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Industry News Briefing
July 1, 2019

Telecom Egypt announces a new shift in its fixed broadband offering and network

Telecom Egypt announces a new shift in its fixed broadband offering in line with its large project to develop its network capabilities and improve the quality of internet services in Egypt...

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AT&T brings 5G to Las Vegas

At the forefront of innovation, AT&T is bringing the future of 5G to parts of 20 cities across the U.S and has introduced 5G to parts of Las Vegas...

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Tech Mahindra and Prometeia collaborate to provide governance, risk & compliance services to banks

Tech Mahindra and Prometeia, have announced a strategic partnership to provide governance, risk and compliance services to banks in order to improve their overall performance, in line with Basel III framework...

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MIT Technology Review lists Huawei in 50 Smartest Companies

Huawei has been named as one of the 50 Smartest Companies by MIT Technology Review on June 29, 2019...

Policy and Regulation

•	The National OSI Team evaluates latest achievements and finalizes the six-phase roadmap in Dubai The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has hosted the 22ndmeeting of the Executive Team of the National Online Services Index, one the indicators of the UAE Vision 2021 National Agenda...

•	Jordan committed to closing digital divide The Prime Minister of Jordan has underlined the importance of closing the digital divide, highlighting the government's commitment to strengthening the digital economy, which is key to creating needed jobs...

North Africa

•	Mauritius, Algeria and South Africa most mature African telecom markets Mauritius remains the most mature African telecoms market, while Algeria and South Africa have taken over Ghana and Tunisia's respective second and third places in the annual BuddeComm Telecoms Maturity Index...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Kyivstar plans to provide access to 4G for 75% of Ukrainian population in 2019 The Kyivstar mobile communications operator plans in 2019 to expand the 4G (LTE) mobile communication network, covering the territory of Ukraine where 75% of Ukrainian population lives...

•	ETSI announces new features to support 5G ETSI NFV, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute’s industry specification group for network function virtualisation, has announced enhancements to the system and designed new features to support 5G...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Xite launches in UK and Ireland on Samsung TVs Xite, the Dutch interactive music video service, has launched in the UK and Ireland, and the platform will be available as an app on Samsung Tizen Smart TVs launched after 2015...

•	Saudi-based Dhad raises investment for its Arabic audiobook platform Dhad, a Saudi-based audiobook startup has raised investment in a round led by Raed Ventures, the startup told MENAbytes without disclosing financial details of the deal...

Satellite & Internet

•	Converge ICT secures funding to bolster broadband drive Converge ICT Solutions has secured a PHP12.8 billion (US$250 million) cash injection from US-based private equity firm Warburg Pincus to bolster its network rollout plans in Philippines...

•	Thales Alenia Space to provide SATRIA telecommunication satellite for Indonesia Indonesia has selected the consortium led by the domestic satellite operator Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) to deploy and operate a broadband telecommunication satellite...

•	Avanti signs 3-year master distributor deal with Vox The partnership enables Vox to use Avanti’s satellite fleet, which provides full coverage across sub-Saharan Africa, to deliver high-speed broadband service to the remotest areas in the region...

Middle East

•	UAE-based datamena launches new ecosystem to interconnect global clouds datamena has launched a global interconnect ecosystem aimed at delivering seamless interconnection between major Cloud and content hubs around the world...

•	Orange Jordan inaugurates its Coding Academy Under the patronage of Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, H.E. Eng. Mothanna Gharaibeh, Orange Jordan inaugurated its Coding Academy, in the attendance of the Minister of Education and Minister of Higher...

•	Saudi Arabia launches e-invoice payment platform for businesses Esal invoicing delivery platform provides an integrated solution for billing and payments between government sectors, businesses and suppliers...

•	Emirates NBD teams up with Dubai Police to raise cybersecurity awareness Emirates NBD has announced a joint initiative with Dubai Police – the launch of a UAE-wide #secureyouraccount campaign, aimed at raising public awareness and education on cybersecurity...

•	DFSA signs MoU with Smart Dubai The two entities will cooperate on the Dubai Data Initiative as part of the Smart City vision by managing data based on clear guidelines...

South Asia

•	Broadband to be accessible in rural areas within a year Broadband internet service is all set to be accessible in all the rural areas of all seven provinces of Nepal within one year...

•	Sri Lanka to continue working with Chinese technology Sri Lanka will continue to work with Chinese firms to develop the country’s telecommunications infrastructure...

Global Telecom Update

•	NTT launches new global tech business in London NTT, the Japanese operator is creating a new, US$11 billion business with NTT Ltd, which will comprise 28 existing NTT operations, including NTT Communications, Dimension Data, and NTT Security...

•	SK Telecom, Samsung claim 5G commercialisation advance Korean operator SK Telecom and Samsung have announced what they say is the successful completion of the first interoperability assessment between 5G standalone (SA) core and other commercial network systems over a 5G...

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