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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
June 2, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Huawei grants MQ4/MQ5 RF cluster connector patent licenses to industry partners
 
 
Huawei has granted patent licenses for MQ4/MQ5 RF cluster connectors to multiple connector manufacturers. This will facilitate the large-scale commercial adoption of standard RF cluster connectors as well as promote the development of miniaturized and highly integrated base station antennas and RF devices...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Four initiatives launched including a virtual clinic to facilitate healthcare services
Member Logo stc has launched four digital initiatives to assist the Kingdom’s healthcare providers in preventing the spread of COVID-19...
 
•  Batelco and Huawei donate Smart Home Wi-Fi Products to INJAZ Bahrain to improve the distance learning experience
Member Logo Batelco has announced its partnership with Huawei to donate 500 sets of Smart Home Wi-Fi products to INJAZ Bahrain, addressing the requirements of distance learning...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
TRA gains two ISO certifications for telecom market monitoring, inspection
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, announced that it has received two certificates from the Emirates International Accreditation Centre...
 
Hong Kong finalises fiber tender
The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) in Hong Kong has awarded its sixth and final subsidised fiber network rollout contract to HKT...
 
South Asia
 
MillenniumIT ESP launches a remote patient management system
Sri Lanka hased MillenniumIT ESP has launched HealthVision, which is a web-enabled, mobile responsive, intuitive platform for medical personnel to connect with their patients remotely...
 
Bookme, 1LINK join hands to digitise payments
Bookme has partnered for 1LINK-1BILL aggregation services to simplify digital payments for Bookme.pk’s 4.5 million customers across Pakistan...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Intelsat launches end-to-end managed cellular backhaul solution, to fast track 4G and 5G rollouts
Intelsat has launched an end-to-end managed backhaul service, that will help mobile network operators fast track their 4G and 5G deployments...
 
SmarTone launches 5G in Hong Kong
In the early stages, the 5G network will cover most outdoor and high footfall areas, as well as major roads to accommodate commuter traffic...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Paramount+ debuts in Russia
The Paramount+ service is operated jointly by Okko and ViacomCBS Networks International and offers premium content from ViacomCBS brands, including Channel 5 and MTV...
 
Vizio signs AVOD deal with Endemol Shine
US-based TV manufacturer Vizio has struck a deal that will see Endemol Shine Group-curated online channels becoming available via its ad-supported on-demand service...
 
 
Middle East
 
Jordan sees increase in mobile wallet usage due to government worker's fund
Jordan has seen an increase in mobile wallets usage, as the government urged workers to open mobile wallets and telcos surged their applications for remote payments...
 
Ajman Police links payment transaction with Ajman Pay digital services
The Ajman Police has linked its digital services with Ajman Pay, which is the Finance Department’s smart digital payment platform...
 
Dubai Financial Market launches new smart services app
Dubai Financial Market, DFM, launched its comprehensive 'DFM Smart Services App,' strengthening its digital transformation as part of its Smart Borse Strategy...
 
North Africa
 
Maroc Telecom makes fresh mobile money bid
Maroc Telecom launched mobile payment system MT Cash, the company’s latest challenge for a slice of Morocco’s financial services sector...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Vodafone UK offering small businesses free broadband
Vodafone has announced that it will give small businesses six months of free unlimited broadband to help them weather the financial impact of COVID-19...
 
Chinese video platform Bilibili plans to launch a remote sensing satellite
Chinese video platform Bilibili released a video announcing its plans to launch a remote sensing satellite called "Bilibili Video Satellite" in late June...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Mexican broadcaster Televisa to launch mobile phone service
Rather than building infrastructure, Televisa will operate as a mobile virtual network operator and begin by offering service to existing customers of its cable and home internet packages, sold under its Izzi brand...
 
Iliad and Digicel JV to boost coverage in French Antilles
The joint venture will own the active infrastructure and network equipment for Iliad and Digicel across Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Saint Martin and Saint Barthelemy...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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