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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 27, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
Etisalat brings Nokia 6 smartphone to UAE
 
 
After the positive response from the launch of Nokia 6 at Mobile World Congress, the annual global telecom conference and exhibition held in Barcelona, Etisalat customers can now purchase the smartphone in UAE.
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  200% Extra Credit for Pilgrims with Sawa“Ziyara
Member Logo The offer will allow 200% extra credit with the first charge. “SAWA Ziyara” are available in all 336 sales outlets in Makkah and Madinah,..
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Zain and Omantel complete treasury share sale on Boursa Kuwait for USD 846.1 million
 
•  STC collaborates with Comptel to fulfill Saudi Vision 2030
 
•  5G Mobile Edge computing trial claimed a success
 
•  UAE to witness boost in cashless transactions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Bangladesh Telecom Regulator may allow mobile virtual network operator
BTRC is considering allowing mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) with a view to injecting more competition into the cellular communication market…
 
Uganda to introduce new regulations on simcards
Uganda's government is considering new regulations which will prohibit street vending of simcards, and telecom companies will face sanctions on every active unregistered cards...
 
Zambian government invests in ICT
The government of Zambia has invested over US$300 million in the development of communication infrastructure in the country according to the Minister of Transport and Communication...
 
South Asia
 
Bangladesh embraces digital transformation in Health sector
Praava is building a better patient experience enabled by technology and is also reintroducing the concept of family medicine, particularly the family doctor, to Bangladesh…
 
WordLink starts Nepal’s first secure internet service
WorldLink has launched a secure internet service called SafeNet considering the use of internet and its negative impact on children...
 
3G and 4G Networks
 
Telecel Zimbabwe rolls out 4G mobile network
Telecel Zimbabwe has announced the upgrade of the network in for the launch of Long Term Evolution services by September 2017…
 
Unitel upgrading 4G network coverage in Laos
Unitel will continue 4G network expansion with 1,080 base stations in target provinces by year-end in response to increasing competition…
 
Tele2 Russia makes LTE-800 advancements
Cellco Tele2 Russia – part-owned by Rostelecom – this week expanded 800MHz LTE coverage to the regions of Tomsk, Kaliningrad and Kostroma, adding to an existing 13-region LTE-800 footprint…
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Telkom launches mobile video, music streaming services
To increase revenues and subscriber numbers in its mobile business, Telkom will offer customers on-demand video streaming and music from September…
 
Telefónica Mexico adds ItsOn to mobile offer
Telefónica has now added over-the-top (OTT) video features to its mobile packages…
 
Alternative Telecom
 
Safaricom to deploy FTTH Network
Kenyan ISP Safaricom will adopt Huawei's end-to-end (E2E) fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) solution to rapidly deploy its FTTH network…
 
Facebook’s Mobile App can now capture 360-degree photos
Facebook is going to let users to capture 360-degree photos within its mobile app…
 
 
Middle East
 
Ooredoo Oman claims new website attracts 1.5 million visitors
According to Ooredoo Oman, its new website has had over 1.5 million visitors since its launch in July, with users rising on daily basis…
 
Russian cyber-security firm InfoWatch establishes base in Dubai
InfoWatch Gulf has launched operations at the service of its current customers in the UAE and Bahrain and is implementing pilot projects with new potential cliens…
 
Spotlight on digital at Abu Dhabi downstream summit
Digital future, where big data analysis will provide the clues to process improvements, using data from sensors embedded within plant assets, will be among the key themes for the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Downstream...
 
Etisalat brings Nokia 6 smartphone to UAE
After the positive response from the launch of Nokia 6 at Mobile World Congress, the annual global telecom conference and exhibition held in Barcelona, Etisalat customers can now purchase the smartphone in UAE.
 
Mobily provides its services to the guests of Al-Rahman to continue its success in Hajj season.
Mobily is keen to be present in all Hajj places through its main branches or point of sales within the Holy places, land and sea and air passage points, and places of Ihram (Mawaqeet) to reach more than..
 
North Africa
 
Orange Egypt airs Wael Gassar concert live via Facebook on 26 August
Orange Egypt has announced the exclusive live broadcast of Lebanese singer Wael Gassar's concert in Cyprus on 26 August on the operator's Facebook page...
 
AfricaCom move for Africa's fourth industrial revolution
AfricaCom is launching a brand-new technology arena which will be dedicated to tech innovation and Africa’s journey towards the fourth industrial revolution...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
AT&T Inks Mexico roaming deal with America Movil
AT&T has reportedly inked a new roaming deal with America Movil for service south of the border...
 
Japan to get mobile networks up to speed for 5G era
In a move to meet the taxing data transmission demands of 5G next-generation mobile networks, Japan is moving to develop better fiber-optic and other technology to support growing demand for faster connections…
 
Thinxtra’s IoT rollout gets a boost
In order to complete the roll out of its Sigfox low powered wide area network (LPWAN) technology, Internet-of-things firm Thinxtra has been handed $10 million by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation…
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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