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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 9, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
British Minister for Investment visits STC
 
 
The meeting was attended by a number of STC executives. During the meeting, UK-Saudi bilateral relations in the field of telecommunications were discussed, in addition to cooperation opportunities and the latest technical and informational developments in both countries...
 
MCMC opens consultation on mobile broadband spectrum allocations
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has launched a public inquiry into the allocation of spectrum bands for mobile broadband services...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T receives “Fastest Wireless Network in the Nation” recognition for second time in a row
Member Logo Ookla has verified AT&T as the Fastest Wireless Network in the Nation1 for the second quarter in a row...
 
•  Ethiopian broadcasters to migrate to SES satellite creating dedicated Ethiopian TV environment
Member Logo Agreements between the Association of Ethiopian Broadcasters, the Ethiopian Broadcasting Cooperation, and SES will enable growth in the local media sector and deliver content exclusively for Ethiopian people...
 
•  Nokia adds new products and features to whole-home WiFi portfolio to enhance consumer experience
Member Logo The new Beacon 1 complements Nokia’s premium Beacon 3 solution, while new Intelligent Channel Selection, pre-pairing and bridging features help to simplify network setup and enhance the overall WiFi experience...
 
 
 
 
Digital Services PLR - Banner
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Mislatel secures permit to operate
The Mislatel Consortium has received the permit and frequencies it needs to begin operating as the Philippines’ third major telecommunications player, eight months after its selection by the government...
 
MCMC opens consultation on mobile broadband spectrum allocations
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has launched a public inquiry into the allocation of spectrum bands for mobile broadband services...
 
South Asia
 
HEC Pakistan launches ‘Asi@Connect’ project
The Higher Education Commission has launched the Asi@Connect Project aimed to bridge the digital divide across Asia Pacific by developing high capacity information network for research and higher education....
 
Muktinath Bikas Bank partners with Khalti for digital payments
Muktinath Bikas Bank and Khalti have now entered an MoU with a view for facilitating digital payments in Nepal...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
VOD365 signs content agreement with Endemol Shine
VOD365, a provider of branded OTT TV channels via Freeview, YouView, Freesat, mobile and smart TV devices, has struck a content deal with global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group...
 
Red Bee and Nenda check in to hotel OTT
Red Bee Media is working with the Swedish streaming company Nenda to provide managed OTT and distribution services into the hospitality sector...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Ericsson implements disaster-resilient core network for Bhutan Telecom
A network upgrade aimed at making Bhutan Telecom’s core network more resilient to disaster impact has been officially inaugurated in the country...
 
Sierratel launches free landline, data service promotion
Sierratel has launched a free landline services for both voice and data, with the view to extending reach to its numerous customers across Sierra Leone...
 
 
Middle East
 
Starz Play to launch first original Arabic series in the UAE
The streaming platform’s first production of its kind will feature a pan regional storyline, with more details to be announced by Q4 this year...
 
Jelastic and WafaiCloud spread scalable application hosting with advanced high availability in Middle East
The partnership opens new horizons for bringing flexibility and efficiency of modern cloud services to the UAE and Middle East markets...
 
North Africa
 
Tunisia towards a new era in telecoms with Sotetel-Ati partnership
Tunisia’s telecoms company Sotetel, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Tunisian Internet Agency (ATI), to improve their respective ICT offers and develop more effective responses to customers’...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
ETECSA to expand 4G trial to provincial capitals this year
Cuba’s state-owned telecoms operator ETECSA aims to expand its 4G network to all 15 of the country’s provincial capitals by the end of this year...
 
Telekom Deutschland rolling out 5G across Germany
The first cities to be covered will be the current capital of Berlin and the former capital of Bonn. Darmstadt, Hamburg, Leipzig and Munich are set to follow...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Mauritania joins EllaLink cable
The connection will enable operators in Mauritania to improve broadband services, while also providing greater resilience...
 
Hrvatski Telekom makes internet available nationally
By employing a mix of fixed and mobile technologies, optic infrastructure and an optic-based approach, it has already seen over 50,000 customers sign up to its services in these areas...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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