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A major UAE telecom company just created a $50 million fund to help technology startups grow and innovate. The investment will support companies working on AI, fintech, cybersecurity, and more across the region.
Telecommunications giant du just committed $50 million to fuel the next generation of tech innovation across the Middle East. The new fund will help AI, fintech, and cybersecurity startups scale faster with both money and infrastructure.
Engineers just solved satellite internet's biggest bottleneck with rooftop panels that work together like one giant antenna. The breakthrough could make high-speed satellite connectivity cheaper and available to millions more people.
Scientists in Japan just transmitted data at 112 gigabits per second using a microchip-sized device, smashing through a major barrier blocking the path to lightning-fast 6G networks. The breakthrough could bring wireless speeds 3,000 times faster than today's average to your phone by 2030.
Nigeria's largest telecom operator is bringing back its popular Xtratime service after regulators suspended strict new lending rules. Millions of customers will soon be able to borrow airtime and data again when they run out of credit.
Africa's largest telecom company just put billions behind its promise to connect a continent. MTN's investments are creating jobs, expanding internet access, and preparing Africa's youth to become the world's largest workforce by 2040.
Kenya's largest telecom just made life easier for millions by letting users stay logged into its super-app even when switching networks. The fix solves a major headache for people traveling abroad who were getting locked out constantly.
Uganda's largest telecom provider is turning a potential competitor into a collaborator. MTN Uganda is exploring ways to work with Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service instead of fighting it.
South Africa is changing its telecommunications law to welcome SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet, potentially bringing affordable connectivity to millions in Africa's most industrialized economy. The move signals a continental shift toward closing the digital divide through space-based technology.
Ghana's leading telecom provider is committing $1.1 billion over three years to expand 5G networks and digital financial services, marking 30 years of connecting communities. The investment promises to bring advanced technology and financial inclusion to millions across the nation.
NASA just invited companies to help build a groundbreaking telecommunications network around Mars, bringing us closer to sustained human exploration of the Red Planet. The agency wants the system operational by 2030 to support science missions and future astronauts.
A telecommunications satellite just unfurled its massive reflector in space, captured in a stunning photo with Earth watching from below. The ViaSat-3 F2 is now ready to beam high-speed internet across the Americas.
The UAE is accelerating its digital future through a groundbreaking partnership between telecommunications leader du and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. Together, they're building a bridge from bold ideas to real-world impact for manufacturers and businesses across the Emirates.
South Korea is expanding its groundbreaking quantum security program to protect critical infrastructure from future cyber threats. The country is rolling out hack-proof encryption across telecommunications, finance, transportation, defense, and space sectors.
South Korea is fast-tracking quantum technology from labs to real-world use in telecommunications, healthcare, and finance. Over 20 organizations just met to turn cutting-edge science into tools that could transform everyday services.
Nigerian phone and internet users filed 80% fewer complaints in March 2026 compared to the year before, thanks to major network upgrades and better customer service. The dramatic improvement shows what happens when regulators and telecom companies work together to fix problems.
When Nigeria had just 400,000 phone lines for 120 million people, a transparent auction changed everything. Three companies paid $285 million each to build what the government couldn't.
Millions of Nigerian mobile users will receive airtime refunds starting Friday after their networks failed to meet service standards for three months. The compensation marks a bold shift in holding telecom companies accountable for poor connectivity.
Millions of Nigerian mobile users will receive compensation after their network provider failed to meet service standards. The telecom regulator is putting customers first with mandatory payouts for disruptions.
A startup in India is deploying high-altitude balloons that float 25 miles up to bring internet and phone service to remote villages where traditional towers can't reach. The first launch happens this spring.
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