MUMBAI, October 15, 2026 – Jio Platforms, the digital services and telecommunications business controlled by Reliance Industries, has announced the price range and public subscription schedule for what could become India’s largest initial public offering. The company plans to issue up to 270 million new shares at ₹1,065–₹1,119 each, a potential ₹30,213 crore fundraising at…
ISLAMABAD – October 14, 2026: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed a registration framework for travel SIM and eSIM aggregators under draft rules intended to regulate international roaming connections operating on Pakistani mobile networks. The proposed measures would require businesses offering travel SIM and eSIM services to register with the telecom regulator and disclose…
ISLAMABAD, October 13, 2026 — Pakistan’s telecom regulator has reported inspections of 115 mobile network sites across eight cities as part of its continuing campaign to improve phone-call reliability, mobile internet quality and network coverage. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said its regional field teams carried out the checks between September 30 and October 7,…
Starlink India pricing is back in focus after Elon Musk promised to make SpaceX’s satellite internet service affordable for Indian consumers, increasing attention on the market ahead of Reliance Jio’s planned public listing. Reuters reported the pledge on October 11, 2026, as competition over satellite broadband and pending government approvals intensified. Musk has not provided…
The Starlink Mobile spectrum deal announced by SpaceX on October 8, 2026, has unsettled telecommunications investors across the United States and Europe. SpaceX agreed to acquire a nationwide portfolio of low-band wireless frequencies from Grain Management, a move intended to strengthen its satellite-to-mobile network strategy. The proposed transaction still requires regulatory approval and does not…
Venezuela has formally authorized SpaceX’s Starlink satellite-internet service to operate in the country, marking another step in the global expansion of low-Earth-orbit broadband and potentially widening connectivity options for households and businesses. Reuters reported on October 10 that Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez authorized Starlink to begin operations under an agreement with the U.S.-based company….
Pakistan is building one of the region’s largest pools of digital talent, but weak mobile broadband penetration, incomplete electricity access and limited local-language data could slow wider adoption of artificial intelligence, according to the World Bank’s October 2026 regional economic update. The report places Pakistan among the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region’s…
Zong recorded Pakistan’s fastest national 4G download and upload speeds in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest mobile network experience benchmarking cited by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. Jazz ranked second in both speed categories, while Ufone led the national mobile gaming experience measure. The results give consumers a fresh picture of how…
BT Group has acquired TalkTalk Telecommunications and PlatformX Communications out of administration in a rescue transaction designed to keep broadband and telecom services running for about 2.5 million customers across the United Kingdom. BT estimates the total cash impact in its 2027 financial year at around £400 million, including consideration and other related cash costs….
Huawei and Qualcomm announced a broad, multi-year patent licensing agreement on October 5, 2026, covering 5G, artificial intelligence, computing and networking technologies, in a deal that also includes Qualcomm’s purchase of certain Huawei patents in the United States. The companies said the agreement includes cross-licences to parts of their respective patent portfolios. Huawei said the…
