SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
August 14, 2017 |
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VIVA announces special Hajj offer |
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VIVA Kuwait has announced the special Hajj offer for both postpaid and prepaid customers, during the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, starting 13 August until 24 September, 2017...
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Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV |
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Mobile payment system launched at Beijing's metro
According to Beijing Subway, riders with compatible phone models may download an app to take the subway and recharge their e-tickets online...
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Inexio to launch IPTV platform
Germann based Inexio aims to launch a multiscreen IPTV platform in autumn 2017, expanding its internet and telephony service into a triple play package...
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Pay TV sees tremendous growth in Kenya
Kenya's migration to digital TV has maintained an upward trajectory, registering tremendous growth as subscription to pay TV soars...
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Global Telecom Update |
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5G to have a strong future in Taiwan
Taiwanese companies could generate more than USD 134 billion in gross output of goods and services by 2035 from 5G-related applications according to a latest released by Qualcomm...
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IoT network established in Slovenia
Solvera Lynx has set up the first Internet of Things (IOT) network in Slovenia based on the LoRaWAN standard covering major urban areas and is to be expanded to the entire country...
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KT Telecom opens access to 100,000 hotspots
South Korea’s KT Telecom has opened up 100,000 Wi-Fi access points (APs) as part of its participation in a government-led programme which aims to improve the public’s access to free Wi-Fi-based connectivity...
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Middle East |
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Partnership signed to promote FinTech ecosystem
Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM, and UAE Exchange have entered into partnership, to support, develop and promote the FinTech ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the UAE...
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Middle East and Africa to invest in IoT
Middle East organizations are adopting the latest Internet of Things (IoT) technology infrastructure to drive the wider region’s $8 billion market according to global IoT enabler SAP...
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VIVA announces special Hajj offer
VIVA Kuwait has announced the special Hajj offer for both postpaid and prepaid customers, during the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, starting 13 August until 24 September, 2017...
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3G and 4G Networks |
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Proximus expands LTE-A service
Proximus has extended the reach of its LTE Advanced Pro (LTE-A Pro) network, with the technology now confirmed as being available in seven cities...
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TIM Brasil to deply 4G network on 700 MHz band
TIM Brasil has made plans to launch its upcoming 4G network on the 700 MHz frequency band in 84 municipalities in the state of Ceara...
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Globe to invest in LTE infrastructure
Globe will be focused on developing and improving its data-related projects, such as deployment of its LTE mobile and LTE @Home, as well as to increase its network capacities and coverage...
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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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