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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 3, 2017
 
 
 
 
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Banglalink plans to sell towers to buy spectrum
In a move to invest in spectrum and improve service quality, Banglalink is planning to sell its towers to a third party…
 
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…
 
TRA Bahrain cuts GCC mobile roaming rates
The roaming rates for calls made from another GCC country to Bahrain will go down from 241 fils per minute to 233 fils. Calls made within the GCC state, which used to cost 98 fils per minute, will now be 94 fils...
 
PTA to hold 4G auction on May 16th, IM released
The spectrum in the 1800 MHz range has a base price of $295 million and will be issued for for 14 telecom regions of Pakistan. The 15 years’ license to use the NGMS spectrum will be awarded by means of a two stage auction process...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Etisalat launches Business in a Box, the All-in-One Solution for SMBs
Member Logo Etisalat’s Business in a Box addresses the needs of this new mindset by offering a one-stop all-on-one solution that helps offices and employees manage...
 
•  STC at Capacity Middle East 2017 and the Future Digitalization Expo 2017
Member Logo STC took part in the regional capacity conference of the Middle East region “Capacity Middle East 2017” and also took part in Saudi FUDEX2017...
 
•  Mobily Provides Connect Roaming Packages During 2nd Term School Holiday
Member Logo Mobily has one of the most expansive LTE roaming services with 130 well-known telecom operators worldwide...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
TRA Bahrain cuts GCC mobile roaming rates
The roaming rates for calls made from another GCC country to Bahrain will go down from 241 fils per minute to 233 fils. Calls made within the GCC state, which used to cost 98 fils per minute, will now be 94 fils...
 
PTA takes action against fraudulent Calls/SMSs and fake prize schemes
In order to get rid of the scamming, Pakistan Telecommunication Authorityhas started operation against deceptive and fraudulent calls and SMSs…
 
PTA to hold 4G auction on May 16th, IM released
The spectrum in the 1800 MHz range has a base price of $295 million and will be issued for for 14 telecom regions of Pakistan. The 15 years’ license to use the NGMS spectrum will be awarded by means of a two stage...
 
Middle East
 
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…
 
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…
 
Batelco expands datacentre
To deliver the latest digital technologies for its Enterprise customers, Batelco Bahrain has expanded its Salmaniya Datacentre facility…
 
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…
 
North Africa
 
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…
 
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…
 
3G and 4G Networks
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
 
South Asia
 
Banglalink plans to sell towers to buy spectrum
In a move to invest in spectrum and improve service quality, Banglalink is planning to sell its towers to a third party…
 
Sri Lanka's Dialog launches Voice-over-LTE
Putting efforts in providinghigh quality voice and video calling, Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata is planning to launch Voice-over-Long Term Evolution, to operates over its broad band network, for the first time in South...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Maternal & child health handbook app available in Jordan
To guide the refugee mothers living in Jordan about maternal and child health information, the maternal and child health handbook app is now available in Jordan…
 
Omani girls create app to encourage volunteering
In order to encourage volunteering in Oman, Three Omani girl students at the Higher College of Technology have developed a mobile application…
 
Verizon plans a new streaming TV service
To facilitate customers, Verizon is planning to offer an online bundle of TV channels that aims to compete with similar offerings from AT&T, Dish Network and Sony…
 
Snapchat adds more accessible search features
To allow users to post their Snaps as part of a larger public collection, Snapchat messaging app added an option for users to search through photos and videos that users have posted to the public…
 
Alternative Telecom
 
Enet plans broadband investment in 10 regional towns
In order to deliver affordable, state-of-the-art broadband services to businesses in regional Ireland, Enet is investing in broadband infrastructure…
 
ZTE offers premium OTT solution
To provide best possible video experience, ZTE has launched its Big Video Premium over-the-top solution, at TV Connect 2017…
 
Waoo set to offer services in North Jutland
Danish regional ISP Waoo is planning to start providing broadband, TV and telephony services to roughly 130,000 households in the Greater Copenhagen and North Jutland area…
 
Global Telecom Update
 
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...
 
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…
 
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…
 
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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