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:.Daily News Briefing.:
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January 4, 2017 |
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VIVA participates in ‘CES 2017’ in Las Vegas
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VIVA is the fastest-growing telecom operator in Kuwait. Launched in December 2008, VIVA makes things possible for its customers by transforming communication, information and entertainment experiences...
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Etisalat Group active to promote telecommunications services in UAE
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To date, Etisalat stands as a complete Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions provider and trusted outsourced partner...
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STC named Best Middle Eastern Wholesale Operator
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STC won the prize of the best middle eastern wholesale operator in the Telecom Review Summit 2016 which took a place lately in Dubai...
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Policy and Regulation
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- Taiwan's NCC gives deadline to 2G users to upgrade by June
Taiwan's National Communications Commission has launched a new awareness campaign urging the nation's remaining 2G subscribers to migrate to 3G or 4G before the 2G licenses expire on June 30… Read More
- Pakistan regulator says telecom contribution to national exchequer boosts
According to the Annual Report for the FY16 issued by PTA, telecom contribution to the national exchequer has received a boost during the fiscal year 2015-2016 (US$1.5 billion)... Read More
- Myanmar’s fourth telecoms licence expected soon
The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) has picked Vietnam’s Viettel Co and Star High Public Co, which was nominated by the Ministry of Defence, to become the fourth telecoms operator... Read More
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South Asia
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- MOITT Pakistan projects growth in software & telecom exports
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom (MOITT) has projected the software and telecom exports to be $6 billion by 2020 in the National IT Policy Draft 2016... Read More
- Ooredoo Maldives launches submarine cable network
Ooredoo Maldives has launched it’s a undersea cable system which will help them bring high-speed mobile broadband services to the islands... Read More
- Telenor to sell Indian business to Airtel
Airtel also has net debt of more than $12 billion, but would acquire Telenor’s customers for around $6 each if the transaction went through... Read More
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Middle East
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North Africa
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- Algerie Telecom completes system convergence with Huawei
According to the Mobilis, branch of Algérie Telecom, the newly installed system would help to meet the users’ needs and would provide new products in 2017... Read More
- Global maritime company modernizes communications in North Africa
Groupo Transcoma, a global maritime services company modernizing communications in offices throughout North Africa as well as Eurpoe utilizing Avaya’s solutions… Read More
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3G, 4G & Beyond
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- Gemalto offers new LTE wireless module for IoT
Gemalto is all set to present a leading edge LTE Cat. M1 wireless module for IoT solutions. The new Cinterion LTE Cat. M1 solution takes network efficiency and simplicity to new heights... Read More
- Mobitel planning to launch 3G services in March
Mobitel has secured a licence to operate a 3G network in the 2100MHz frequency band and aims to launch 3G network for its customers as early as March 2017… Read More
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OTT, Alternative Telecom
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- WeChat set to launch Miniapps
Social and communication app WeChat is likely to launch its Miniapps on January 9. Miniapps are described as the solution to prevent users from having to clear apps when needing space on their device... Read More
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Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
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- Travelxp 4K inks multi-year agreement with Eutelsat
Travelxp 4K has concluded a multi-year contract with Eutelsat to leverage Hotbird’s market-leading penetration into cable and IPTV networks across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa... Read More
- Ford and Toyota launch consortium to help developers build in-car apps
Ford and Toyota have launched the SmartDeviceLink Consortium to connect your phones to a car’s infotainment system. In addition to Ford and Toyota, Mazda, PSA Group, Fuji Heavy Industries and Suzuki are joining the group... Read More
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Global Telecom Update
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- Google joins Fiat Chrysler to create an in-car infotainment system
Alphabet-owned Google has teamed up with Fiat Chrysler to create an in-car infotainment system with apps based on the U.S. search giant's Android operating system (OS)... Read More
- Dublin rated third in 'global cities of the future' listing
Shanghai, New York, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Dubai, Paris and San Francisco round out the top ten cities overall for foreign direct investment... Read More
- Intel claims world’s first with global 5G modem
Intel, which has been involved in 5G tests and trials in the U.S. with operators like AT&T and Verizon, says the modem goes hand-in-hand with its new 5G transceiver that supports both sub-6 GHz and millimeter wave spectrum... Read More
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