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:.Daily News Briefing.:

November 30, 2016

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  1. Jawwy from STC launches ‘Ahlan’ to woo young Saudis
    Member Logo Jawwy from STC, the world’s first truly digital mobile service, has launched a new offer that targets young, digital savvy customers who love to create and watch content on YouTube...  Read More

Policy and Regulation

  1. British telecom regulator takes steps to split BT and Openreach into two
    The split between BT and Openreach into two separate legal companies will become a reality with British telecom regulator Ofcom proceeding with a formal notification. Read More
  2. Oman telecommunication: 410 villages to receive mobile connectivity
    The TRA is building 312 mobile telecom stations in two phases in various governorates of the Sultanate to cover 410 villages which lack telecommunication services... Read More
  3. Nigeria’s telcos are being forced to increase mobile internet prices
    Around a year ago, Nigeria’s mobile internet subscriber base had nearly hit at a landmark figure: 100 million. But, due to unfavorable government policies, that trend is likely to be reversed... Read More

South Asia

  1. Chinese mobile manufacturer set to enter Pakistan market
    China’s smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has received type approvals from the Pakistani regulator which will now allow it to sell its smartphones in the country. Read More
  2. Comprehensive cyber security strategy sought for Sri Lanka
    The growing reach of the Internet, social media and the rapid spread of mobile information and communications technologies (ICTs) have presented increased potential for cyber violence against women and girls. Read More

Middle East

  1. Middle East technology investor iMENA plans IPO
    Middle East technology investor iMENA Holdings is planning an initial public offering on an international exchange and possible second listing in the Middle East as early as next year. Read More
  2. Passengers flying via Emirates Airlines can now get UAE visa using mobile
    The Dubai Visa Processing Centre (DVPC) mobile app was launched last week during the third edition of VFS Global’s annual innovation workshop ‘iConnect’ for the outsourced government services industry in Dubai. Read More
  3. Rise of branchless banking in the Middle East
    Branchless and faceless, the Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), recently unveiled its plan to create the region’s first completely digital banking system, known as CBD Now. Read More

North Africa

  1. Mobilis to offer LTE services in additional provinces
    Algerian mobile operators Mobilis has received permisstion to deploy LTE services in eleven additional wilayas (provinces) by Algeria’s Regulatory Authority for Post and Telecommunications (Autorite de Regulation de la Poste et des Telecoms, ARPT). Read More
  2. Egypt government partners with Mastercard to promote e-payment systems
    Egypt's Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and MasterCard have signed an agreement to support the development of e-payment systems and cashless transactions in technology parks and smart villages in Egypt. Read More
  3. Data, digital services drive African telecoms
    Africa is expected to cross 1-billion mobile subscriptions in the fourth quarter of 2016, reaching 1,02-billion by year-end. Read More

3G, 4G & Beyond

  1. China’s 4G user base surpasses 700 million subscribers
    China’s three mobile operators added another 26.5 million 4G customers in October, taking the country’s 4G user base to more than 700 million. Read More
  2. MTS, Beeline share 4G spectrum
    Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) and VimpelCom Russia (Beeline) have switched on shared 4G LTE radio spectrum, claiming a Russian first. The rivals have shared frequencies in the 2600MHz band initially in Cherepovets, in the Vologda region, under plans to cooperate using shared LTE spectrum in more than 30 regions over the next year. Read More

OTT, Alternative Telecom

  1. Facebook brings mobile games to Messenger
    Facebook unveiled “Instant Games” allowing users of the world’s biggest social network to play from its Messenger application or directly on their news feeds. Read More

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

  1. AT&T launches OTT video streaming services
    AT&T has officially launched three standalone video streaming services – the long-awaited DIRECTV NOW, FreeVIEW and Fullscreen. The offerings are aimed at the more than 20 million US households who have dropped cable or are flirting with cutting the cord. Read More

Global Telecom Update

  1. Sky launches mobile network
    Sky has entered the mobile phone market by launching a network which it says is "entirely different" in the UK. Sky Mobile will allow users to keep unused data for up to three years and use it whenever they choose to. Read More
  2. Singapore telcos to collaborate on mobile-based authentication
    Comsumers with mobile phones in Singapore will soon be able to enjoy fast and secure access to a variety of online services using just their cellphone number - when M1, Singtel and StarHub adopt the GSMA's Mobile Connect authentication standard. Read More

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