For many in the telecoms industry, the promise of cellular IoT has always been global scale.
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, developers, young talent and project leaders.
AI computing company Blaize revealed on Tuesday it has signed an MoU with Nokia and IT services provider Datacomm Diangraha to accelerate deployment of hybrid AI inference inference infrastructure in Indonesia.
Telkom Indonesia announced on Monday that it has launched a next-gen agentic AI platform that it says will accelerate digital transformation via intelligent automation, business process integration and data-based decision making.
Advances in technologies such as cloud and artificial intelligence present telecom operators with a wealth of opportunities – but they also create new challenges which must be navigated carefully, particularly in terms of security and compliance.
Ooredoo Qatar announced on Sunday it has launched what it claims is Qatar’s first LTE-M service, enabling its 4G network to support large-scale IoT applications.
Malaysian telco U Mobile said on Friday that its enterprise arm, U Business, has completed a 5G IoT proof of concept (PoC) with Qualcomm and City-Link Express for high-value air cargo tracking.
Malaysian telco YTL Communications said on Wednesday it is partnering with US-based identity and fraud prevention platform Shush to deploy network authentication APIs, starting with Number Verification and SIM Swap.
Digital payment deals continue to makes headlines across Africa. This time Nedbank and Mastercard have announced what is called a landmark agreement to transform digital payments across Southern Africa.
Social media platform TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the institutional representative of more than 45 million companies in over 170 countries, have announced the launch of the Digital Commerce Labs programme.
Moroccan telco Inwi announced on Wednesday it has partnered with China Mobile International (CMI) to deploy what it claims is the country’s first private 5G network dedicated to industrial use.
Orange Maroc and Ericsson announced on Wednesday they have signed a partnership deal to co-develop and promote private 5G network solutions for Morocco’s enterprise sector.
Intelligent transport solutions company Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract to deliver the advanced signalling and rail infrastructure technology solution European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 for the Mexico City – Querétaron – Irapuato railway corridor.
Two Zimbabwean companies, Hurudza AI and Paltech Africa, have announced a strategic partnership to launch The Farmers’ Bench, an AI-powered solution aimed at transforming access to agricultural knowledge across Zimbabwe and beyond.
Cambodian telco Cellcard revealed on Friday it has signed an MoU with local ride-hailing firm PassApp, which will leverage Cellcard’s 5G network to enhance the travel experience for its drivers and passengers.
Indonesian telco Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison says it will utilise Nvidia’s latest Nemotron open models as part of its ambition to spread AI accessibility to all corners of the country.
At Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Developing Telecoms caught up with Etiya to explore how AI is reshaping the future of telecoms operations. In this interview, senior product manager Onur Gumus, outlines the company’s vision for AI-native digital BSS, where concepts such as agentic AI, digital twins and decision intelligence come together to help communication service providers move beyond traditional systems towards autonomous operations, improved customer experience and new revenue opportunities.
Ericsson said on Monday it is partnering with Vietnamese telco VNPT to install next-gen mobile infrastructure for major airport projects in Vietnam.
Ecuadorian operator Xtrim has selected Qvantel’s digital BSS solution as it seeks to modernise its TV, fibre broadband and telecoms services.
MoneyHash, a payment orchestration platform built for emerging and global markets, has announced a new partnership with Wayl, a local payment solutions provider, checkout engine, and merchant of record supporting global and regional businesses entering the Iraqi market.
Telkom Indonesia’s international arm Telin announced on Thursday it is partnering with IPification to commercialize its Mobile Network Verification (MNV) solution, which leverages Telkom’s network APIs to authenticate users without the need for OTPs.
Nvidia’s latest survey reveals artificial intelligence is delivering tangible commercial impact across telecommunications, becoming central to network automation and investment strategies as operators prepare for next-generation services.
Thai telco True Corp said on Tuesday that its enterprise arm TrueBusiness is partnering with Japan’s SoftBank to co-develop innovations and tailor-made digital solutions for Thai enterprises.
PLDT Enterprise announced on Friday it is collaborating with TikTok to launch TikTok Go LIVE! Studio Packages targeted at creators, multi-channel networks (MCNs) and SMEs in the Philippines.
PLDT Enterprise said on Thursday it is partnering with local energy solutions provider Lin Man Power Technology to deploy cellular smart meters across the Philippines.
Malaysian telco CelcomDigi said on Wednesday it is collaborating with Google’s Firebase and Telenor Linx to boost its API-as-a-Service (APIaaS) offering for phone number verification.
Malaysian 5G telco U Mobile said on Thursday it will launch a neutral sandbox for enterprises to develop 5G-Advanced use cases, and has already signed on several big-name ecosystem partners to support the project.
Artificial intelligence technology company AfricAI says it has signed a multi-year exclusive distribution and deployment agreement with Micropolis Robotics, granting AfricAI sole and exclusive rights to commercialise, deploy, and scale Micropolis’s advanced robotics platforms across Africa.
Vodafone Business, a division of the country’s leading operator Vodafone Egypt, has announced its entry into Egypt’s agriculture sector, marking what is described as a significant expansion of its enterprise services into one of the country’s most critical economic areas.
Military-owned telco Viettel Group announced on Friday it has kicked off construction of Vietnam’s first semiconductor chip manufacturing plant to support the government’s ambition to develop a fully-fledged semiconductor ecosystem.
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Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has announced the completion of a large-scale connectivity and tower infrastructure deployment across IOI Corporation’s plantation estates in Sabah, a state on the northern part of Borneo, and Peninsular Malaysia.
Ocean Network Express (ONE), one of the world's leading liner shipping companies, and Japanese technology group MTI have established a joint venture called Quaveo in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City.
Ooredoo Qatar has launched a new eSIM solution for IoT devices, which it says can help enterprises simplify device management, enhance security, and scale IoT operations across borders.
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