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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 7, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
BT - standing by the country; standing by our people
 
 
BT is currently playing a critical role in delivering the UK’s digital infrastructure, as well as keeping customers connected globally. Despite unprecedented demand for connectivity, BT’s fixed broadband network – the nation’s communications backbone, and EE – its number one mobile network, are both performing strongly...
 
150% rise in number of e-stores in the past two weeks in UAE: TRA
This significant surge reflects the expansion of e-services in accordance with the high demand from consumers in the United Arab Emirates...
 
Bangladesh launches app for coronavirus tests
Bangladesh has devised an app which allows people to check for symptoms of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by uploading a chest X-ray, with test results available through artificial intelligence within minutes...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T continues to see high numbers in mobility network traffic & viewership
Member Logo AT&T’s mobile network continues to perform during the COVID-19 public health crisis and with more people staying in, AT&T has seen a significant jump in mobile network usage and viewership across DIRECTV and AT&T TV...
 
•  Arthur D. Little takes a look at how leading businesses are navigating through the COVID-19 crisis
Member Logo As countries across the world take unprecedented measures to control the COVID-19 virus, businesses have fired up their crisis management and contingency plans...
 
•  Tech Mahindra and Innoveo drive digital transformation to enhance customer experience globally in insurance banking and wealth management
Member Logo Tech Mahindra and Innoveo have announced that the enterprises will partner to drive digital transformation to enhance customer experience globally in insurance, banking and wealth management...
 
•  UAE university students invited to join newly-launched Huawei Open Tech Talks online lectures on Role of 5G and Smart Technologies to Enhance Healthcare System
Member Logo The lectures will focus on the role of 5G networks combined with other smart digital technologies such as cloud computing, Internet of Things and data analysis...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Nigerien operator awarded 4G licence
The award of the 15-year licence for the establishment and operation of a 4G network to Zamani Com, the new owner of mobile operator Orange Niger...
 
150% rise in number of e-stores in the past two weeks in UAE: TRA
This significant surge reflects the expansion of e-services in accordance with the high demand from consumers in the United Arab Emirates...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Three launches rolling 4G home broadband option
New flexible broadband on monthly rolling contract unveiled as alternative for customers struggling with home broadband...
 
Chatr switching to LTE networks
Rogers’ low-cost flanker brand Chatr is moving some of its subscribers over to its LTE network to provide them with a better connection...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
AVOD Roku Channel launches in UK
It offers more than 10,000 movies, TV episodes and documentaries with no subscriptions, fees or logins required...
 
New streaming service Topic picks 24i
First Look Media’s new OTT streaming service Topic has selected suite of subscription and ad-supported video applications from 24i...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Atlantic Broadband reports usage spikes since COVID-19 outbreak
With stay-at-home orders in place in most states, there has been a significant increase in traffic due to work-from-home, e-learning and increased usage of video platforms...
 
CSS aims to improve satellite broadband in Mauritania
African satellite services provider CSS is partnering with Swedish firm Forsway and Saudi Arabia-based Arabsat to improve broadband connectivity in Mauritania...
 
 
Middle East
 
E-services platform launches integrated digital transformation solutions
E-services platform announced yesterday the launch of an integrated package of E-payment solutions aimed at business enterprises in the Kingdom of Bahrain...
 
UAE DEWA urges customers to take advantage of its digital services
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has urged its customers to use digital channels to complete their transactions easily anytime, anywhere...
 
Etisalcom, Atyaf to launch premium entertainment package
Bahrain based telecommunications company Etisalcom said it has reached an agreement with Atyaf Home Entertainment, to launch its premium services in the Kingdom...
 
South Asia
 
NIC & Jazz xlr8 launch online National Health Hackathon to tackle Coronavirus Pandemic
The National Incubation Center (NIC) and Jazzxlr8 have launched the National Health Hackathon to find solutions for current and future healthcare emergencies, through an All-Online Hackathon...
 
Bangladesh launches app for coronavirus tests
Bangladesh has devised an app which allows people to check for symptoms of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by uploading a chest X-ray, with test results available through artificial intelligence within minutes...
 
North Africa
 
Algerian internet capacity to suffer during SEA-ME-WE4 cable maintenance
The scheduled maintenance to the South East Asia–Middle East–Western Europe 4 (SEA-ME-WE4) submarine cable will affect internet services in the country,..
 
Egypt launches 'Start Your Dream' online initiative
The “Start your dream online” initiative is an electronic version of the project of training actors in the Youth Theater and aims provide this free service to those interested via the internet...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Vodacom and Safaricom complete acquisition of M-PESA brand
They have also taken over product development and support services from Vodafone through a newly-created joint venture...
 
Myriota raises US$19 million for satellite IoT
Myriota has pioneered a new way to retrieve data from anywhere on Earth through the connectivity between its constellation of satellites and low-power IoT modules...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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