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Developing Telecoms: PDG announces new data centre campus in Indonesia
Developing Telecoms: PDG announces new data centre campus in Indonesia
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‍NEWSLETTER | Wednesday, 6 May 2026 ‍
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MTN Nigeria's shareholders have approved the operator's plan to sell its holdings in its fintech units to MTN Group. Ericsson has won a 5G network contract with the Costa Rican government, while PDG has confirmed the site for its next hyperscale data centre in Indonesia. Having previously announced plans to invest US$1 billion into Ukraine, Veon confirmed it has exceeded this target - and ahead of schedule. The leader of Kenya's opposition party has launched a legal challenge against the government's proposed sale of its 15% stake in Safaricom, and in a relief for Vodafone Idea, the operator's AGR dues have been reduced by 27%. Welcome to your latest update on telecoms in developing and emerging markets.
Data centre operator Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has announced the acquisition of a new site in Indonesia for its latest hyperscale data centre campus, JC4.
MTN Nigeria has secured shareholder approval to sell its stakes in fintech subsidiaries MoMo Payment Service Bank and Yellow Digital Financial Services to parent company MTN Group.
Thelaunch of the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem was announced at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, marking the UAE’s leadership on the U6GHz front…
Sierra Leone is ramping up efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure through satellite-enabled solutions, as part of a wider strategy to expand nationwide connectivity.
The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE),  the Costa Rican government-run electricity and telecommunications services provider, has awarded a contract relating to its 5G network to tech…
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison CEO Vikram Sinha highlighted how the Indonesian operator is transforming itself from a traditional telecoms provider into an AI-driven technology company.
Hyperscale data centre platform AirTrunk has announced plans to invest about US$3 billion to develop two new data centres in Malaysia, to be called JHB3 and JHB4.
Kenyan opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka has petitioned the High Court seeking to block the government’s proposed sale of its 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodacom, arguing that proper legal and…
Algerian telco Djezzy has signed a strategic partnership deal with startup accelerator Algeria Venture and tech startup Taubyte to launch a full-stack AI development workspace for startups…
As digital transformation deepens, enterprise networks are no longer just connectivity tools; they have become the digital foundation that supports full-service operations, internal and external…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Sunday it will back two new initiatives priced at US$70 billion total to connect power grids, expand cross-border electricity trade and improve broadband…
Connectivity has long been praised for linking remote communities to the global economy, lifting populations out of poverty and revitalising once-isolated regions.
Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda and Rwanda agreed on Thursday to move forward with a plan to launch a regional satellite to boost connectivity in East Africa’s northern corridor.
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PDG announces new data centre campus in Indonesia
MTN Nigeria wins shareholder approval to offload fintech units to parent
UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network, Advancing Path to 10Gbps Connectivity
Sierra Leone eyes satellite push to narrow connectivity gap
Ericsson to build 5G network for ICE Costa Rica
Indosat bets on inclusive AI to reach every corner of Indonesia
Veon overshoots Ukraine investment pledge, hits $1.3bn ahead of schedule
AirTrunk to develop two new data centres in Malaysia
Kenya court petition challenges Safaricom stake sale as opposition flags valuation concerns
Djezzy, Taubyte and Algeria Venture launch AI development platform
AI-Powered Networks: The Value Multiplier for Enterprise Digital Intelligent Transformation
India's DoT cuts Vodafone Idea's AGR dues
ADB reveals US$70b plan to connect Asian power grids and digital networks
How connectivity is powering rural revival in Guangxi
Four East African countries move forward on regional satellite project
