SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
April 3, 2017 |
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Middle East |
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Cardtek, Emcredit launch national m-wallet in UAE
To ensure a wide variety of services from a single mobile wallet platform, Cardtek and Emcredit have jointly launched the secure mobile payment platform, emPAY, offering UAE residents a national mobile wallet solution…
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Dubai Taxi enters phase-II of Wi-Fi project
In a move to facilitate passengers, Dubai Taxi Corporation has completed phase II of installation of interactive screens and free Wi-Fi service Project in 700 Taxicabs in Dubai Marina, JBR, and Down Town areas…
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Batelco expands datacentre
To deliver the latest digital technologies for its Enterprise customers, Batelco Bahrain has expanded its Salmaniya Datacentre facility…
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Careem UAE announces service integration with Google Maps
In a bid to further strengthening its commitment to the experience and convenience of its users, Careem announced that it is now been integrated with Google Maps…
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North Africa |
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Morocco King offers largest solar plant
Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Saturday launched the fourth and final stage of Noor Ouarzazate, the world's largest solar plant…
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Enav to build control tower in Libya
To provide all air navigation services, Italy’s Enav has been awarded a contract to build and set up the control tower and technical building at Mitiga airport in Libya…
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3G and 4G Networks |
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PLDT wireless upgrades LTE Network
PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications is planning its network upgrades across the country, with improvements in LTE speeds seen in Rizal, southern Metro Manila, and Cebu…
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NPT boosts 4G service to Binh Duong province
To ensure upgraded internet service, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Corporation has launched its 4G VinaPhone services in Binh Duong province…
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SaskTel announces LTE expansion
Canadian provincial operator SaskTel has announced the completion of a project to expand its 4G LTE mobile network coverage across Saskatchewan…
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Global Telecom Update |
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SK Telecom, Verizon plan new ICT ecosystem
In order to cooperate on the fifth-generation network, as well as establishing a new ICT ecosystem around the globe, the head of SK Telecom met his counterpart from U.S based Verizon Communications and discussed the future...
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InstaReM offers free money transfers for HK users
To make bulk payments to its payees in the quickest possible time, Singapore-based money transfer provider InstaReM is introducing free money transfers exclusively for users in Hong Kong…
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KT, Verizon display international 5G holographic video call
South Korea’s KT and Verizon successfully launched an international video call using 3-D holograms over the next generation of wireless network or 5G…
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Ericsson displays 5G in Indonesia
Swedish vendor Ericsson has accomplished the first trial of 5G technology in Indonesia, including a 5G test bed trial, 5G New Radio (NR) and live 4K video streaming…
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Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought. |
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