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PTA exempts basic IT equipment
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has exempted basic IT equipment and devices from type approvals…
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FCC spectrum auction gets $19.8 billion
An FCC auction of repurposed television spectrum has raised $19.8 billion and will pave the way for mobile carriers to offer faster and more reliable service across the country…
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| Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV |
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Al Jazeera presents Contrast VR
To ensure access to real, powerful stories from the Middle East, Al Jazeera Media Network announced the launch of Contrast VR, a new immersive media studio that brings to life 360 video, Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented...
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NBC’s, affiliates deal likely to be big deal for internet TV services
NBC inked an agreement with its TV affiliate board to allow stations to opt-in to be included in NBC and Universal’s blanket agreements for internet streaming and other “TV Everywhere” distribution...
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SpiceJet launches mobile payment solution
SpiceJet has teamed up with HSBC to provide a platform for passengers to make payments through mobile phones…
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| 3G and 4G Networks |
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Users gear up for 3G in Singapore
After the gradual shutdown of the 2G network, around two-thirds of those who use Singapore's 2G mobile networks have switched to 3G…
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T-Mobile set for a big boost in LTE coverage
To cover longer distances of the US and Puerto Rico with LTE service, T-Mobilehas acquired about 45 percent of the low-band 600 MHz spectrum…
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MTN to invest in network development
MTN Ghana is planning to invest $143 million to ensure network expansion and optimization across the country including faster mobile broadband services...
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