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May 24, 2017

Apple all set to perform 5G internet tests in Cupertino

In order to try and deliver gigabit Wi-Fi to homes, Apple is planning to test next-generation wireless internet technology near its California headquarters…

World’s first dedicated ‘Internet of Things’ SIM provider launched

To help companies provide global data connectivity to new technologies, products and services, world’s first dedicated ‘Internet of Things’ SIM provider has been launched…

China Telecom Global presents 100G service between Asia and Europe

China Telecom Global presented a 100G service capability via its terrestrial cable system to address the increasing demand for big bandwidth connectivity between Asia and Europe…

Dubai internet city affirms role for entrepreneurs and SMEs

Dubai Internet City, has confirmed its role as enabling platform for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, at the 20th edition of TECOM SME Builder….

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Nokia begins first key tests on 4.5GHz band with DOCOMO to develop 5G ecosystem in Japan

Nokia is to develop the 5G ecosystem with leading Japanese operator NTT DOCOMO, INC. in Japan to prepare for the upcoming introduction of the next generation wireless network. The collaboration - which uses the Intel®...

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Insights Middle East: VIVA Recognized as Best “Industry Call Centre”, “Sales Program” & “Technology Platform”

VIVA, Kuwait's fastest-growing and most developed telecom operator has been recognized as “Best Industry Call Centre”, “Best Sales Program” and “Best Technology Platform”. VIVA...

Policy and Regulation

•	Belgian begins deliberation over spectrum auction Belgian regulator BIPT has started a consultation on royal decrees covering mobile spectrum licences with the aim of holding an auction for new frequencies…

•	Telecom regulator suggests changes in legislation to implement 4G in Ukraine The telecom regulator has suggested some necessary changes in legislation needed to implement fourth generation mobile communication in Ukrain…

Middle East

•	Ooredoo Unites SMEs during B2B Event Connecting business leaders with the very best solutions in the market, Ooredoo recently organised a B2B event at the Grand Hyatt Muscat to engage SMEs, multi-national corporates, and other business customers to better serve...

•	Ooredoo Qatar extends Nojoom to business customers In a move to provide a variety of discounts and exclusive promotions, Ooredoo Qatar has launched the Nojoom Business customer loyalty programme…

•	Iranian to digitize financial transactions All financial transactions and payments within Iran will soon be digitized as part of the wider e-government project focused on improving transparency and accountability...

•	Dubai internet city affirms role for entrepreneurs and SMEs Dubai Internet City, has confirmed its role as enabling platform for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, at the 20th edition of TECOM SME Builder….

South Asia

•	Dutch broadband firm all set to invest in Pakistan In a bid to upgrade infrastructure and expand advanced internet services for the corporate sector, Dutch wireless broadband company Augere Pakistan has announced that it will invest $10 million in Pakistan…

•	Sri Lanka’s Dialog paves way for 5G with successful MIMO trial According to Sri Lanka’s Dialog Telecom, it has successfully completed a trial of next-generation, MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) Technology, paving the way for 5G…

Alternative Telecom

•	Sat-Trakt to present FTTH in Subotica Serbian cable TV and broadband provider Sat-Trakt will launch fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services in Subotica…

•	NTT Com launches Munich data center In order to deliver data-center services, NTT Com announced that its "Germany Munich 2 Data Center" (Munich 2) has been launched...

•	China Telecom Global presents 100G service between Asia and Europe China Telecom Global presented a 100G service capability via its terrestrial cable system to address the increasing demand for big bandwidth connectivity between Asia and Europe…

North Africa

•	Actility teams up with GET Wireless to boost IoT communication network in Tunisia To develop a large scale IoT communication network in Tunisia, Actility and GET Wireless, North Africa’s leading network system integrator, announced their partnership to power Tunisia LoRaWAN network…

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Hrvatski Telekom offers new generation TV To offer users a unique TV experience, the Croatian incumbent Hrvatski Telekom has launched a new generation of its MAXtv service, having all its functions integrated on mobile devices…

•	Everex presents mobile blockchain-powered microfinance To connect two billion underbanked individuals to the global financial system, Everex is increasing its operations towards global, blockchain-enabled microcredit and fiat remittance services…

•	Kwesé expands reach of mobile TV across continent Kwesé TV inked distribution deals with Africa's leading mobile network operators establishing a significant pan-African distribution network for its core products…

3G and 4G Networks

•	Telia Lietuva expands 4.5G LTE-A Pro to four more cities To allow customers to access mobile data rates of up to 500Mbps, Lithuanian fixed and mobile operator TeliaLietuva has installed 4.5G LTE-Advanced Pro (LTE-A Pro) base stations in five major cities across the country…

•	Thaicom offers RAN to optimize high-throughput 4G/LTE data Thaicom has launched a series of Radio Access Network optimizers to enable satellite service providers to cost-effectively optimize high-throughput 4G/LTE data and voice traffic…

•	TOT picks DTAC as 2300MHz 4G partner Thai telecoms operator TOT has formally selected Telenor-backed Digital Total Access Communications (DTAC) as its preferred partner to deploy 4G LTE services using the 2300MHz band…

Global Telecom Update

•	SK Telecom, KT showcase latest IoT solutions To help users throughout their everyday lives and provide Internet of Things solutions, SK Telecom and KT showcased their latest solutions during an information technology convention...

•	Apple all set to perform 5G internet tests in Cupertino In order to try and deliver gigabit Wi-Fi to homes, Apple is planning to test next-generation wireless internet technology near its California headquarters…

•	Global Cloud Xchange, Alibaba team up on 'digital economy' Global Cloud Xchange teamed up with Alibaba Cloud to provide direct access to Alibaba Cloud Express Connect via GCX’s CLOUD X Fusion in Singapore…

•	World’s first dedicated ‘Internet of Things’ SIM provider launched To help companies provide global data connectivity to new technologies, products and services, world’s first dedicated ‘Internet of Things’ SIM provider has been launched…

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