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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 21, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Etisalat's initiatives during the current COVID-19 situation in the United Arab Emirates
 
 
In order to meet unprecedented service demands driven by life and work style changes, Etisalat implemented many initiatives related to various sectors: Educational Sector, Health & Safety, Business Continuity, Remote customer care, Network upgrade and enhancement, and Safe, convenient, flexible and easy-to-use international remittance in UAE to 200 countries…
 
NBA announces new multiyear partnership with Microsoft to redefine and personalize the fan experience
 
 
Microsoft becomes an Official Technology Partner for the NBA; together the companies will create a direct-to-consumer platform that delivers new fan engagement experiences and enhanced streaming capabilities powered by Microsoft Azure and its AI capabilities...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc’s net income for Q1 of 2020 increases by 5.93% compared to the corresponding quarter last year
Member Logo stc announced the company’s preliminary financial results for the period ending at 31 March 2020, with revenues for the 1st quarter reaching SR13,935 million with an increase of 4.10% compared to the corresponding...
 
•  Tech Mahindra and IBM to help their clients modernize operations leveraging cloud
Member Logo As part of this relationship, Tech Mahindra and IBM will establish innovation centers designed to help address complex business problems across industries, including telecommunication, manufacturing, financial services,...
 
•  Huawei announces Q1 2020 business results
Member Logo Huawei announced its business results for the first quarter of 2020. In Q1 of this year, Huawei generated US$25.7 billion in revenue approximately, an increase of 1.4% year-on-year...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Cisco continues commitment to customers and partners by supporting business resiliency
 
•  AT&T sees gaming and video conferencing hit mobile network peaks
 
•  Huawei feeds the all scenario smart office ecosystem with IdeaHub series
 
•  Supiripola – The new E-Commerce platform joins the fight against Covid-19
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• 5G download speeds in Bahrain exceed 1 GB – according to TRA’s latest Quality of Service measurement report
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain announced the publication of their latest Quality of Service Report, shedding light on the progress of 5G Networks...
 
• Germany enforces reduction in MNP fees
Germany’s Federal Network Agency has ordered four mobile operators to reduce the fees they charge for mobile number portability from around EUR30 (US$32.6) to EUR6.82(US$7.4)...
 
South Asia
 
• USF Pakistan awards contract to Jazz for providing hi-speed broadband in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Universal Service Fund (USF) has awarded a contract to Jazz for providing hi-speed broadband in Kurram Lot (Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa)...
 
• Nepal Telecom provides zero balance package to needy customers for COVID-19 lockdown
Nepal Telecom (NTC) has brought a zero balance offer to support all people for the communication service in this COVID-19 lockdown period.
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• Smart optimizes LTE network to meet lockdown demand for data
Smart will reallocate its assigned 1800 MHz frequencies to 4G/LTE from 2G, whichwill increase the network's capacity on the faster 4G band...
 
• T-Mobile and Sprint begin combining 5G networks in Philadelphia and New York City
In addition to the 5G expansion, T-Mobile is also opening up its LTE network to Sprint customers to use when roaming...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
• Insight TV debuts on Vodafone Romania
Insight TV has signed its first distribution deal in Romania and will now be offered to Vodafone’s digital subscribers...
 
• Tubi launches Kids app on iOS
Ad-supported streamer Tubi, which was acquired by Fox in March for US$440 million, is launching its kids app to iOS devices...
 
 
Middle East
 
• Middle East firms leverage technology-powered opportunities
SAP is supporting the next generation of professionals and users with our best-in-class digital learning,..
 
• Temenos helps Yemeni bank to digitalise operations
Yemen’s Al Kuraimi Islamic Bank is replacing its legacy IT systems with a single cloud-native, cloud-agnostic digital banking platform from Temenos to underpin its banking operations...
 
• UAE schools increase edtech investments amid coronavirus
As fast spreading COVID-19 sent students home and shifted classes online, educational institutions in the UAE are considering to significantly raise investments in educational technology (edtech) and information technology...
 
North Africa
 
• Telecommunications see significant usage increase in Egypt in April
The increased use comes on the back of the state’s precautionary measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• Altice Europe launches Fastfiber, its new Portuguese FTTH wholesaler
Fastfiber will be the largest fiber wholesaler in Portugal, having passed around four million homes by the end of 2019...
 
• One satellite services another in orbit for the first time
The Northrop-Grumman satellite MEV-1 (Mission Extension Vehicle) docked with communications satellite Intelsat 901 and is now serving as its engine...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Liquid telecom helps the Zimbabwean government launch emergency response to pandemic
Liquid Telecom, has announced a partnership with the government of Zimbabwe, which will help the country provide a dedicated national toll-free helpline and call centre to support citizens during the pandemic...
 
• 182 new base stations to be built under next phase of Mobile Black Spot Programme
A total of 182 new base transceiver stations (BTS) will be delivered under the fifth round of the Australia's ‘Mobile Black Spot Programme’, bringing the total number of BTS funded under the programme to...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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