SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
April 2, 2018 |
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Policy and Regulation |
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SpaceX gets approval to launch over 4,000 satellites
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved an application by Space Exploration Holdings, better known as SpaceX, to provide broadband services via satellite technology for users in the U.S. and around the...
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South Asia |
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Teletalk aims to launch 4G by August
The state-run mobile operator Teletalk is preparing to launch the fourth generation (4G) mobile service in big cities across Bangladesh by August this year...
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Telenor Bank partners with Thardeep
Pakistan’s leading microfinance institution Telenor Microfinance Bank entered into a partnership with Thardeep Microfinance Foundation, a leading Pakistani nonprofit working for poverty alleviation, for swift and...
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3G and 4G Networks |
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AT&T upgrades 4G network
AT&T added two new cell towers to its 4G LTE network at Naval Base Coronado to provide faster, more reliable wireless service...
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Telekom improves 3G and 4G coverage
Telkom 4G and 3G mobile coverage has grown across the country, offering Kenyans an opportunity to combine the power of mobile, Internet and voice in their day-to-day engagements...
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North Africa |
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MTN Rwanda set to complete network transformation
MTN Rwanda has announced the final phase of its massive network modernization and transformation plan aimed at ensuring seamless data quality and delivering the best customer experience across the country...
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Blockchain’s big potential in Africa
Many African countries have already shown a tendency to “leapfrog” technologies, as seen with the adoption of mobile internet use, and mobile based P2P lending for people who didn’t have access to modem...
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Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV |
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Poland’s Orange enhances 4K offer
Orange TV viewers in Poland can now watch selected 4K content from Discovery on an SVOD basis...
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Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought. |
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