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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
May 16, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dubai offers online one-stop shop for Govt services
The Smart Dubai Office introduced an electronic platform dubbed “Dubai Now” which will act as a one-stop shop for all government services in the Emirate of Dubai...
 
TRAI to hold first open house on net neutrality on May 26
The telecom regulator will hold an open house on net neutrality this month in Mumbai, a first in the leg of several that will take place in key cities of the country…
 
Ransomware hits Bangladesh
According to Bangladesh Network Operators Group, few organizations, including Asian TV, and some personal computers have been hit by Ransomware…
 
Red Cross boosts reliability of SOS network with small cell technology
Red Cross increased reliability of SOS network with small cell technologyto power PRC’s SOS cell network, which will enable people to call, text, and connect to the Internet in calamity areas…
 
A digital-only banking proposition set to launch in Dubai
A new way of banking for the Middle East, CLEARLY is smart and simple to use and ensures customers’ needs are priority…
 
ARN to launch First Mobile app in MENA to Earn Free Mobile Credit Every Month exclusively for UAE Etisalat customers
Arabian Radio Network (ARN), the largest commercial radio broadcaster in the UAE and ‘Unlockd’, the leading ad and content mobile funded platform along with Etisalat, the leading telecom operator in the MENA region; today announced a joint partnership to launch the first innovative mobile application that gives subscribers an opportunity to earn up to AED 15 every month by opting to view targeted ads, curated content or offers.
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  STC announces the successful trial of innovative 5G technologies
Member Logo STC has successfully trialed the first 3.5GHz Massive MIMO capabilities in its network with Huawei. These results focus on enabling future 5G oriented advance services. 5G Massive MIMO will be used to flexibly expand the...
 
•  Princess Reema Bint Talal Bin Abdulaziz Honors Mobily For Technically Sponsoring Saudi Women Exhibition
Member Logo Princess Reema Bint Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud honored Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) for its technical sponsorship of Saudi Women Exhibition in addition to designating a special wing for Mobily that meets the needs of Saudi...
 
•  Batelco & Huawei Partner on Fibre Experience Van
Member Logo Batelco, the Kingdom’s leading digital communications services provider, is delighted to introduce its innovative new Fibre Experience Van, in collaboration with its partner Huawei, to allow customers to have a-hands...
 
•  Zain Group’s efforts in making technology virtualization a reality wins ‘Best NFV/SDN Solution Provider’ at 5G MENA Awards
Member Logo Zain Group, the leading mobile telecom innovator in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, has been named the region’s ‘Best Network Functions Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking (NFV/SDN)...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
APT synchronizes spectrum for public safety LTE
To help meet the growing communications needs of public protection agencies and organizations, the Asia Pacific Telecommunity's Wireless Group has unanimously agreed to harmonize the 700-MHz and 800-MHz bands for public...
 
TRAI to hold first open house on net neutrality on May 26
The telecom regulator will hold an open house on net neutrality this month in Mumbai, a first in the leg of several that will take place in key cities of the country…
 
Middle East
 
Ooredoo App reaches milestone 350,000 users
Ooredoo’s state-of-the-art application continues to surge in popularity, reaching a total of over 350,000 users. The complimentary service, redesigned and revamped in January 2017, has added another dimension of value...
 
Telecommunication Company of Iran, Huawei jointly launched new project
In a move to integrate and upgrade the fixed telephone and mobile telecommunications networks of Iran, Huawei and Telecommunication Company of Iran have jointly launched a new project…
 
eHosting DataFort launches cyber defencecentre
To ensure customer’s security, eHosting Data Fort has launched its Cyber Defense Centre (CDC) in Dubai Internet City...
 
A digital-only banking proposition set to launch in Dubai
A new way of banking for the Middle East, CLEARLY is smart and simple to use and ensures customers’ needs are priority…
 
North Africa
 
Telecom Egypt Q1 revenues surge
According to Telecom Egypt, in the first quarter of this year it recorded an almost 37% annual increase in consolidated revenues…
 
Alternative Telecom
 
Open Fiber launches FTTH in Naples
In a bid to boost internet access speeds, Italian wholesale ISP Open Fiber has launched its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network in the city of Naples…
 
Fort Collins plans city-provided broadband services
Fort Collins voters will likely decide in November whether the city should get into the business of providing high-speed internet service…
 
Red Cross boosts reliability of SOS network with small cell technology
Red Cross increased reliability of SOS network with small cell technologyto power PRC’s SOS cell network, which will enable people to call, text, and connect to the Internet in calamity areas…
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Cellcos all set to spend $21b on 5G NR by 2025
In order to provide sufficient LTE coverage in parts of the world, Mobile operators will spend more than $21 billion on standardized 5G NR (New Radio) infrastructure by the end of 2025…
 
Google, Adsic jointly hold workshop on ICT
To help strengthen the emirate’s government-led innovation and digitization efforts, Google and the Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre (Adsic) held a workshop to discuss the emirate’s strategy for information...
 
 
South Asia
 
Telenor Pakistan teams up with Iflix
Telenor Pakistan has partnered with SVOD provider Iflix to offer 3 months unlimited access for users allowing them to watch movies, dramas and many more for free…
 
Sri Lanka Telecom Group gains 1.4% year-on-year growthduring Q1
According to the Sri Lanka Telecom Group results, the SLT group reported Rs. 18.7 billion revenue with 1.4% year-on-year growthduring the 1st quarter of 2017...
 
Ransomware hits Bangladesh
According to Bangladesh Network Operators Group, few organizations, including Asian TV, and some personal computers have been hit by Ransomware…
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Dubai offers online one-stop shop for Govt services
The Smart Dubai Office introduced an electronic platform dubbed “Dubai Now” which will act as a one-stop shop for all government services in the Emirate of Dubai...
 
M7 adds eSports TV to HD Austria
To entertain viewers, M7 Group has added electronic sports channel eSports TV to its Austrian HDTV platform HD Austria…
 
Moving Families Initiative presents new Mobile App
To help simplify the relocation process for consumers involved in Moving Families Initiative, anew app has been launched by Moving Families Initiative…
 
ARN to launch First Mobile app in MENA to Earn Free Mobile Credit Every Month exclusively for UAE Etisalat customers
Arabian Radio Network (ARN), the largest commercial radio broadcaster in the UAE and ‘Unlockd’, the leading ad and content mobile funded platform along with Etisalat, the leading telecom operator in the MENA...
 
3G and 4G Networks
 
Nokia enhances emergency service response times and situational awareness with ViTrust critical communications portfolio
Critical Communications World 2017, Hong Kong - Nokia is expanding its ViTrust portfolio of end-to-end solutions for critical communications with the introduction of a new Ultra Compact Network - the LTE network that can be...
 
Teletok offers LTE on Tokelau
To cover all three islands as Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo, Telecommunications Tokelau Corporation has announced that it officially launched its 4G LTE network...
 
Megafon boosts LTE speed in Sakha
In a move to double the mobile internet speed on LTE and LTE-Advanced networks, Russian mobile operator Megafon has upgraded its network in the town of Mirniy in the Republic of Sakha…
 
Beam makes satellite and LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
Now users can access satellite Internet at up to 384Kbps and LTE speeds, as Beam Communications developed the world's first satellite and LTE Wi-Fi hotspot with Dubai's Thuraya Telecommunications…
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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