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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
December 18, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
Zain Group and Cisco blaze innovation trail to drive network transformation for the digital era
 
 
Zain Group and Cisco announced that they have successfully achieved a key milestone in expanding the telecommunications operator’s IP/MPLS network with cutting edge technologies, setting the groundwork for new opportunities and business models to be developed...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Rector of Qaseem University and Dr. Biyari launch STC laboratory at the engineering college
Member Logo Rector of Qaseem University Abdulrahman Al-Dawood in the presence of STC Group CEO Dr. Khaled Biyari, launches STC Applied Laboratory at the Engineering College in Qaseem university...
 
•  Omantel launches DCB service with Google
Member Logo Omantel has announced the launch of a direct carrier billing service with Google, to make it easier for Android users to purchase apps, games and digital content on their devices...
 
•  VIVA covers more with its retail expansion
Member Logo VIVA announced the continuation of its expansion plan to open new locations mainly in the cooperative societies, to be closer to its customers...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Digital Bangladesh Vision 2021: a2i signs MoU with Singer
To attain the Digital Bangladesh Vision 2021, a deal has been signed between government’s Access to Information (a2i) Programme and Singer Bangladesh Limited that will let teachers and students purchase branded laptop...
 
NCC plans to bridge digital divide soon
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has advertised for licensing of infrastructure companies as part of its plans to actualize the National Broadband Plan and close the digital divide by making internet available,...
 
TRA Bahrain board hails ICT sector progress
The TRA board hails the significant efforts made by TRA resulting in Bahrain maintaining the 1st rank among the Arab countries and ranking 31st globally in the ICT Development Index…
 
North Africa
 
Technology innovation lab established in Egypt
For the growth and sustainability of the telecom sector, the UN has established African Technology Innovation Lab (UNTIL) in Egypt…
 
3G and 4G Networks
 
O2 begins work on Knighton 4G network
To bring high speed mobile internet to its customers in more rural areas, O2 has started work on Knighton 4G network…
 
Mexico’s Red Compartida to boost LTE rollout
According to Mexico’s ‘Red Compartida’, it is set to exceed its target of covering 30% of the population with 4G services by 31 March 2018…
 
Alternative Telecom
 
Wecash to invest US$1.5 billion in building the first smart internet platform in China
Wecash has a plan to invest 10 billion yuan (approx. US$1.5 billion) in the building of a smart internet platform for apartment rentals in Guangzhou over the next year...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
CAT Telecom moves business focus to IoT digital services
In order to provide over 67 million Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the market within the next five years, CAT Telecom has shifted its business to digital services…
 
SKT fronthaul spec accepted as national 5G standard
South Korea’s Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) adopted SK Telecom’s (SKT) newly developed fronthaul specification as a national standard for future 5G networks...
 
beCloud plans 5G test zone in Minsk early next year
Belarusian Cloud Technologies (beCloud) will launch a full fifth-generation test zone in the capital Minsk in early 2018, says its deputy director Michael Duka…
 
 
Middle East
 
Iran’s average mobile internet speed sees boost
According to the Internet testing and analysis company Ookla, average mobile Internet speed increased by 36% year-on-year in Iran in 2017 reaching 16.74 Mbps…
 
Ernst and Young launches cyber-security threat centre in Oman
In order to manage digital security, Global financial advisory services firm Ernst and Young (EY) has opened a new cyber security operations centre in Oman…
 
Payments in bitcoin becomes acceptable by Turkish businesses
The number of Turkish businesses that accept bitcoin as a payment tool has increased, as currently, 40 to 50 businesses are accepting payment with digital currency…
 
STC selects Qualys to deliver security and compliance solutions
Saudi Telecom Companyand Qualys have announced an agreement to deliver a regionally hosted, cloud-based security and compliance platform to secure global digital transformation for enterprises throughout the Kingdom...
 
South Asia
 
Free internet in all ward offices of KMC soon
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has started providing free wi-fi service across all ward offices in Kathmandu…
 
JazzCash, partners to promote financial inclusion for women
Unilever Pakistan, JazzCash, Women’s World Banking and Karandaaz Pakistan have teamed up to empower low-income women across Pakistan...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
MobiMedia launches mobile TV platform
Ole! Media Group's mobile content arm MobiMedia has launched Jika TV, a mobile television platform which features 20 channels...
 
APAC captures majority of mobile video plays in Q3
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region is leading the world in terms of video plays over mobile devices, new research has found...
 
Media Audits International creates digital audit programme
Media Audits International (MAI) has announced the creation of an OTT digital audit programme...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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