The company aims to target around 250 million users in India who are still using 2G network without internet access
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Kuwait’s Zain Group profits jump 22% to $165 million amid aggressive non-telco investments
The financial results come as the telecom provider ramps up investments in 4G and 5G network upgrades expansion, as well as its aggressive approach to venturing out of the telecom space
Baghdad is safer than Chicago, says Zain Iraq CEO Ali Al Zahid
War and weak customer spending is a nightmare for most companies, but not Iraq’s largest telco. led by its ambitious CEO, Ali Al Zahid, Zain Iraq is witnessing a surge in profits
Africa’s largest tower company eyes Gulf for growth
IHS Holding Ltd looks to build on two recent deals in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Omantel, Ooredoo extend Omani operating licences for 15 years
Both licences have been renewed to operate the current 4G spectrum, but not 5G
Saudi telcos agree to change in annual royalty fees
Saudi telcos Zain, STC and Mobily will invest more in expanding its infrastructure over the next three years
Saudi Arabia’s largest telecom operator plans to keep its lead
Analysis: After a tumultuous turn of the decade, STC looks to make the most of its resurgence