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July 17, 2017

Joyne selects Eutelsat for flexible new pay-TV offer for Dutch homes and recreational market

Joyne, a new multi-channel TV venture for Dutch viewers and the country’s recreational market, has selected the EUTELSAT 9B satellite as its platform to reach viewers in the Netherlands and across Europe...

Austria starts consultation on 5G spectrum auction

Austria’s Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications has launched a consultation on the award procedure for frequencies in the 3.4GHz-3.8GHz range…

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STC announces record peak cell downlinks in 4G

The Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has announced the successful experiment of Massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output) technology on its existing 4G-LTE network, utilizing 2.3GHz spectrum band.

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Orange Jordan renews its agreement with Tkiyet Um Ali

Orange Jordan recently renewed its long-term partnership with Tkiyet Um Ali. The renewal agreement was signed on behalf of Orange Jordan by its CEO,Jérôme Hénique and the General Manager of Tkiyet Um Ali,...

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Batelco 4G+ Advanced Network Continues to grow with more locations since launch in 2016

Batelco, Bahrain’s leading digital solutions provider continues to expand the coverage of its 4G+ network nationwide, with the number of locations covered by Batelco more than doubling in the past year...

Policy and Regulation

•	Bahrain urges on managing risks in critical telecom infrastructure Bahrain’s telecommunications watchdog has urged to manage risks in critical telecommunications infrastructure…

•	PTA plans Pakistan Digital Forum PTA is all set to organize “Pakistan Digital Forum” on 19th July to discuss future digital landscape of Pakistan…

•	Icasa consults on data costs In order to search methods through which mobile data can be made more affordable in South Africa, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) is in consultation with the National Consumer Commission and...

•	TRA UAE organizes smart government services first meeting In order to achieve customers’ happiness by introducing smart services, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has hosted the first meeting of the Executive Team of Smart Government Services…

•	Austria starts consultation on 5G spectrum auction Austria’s Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications has launched a consultation on the award procedure for frequencies in the 3.4GHz-3.8GHz range…

North Africa

•	Careem App buys stake in Egyptian transport start-up Ride-hailing App Careem has bought a minority stake in a three-month-old Egyptian start-up that connects commuters with private buses in Cairo…

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	UAE bank launches app to enable fingerprint access to accounts Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has released a new version of its mobile banking app which enables customers to make cash withdrawals without the use of a card…

•	Sky plans to present OTT sports service in Switzerland German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland is planning to introduce an OTT service for sports fans in Switzerland…

•	OTT boosts Mexican video industry According to the Competitive Intelligence Unit (CIU), streaming platforms are Mexico’s fastest growing players, even nearing cable TV’s share…

Alternative Telecom

•	Joyne selects Eutelsat for flexible new pay-TV offer for Dutch homes and recreational market Joyne, a new multi-channel TV venture for Dutch viewers and the country’s recreational market, has selected the EUTELSAT 9B satellite as its platform to reach viewers in the Netherlands and across Europe...

•	Verizon ramps up multi-gigabit optical broadband operation Verizon is ramping up its multi-gigabit optical broadband work with interop tests for its implementation of the OpenOMCI specification…

•	MTN launches FTTH network to independent ISPs MTN will open its FTTH network to independent internet service providers, allowing them to provide value-added services to their customers via MTN’s wholesale broadband fiber connection division...

•	Amazon plans mobile messaging app Amazon has asked customers what type of features they would like in a mobile messaging service, as it is planning to build mobile messaging app…

Middle East

•	Mobily enhances international network connection in The Kingdom Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) has started data transfer operations on the submarine cable AAE-1 (Asia, Africa and Europe) which is the longest submarine cables in the world...

•	Ooredoo empowers 553 women through its Springboard Programme Under the patronage of H.E. Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Shouhi, Minister of Regional Municipalities & Water Resources, Ooredoo celebrated the graduation of 130 female public sector employees from the Springboard programme...

•	Iran’s first fiber optic Telephone Network inaugurated In a bid to replace aging copper lines with fiber optic cables, Iran’s first fiber optic telephone network has been inaugurated in Tehran…

•	Dubai future accelerators calls on global innovators to address key challenges To develop innovative solutions, Dubai is calling on the world’s most innovative companies to help find solutions to key strategic challenges…

•	Mobily's 300 GB for US $80 offer continues in Saudi Mobily’sis continuing its offer of 300GB of data for US $80 as it continues to help customers with high data needs…

South Asia

•	Nepal Telecom introduces Music app To bring Nepali music to 15 million NT users, Nepal Telecom (NT) in collaboration with Music Nepal Private Limited has launched a mobile application…

•	LG introduces latest range of smartphones in Bangladesh In order to facilitate users, LG Mobile has introduced four new android smart phones in Bangladesh market…

•	Telecom operators invest a significant amount in Pakistan The telecom operators in Pakistan have invested a significant amount of US $287.6 million during first six months of previous fiscal year 2016-17…

3G and 4G Networks

•	Orange Poland upgrades LTE carrier aggregation Orange Poland expanded the number of LTE base stations on its network using carrier aggregation to nearly 2,300 at the end of June…

•	Vodafone Hungary upgrades LTE-A in Lake Balaton Vodafone Hungary has announced that it has expanded its ‘4G+’ LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) coverage to 15 locations in the Lake Balaton tourist region…

•	Ucell maintains 3G, 4G network expansion Uzbekistan mobile operator Ucell is continuing the expansion of its 3G and LTE networks aseleven new base stations were deployed between 26 June and 09 July…

Global Telecom Update

•	Cyber-Savvy Estonia all set to launch world’s first virtual data embassy In a bid to provide the people with the best and latest technologies, Estonia has announced to establish world’s first virtual data embassy…

•	WaterGroup all set to use Sigfox for IoT smart meters In order to use IoT to enable large water users to detect water leaks, Australian smart water meter company WaterGroup has signed a five-year partnership with IoT network operator Thinxtra…

•	Siemens plans to launch Singapore digitalization IoT hub Siemens' digitalisation hub will be home to 60 specialists who will develop internet of things applications in areas including advanced manufacturing and healthcare…

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