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October 2, 2017

STC launched its sales arm with its new identity

STC announced launching its sales arm (STC channels) in the new identity launching ceremony, in the presence of directors and executives from both companies...

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Mobily launches the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

Etihad Etisalat Mobily has launched the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and both are available in Mobily’s main outlets from Saturday, 30th September...

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Huawei to deploy gigabit network for Brisbane Skytower

Huawei and Honeywell are deploying a gigabit network and a Passive Optical LAN (POL) solution for the Brisbane Skytower in Australia...

Policy and Regulation

•	CITC reclaims GO’s spectrum in 700MHz, 1800MHz bands Saudi Arabia’s telecoms regulator the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has reclaimed additional spectrum that was awarded to Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication (GO Telecom) following an auction...

•	TRAI to come out with views on net neutrality by October end TRAI will come out with its views on net neutrality by October-end and also start consultation on ‘residual’ issues around over-the-top (OTT) applications soon..

South Asia

•	Pakistan overhauling communications system Pakistan is working on a massive project with China to develop a communications system, which includes components such as a fiber optic cable connecting Pakistan and China, a new submarine landing station for internet...

•	Mobitel enhances 4G LTE network coverage Sri Lanka’s National MNO, Mobitel has boosted its 4G LTE network coverage by innovatively deploying its existing 900MHz spectrum…

North Africa

•	TSTV all set to launch in Nigeria Nigeria’s latest digital satellite TV service TSTV, which takes to the airwaves this October, is aiming to offer almost 100 channels and employ 5,000 locals…

Alternative Telecom

•	Nortal helps Oman in building e-Gov solution The multinational strategic change and technology company Nortal will create a holistic technical solution, helping Oman implement Value Added Tax…

•	Netcom Kassel activates superfast broadband According to German regional operator Netcom Kassel , it has activated a superfast broadband network in Nieste, offering download speeds of up to 50 Mbps for over 870 households...

•	Vodafone, Nos sign national fiber deal Vodafone Portugal and rival full-service operator Nos have signed an agreement to deploy and share combined FTTH/B infrastructure which will be marketable to around 2.6 million homes and businesses in Portugal…

Global Telecom Update

•	SoftBank, ZTE trial TDD Massive MIMO Japan's SoftBank and ZTE have achieved a peak data rate of 956Mbps during a trial of TDD Massive MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output) technology on a commercial network...

•	Telia, Ericsson and Intel plans to make 5G real in Europe Telia is deploying the first public 5G live network use cases in Europe in collaboration with Ericsson and Intel Corporation…

•	Orange Microsoft plans IoT solutions In order to boost the digital processes of companies in the manufacturing sector, Orange Business Services and Microsoft are collaborating to deliver large-scale, end-to-end IoT solutions…

•	Hughes offers consumer satellite internet service in Colombia Hughes Network Systems launched HughesNet® high-speed satellite Internet service in Colombia beginning on September 28, the company's second international deployment of its award-winning consumer service beyond...

Middle East

•	STC launched its sales arm with its new identity STC announced launching its sales arm (STC channels) in the new identity launching ceremony, in the presence of directors and executives from both companies...

•	Mashreq Bank starts online-only bank As financial services go digital, the Dubai lender Mashreq launched Mashreq Neo, a digital-only bank in the UAE…

•	Region’s homegrown e-commerce platform ‘noon’ launched in UAE Customers in the UAE can now purchase products online, as Noon, the digital marketplace created in the region is now live...

•	Artificial Intelligence investments in UAE to touch $8.9bn The UAE is taking significant strides toward embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies as AI investments have increased over 70 per cent in the past three years…

•	Oman Broadband Company to expand services Oman Broadband Company aims to cover 85 per cent of the Muscat Governorate and 30 per cent of the Sultanate by 2020...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Emirates Islamic refreshes mobile app Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today announced its new mobile banking app…

•	OTT TV episode & movie revenues to reach US$83 billion Online TV episode and movie revenues for 138 countries will reach $83 billion in 2022; more than double the $37 recorded billion in 2016…

•	Facebook plans facial recognition to quickly unlock the app Facebook is planning to introduce facial recognition to quickly unlock the app…

3G and 4G Networks

•	Flow offers LTE Residents on Saint Kitts & Nevis now have the option of full 4G LTE mobile services in the country, after Flow switched on its advanced network last Friday (29 September 2017)…

•	Settlers all set to get 4G upgrade Federal Land Development Authority is all set to offer Felda 2.0, a digital transformation that will see upgrading of 4G and WiFi infrastructure throughout settlers’ land...

•	Ericsson's to support 4G launch in Timor Leste Ericsson supports Telkomcel with launch of 4G services in Timor Leste, opening up new opportunities for Telkomcel in the territory...

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