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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
September 14, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
stc levels up unlimited 5G roaming service to span all GCC
 
 
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc announced that it will be the first operator in the Middle East to offer unlimited 5G roaming for all its postpaid, prepaid and enterprise customers across all GCC Countries...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain Kuwait introduces all-new 5G Internet plans
Member Logo The new plans feature a number of options that suit customers’ various needs; including a number of exclusive revolutionary Internet devices, and the ability to enjoy unlimited 5G Internet on two separate SIM cards on...
 
•  HKT wins contract for procurement cum management, operation and maintenance of real-time arrival information system for green minibus
Member Logo HKT has been awarded a contract for procurement cum management, operation and maintenance of real-time arrival information system for green minibus (GMB) by the Transport Department (TD)...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
NCC alerts telco consumers on e-Frauds
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again alerted members of the public on the increasing incidents of fraud across various platforms, especially on social media networks...
 
Austria raises US$240 million in its second 5G spectrum auction
Austria raised a total of 202 million euros ($240 million) in a new 5G spectrum auction, the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications said in a statement...
 
North Africa
 
Ministry of Handicrafts partners with Jumia to boost online sales
Moroccan ministry of handicrafts has teamed up with Jumia e-commerce platform to help artisans sell their products online and alleviate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Vini extends 4G to remote archipelagos
French Polynesian state-owned telco Vini has announced that it has been expanding its 4G network in islands and remote archipelagos throughout 2020...
 
DOCOMO launches inbound 5G roaming with AT&T
NTT DOCOMO announced that it has launched an inbound 5G roaming service to allow foreign operators and their customers to visit Japan to roam on DOCOMO's 5G network...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Telia Carrier strikes North America expansion deal
IP connectivity supplier Telia Carrier penned an agreement with Equinix in Mexico to expand its network in North America, a move to expand its footprint and meet growing demand for high speed internet connections...
 
MeznSat satellite - a new Emirati achievement in space sector
MeznSat is being developed by young Emirati citizens from Khalifa University and the American University in Ras Al Khaimah, who will also monitor and analyse data sent to the mainland station at the YahSat lab in Khalifa...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
O2 uses blue robot ‘Bubl’ to showcase perks of mobile connectivity
Created by VCCP, “You & Me” aims to showcase the perks of mobile connectivity for O2 users, from travel advice to creating a network for small businesses...
 
Telcos expand digital health care services amid pandemic
Under the agreement, KT will lead the development of the digital platform, while Green Cross Healthcare will be in charge of the service's operation...
 
 
Middle East
 
BNET launches support systems
Bahrain’s National Broadband Network has announced the launch of both Operations Support System (OSS) and Business Support System (BSS) powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform...
 
New reality of consumer behaviors that will define telco services in the Saudi Kingdom
Based on consumer trends identified in the study, BCG has recommended four action points for KSA telcos and sectoral decision-makers to address the behavioral changes:
 
GCC retailers see 500% spike in online sales
The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the consumer behaviour across the globe and retailers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) who have been quick to innovate are now reaping the rewards...
 
UAE economic recovery linked to growth in digital payments
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a unique ecosystem where the growth in digital payments and financial services will be a key contributor to the UAE's economic recovery...
 
South Asia
 
OpenSignal ranks Zong as Pakistan’s ‘best operator’ in terms of network experience
An independent global standard for analyzing consumer mobile experience, ‘Opensignal’ has recognized Zong as Pakistan’s number one telecom operator in network superiority.
 
GP, Robi, BL add new mobile subscribers
The number of subscribers of the Bangladesh's three private mobile phone operators Grameenphone, Robi, and Banglalink increased by 30.63 lakh in July...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
BritBox launches on Freesat
ITV and BBC streaming joint venture service BritBox has launched on Freesat, the UK’s free to air satellite TV platform...
 
Canal+ edges towards greater streaming focus with MyCanal move
French pay-TV operator Canal+ is to give greater weight to streaming by offering the week’s movies on its premium channel all at once on its MyCanal catch-up service...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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