Ooredoo, du Expand Regional Connectivity With FIG Subsea Cable and AI Infrastructure By Ray Sharma, The Fast Mode May 8, 2026 Ooredoo Group announced a partnership with du to land the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system in the UAE, marking further progress in the development of a high-capacity international connectivity platform designed [...]
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Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Boost Connectivity By TechAfrica News May 8, 2026 Guinea has taken a major step toward strengthening its digital infrastructure following the signing of a contract for the construction and maintenance of a second submarine fibre-optic cable, aimed at expanding national connectivity capacity. The announcement was made [...]
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Telesur Signs On to EllaLink Caribbean Subsea Cable Project By Manny Pham, Developing Telecoms May 8, 2026 Suriname’s state-owned operator Telesur has signed a letter of intent to connect to EllaLink’s Caribbean subsea cable system, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s international connectivity. The EllaLink Caribbean Gateway will provide Telesur with direct access [...]
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ZTE Corporation and MediaTek, a global semiconductor company, unveiled a joint strategy at the 2026 ZTE Broadband User Congress. The two parties will expand premium connectivity product portfolios tailored for high-demand residential users and small businesses in Brazil, addressing their needs for advanced technology, comprehensive coverage, ultra-high speed and low-latency network performance.
EllaLink and MTNIMA Land New Subsea Cable Branch in Nouadhibou By Harry Baldock, Total Telecom May 5, 2026 EllaLink and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania today marked the successful landing of a new subsea cable in Nouadhibou, giving the country a second direct, diverse and secure connection to European and international digital hubs. The landing [...]
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Pan-African operator Airtel Africa has announced a delay to the planned initial public offering (IPO) of its mobile money business, initially planned for the first half of 2026. Reuters reports that the IPO will now take place in the second half of 2026.
Curaçao Moves Toward Faster Internet as New International Sea Cable Project Begins By Curacao Chronicle May 5, 2025 WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao is taking a major step toward strengthening its digital infrastructure, as Qonèkt Telecom has officially started the permit process for the installation of a new international undersea internet cable connection. The planned cable landing is [...]
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Airtel Africa posted strong results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with revenue growth accelerating across its core mobile, data and fintech businesses.
Suriname’s state-owned operator Telesur has signed a letter of intent to connect to EllaLink’s Caribbean subsea cable system, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s international connectivity.
International network services provider RETN announced on Thursday it has launched a new end-to-end backbone route through Romania that links the Balkans to Moldova and Ukraine.