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:.Daily News Briefing.:
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September 11, 2015 |
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- Orange launches the first ever mobile crowdfunding platform in Africa
With this platform, private individuals and charities can finance their personal (weddings, birthdays, etc.) and charitable projects (fundraising, events, projects, etc.) by making an appeal through their mobile network. Read More
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Policy and Regulation
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- European Commission launches overarching review of EU telecoms regulations
Among the other issues that the Commission has asked for stakeholders' views on are whether allocation of radio spectrum across Europe should be more harmonized and if OTT services should be regulated. Read More
- Telcos invited to apply for spot in 1800MHz spectrum auction
Australia's ACMA will auction regional spectrum in the 1725-1785 MHz band as well as 1820–1880 MHz, alongside spectrum that has become available after the reissuance of expiring licences. Read More
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South Asia
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- Telenor Pakistan passes 5 million 3G subscribers
The operator made the announcement during an event unveiling three new low price 3G-compatible devices, also noting that its 3G network now comprises more than 5,100 sites. Read More
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Middle East
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North Africa
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- Facebook’s mobile momentum grows in Africa
This follows the recent announcement that Facebook’s active user population in Africa has grown 20% to 120 million in June 2015 from 100 million in September 2014. Read More
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3G, 4G & Beyond
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- T-Mobile woos IoT switchers with 4G discount
In anticipation of a number of 2G networks launching in the US dedicated to IoT, T-Mobile is launching a program to help smoothly migrate its remaining M2M customers to 4G. Read More
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OTT, Alternative Telecom
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- Maxicaster teams with Wipro for OTT video
Wipro sees the OTT video market maturing at a significant pace, with broadcasters, mobile operators and studios rolling out their services and firming up their media strategy. Read More
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Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
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- Conax reveals next-generation IPTV security client
Conax Connected Access is based on a single CAS/DRM client technology in order to securely and cost-effectively deliver any content, over any network and to any device. Read More
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Global Telecom Update
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- Vodafone introduces nationwide Wi-Fi calling
Customers using Vodafone Wi-Fi Calling will be able to call any other UK network without the need to download and navigate an app – unlike many other internet-based voice services. Read More
- Google Fiber sets FTTH sights on three new cities
The FTTH service provider now has 15 markets on its list of active, in process, and potential markets. Read More
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