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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 26, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nasser Al Nasser: stc develops Artificial Intelligence applications to enrich people's lives and improve customer experience
 
 
stc Group CEO Eng. Nasser Sulaiman Al Nasser affirmed that stc seeks to develop artificial intelligence applications to enrich people's lives and reinvent customer experience in line with its DARE strategy; for digital transformation and pursuing new opportunities for growth. He pointed out that the telecommunications sector is no longer limited to providing traditional services such as voice communications and internet; its role has expanded to include enabling digital transformation by launching services associated with 5G technologies, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, digital payments, content management and artificial intelligence...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Batelco launches ‘SmartConnect’ service with SD-WAN 2.0 technology
Member Logo Batelco has announced the launch of its ‘SmartConnect’ service on SD-WAN 2.0 technology, with the aim of supporting cloud connectivity, automation and digital transformation services for Batelco’s Bahrain...
 
•  Microsoft and Genesys expand partnership to help enterprises seize the power of the cloud for better customer experiences
Member Logo Microsoft and Genesys have expanded their partnership to provide enterprises with a new cloud service for contact centers that enables them to deliver superior interactions for customers...
 
•  Huawei and China Mobile Zhejiang jointly commercially develop first 5G service experience management site
Member Logo With the 5G service experience management solution, Zhejiang Mobile provides end to end service quality management and commercial assurance for new 5G networks, services, and subscribers, providing high-quality and efficient...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Croatia wants 5G launch by end of year
Authorities say that services will be launched in Osijek by the end of this year, allowing it to meet the terms of the EU’s 5G Action Plan, which was published in 2016...
 
iGA launches eWallet for government eServices in cooperation with BENEFIT, CrediMax
The Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) has announced the launch of its eWallet, a new online payment method for government eServices...
 
South Asia
 
Number of subscribers to NT’s 4G service increases by 80pc
The number of fourth generation (4G) mobile network subscribers of Nepal Telecom (NT) has reached 4.1 million after its service expansion...
 
Jazz introduces 4G phone to improve digital access
This initiative targets the wellbeing of the lesser privileged and underserved segment of the society with over 55% of Pakistan’s 165 million subscribers using feature and 2G phones with internet penetration standing...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
SK Telecom, Microsoft to expand cloud gaming service over 5G in Korea
SK Telecom and Microsoft announced that they will expand Project xCloud Preview in Korea, inviting more players to participate, adding new games, and delivering the Microsoft Game Streaming app via the One Store...
 
Amazon Prime Video expands in Poland
As a result, both new and existing Play customers will from this week have the service included as part of their subscription for a period of six months...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
NTT DOCOMO aims for 6G in 2030
The white paper summarizes the related technical concepts and the expected diverse use cases of evolving 5G and new 6G communication technologies, as well as the technology components and performance targets...
 
MegaFon expands fixed operations with virtual network partnerships
Russian cellco MegaFon has issued a press release on the expansion of its converged fixed/mobile services via Fixed Virtual Network Operator (FVNO) partnerships with local internet providers...
 
 
Middle East
 
Voico voice and video-calling app to be available on du soon, says CEO
A new app that will allow UAE residents to make unlimited voice and video calls on their mobiles and laptops is in the final stages of an approval process before being featured by du...
 
GCC's gaming market to hit US$821 million by 2021
Saudi Arabia is expected to consolidate its position as the region’s largest market for online gaming in the years ahead, as telcos redouble their efforts to move into the gaming sector...
 
North Africa
 
SpaceX to launch Egyptian satellite in 2022
SpaceX and Nilesat signed a contract in Cairo for the launch of Nilesat-301, an approximately 4,000-kilogram satellite that Franco-Italian manufacturer Thales Alenia Space is building...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Nextivity and Spry Fox Networks join forces to deliver uninterrupted 4G services in UK
The service will be reliant on 4G mobile coverage and will be used by the fire/police/ambulance services, local authorities, healthcare establishments, utility companies, private enterprises, as well as first responders such...
 
O2 to open radio access network for increased 4G and 5G coverage
O2 has announced an open radio access network (O-RAN) project to broaden its number of network infrastructure partners...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Digi partners with TIME dotCom to boost fiber broadband footprint
Malaysia’s Digi has announced a collaboration with TIME dotCom with a view to expanding its fibre broadband footprint to more premises...
 
2nd space data highway satellite set to beam
The second satellite in the European Data Relay System has reached its intended orbit and completed its in-orbit tests...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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