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SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
May 25, 2017 |
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| Euronews expands reach on Arabsat |
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Arabsat has launched a new Euronews frequency on its wide coverage satellite Arabsat BADR-4.
Euronews’ original frequency will remain active till the end of this month while Arabsat viewers are informed about the change via Arabsat linear and non-linear media distribution network...
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| Telenor offers ‘4G+’ in seven cities |
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Norwegian-owned cellco Telenor Serbia has upgraded its LTE networks in seven cities with what it calls ‘4G+’ technology. The bolstered system combines frequencies in the 800MHz and 1800MHz bands but the cellco did not provide any further details. The evolution was deployed to Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis, Kragujevac, Subotica, Zrenjanin and Pancevo, covering roughly 30% of the Serbian population.
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| Huawei, Toshiba teamed up to work on NB-IoT for smart factory |
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To accelerate the commercial availability of NB-IoT in a diverse range of vertical industries, Huawei inked deal with Toshiba to collaborate on the integration of NB-IoT for the development of “smart factory” solutions…
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| Finland plans to offer 5G spectrum in 2018 |
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According to the Finnish communications minister, the frequencies between 3.4GHz and 3.8GHz could be put into use for 5G services in the country by 2019…
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| Telecom Egypt to launch 2G, 3G services via Etisalat Misr |
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Telecom Egypt is all set to ink deal to provide 2G and 3G mobile services through Etisalat Misr…
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| Ooredoo Named One of Oman’s Top 20 Companies for 7th Year Running |
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For the seventh year running, Ooredoo was recognised as one of Oman’s Top 20 performing companies by the Oman Economic Review, the Sultanate’s leading economic and business publication. The accolade was given to Ooredoo and other winning corporations listed on the Muscat Securities Market (MSM) during a commemorative event that was held at the Sheraton Hotel.
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| Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV |
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Televisa boosts IPTV footprint in Mexico
To provide high-speed broadband up to 100Mbps, Televisahas offered its IPTV convergent operation izzi in San Luis Potosí, while strengthening its fiber footprint in central Mexico…
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Australia's Unlockd teams up with Axiata Digital
Australia-based ad and content funded mobile platform, Unlockd announced a strategic partnership with Axiata Digital group as part of closing their US$23 million Series B funding round…
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UN's app enables twin Ramadan campaigns
ShareTheMeal app is launching two simultaneous fundraising campaigns: one to help prevent famine in Yemen and another supporting Syrian refugee children and needy Lebanese children in Lebanon…
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Ooredoo Qatar reveals Netgear My-Fi upgrade
To update all the Netgear 810s devices to the latest CAT 11 technology, Ooredoo Qatar has announced that all Netgear My-Fi (AirCard 810s) device users with the latest model will get a free system upgrade…
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Emirates NBD launches online marketplace
To facilitate customers with an online shopping experience, Emirates NBD, Dubai’s largest bank, has ventured into the UAE’s buoyant e-commerce marketplace with the launch of SkyShopper, an online shopping store...
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Ooredoo Named One of Oman’s Top 20 Companies for 7th Year Running
For the seventh year running, Ooredoo was recognised as one of Oman’s Top 20 performing companies by the Oman Economic Review, the Sultanate’s leading economic and business publication. The accolade was given to...
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| Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought. |
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