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October 10, 2020

Huawei signs MoUs with partners to boost 5G deterministic networking industry development

Huawei signed MoUs with Huicui Intelligent Technology, China Sports Media, and Blaz Information Technology during HUAWEI CONNECT 2020. Joint efforts will be made to promote 5G deterministic networks in vertical industries and unlock industry applications, fueling the digital transformation of society as a whole...

Member News

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BT expands digital workplace portfolio with Zoom

New carrier agreement with Zoom allows BT to offer a managed service with integrated networking to ensure optimal user experiences...

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Cisco and Verizon Business bringing 5G-enabled, MEC solutions to sports and entertainment venues

As sports and entertainment venues begin reintroducing fans back to stadiums, arenas and event spaces, Verizon Business and Cisco announced they are working together to offer solutions combining Verizon’s 5G network...

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Eutelsat announces successful 8-year bond issuance

The transaction was well received by a diversified investor base, demonstrating the market’s confidence in Eutelsat’s long-term business model...

Policy and Regulation

•	TRA UAE awarded the Certified Innovation Organization by the Global Innovation Institute TRA’s achievement of this certificate is a result of the great efforts made by TRA innovation team in recent months, which included training workshops, development meetings and procedures...

•	Sweden allocates broadband funding for 44 rural areas The Swedish Post and Telecom Agency has selected the first 44 projects which will receive support from the government’s fund to promote the development of broadband infrastructure...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Farmers use private LTE in CBRS spectrum to increase yields Trilogy aims to spearhead the digital transformation of rural America using private LTE networks...

•	O2 Slovakia opens pilot 5G network O2 Slovakia has launched pilot 5G networks covering four districts of Bratislava, using spectrum in the 1800MHz and 3.7GHz bands...

Satellite & Internet

•	Three UK partners Colt for diversified fiber backhaul Fiber backhaul is a vital part of reliable network experience and Three's partnership with Colt will mean better connectivity for their customers across the UK...

•	Inmarsat extends Fleet LTE coverage to offshore Gulf of Mexico vessels The expansion means customers in both the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico can access high-speed 4G, Fleet Xpress maritime VSAT Ka-band and continuous L-band connectivity...

Global Telecom Update

•	MTN, Telecom Infra Project partner to evolve MTN’s transport infrastructure Through the partnership, communication transport capacity will be deployed to support traffic growth over the next three years...

•	Globe eyes installation of 800 cell sites before the end of 2020 Globe Telecom plans to install at least 800 cell sites during the fourth quarter of 2020 to improve mobile signal and connectivity.

Middle East

•	UN commends UAE digital initiative to contain COVID-19 The United Nations General Secretariat has praised the digital initiatives launched by the UAE to confront the spread of COVID-19, and reduce its social, health, and economic repercussions...

•	Ahli Bank taps Temenos for digital banking in Jordan Jordan’s Ahli Bank has implemented Temenos’ cloud-native Infinity solution to help it develop and deploy digital and mobile banking experiences...

•	Deezer launches its first podcast for Saudi Arabia Online music streaming service Deezer has announced the launch of “Saudi Today,” its first podcast for the Kingdom, featuring social media celebrity Amy Roko...

•	Major upgrade under way of Oman’s payment system The Sultanate’s payment system architecture billed as the digital backbone of the country’s financial system, is being progressively upgraded to position it among the most modern in the Arabian Gulf...

South Asia

•	Mobile subscription in Bangladesh bouncing back from initial COVID-19 shock The total number of Bangladesh's mobile phone subscribers hit over 166 million at the end of August, with the addition of nearly half a million new users in the first 8 months of the year...

North Africa

•	Tunisia planning nano-satellite launches to 2023 Tunisia has one of the most sophisticated telecom infrastructures in North Africa. Penetration rates for mobile and internet services are among the highest in the region...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Pluto TV to launch in Spain at end of October Pluto TV, the ad-supported streaming service from ViacomCBS, will launch in Spain at the end of October, the broadcaster has said...

•	HGTV to launch in Lithuania Cgates channel line-up already includes Discovery’s flagship channels Eurosport 1, Eurosport 2, Discovery Channel, TLC, ID, Food Network and Travel Channel...

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