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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 23, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
Microsoft celebrates MEA’s education innovators at E2 2020
 
 
Taking place in Sydney from 23 to 26 March, the Microsoft Education Exchange (E2) is the platform that brings these like-minded educators from all corners of the globe together to share their experiences, challenges and triumphs....
 
Belgian regulator to auction free spectrum in 2600MHz band
The decision is in response to a request for a licence in the band from an unnamed company and increasing market demand for spectrum. The allocation of this spectrum is based on the Royal Decree of 22 December 2010 on radio access in the 2500MHz-2690MHz frequency band, as well as the current Article 30 of the Electronic Communications Act of 13 June 2005. Spectrum in this frequency band was initially put up for auction in 2011 during the country’s first 4G auction, but one block of 15MHz duplex (2520MHz-2535MHz/2640MHz-2655MHz) remained unsold...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Etisalat completes acquisition of Cyber security specialist firm Help AG
Member Logo Etisalat announced that it has completed the acquisition of Help AG, a privately held regional company specialising in the delivery of cyber security solutions and services...
 
•  BT shakes up UK TV market with the launch of new TV packages
Member Logo BT has announced a range of great new flexible TV packages designed to offer the UK access to the widest choice of the very best TV shows, films and sport available...
 
•  Nokia completes 5G core standalone network trial with Japan’s KDDI
Member Logo Nokia and KDDI Corporation have completed a 5G core standalone (SA) network trial, moving the operator closer to being able to provide 5G-enabled services...
 
•  WTTx Suite empowers Smart Axiata to achieve home broadband success
Member Logo This year, Smart and Huawei are committed to collaborate further to bring exceptional broadband services and experiences to more unconnected homes as well as people in Cambodia...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Ofcom finds no EMF radiation concerns following 5G tests
UK regulator Ofcom has published the results of its recent tests of electromagnetic field (EMF) emissions in 5G sites after extending measurements from existing 2G, 3G and 4G mobile networks...
 
Belgian regulator to auction free spectrum in 2600MHz band
The decision is in response to a request for a licence in the band from an unnamed company and increasing market demand for spectrum. The allocation of this spectrum is based on the Royal Decree of 22 December 2010 on radio...
 
Middle East
 
Huawei commits to empower 10,000 Saudi ICT talents by 2023
Huawei has reiterated its commitment to developing talent within the Kingdom’s Information and communications technology sector in line with the goals of Vision 2030...
 
Dubai Police, Smart Dubai step up partnership
The Dubai Police has signed an agreement with Smart Dubai aimed at enhancing mutual cooperation and collaboration in providing unique and advanced smart services...
 
UAE to get first-of-its-kind online interactive platform for People of Determination
The platform aims to welcome its growing database of supporters to sign in to the web application and utilise its features in mid-March 2020...
 
South Asia
 
Subisu deploys Nokia’s optical networking products in Nepal
Subisu’s subscribers will benefit from an improved network and will be able to upgrade their existing bandwidth up to 1 Gbps...
 
Submarine cable link planned between Maldives and Sri Lanka
The system will facilitate a direct connection between the Maldive and Sri Lanka, increasing the regional capacity of South Asia...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Telecoms firms turn to digital content
Telecommunications firms are turning towards developing their own digital content in Vietnam...
 
YouTube TV strikes deal to hawk HBO Max
YouTube TV has announced a broad distribution deal to sell HBO Max, a new subscription service set to debut in May 2020...
 
 
North Africa
 
Libya internet prices reduced by 50 percent
Libya has announced a 50 percent reduction in the prices of subscriptions and internet packages provided by state telecommunications companies...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Movistar Venezuela plans to double 4G footprint
Movistar Venezuela has confirmed that it has extended its 1700MHz LTE network to Maracay and Puerto Ordaz, meaning it now covers a total of eleven cities...
 
Samsung to provide 5G and LTE network solutions to U.S. Cellular
Samsung Electronics has announced a commercial agreement with U.S. Cellular for 5G and 4G LTE network solutions...
 
Vodafone launches 5G for PAYG customers
Launching a contract-free 5G Unlimited plan will give more people the opportunity to experience the next generation of speed and connectivity without being committed to a contract...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
USDA invests US$5 million in broadband for rural Georgia communities
The Darien Telephone Company will use a $1 million ReConnect Program grant to expand high-speed internet service to underserved households and businesses...
 
Hispasat, Claro ink deal to connect rural areas in Argentina
Spanish satellite operator Hispasat has signed an agreement with Claro Argentina (America Movil) to provide internet access to 250 rural communities by means of a satellite-powered mobile connectivity service...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
DT’s IoT digital twin tool gains operator partners, expands to new countries
Telia Company, Latvijas Mobilais Telefons, Telekom Slovenije and others will expand the reach of DT's IoT Solutions Optimizer to eight more European countries...
 
Telekom Romania announces the financial results for Q4 2019
After a difficult 2018, the company announced that 2019 was a year in which more customers decided to join Telekom and recorded improved performance following the transformation process started in 2017...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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