Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Batelco, Ericsson, ZICTA, Zambia’s telecom, Maroc Telecom among others.
Bahrain Levels Up: Batelco & Ericsson Turbocharge 5G with New Innovation Partnership
Batelco and Ericsson have expanded their partnership to accelerate 5G innovation across Bahrain. The deal includes major investment in Ericsson’s advanced radio access solutions, energy-efficient hardware and environmental battery systems, strengthening nationwide coverage for residential, commercial, hospitality and industrial customers. Ericsson will also upgrade Batelco’s cloud-driven core network to enable future services such as IoT, 5G Advanced and AI-based operations.
Zambia Cracks Down: 21-Day Deadline for Telecoms to Fix Failing Networks
ZICTA has issued a strict 21-day ultimatum to Zambia’s telecom operators, demanding immediate action to improve poor network quality, frequent call drops and weak rural connectivity. The regulator is pushing companies to invest in stronger network capacity, wider rural coverage, backup power and renewable energy solutions like solar to ensure reliable service. Quality-of-Service benchmarks will be enforced and consumer complaints will be monitored through a toll-free line, signalling tougher regulation and more transparency for users.
Maroc Telecom Surges Past 81 Million Users as Data & Mobile Money Fuel African Growth
Maroc Telecom has crossed 81 million customers across Africa, supported by rising mobile-data usage, expanding broadband services, and growing adoption of mobile-money through its Moov Africa subsidiaries. The group continues investing in network upgrades and digital services to boost connectivity and customer experience. Despite pressure in the Moroccan domestic market, African operations remain the key growth engine, especially in data and fintech. Infrastructure investments and digital expansion are positioning the operator for stronger regional performance.
Shafana Fazal
