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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 6, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
Huawei moves to dispel security concerns about its products
 
 
Huawei is cooperating with the Japanese government and bolstering purchases of parts in Japan to ease concerns that its products could be used in espionage or cyber-attacks by Beijing...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Batelco charters plane to transport Bahrain national team fans to attend opening match of Asian Cup
Member Logo In line with the company’s efforts to support the Kingdom’s sports sector and its desire to be present at important sports forums representing the Kingdom of Bahrain, Batelco chartered a plane to transport fans...
 
•  Exercises with stock options of Nokia Corporation
Member Logo Based on Nokia Corporation's 2011 Stock Option Plan a total of 23 000 Nokia shares were subscribed for between November 27 and December 27, 2018...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
SCRF allocates 4.8GHz, 27GHz 5G pilot frequency zones
Russia’s State Commission on Radio Frequencies (SCRF) has allocated 5G pilot frequencies in selected zones, in the 4800MHz–4990MHz and 27.1GHz–27.5GHz bands...
 
North Africa
 
Liquid Telecom gets US$180 million investment to help underserved communities in Africa
This investment will enable Liquid to expand its high-speed broadband connectivity to some of the most underserved communities across mainland Africa, including supporting Africa’s thriving tech start-up ecosystem with...
 
3G and 4G Networks
 
Play announces 4G expansion
The Polish mobile operator P4, which trades under the brand name Play, has published an update on its 4G network coverage...
 
Megafon upgrades network at Sochi ski resort
Russian mobile operator Megafon has upgraded its network in the Krasnaya-Polyana alpine ski resort outside Sochi...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Telekom Srbija acquires Radijus vector and AVcom
The two new acquisitions have seen Telekom Srbija add 120,000 TV and internet subscribers in the case of Radijus vector and 18,000 from AVcom to its total...
 
Gracenote launches descriptive metadata solution
Nielsen-owned Gracenote has launched a descriptive metadata solution that is designed to produce more contextually relevant TV and movie discovery experiences...
 
Alternative Telecom
 
Ethio Telecom eyes communication satellite
Ethio Telecom is contemplating to use communication satellite to serve the education, health and agriculture sectors where there is no telecom infrastructure...
 
Universal Electronics intros cloud-based control/automation platform
Smart home universal control and sensing technologies provider Universal Electronics is to introduce a new platform for the connected home...
 
 
Middle East
 
Mideast interest-free payment platform developed in Turkey
Blockchain-based payment platform MenaPay, developed in Turkey, will be launched in the whole region on Jan. 15, 2019, as an innovative payment method in accordance with the Islamic finance principles of the MENA region...
 
Huawei opens first flagship store in Saudi Arabia
Huawei has announced the inauguration of its first flagship store in Saudi Arabia, which is also its largest store in the Middle East and Africa...
 
UAE harnesses AI to achieve sustainable development
The UAE has succeeded in adopting a sustainable strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI), through digital technology and youth over the past two decades and has begun early planning to transform to smart and green cities...
 
STARZ PLAY aiming to consolidate regional market leader status in 2019 and beyond
The internet-streaming and mobile-based OTT service provider plans to enhance its lofty regional position by releasing up to 50 new shows in 2019...
 
South Asia
 
Quality of Service of telecom operators surveyed in Pakistan
Telecom operators of Pakistan have been ranked on various metrics for performance in data, voice, and SMS...
 
SLT fiber to power new apartment complex
SLT will be the total digital services provider for the 35 luxury apartments within the building, powered via the company’s state-of-the-art fiber infrastructure that will serve as the apartment’s communications...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Vietnam to test 5G mobile network this year
Vietnam will enhance its telecommunications infrastructure, expand its broadband network and develop 5G mobile connectivity this year...
 
Tencent to build China Telecom data centers in Guangdong
Chinese Internet giant Tencent will build and operate several data centers for the Guangdong branch of China Telecom...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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