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August 16, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Batelco supports 500 SMEs with overcoming effects of COVID-19
 
 
Batelco announced its support for 500 small and medium enterprise (SME) customers through financial support towards their fixed internet cost for 3 months. This initiative stems from the Company's keenness to support this segment of customers during these exceptional circumstances, particularly those who operate in the sectors most affected by the pandemic...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  TRA signs agreement with Oman Broadband Company
Member Logo The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has signed an agreement with the Oman Broadband Company to deliver fixed telecommunications and internet services to over 550 villages and 141 schools in the last quarter of...
 
•  stc witnesses high demand for Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra pre-orders
Member Logo Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, announced that the Company is witnessing a high surge in pre-order demand for the all-new Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra, which began August 5th, 2020...
 
•  Huawei releases full-stack Ascend AI software to bridge the divide between AI computing and application

Member Logo Huawei released the full stack Ascend AI software at the Huawei Ascend Innovation (HAI) 2020 conference, setting a new milestone as Huawei and partners are making strides forward to bring AI to reality...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Ofcom launches wholesale voice market consultation
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has launched a consultation on its proposed regulation of the wholesale markets for call services for the period April 2021 to March 2026...
 
Nkom puts Sogn DAB permit auction rules out to consultation
Norwegian communications regulator Nkom has announced a consultation over the rules for the auction for a frequency permit for DAB local radio in region 21...
 
North Africa
 
Digital Egypt Project allocated EGP 12.7 billion (US$ 0.79 billion) in FY2020/21
Egypt has allocated EGP 12.7 billion (US$797 million) for gradual digital transformation in the FY2020/21 budget...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
NTT ties up with Mavenir for private 4G and 5G networks
An arm of NTT is to develop 4G and 5G systems for use in private networks for German business campuses...
 
MagtiCom tests 5G in Georgia
Georgian mobile operator MagtiCom has announced it has started testing 5G technology...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Scheme launched to improve broadband connection
People in Tyrone are being urged to check if they may be eligible for an upgraded broadband connection through the new Universal Service Obligation (USO) for Broadband...
 
Launch of Russia’s next-generation Glonass-K satellite postponed until October
The Glonass-K satellite, the third Russian navigation satellite of the type, is planned to be launched using the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with the Fregat upper-stage booster...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Magenta Telekom starts SD switch-off in Austria
German telco Deutsche Telekom has commenced SD switch-off on the cable network of its Austrian subsidiary Magenta Telekom...
 
 
Middle East
 
PwC, Tanium to offer new cybersecurity solutions
PwC Middle East has entered into a strategic partnership with Tanium, provider of unified endpoint management and security to bring new cybersecurity services to market...
 
Dewa units join Moro smart cities control centre
Etihad Esco will now benefit from Moro Hub’s world-class digital, cloud and secured services while bringing its expertise in measurement and verification, energy monitoring and management, and facility management......
 
Sinyar Oman set to roll out Mwasalat’s smart transportation system
Intelligent Transportation System — an integrated platform comprising, among other features, a passenger information system, vehicle information system, app for passengers, e-ticketing services...
 
South Asia
 
SLT and Epic Technology Group launch an online platform for farmers
Helaviru Agro-produce & Commodities Trading Platform is a Cloud-based Digital Marketplace that facilitates trading activities of Agriculture and Farm Produce and Commodities among diverse stakeholders on a seamlessly...
 
Telco earnings from international call termination dips by 59 percent
Earnings received by the government and telecom operators against incoming international calls have dropped by 59 percent as a result of a decision that allowed international gateway operators to share revenue...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
SPI expands in Bulgaria
SPI/FilmBox has signed a channel distribution agreement with the Bulgarian telco NetWorx...
 
Vizio to launch 12 free kids channels on SmartCast
TV maker Vizio will launch 12 kids and family linear TV channels to its SmartCast OS in the US...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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