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WorldLink taps Nokia to boost broadband in Nepal

Nepal’s leading broadband provider WorldLink Communications is using Nokia solutions to offer a seamless home Wi-Fi experience for its customers.

WorldLink taps Nokia to boost broadband in Nepal

Sri Lanka set to include 5G spectrum in upcoming auction

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The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) is reportedly planning to include 5G-capable spectrum in an upcoming frequency auction.

Sri Lanka set to include 5G spectrum in upcoming auction

Nepal’s broadband traffic grows but data rates remain low

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In relation to its telecom sector, Nepal has several topographical and economic constraints which have impeded efforts to expand network infrastructure and improve the quality of service for end-users.

Nepal’s broadband traffic grows but data rates remain low

PTA revokes Wi-Tribe’s licences over service outage

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revoked the operating licences held by Wi-Tribe after the fixed wireless provider violated the terms of its concessions by failing to maintain services.

PTA revokes Wi-Tribe’s licences over service outage
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Bangladesh reaches peak internet capacity during Covid-19 pandemic

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Bangladesh’s economic resurgence over the last decade took a battering in 2020 and 2021 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The country had been on track to move off the United Nation’s Least Developed Countries list by 2026, however the crisis may have pushed that back a few years.

Bangladesh reaches peak internet capacity during Covid-19 pandemic

Sri Lanka set for MNP following legal approval

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The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka has been legally cleared to launch mobile number portability (MNP).

Sri Lanka set for MNP from October following legal approval

O! decides against purchasing 2300MHz Bishkek licence

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Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Digital Development has stated that Nur Telecom, which operates as O!, has opted not to acquire a 2300MHz TDD spectrum licence that it won at auction last month.

O! decides against purchasing 2300MHz Bishkek licence
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Nepal utility cuts internet cables over rental fee dispute

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Nepal has seen widespread fixed broadband outages resulting from a clash between the state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and several of the country’s ISPs.

Nepal utility cuts internet cables over rental fee dispute

Zong wins big in regional Pakistani spectrum auction

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has concluded the auction of 1800MHz spectrum in two of the country’s regions, with several operators acquiring holdings.

Zong wins big in regional Pakistani spectrum auction
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KT puts Kcell stake on Kazakhstan’s stock exchange

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Kazakhstan’s state provider KT (Kazakhtelecom) is selling a 24% stake in its majority-owned mobile subsidiary Kcell.

KT puts Kcell stake on Kazakhstan’s stock exchange

Etisalat settles valuation dispute with Pakistan’s government

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Pakistan’s government has settled a long-running spat with Etisalat that arose following the UAE-based group’s purchase of a minority stake in PTCL (Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited).

Etisalat settles valuation dispuite with Pakistan’s government

Pakistani regulator backed by High Court over licence renewals

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has won the backing of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) for its 2019 decision to increase the licence renewal fees of mobile operators Jazz and Telenor Pakistan.

Pakistani regulator backed by High Court over licence renewals

Pakistan lays out regional spectrum auction plans

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has outlined its plans for auctioning 1800MHz and 2100MHz spectrum in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan regions.

Pakistan lays out regional spectrum auction plans
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