SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
July 9, 2017 |
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BTRC wants a new mobile operator |
With two mobile phone operators having merged and another shutting down, BTRC plans to welcome a new player when it holds spectrum auction to boost competition and enable digital services to flourish…
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Oman tops Arab state in Global Cyber security Index |
Oman is the top-ranked Arab state in the second edition of Global Cybersecurity Index compiled by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technology…
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Policy and Regulation |
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BTRC wants a new mobile operator
With two mobile phone operators having merged and another shutting down, BTRC plans to welcome a new player when it holds spectrum auction to boost competition and enable digital services to flourish…
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Kenyan mobile subscriber total reaches 40m
According to Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA), the East African nation recorded a total of 39.15 million mobile subscribers at 31 March 2017, an increase of 2.0% from 38.37 million twelve months earlier…
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Spain launches public 5G consultation
According to Spain’s Ministry of Energy, Tourism and Digital Agenda has launched a public consultation regarding the future introduction of 5G technology…
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4G licensing draft guidelines unveiled for comment
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has published draft 4G mobile licensing guidelines for industry comment, including a proposal that 4G licensees be required to float shares on the local stock...
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Middle East |
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UAE's Emirates Airlines offers free in-flight Wi-Fi services
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has expanded its free in-flight Wi-Fi services effective immediately to offer unlimited data for all Skywards Platinum and Gold members regardless of their class of travel…
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UAE firms urged to adopt data privacy law
According to an industry expert, the UAE faces growing urgency to adopt information management solutions this summer for compliance and better business decision-making…
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Oman tops Arab state in Global Cyber security Index
Oman is the top-ranked Arab state in the second edition of Global Cybersecurity Index compiled by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication...
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Alternative Telecom |
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HKT expands broadband service
In order to meet current and future needs of internet users, Telecommunication service provider HKT (6823) launched a new multi-use broadband service for residential users…
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PLDT enhances FTTH services to east Manila
The Philippines' PLDT has expanded the reach of its FTTH services to east Metro Manila in the latest phase of its nationwide fiber expansion program…
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Vodafone offers fiber broadband
In order to facilitate customers, Vodafone Ghana has developed the fastest and the first-ever fibre broadband internet connectivity in the country with a launch in Kumasi…
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WeChat Go card launched for Chinese tourists in Europe
Dutch Telecom Company KPN and Tencent are all set to jointly launch a WeChat Go SIM card for Chinese tourists visiting Europe…
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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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