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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 28, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eng. Nasser Al Nasser is STC Group CEO
 
 
STC's Board of Directors decided to assign Eng. Nasser Bin Sulaiman Al Nasser as acting Chief Executive Officer of the Company starting from 26/2/2018 for a period of six months, with the wishes of the Board for success.
 
Etisalat awarded ‘Most Valuable Telecoms Brand’ in MENA region at Mobile World Congress
 
 
Etisalat has received ‘The Most Valuable Telecoms Brand’ in Middle East and North Africa Region by Brand Finance as a recognition for the company’s increase in brand value by 40 percent...
 
Mobily, Huawei to launch 5G tests in Saudi Arabia
 
 
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Huawei to launch 5G tests for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The MoU was signed in Barcelona by Eng. Ahmed Aboudoma, Mobily CEO, and Mr. Zhang Dongliang, Huawei CEO...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain partners with Docomo Digital on API platform
Member Logo Docomo Digital has announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona its integration with Zain Group's Application Program Interface (API) Platform...
 
•  Orange and Apigate join forces to launch digital Application Programming Interface (API) hub
Member Logo Orange and Apigate have announced a new partnership to strengthen their respective API hubs as part of their mutual ambition to advance global digital transformation...
 
•  Liquid Telecom, Sudatel partner for FTTH rollout in Sudan
Member Logo Pan-African telecoms company Liquid Telecom has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sudatel Telecom Group for the deployment of new fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks across Sudan...
 
•  VIVA participates in Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona
Member Logo VIVA participated in the Mobile World Congress 2018 organized by Group Special Mobile association “GSMA” that took place in Barcelona between 26 February and 1 March 2018...
 
•  Eutelsat, Blue Ant Media, and iKO Media Group partner on the broadcast of ZooMoo HD, Love Nature HD and Love Nature 4K
Member Logo Eutelsat. Blue Ant Media, and iKO Media Group, have joined forces to distribute two HD channels, ZooMoo and Love Nature HD, as well as Love Nature 4K (Ultra HD), across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa...
 
•  “Dense Air” The Neutral Host Small Cell Operator
Member Logo Airspan introduces “Dense Air”, a new wholesale network operator, that “enhances and extends” the coverage and capacity of existing Mobile Networks as a “Carrier of Carriers” operator,...
 
•  Cisco & STC sign strategic MoU to bring the benefits of 5G to Saudi Arabia
Member Logo Cisco and STC announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of 5G communication systems and networks...
 
•  Mumbai-IX, powered by DE-CIX, to bring world’s leading Internet Exchange to Mumbai’s leading carrier hotel
Member Logo Mumbai-IX, powered by DE-CIX will make services available at STT’s carrier hotel in Mumbai (formerly known as TATA LVSB) facility, starting in March 2018, which is one of the key hubs that provide India with...
 
•  Huawei launches intent-driven network and AUTIN automation and intelligence solution at MWC
Member Logo At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018, Huawei launched over 20 new products, among those are the Intent-Driven Network and AUTIN automation and intelligence solutions...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
NCA starts quality of service monitoring of telcos in March
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has released its Quality of Service (QoS) monitoring plan for March and April, 2018 with the goal to improve and enhance telecommunication services across Ghana...
 
Government warns telecom operators on sim-cards
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has been directed to investigate the existence of active sim-cards that are not properly registered and are being used by criminals...
 
North Africa
 
Huawei set to help build e-government for Algeria
Huawei is all set to help Algeria build e-government by digitizing a large volume of official documents of various ministries, according to a senior manager from Huawei...
 
3G and 4G Networks
 
Moon to get 4G mobile network
Vodafone is working with Nokia, Audi and PTScientists to install the first 4G network on the moon next year...
 
Jazz taps Ericsson for optimization of radio network
Pakistan Mobile Communications (Jazz) has selected Ericsson for the optimization and performance management of its 3G and 4G network to enhance cellular experience of its mobile customers...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
New fintech connects with 50,000 shops for QR code payments
Fonepay, one of the three online payment solution companies which recently got permission to operate in Pakistan, has so far been connected with 50,000 shops for QR code payments and expects to grow five times by the end of...
 
Formula 1 unveils details of its F1 TV OTT streaming service
Formula 1 is set to launch F1 TV, a live Grand Prix subscription service, early in the 2018 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Operators announce Open Radio Access Network Alliance
Big five mobile operators link up for openness in next-generation radio access networks...
 
Chunghwa Telecom taps Ericsson for 5G pilot
Chunghwa Telecom has contracted Ericsson to support a 5G pilot project in Taiwan planned for early 2019...
 
Huawei and Partners stride towards a fully connected, intelligent world
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018, Huawei is presenting technologies and solutions for 5G, All-Cloud network, video, and IoT...
 
 
Middle East
 
Zain develops new network strategy
Huawei and Zain Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a new network strategy in Saudi Arabia...
 
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) enters into a new chapter of collaboration by signing 5G MoU agreement with Huawei
STC has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its long-standing strategic ICT partner to collaborate on the innovation of 5G network technologies and services...
 
IEC Telecom to keep customers online while at sea
IEC Telecom Group along with their partner Thuraya Telecommunications Company has introduced a new Internet broadband solution for leisure boats...
 
PrePay Solutions opens UAE office
PrePay Solutions (PPS) has strengthened its existing presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the opening of an office in Dubai’s International Financial Centre...
 
Etisalat receives TL9000 certification
Etisalat has received the TL9000 certification, an International Quality Standard for the telecom industry, a testament to its efforts in adapting the best industry practices to provide the best customer experience and apply...
 
Microsoft hosts GCC's first AI Hackfest
Microsoft is hosting its inaugural AI Hackfest for the Gulf Region, giving customers the opportunity to work with Microsoft experts to solve real-world problems using artificial intelligence tools...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan all set to reach tipping point for cloud transforming industry verticals
In 2018, Pakistan will reach the “tipping point” for the cloud transforming industry verticals, and citizen and customer experiences, according to digital transformation enabler SAP...
 
Bangladesh passes 147 million mobile phone subscribers milestone
Bangladesh has reached 147 million mobile telephony subscribers in January 2018, up from 145.11 million users in December 2017...
 
Alternative Telecom
 
ZTE, Intel and China Unicom edge upward
China Unicom, in collaboration with ZTE and Intel, announced the launch of their large-scale edge cloud field trials in a joint press conference at Mobile World Congress...
 
Mascom launches FTTH in Botswana
Botswanan cellco Mascom Wireless has launched the country’s first fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) service...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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