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:.Daily News Briefing.:
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April 14, 2016 |
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PTCL records robust performance in Q1 2016
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PTCL’s sustained efforts in developing a next generation ICT infrastructure have translated into greater benefits for both its customers and shareholders...
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Ooredoo stores become smartphone hubs
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Over the last 12 months, Ooredoo has launched a number of services tailored to smartphone enthusiasts. Ooredoo announced a special promotion for its Comex visitors, offering them discounts on the latest smartphones...
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Revenue grows by 4.7% to R.O 135.5 million and net profit reaches R.O 34.8 million
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The net profit is propelled by strong domestic performance, which witnessed an impressive revenue growth of 5% contributed mainly by revenues from fixed and mobile broadband services...
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Sudatel Group announces $52 million net profit for 2015
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The Group witnessed positive growth across all financial indicators achieving US$ 52 Million in net profits, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year as well as earnings per share going up 10%...
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Policy and Regulation
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- Nigerian telcos reject new tax on electronic communications services
Mobile industry investment in Nigeria is already constrained by multiple level of taxes and fees set by local and regional authorities, in addition to fees to the national telecommunications regulator and high costs of right of ways... Read More
- EU Parliament approves data protection legislation
The General Data Protection Regulation introduces, among other things, a "right to be forgotten", where personal data no longer in use or relevant must be deleted, as well as the right to transfer personal data to a new service provider... Read More
- PTA Pakistan amends regulations to protect consumer interest
Under the new regulation, an undertaking regarding inclusion of key features of the offered telecom promotional schemes shall be published in print media – at least one national and local-language newspaper – as well as on the licensee’s website... Read More
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South Asia
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- China Mobile Pakistan to launch carrier billing solution
Zong, a subsidiary of China Mobile and Pakistan’s third largest mobile operator Zong has collaborated with the mobile payment firm Fortumo allowing direct carrier billing partnership in Pakistan... Read More
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Middle East
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North Africa
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- All three Algerian operator applicants accepted for service authorization
Chairman of the 4G licence award committee, revealed that the provisional date for the award of the 4G authorizations is now set for 23 May... Read More
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3G, 4G & Beyond
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- Huawei launches 4.5G demo in Namibia
The Chinese company Huawei Technologies in conjunction with Namibia's MTC launched Thursday the 4.5 G demo for the first time ever in Africa... Read More
- Facebook unveils plans for gigabit wireless
Facebook is joining a growing list of companies that hope to use emerging millimeter wave technology to provide an additional layer of broadband competition... Read More
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OTT, Alternative Telecom
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- Ethio Telecom considers charging for OTT services
The company will implement a tool allowing it to charge for over-the-top (OTT) services such as Viber and WhatsApp... Read More
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Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
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- Over 1 million Android users install TV news application
The online video news service says that its developer team’s successful optimisation of the RT News for Android mobile application has tripled monthly subscriber count... Read More
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Global Telecom Update
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- Average national connectivity levels grow 5%
The greatest improvements across the globe have been seen in broadband coverage and speed, but nations are also making headway with cloud, big data, and IoT technologies... Read More
- Big opportunities for those who succeed in IoT security market
There is growing interest and requirement for improved levels of security to be designed into products, devices, and networks to protect data, combat fraud, and prevent criminal hacking... Read More
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