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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
June 1, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Huawei and Grameenphone's Joint Solution VillaRadio Enhances Deep Coverage in Emerging Markets
Member Logo Huawei and Telenor's Grameenphone (GP) jointly won the GTB 2017 Infrastructure Innovation award at the annual Telecommunications Industry Innovation Awards hosted by Global Telecoms Business (GTB). This award was...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
TRA launches national awareness campaign to curb online fraud in Oman
In order to combat online fraud in the sectors such as telecom and banking, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority launched a, ‘Don’t Be Deceived’ national awareness campaign in Oman…
 
Belgium to extend MTR regulation to more operators
Belgian regulator BIPT has decided to regulate the mobile termination rates (MTR) for eight operators after conducting a market analysis…
 
Russia keen to offer network, search services
Russia’s Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications has proposed offering social network and search engine services in Thailand based on Russian platforms…
 
South Asia
 
Ncell launches 4G/LTE service in the Valley
All NCell customers possessing USIM with 4G compatible handset will be able to experience 4G service from today onward in Kathmandu Valley…
 
Robi Axiata celebrates successful 365squared service deployment
Bangladesh based mobile operator, Robi Axiata is celebrating its first anniversary of the successful deployment of managed services from 365squared,that is increasing adoption of internet and digital services in the...
 
3G and 4G Networks
 
Telkom Kenya invests in mobile network expansion, 4G rollout
Telkom Kenya has invested USD50 million in expanding its wireless network coverage and 4G network across the country…
 
Tele2 expands LTE network to the Udmurtia Republic and Vologda region
Russian Tele2 has expanded the reach of its 4G LTE mobile network to the Udmurtia Republic and the region of Vologda, bringing the total number of regions covered by LTE to 31…
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Huawei network solution boost for 4K
Huawei released its 4K video network solution for multiple system operators (MSOs), at ANGA COM 2027 in Cologne, demonstrating 4K video, 4K multi-screen TV, and converged video delivery of traditional CATV and IPTV based on...
 
GTBank launches GTWorld App to improve digital banking
In order to promote cashless banking in Africa, African financial institution, Guaranty Trust BANK launched GTWorld, a mobile banking App…
 
Adobe presents free document scanning app for Android and iOS
Adobe is planning to launch a new free iOS and Android app that is supposed to provide users with high-quality images of physical content they want to capture digitally…
 
Mobile payments gain momentum in Southeast Asia
Mobile payments are getting popular in Southeast Asia, as people have started to avoid conventional financial services in favor of paying by smartphone…
 
 
Middle East
 
Ooredoo tv app includes new live TV channels and features
Ooredoo tv app has introduced a host of new live channels and features, as the company continues to invest in offering the best entertainment services for Qatar…
 
Ooredoo supports SMEs forum in Oman
Ooredoo, a leading telecom provider, has joined hands with Dar Al Atta’a to sponsor the ongoing 18th annual Small and Medium Entrepreneurs Forum, being held in Muscat, Oman…
 
Dubai Smart City Accelerator launched
In a move to facilitate solutions to create a “smart” city, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority launched Dubai Smart City Accelerator at Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre...
 
UAE workers adopts Mobile technology to boost productivity
According to Avaya, UAE office workers are increasingly looking to mobile communications solutions to collaborate and communicate more efficiently…
 
Dubai reveals cyber security strategy
In order to strengthen Dubai’s position as a world leader in innovation, safety and security, Dubai Cyber Security Strategy has been launched…
 
North Africa
 
Iflix plans to launch service in Africa
Iflix is planning to launch in several African markets in the in the coming months as it gears up to expand its subscription video-on-demand service to users on the continent…
 
Alternative Telecom
 
Docomo Pacific taps Arris for home TV, broadband services
Docomo Pacific teamed up with Arris International to present a home TV and broadband service featuring live, on demand, and streaming capabilities for its customers in Guam and the Mariana Islands…
 
Glasgow neighborhoods set to get ultrafast broadband
As part of a pilot for an ultrafast network, thousands of people across Glasgow and Edinburgh will have access to broadband speeds more than 10 times faster than the UK average…
 
Stofa joins ARRIS, Teleste for DOCSIS 3.1 rollout
To deliver Gigabit broadband speeds to end-users, Danish cable operator Stofa has selected US-based ARRIS International and Finland-based Teleste to upgrade its HFC networks to the DOCSIS 3.1 standard…
 
Global Telecom Update
 
5G Group sets plans for 30-site 5G test field
China’s IMT-2020 teamed up with MIIT, the NDRC and MOST to finalize a 30-site 5G test field in the Huairou district of Beijing…
 
DeWalt plans to launch jobsite WiFi, IoT solution
To enhance productivity, profitability and safety on the jobsite, DeWalt is planning to launch a fully connected system, including WiFi mesh network and, later, an Internet of Things platform…
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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