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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
December 25, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
Etisalat successfully deployed the first regional pre-commercial 5G
 
 
Etisalat has announced the successful launch of the first 5G Ultra-Mobile broadband experience in the region...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  VIVA Bahrain inks deal with KFH to acquire Menatelecom
Member Logo VIVA Bahrain has announced signing a definitive agreement to buy 100 percent stake in Menatelecom...
 
•  Oman Broadband connects 37,000 homes in Muscat
Member Logo Oman Broadband Company has succeeded in connecting more than 37,000 homes and institutions with the broadband network in Muscat Governorate...
 
•  Huawei signs AI mobile agreement with Baidu
Member Logo Huawei and Baidu will work together on developing and building an open AI mobile ecosystem, including devices, technology, internet services, and content...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• Telecom regulator resumes process for issuing more ISP licences
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has resumed processes to award 524 new licences for internet service providers…
 
• Porting activities declined in October: NCC
According to NCC, the Mobile Number Portability activities carried out by telecommunications operators reduced in October...
 
Middle East
 
• Iranian Mobile Communication Company introduces WiFi calling
To enable smartphone users to make calls over a wireless Internet connection, Mobile Communication Company of Iran is now offering WiFi calling services…
 
• Vodafone plans to invest more in Turkey
To offer the latest digital innovations to the benefit of both the Turkish people and the economy of Turkey, Vodafone has decided further investments in Turkey in 2018…
 
South Asia
 
• Experts expect ICT growth with 4G network in Bangladesh
According to the leading IT operators and IT businessmen, Bangladesh would see an expeditious growth with the introduction of the 4G telecommunication service in the fields of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)...
 
• Nationwide reach of Information Technology stressed in Nepal
Various IT and ICT professionals have stressed on the need to expand the reach of Information Technology across Nepal...
 
North Africa
 
• Online shopping trend sees growth in Egypt
Online shopping is gaining widespread popularity in Egypt given the variety of online shopping websites that offer competitive prices, convenience and genuine products…
 
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
• Telegram set to launch cryptocurrency “Gram”
Telegram has decided to introduce its own improved version of the block chain platform and cryptocurrency token that would allow transfer of money through the messaging app…
 
• Beeline launches pay.beeline.am online payment platform
Beeline and Ameriabank have launcheed pay.beeline.am platform in Armenia which enables customers to make payments for Beeline and other services online using their cards...
 
3G and 4G Networks
 
• Spectranet aiming to enrich customers internet experience
Spectranet believes in delivering more value to customer during the holiday season by staying connected with a faster, affordable and more reliable 4G connection...
 
• T-Mobile looks back at performance of 4G in 2017
T-Mobile's Chief Technical Officer Neville Ray recited his thoughts on the year about to end, while looking ahead at what the future might bring for the mobile operator...
 
Alternative Telecom
 
• Thousands more homes in North Somerset will soon have access to superfast broadband
Villages in North Somerset will be the next places to be connected to superfast broadband...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• NTT takes AI to Thai customer service
According to NTT Communications Thailand, it is introducing Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things to Thailand to hasten business transformation…
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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