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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 13, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
Al Arabiya News Channel discusses business strategy and region's potential with Huawei Chairman
 
 
The Middle East is a pioneer in the ICT field today and remains a very important market for Huawei globally, the company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Liang Hua, recently confirmed in an exclusive interview with senior business presenter Lara Habib from Al Arabiya News Channel at the company headquarters in Shenzhen, China...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T and Amdocs expand strategic alliance
Member Logo AT&T and Amdocs are extending their collaboration to modernize and upgrade AT&T’s digital business support systems under a multi-year managed services agreement...
 
•  Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal visits new digitech centre for digital research and training at BT's Adastral Park Campus
Member Logo A new digital skills training centre for the East of England was visited by The Princess Royal at BT’s Adastral Park research and engineering campus in Suffolk...
 
•  Arabsat, Newtec Dialog to transform Sudasat's broadband internet connectivity
Member Logo Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) announced the signing of a contract with Sudan-based VSAT service provider Sudasat and IP-based satellite communications specialist ST Engineering iDirect...
 
•  Nokia selected by California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to upgrade statewide microwave network to support first responder communications
Member Logo Nokia has been selected by Cal OES Public Safety Communications office to upgrade CAPSNET, which is operated by Cal OES Public Safety Communications and supports the communications needs of many key state and local...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• NBTC raises 26GHz band's reserve price
The telecom regulator has adjusted the reserve price for the 26-gigahertz spectrum meant for February's 5G auction, base on a Swedish university's study...
 
• NCC warns consumers on activities of cyber criminals
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned telecoms consumers on activities of cyber criminals stating that cybercrime/electronic fraud was one of the issues affecting the consumers and telecommunications...
 
South Asia
 
• ICT sector crosses US$10 billion mark with over 74 million broadband users:
Pakistan's information and communications technology (ICT) sector has surpassed US$10 billion mark with more than 74 million broadband users and over 76 percent teledensity...
 
• Dialog Sri Lanka unveils digital event management app
Dialog Broadband Networks announced the launch of EventTags, a feature-packed digital event management platform to help transition traditional events towards digital to fit the modern-day consumers...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• Spectranet to deploy GPON FTTH with Nokia in Nigeria
The FTTH rollout will complement Spectranet’s wireless broadband capabilities, which have been available since 2013...
 
• ITS switches on full fiber network
Network operator ITS, has announced that businesses on the Fylde Coast can now start to access transformational full fiber gigabit business broadband and connectivity services...
 
• Kepler Communications and Cobham SATCOM form partnership for high-capacity satellite data delivery
Under the new arrangement, organizations evaluating Kepler’s ability to cost-effectively move multiple gigabytes of data per day around the globe can experience a fully managed trial of the service anywhere on the...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Greenlight Planet partners telecom operators in Sub-Saharan Africa
Recognizing the natural synergy between the telecom and pay-as-you-go solar industries, the company is pursuing a strong telecom-focused strategy that aims to have a far-reaching impact on more than 600 million unelectrified...
 
• Synchronoss to deliver advanced mobile messaging experience across 4 mobile networks
Synchronoss Technologies Inc is working with a new joint venture formed by the four largest mobile operators in the United States (US) to help deliver an advanced mobile messaging experience across all four mobile...
 
 
Middle East
 
• Zain KSA recognized as Middle East Operator of the Year at annual CommsMEA Awards 2019
Zain KSA has been awarded the Best Middle East Operator of the Year accolade for 2019 by respected regional telecom publication CommsMEA...
 
• Umniah signs managed security service provider partner agreement with Kaspersky lab
Umniah will expand their MSSP portfolio by offering Kaspersky’s premium cybersecurity solutions and an ecosystem of tools, incentives, and support...
 
• North Star releases upgraded calling app
Bahrain-based North Star Technology has released the upgraded version of its international calling app, Startalk Waves, to the public...
 
• Orange adds affordable 4G phone to MEA markets
Orange unveiled plans to launch an affordable 4G feature phone in seven countries in Africa and the Middle East in December, in an attempt to expand its services and offer internet access to less well-connected regions...
 
North Africa
 
• Egyptian transit app Swvl plans global expansion
Egyptian mobility startup Swvl will be expanding into the Philippines, Indonesia and Bangladesh by the end of 2020...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
• Netflix dominates globally while local services take a foothold in OTT arena
Global over-the-top growth is accelerating across all consumer segments with market penetration of OTT services hitting 38% according to new research...
 
• UPC Direct launches TV Everywhere
The UPC Direct Now app has been made available in Hungary and is being offered free of charge to UPC Direct subscribers and gives access to up to 50 linear channels on smartphones, tablets and laptops...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• Telrad and Midco complete successful 5GHz LTE trial
Midco and Telrad Networks have successfully completed their joint testing of cutting-edge, 5GHz technology in rural North Dakota and Minnesota...
 
• Wipro announces 5G collaboration with Telecom Infra Project
Wipro Limited will work within the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) to drive 5G adoption in the global communications service provider and enterprise markets...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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