SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
July 26, 2017 |
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Bahrain TRA launches roaming awareness drive |
Bahrain’s TRA has launched its latest consumer awareness campaign to create awareness among the public about the risks of roaming bill shocks. TRA advises consumers to ask their telecom providers what roaming charges to expect before travelling and what the charges will be at their destination. Consumers can either subscribe to data roaming add on packages, connect to Wi-Fi where possible, or purchase a local prepaid sim card in the country they are visiting...
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SMEs all set to organize digital drive in Oman |
In order to develop the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector, more than 350 small firms will spearhead a major digital drive in Oman this year. Under the new strategy of Riyada, Omani SMEs will undergo a major digital transformation, especially in the fields of manufacturing, tourism and logistics, all of which have been highlighted by Tanfeedh...
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Daily mobile transactions reach new milestone in Bangladesh |
According to Bangladesh Bank, mobile transactions have reached Taka 30,008 crore for the first time in June. Mobile financial service providers say people are becoming more comfortable with electronic transactions. Different incentives like cash back and discounts are offered before Eid, which boost the volume of such transactions then...
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China's Internet coverage grows |
According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, significant progress has been made in speeding up China's Internet and broadband take-up is increasing fast...
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Policy and Regulation |
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Bahrain TRA launches roaming awareness drive
Bahrain’s TRA has launched its latest consumer awareness campaign to create awareness among the public about the risks of roaming bill shocks. TRA advises consumers to ask their telecom providers what roaming charges...
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Ancom starts consultation on 5G-suitable spectrum
According to Romanian telecoms regulator the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications, it is extending a public consultation related to the possible award of 5G-suitable frequencies…
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China's Internet coverage grows
According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, significant progress has been made in speeding up China's Internet and broadband take-up is increasing fast...
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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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