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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 1, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
Saudi Kingdom's telecommunications sector internationally leads in deploying fifth generation towers
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) commended the kingdom's regulation of the telecommunications and information technology sector which achieved an advanced position in the indicators of global competitiveness as the Kingdom advanced (16) positions globally in this regard...
 
MCMC to undertake tender process for 5G roll-out
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has identified the 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz and 26/28 GHz as the pioneer spectrum bands for the roll-out of 5G in Malaysia...
 
PTA plans to procure automated QoS monitoring tool
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has planned to procure automated quality of service (QoS) monitoring and benchmarking tool which would also have support measuring audio and video services...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Alhakbani appointed CEO at "TAWAL" - a subsidiary of the STC Group
Member Logo TAWAL's Board of Directors announced the appointment of Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Alhakbani as Chief Executive Officer from January 12, 2020...
 
•  Accenture invests in and forms strategic alliance with TradeIX to help digitize global trade
Member Logo Accenture has invested in and formed a strategic alliance with TradeIX to facilitate the flow of goods, services, transactions and information within a secure environment for global trade...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
MCMC to undertake tender process for 5G roll-out
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has identified the 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz and 26/28 GHz as the pioneer spectrum bands for the roll-out of 5G in Malaysia...
 
PTA plans to procure automated QoS monitoring tool
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has planned to procure automated quality of service (QoS) monitoring and benchmarking tool which would also have support measuring audio and video services...
 
South Asia
 
Genex Infosys signs deal with Banglalink
The company has signed the agreement for the purpose of commercial launching of service to facilitate customers, according to an official disclosure...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Sparkle expands its IP backbone in Africa with new PoP in Nigeria
The Lagos PoP is fully interconnected with Sparkle’s global Tier-1 IP transit service Seabone,providing high-speed Internet connectivity to local and international OTT’s...
 
Rural homes and offices to get faster internet speeds
The upgrades will be handled by Viasat, a global satellite provider, which is receiving US$13.9 million over 10 years to offer service to 18,795 remote and rural homes and businesses in 47 counties in California...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Telstra offers free mobile services to volunteer firefighters
Telstra has written off volunteer firefighters' mobile phone bills for December and January to provide free telecommunications services to help ease the burden facing those battling bushfires in Australia...
 
Telenor mobile network transmits over 170 TB of data on New Year's Eve
The Telenor Serbia mobile network transmitted 173.74 TB of data on New Year's Eve, setting an all-time Serbian record for upload speed in the first 15 minutes of 2020...
 
 
Middle East
 
Saudi Kingdom's telecommunications sector internationally leads in deploying fifth generation towers
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) commended the kingdom's regulation of the telecommunications and information technology sector which achieved an advanced position in the indicators of global...
 
Cofe App announces UAE expansion
Cofe App, the coffee-centric online marketplace announced its expansion to the UAE, with the brand all set to serve enthusiasts living and visiting the Emirates in light of Expo 2020 Dubai to be held this year...
 
North Africa
 
Development deals aims to enhance African digital expertise
Orange and GIZ have formed a strategic alliance to, as they put it enhance digital employability of 20,000 young people in Africa and the Middle East...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Apple considers Pac-12 deal to add sports to Apple TV+
The organisation has already met with Amazon and is seeking a US$750 million investment to create a new business which would manage the rights and its in-house linear television network...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
TPG extends its free 4G mobile trial
As part of the trial, TPG subscribers will get to enjoy a free SIM-only mobile plan with unlimited data and unlimited local calls...
 
Verizon looking at 5G drones for growth
According to a post on the company’s website, Verizon is seeking to be the first carrier to connect one million drone flights to the 5G network...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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