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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 16, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
“Qualitynet” is now “solutions by stc”
 
 
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc announced the launch of the new brand for its subsidiary, Qualitynet, to become solutions by stc, to serve as the Company’s specialized business arm offering one-stop business solutions for the first time ever in Kuwait...
 
Oman to launch the country’s first satellite in 2024
Oman plans to be the next Arab nation to join the space race with the launch of its first satellite in 2024, according to Said bin Hamoud Al-Mawali, the country’s minister of transport, communications and information technology...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Successful entry into service of EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite
Member Logo Eutelsat Communications announced the successful entry into service of its new-generation EUTELSAT KONNECT High Throughput Satellite at the 7° East orbital position...
 
•  Cisco reports first quarter FY21 earnings
Member Logo Cisco reported first-quarter results for the period ended October 24, 2020. Cisco reported first-quarter revenue of US$11.9 billion, net income on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis of US$2.2 billion or...
 
•  Huawei launches 5G microwave long-reach E-band solution to scale up 5G deployment
Member Logo Huawei 5G microwave will continue to make breakthroughs in increasing transmission distance, spectral efficiency, and site deployment to facilitate the deployment of 5G...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
UAE's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority accredits Lleida.net as a certification service provider
This accreditation is the previous step for automatic legal recognition of the electronic contracting and notification services of the company...
 
Uruguay prepares spectrum and connectivity policy
The head of Uruguay’s Regulatory Unit of Communications Services has said the country is preparing a spectrum and connectivity policy which will have a focus on 5G...
 
South Asia
 
Robi’s IPO hits market on Tuesday
The initial public offering of Bangladesh's second-largest telecom operator, Robi Axiata Limited, will hit the market on Tuesday...
 
SMEs in Sri Lanka urged to embrace digitalization
Sri Lanka has recognized SMEs as the backbone of the economy, as it accounts for more than 75% of the total number of enterprises, provides 45% of employment, and contributes to 52% of the GDP...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Focus Sat launches online TV
The Romanian DTH operator Focus Sat has launched an online TV service named Play TV...
 
VOD Clickstream SVOD data and analysis website launched
VOD Clickstream is launching as a free membership site where users will be able to keep up to date on the latest SVOD research...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Microsoft, Bango cloud gaming partnership is a win for telcos
Telcos will soon have the opportunity to bundle Xbox packages into subscription as a result of Microsoft’s recent partnership with Bango, a global platform for data-driven commerce...
 
CIK Telecom now offers mobile service in Canada
Toronto-based CIK Telecom launched a new mobile service that offers unlimited country-wide calling and data...
 
Tele2 eyes IoT boost with LTE-M launch
In a statement, the operator noted in addition to its domestic launch it was in the process of adding roaming capabilities to the US and Europe for customers using the network...
 
 
Middle East
 
UAE Ministry of Health launches updated version of digital patient platform 'Chefaa'
Users can complete their registration using the "UAE pass" to get smart treatment services and notifications on the updates of the patient's file...
 
Oman to launch the country’s first satellite in 2024
Oman plans to be the next Arab nation to join the space race with the launch of its first satellite in 2024, according to Said bin Hamoud Al-Mawali, the country’s minister of transport, communications and information...
 
Waai Tek launches enterprise AI solutions
Inspired by Dubai’s citywide implementation of smart city solutions, Waai Tek’s mission is to empower organizations to accelerate their operational efficiency and productivity by harnessing the power of machine...
 
Saudi e-commerce revenues reach US$4.93 billion in 2019
The average e-commerce revenues in the Kingdom amounted to $4.930 billion during the year 2019, according to statistical figures compiled by the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
 
North Africa
 
Mondia launches its PAYG platform in South Africa with plans to expand in Tunisia, Egypt, Nigeria & Kenya
If the launch in South Africa goes well, Monsooq will be rolled out in Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia, and Kenya...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Air Force to launch 4G LTE at 20 more bases
The immediate plan is to upgrade 20 installations to 4G LTE networks, which, in turn, are the essential foundation for a future 5G system...
 
Telesur starts promoting 5G network with data tariffs
Suriname’s Telesur is offering high-volume mobile data bundles for users on both its 4G and 5G networks...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Econet taps Alphabet for light beam broadband in Africa
Econet Group tapped Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory for its high-speed internet solution to roll out affordable broadband offerings across its subsidiaries in sub-Saharan Africa...
 
Ovzon introduces Ovzon Go satellite internet at up to 10 Mbps
Ovzon said that Ovzon Go complements the Ovzon Hero, which it described as an advanced, tailored, high-performance service aimed at the most demanding customers on critical missions...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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