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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
May 11, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
FirstNet expands coverage to surpass half million connections
 
 
The FirstNet communications platform, built with AT&T and the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) continues to gain rapid momentum as it brings advanced capabilities to first responders across the country.
 
Romanian government plans to launch 5G auction in autumn
According to ANCOM head, the implementation of 5G technologies in Romania will not only benefit communications but many other sectors, from the service sector, to finance, agriculture and transport...
 
Over 4.3 billion cyberattacks thwarted in Oman
Oman warded off more than 2.632 billlion cyberattacks on government networks in 2018 and 1.726 billion malicious attempts against Oman's private space, taking the total to over 4.3 billion...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  STC maintains its lead as the most valuable brand in Saudi Arabia in 2019

Member Logo The STC brand maintained its rank on top of the list of the «most valuable brands in Saudi Arabia and as the third in the Middle East in 2019, according to a recent valuation by the expert Brand...
 
•  British Telecom announces financial results for the full year
Member Logo BT Group has announced its results for the full year to 31 March 2019 and aims to deliver the best converged network and be the leader in fixed ultrafast and mobile 5G networks...
 
•  Zain Saudi Arabia places 1st 5G call
Member Logo The company tested unprecedented speeds on its 5G network, successfully exceeded 1,000 Mbps, with various other tests being conducted to determine the average speed that a 5G network offers and ensure full technical...
 
•  Accenture to help Hawaiian Airlines recruit professionals for new IT Center in Arizona
Member Logo Accenture has been selected by Hawaiian Airlines to support recruiting efforts for the company’s recently opened information technology (IT) center in greater Phoenix...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Romanian government plans to launch 5G auction in autumn
According to ANCOM head, the implementation of 5G technologies in Romania will not only benefit communications but many other sectors, from the service sector, to finance, agriculture and transport...
 
Australian regulator blocks Vodafone Hutchison merger with TPG Telecom
Australia's competition regulator has confirmed that it will oppose the merger between TPG Telecom Ltd and Vodafone Hutchison Australia...
 
South Asia
 
Sri Lanka Telecom launches "SLT Voice App"
Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), hased launched its “SLT Voice App” in order to enhance the voice calling capacity of SLT users...
 
GP launches healthcare services in eight centres
Grameenphone has recently launched healthcare services in eight Grameenphone Centres in Dhaka and Chattogram...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
VELCOM receives additional frequencies at 2100MHz
Belarusian mobile network operator VELCOM has received an additional block of mobile frequency in the 2100MHz band, allowing it to boost capacity on its 3G network by over 30%...
 
Viettel makes first 5G call in Viet Nam
Viettel and Ericsson Group successfully conducted the first call using fifth generation (5G) technology in Viet Nam...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
StarHub launches SD-WAN solution through ngena
The new solution is designed to meet the needs of multinational companies choosing to set up a global or regional base in Singapore, as well as local companies looking to expand into overseas markets...
 
Jola launches private APNs
The products address security concerns by offering a secure, remote access platform that lets resellers extend their existing IT security controls to their end users’ mobile workforce, wherever they are...
 
 
Middle East
 
Zain partners with MyHome app
Through this partnership, Zain offers its customers who use the app with an exclusive discount of 15% during the period from 1 – 31 May 2019...
 
ITC expands its current security service portfolio
Integrated Telecom Company has announced that it expanded its portfolio of security services by launching a new suite of Managed Security Services (MSS)...
 
Over 4.3 billion cyberattacks thwarted in Oman
Oman warded off more than 2.632 billlion cyberattacks on government networks in 2018 and 1.726 billion malicious attempts against Oman's private space, taking the total to over 4.3 billion...
 
North Africa
 
Arab Tunisian Bank picks Temenos as technology partner
Arab Tunisian Bank (ATB) has tapped software firm Temenos to drive its digital transformation...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Samsung launches TV which uses NFC to mirror vertical content of a phone
The technology enables the user to synchronise mobile video from apps such as Instagram and Snapchat to play on the big screen...
 
Bouygues Telecom teams with iFeelSmart for new Android TV launcher
Bouygues Telecom has announced a deal to bring iFeelSmart’s Centaurus Android TV Operator Tier custom launcher to its BBox Android TV Operator Tier set-top box...
 
Alternative Telecom
 
Fastweb carries out 500G test
Italian ISP Fastweb says it has carried out a successful demonstration of 500Gbps single-wavelength service connectivity on its live network using technology supplied by Infinera...
 
Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom achieve 100 Gbps over microwave link
Deutsche Telekom (DT) and Ericsson have conducted a landmark data transmission trial, achieving over 100 Gbps consistently through a microwave link over 1.5 km...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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