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July 26, 2020

BT accelerates the next phase of UK’s first live 5G private network for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing

BT has announced that it is working with the Worcestershire 5G Testbed (W5G) as its lead technology partner to accelerate its vision of smart manufacturing delivered through the UK’s first live 5G factory installation...

Standard telecom services not possible without adequate spectrum

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Jahurul Haque said that standard telecom service for mobile users cannot be ensured without adequate spectrum...

Member News

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Zain inks agreement with KOTC to offer latest digital solutions

Zain Kuwait, announced signing an agreement with the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC), a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), to offer the latest telecommunications solutions built on the most advanced...

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Mahindra University outlines a new paradigm for higher education in India

The Mahindra Group has launched Mahindra University (MU), which is focussed on offering a world-class, futuristic education in India...

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Nine leading businesses launch new initiative to accelerate progress to a net zero future

The Initiative will be led by founding members including A.P. Moller – Maersk, Danone, Mercedes-Benz AG, Microsoft Corp., Natura &Co, NIKE, Inc., Starbucks, Unilever, and Wipro, as well as Environmental Defense Fund...

Policy and Regulation

•	Ofcom opens up 6GHz spectrum for home Wi-Fi services UK regulator Ofcom has announced changes to free up more spectrum for wireless Wi-Fi services, following a consultation earlier in 2020. ..

•	Standard telecom services not possible without adequate spectrum Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Jahurul Haque said that standard telecom service for mobile users cannot be ensured without adequate spectrum...

South Asia

•	Veracity AI partners ‘GoMicro’ to transform Sri Lanka's agriculture industry Veracity AI and its subsidiary Spectrify AI, are developing a groundbreaking, phone-based AI detection tool that harnesses spectral and image technology to directly benefit the agriculture industry...

North Africa

•	Tunisian telecoms VAS content aggregation startup Galactech raises 6-figure investment Galactech, a telecom VAS content aggregator, has raised a six-figure funding round to help it further develop its product and expand internationally...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	China Unicom has 260 million 4G subscribers China Unicom said in a monthly report that its 4G users reached 260 million in June, up 2.5 million from May...

•	AIS to launch 5G service for corporate segment Advanced Info Service (AIS) is planning to launch its first 5G service for the business sector with commercial 5G fixed wireless access (AIS 5G FWA) as the first operator in Thailand...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Vodacom partners with China's Alipay to create 'super app' in South Africa Vodacom and other mobile operators in South Africa are seeking to expand their mobile payment apps into online market places to leverage their network and customer base...

•	24i intros new video experience platform 24i has launched the Video Experience Platform (VEP), a SaaS platform that is said, for the first time, able to productise all the services required for such a merging...

Middle East

•	Comtech receives US$1.3 million in orders to support cellular LTE backhaul in the Middle East The equipment will be utilized to support cellular LTE backhaul for a service provider in the Middle East...

•	Emirates Post introduces digital location management service Emirates Post is expanding its product offering with the introduction of a digital location management service for UAE businesses, called 'Smart Places'...

•	Technology, innovation power GCC's high COVID-19 recovery rate The UAE and other GCC states have derived significant benefits from investing in technology and smart systems in their fight against the coronavirus...

Satellite & Internet

•	Libtelco expanding broadband network into new Liberian counties Liberian incumbent operator Libtelco is looking to push its broadband offering outwards from the country’s capital of Monrovia...

•	LTN expands Encompass IP partnership Through a new multi-year partnership for managed IP transport and advanced advertising services, LTN Global is continuing its business relationship with Encompass...

Global Telecom Update

•	Vodafone launches Vantage Towers, eyes IPO in 2021 Vodafone Group has announced the launch of its new European telecoms towers holding company, Vantage Towers and has confirmed that it will look to IPO in early 2021...

•	China's telecom sector registers steady H1 growth China's telecommunications industry reported steady growth in the first half of this year, official data showed...

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