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:.Daily News Briefing.:
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February 14, 2016 |
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Omantel puts Oman as 13th in LTE speed worldwide
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Omantel became the first provider in the Sultanate to introduce 4G LTE networks in 2012. The 4G LTE network now reaches over 80 percent of the population in Oman. Oman’s ranking moved 10 positions upwards in 3 months and exceeded advanced nations...
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Mobily: (Hala 19) offers per second and per Kilobyte billing
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Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) differentiates (Hala 19) prepaid package through per second billing for calls and per Kilobyte for internet, enhancing the value for the customers...
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Policy and Regulation
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- Regulator to fix VoIP inter-connection charges after DoT amends licence
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will set inter-connection charges for voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) calls once the department of telecom (DoT) amends the relevant clause of the unified licence framework... Read More
- TRA Bahrain publishes updated National Numbering Plan
The purpose of the Regulation is to approve and promulgate the updated NNP for Bahrain in line with the TRA’s powers under the Telecommunications Law... Read More
- Nigeria regulator to ensure protection of critical telecom infrastructure
Effort to protect telecommunication infrastructure across the nation will soon start yielding the expected result as the regulatory authority, the Nigerian Communications Commission has disclosed that the Commission was consulting with law makers to finalize a bill on critical infrastructure protection... Read More
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South Asia
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- Aircel sees mobile data revenue jump 60% in 2015
Aircel also reported a 104 percent growth in 3G revenues and 167 percent increase of its 3G customer base in 2015 compared to 2014. Smartphone adoption in the Aircel network has grown by 61 percent... Read More
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Middle East
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North Africa
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- Algeria Telecom to participate in ITU international contest
An Algeria Telecom project for connecting to internet communities of less than 1,000 inhabitants, was selected by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to participate in international contest "WSIS Project Prizes 2016... Read More
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3G, 4G & Beyond
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- Details on smartphones for LTE Advanced and LTE networks revealed
98 percent of LTE smartphones are multimode, capable of operating on at least one 3G technology in addition to LTE and almost 50 percent of LTE phones can operate on 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ networks. 118 telecom operators are investing in VoLTE enabling an HD voice experience for their LTE customers, said GSA... Read More
- AT&T is testing 5G mobile network
The US telecom group said it would begin the field tests later this year in collaboration with US semiconductor giant Intel and Swedish networking group Ericsson. Read More
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OTT, Alternative Telecom
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- Netflix on pay-TV benefits operator business
Integrating Netflix into traditional pay-TV services, such as Virgin Media and BT TV, has had a net positive impact on the operators’ performance... Read More
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Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
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- Content connoisseurs key to pay-TV growth
SVOD services today attract overwhelmingly one specific consumer segment, that of the content connoisseur. This segment is young, wealthy, highly engaged with both content and devices, well-connected and discerning — thus a key target group for pay TV providers... Read More
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Global Telecom Update
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- User behavior an indicator of mobile security
Business users display the riskiest online behavior. 79% of businessmen and 67% of businesswomen use potentially risky apps every day. Youth and millennials are also at high risk, with 65% of them using potentially risky apps every day... Read More
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