News Summary:
OV highlighted the role of asset tracking in driving electrification and mobility in East Africa on February 4, 2026, noting that motorbikes, vehicles, and distributed assets form the backbone of commerce and access to finance in the region. Previously, on January 20, 2026, OV announced its fourth consecutive participation at MWC Barcelona 2026, where it planned to showcase the real-world impact of global IoT connectivity. This followed a strategic partnership and acquisition agreement on October 23, 2025, with CVC DIF, the infrastructure strategy of global private markets manager CVC, and JT Group, aimed at accelerating global IoT growth. OV, the Global IoT MNO and part of the Manx Telecom Group, also discussed on September 2, 2025, how IoT transforms cancer care by empowering patients and supporting clinicians through managing symptoms and uncertainty. Earlier, on August 10, 2025, the company emphasized VoLTE for IoT, providing reliable voice connectivity for lone workers in remote industries such as oil and gas, mining, forestry, utilities, and smart agriculture, where robust voice calls are critical for safety and operations.