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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
September 27, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
Omantel takes concrete steps to bolster cybersecurity
 
 
As businesses, organisations and individuals have begun to exceedingly depend on the Internet and telecommunications for business and services, the need for data security and cyber defence cannot be emphasised enough...
 
Uruguay prepares for introduction of MNP
A committee has been established in Uruguay to prepare for the introduction of mobile number portability (MNP), which enables mobile users to retain their number if they switch service provider...
 
Satellite coverage for remote villages across Oman
SCT will be providing and running the full satellite communication infrastructure to cover the whole Sultanate of Oman, including multiple government institutions that exceed 100 schools and health centres...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Mobily trials 5G spectrum sharing technology in Saudi Arabia
Member Logo Saudi Arabian telco, Mobily, has teamed up with Ericsson to trial 5G on 800/1800 MHz band using Ericsson Spectrum Sharing. The trial showed 5G capabilities in a real-world environment over a live network, including tests on...
 
•  AT&T and Microsoft to streamline cloud connectivity worldwide
Member Logo A new solution built on AT&T’s global cellular network and Microsoft Azure Sphere will enable secured and effortless deployment of the IoT worldwide...
 
•  stc awarded “Leading Corporate for Investor Relations – Kuwait 2020”
Member Logo Kuwait Telecommunications Company (stc) enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, announced that it won the “Leading Corporate for Investor Relations – Kuwait 2020” category...
 
•  Huawei commits to growing ICT value chain through talent and open ecosystems
Member Logo During its flagship annual conference, HUAWEI CONNECT 2020, Huawei has released several new platforms and development suites aimed at a growing base of some 1.8 million developers in the region and around the world...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Slovakia aiming to hold 5G auction before 2021
Several frequencies will be sold at the upcoming auction, including a 60MHz block of 5G-capable 700MHz spectrum...
 
Uruguay prepares for introduction of MNP
A committee has been established in Uruguay to prepare for the introduction of mobile number portability (MNP), which enables mobile users to retain their number if they switch service provider...
 
South Asia
 
Mobitel partners Fortumo to launch Direct Carrier Billing in Sri Lanka
The partnership will facilitate Mobitel subscribers to enjoy premium digital content, pay for games, in-app content, and a host of digital services by simply opting purchases to their Post-Paid phone bill or Pre-Paid...
 
PTCL teams up with Huawei for XGS-PON deployment
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has completed a pilot deployment of 10-Gigabit-capable Symmetric Passive Optical Access Network (XGS-PON) technology in collaboration with Huawei...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Malaysia telcos to optimize existing spectrum for 4G
An improved 4G coverage would serve as a strong foundation to ensure that 5G can be rolled out in an efficient and effective manner...
 
Telefonica to launch 5G in Germany’s five largest cities next month
Telefonica Deutschland has announced that it will launch its 5G network on 3 October in the five largest German cities of Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt and Cologne...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Amazon launches game streaming service Luna
Amazon has become the latest major tech player to enter into the game streaming space with its new service Luna...
 
BBC Sounds launches on Freeview Play
Listeners will be able to enjoy BBC Sounds through their TV’s sound system with live and on-demand radio from over 50 BBC stations...
 
 
Middle East
 
Zain to build ICT infrastructure in Jordan's King Hussein Business Park
Zain will provide “cutting-edge” telecommunications services and reliable solutions to ensure uninterrupted service in all circumstances...
 
Satellite coverage for remote villages across Oman
SCT will be providing and running the full satellite communication infrastructure to cover the whole Sultanate of Oman, including multiple government institutions that exceed 100 schools and health centres...
 
GDA launches 10th technical committee on digitalization
This committee is focusing initially on bridging the knowledge gap between members by reviewing progress and plans being undertaken by various member organizations on digitalization...
 
North Africa
 
Sotetel opens branch in France, receives order from Sogetrel
Tunisian operator Sotetel, which specialises in the implementation and maintenance of telecommunications network infrastructure, has announced the creation of a branch in France and receipt of its first order for the end of...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Fiber network expands as SSE invests in UK business connectivity and 5G rollouts
SSE aims to bring high capacity 100Gbps and 10Gbps services to businesses across the UK, to facilitate 5G rollouts and aid the deployment of next-gen connectivity technologies...
 
Skytrac partnership to improve aviation satellite communications
This expanded partnership will allow Skytrac to optimize and integrate the modem, as well as manufacture terminals leveraging the improved bandwidth of Iridium Certus...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
JTS, KT form partnership to provide cloud solutions
JTS will enter the hyperscale data centre and cloud service market, aiming to attract global cloud service providers...
 
Vietnamese virtual assistant platform launched
Named Viettel Cyberbot, the platform aims to help businesses automate their customer care process using Vietnamese language processing technology...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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