobile.
Malaysian telecoms group Axiata has promoted Group CFO Nik Rizal to CEO and managing director, succeeding Vivek Sood after nine years with the company.
Operators across the world have spent the past several years seemingly unloading their passive infrastructure - towers, fibre optic networks, and other backbone assets - in what looked like a series of fire sales. But now, some are exercising contract clauses to bring these assets back in-house.
Millicom has partnered with French investment firm NJJ Holdings to acquire Telefonica’s Chilean operations – straight after acquiring Telefonica’s Colombian unit Coltel.
Kyivstar has completed the full acquisition of Ukrainian medical digital services platform Tabletki.ua for US$160 million, strengthening the operator’s expansion into healthcare.
Millicom has completed the acquisition of Telefónica’s Colombian unit Coltel in a US$215 million deal, paving the way for a merger with its Tigo operation to strengthen its position in the market.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reported a 12% increase in net profit for its 2025 financial year, pointing to AI-driven initiatives, network upgrades and service innovation as key growth drivers.
Uzbek telco Ucell announced on Monday it has commercially launched 5G services in Termez in southern Uzbekistan.
The Egyptian government has struck a US$3.5 billion agreement with the country’s four mobile operators to double their existing spectrum holdings, in a move designed to underpin future digital transformation and next-generation services.
Singaporean operator Singtel has opened its eighth global office in Brazil as it looks to tap fresh enterprise opportunities in Latin America’s largest economy.
MTN Group said it is in advanced negotiations to acquire the remaining 75% stake in tower company IHS Holdings, in a deal that could be valued at around US$2.76 billion.
Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel Group have moved their memorandum of understanding for a cross-border optical fibre network into a binding contractual agreement, aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and network resilience.
Vodacom reported a strong third quarter, with group revenue rising 11% year on year to ZAR43.9 billion, driven by growth across its operating units and standout performance in Egypt.
Brazilian operator TIM SA is reportedly in talks to reacquire its stake in fibre company I-Systems in a deal that could be valued at around BRL900 million (US$170 million), Reuters reported.
United Group has selected Intracom Telecom to upgrade its network as it looks to capture growing enterprise connectivity demand across its southeastern European footprint.
Bolivia’s state-owned operator Entel has reportedly signed an interconnection agreement with Chilean operator Claro Chile to create what is being called a bioceanic route. The route will connect the Atlantic with the Pacific, strengthening Bolivia's position as a regional data corridor.
Philippines-based operator PLDT has invested PHP1.215 billion (US$20.5 million) in its data analytics unit Kayana, doubling down on efforts to unlock new growth engines across the wider group.
Ethio Telecom said on Wednesday it has held talks with telecoms provider and ISP Somaliland Cable (Somcable) in hopes of forging a strategic cross-border digital and telecoms partnership.
Global digital operator Veon says it has launched the new network operations centre for Beeline Uzbekistan in Tashkent, as well as a new software development and AI company called BuildX.
Nordic operator group Telenor has agreed to sell its stake in Thailand’s True Corporation for NOK39 billion (US$3.9 billion), drawing a line under 25 years in the Southeast Asian market as it continues to pull back from Asia to refocus on its Nordic core.
Jio Platforms has reportedly shortlisted Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to steer its long-awaited initial public offering, as preparations gather pace for what is expected to be one of India’s biggest listings.
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