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    2nd February, 2026

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Winter Storm Gianna is bringing extreme cold and blizzard conditions across the East Coast, with the heaviest impact expected in the Carolinas, parts of Georgia, Virginia, and New England. At this time, AT&T’s wireless network is operating normally across these areas. In preparation, AT&T has pre-deployed portable generators, Network Disaster... read more

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The proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) aims to further harmonise the EU’s long-standing general authorisation framework for electronic communications networks and services, in place since 2002. The proposal introduces a refined scope of networks and services subject to general authorisation, a single passport mechanism allowing operators to... read more

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Nokia April 9, 2026 for AGM in Helsinki, proposes board refresh and dividend authorization Nokia will hold its Annual General Meeting on 9 April 2026 at Finlandia Hall, Helsinki. Among key proposals: setting the Board at 10 members, the departure of Sari Baldauf, and the nomination of Meredith Whittaker (President, Signal) as a new director. The... read more

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The SAMENA Council values its ongoing collaboration with the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) on initiatives aimed at advancing digital development in our region. CEO, Bocar Ba, is participating in discussions at IDCF 2026 and the DCO's 5th General Assembly in Kuwait this week. This engagement reflects our consistent commitment to fostering... read more

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Nokia has published recast comparative segment financials for 2025 (quarterly and annual) and 2024 (annual) to reflect its new operating structure effective 1 January 2026, aligning reporting with the company’s AI-driven strategy. Under the new model, Nokia is organized into two primary operating segments. Network Infrastructure, led by David... read more

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Eutelsat has renewed its satellite capacity agreement with Kabelio on the EUTELSAT HOTBIRD video neighbourhood at 13° East for an additional five years, extending the partnership through 2031 ahead of the original 2026 timeline. Since launching on HOTBIRD in 2020, Kabelio has delivered more than 60 HD channels in four languages to households... read more

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ARABSAT has selected ACTIA Aerospace to design, supply, and deploy a new generation of Q/V-Band RF Gateway systems as a core element of the ground segment for its upcoming ARABSAT-7A software-defined satellite. The advanced gateway infrastructure will deliver higher capacity, improved performance, and greater flexibility across ARABSAT’s... read more

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At the Arabsat Telecom Forum 17, ARABSAT signed a strategic agreement with Galaxy Telecom, reinforcing its role in shaping the region’s next phase of digital infrastructure growth. The partnership strengthens Arabsat’s ecosystem of alliances focused on delivering high-quality, reliable, and future-ready connectivity—critical for governments,... read more

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SAMENA Council Messaging

 

Leaders' Summit 2024 (Highlights)
Evolving toward Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability in Infrastructure
ITU GSR-24 Interview: Bocar A. Ba, CEO, SAMENA Telecommunications Council
How can digital technologies rescue the SDGs? - Reflection by Commissioner Mr. Bocar Ba
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