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November 18, 2020

BT teams up with UK quantum tech start-ups to trial world’s most secure fixed-mobile network infrastructure for 5G and connected cars.

The AIRQKD trial combines BT’s globally leading expertise in building quantum-secure networks using QKD (Quantum Key Distribution – an essentially un-hackable, cutting edge technique for sharing encryption ‘keys’ between locations using a stream of single photons) with other new techniques for applying quantum security to mobile devices, developed by UK start-ups Nu Quantum, Angoka and Duality...

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Etisalat celebrates entrepreneurship and innovation at a live awards ceremony

Etisalat has been working closely with businesses across all sectors to cater to their requirements, ensure a successful a digital journey and facilitate business continuity during these unprecedented times...

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TIM commits to capacity on EUTELSAT KONNECT and KONNECT VHTS to expand high-speed broadband delivery

Under the agreement, TIM will purchase the entire Italian capacity on EUTELSAT KONNECT which started operations this month, as well as the vast majority of the capacity covering Italy on the follow-on satellite, KONNECT...

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Tech Mahindra re-emerged as a Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 2020 for sixth consecutive year

The DJSI ranking reflects Tech Mahindra’s on-going commitment towards driving its sustainability agenda across environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles through specific initiatives...

Policy and Regulation

•	Applications for next round of mobile black spot programme opened The Australian government has announced that Round 5A of its ‘Mobile Black Spot Programme’ is now open for applications...

•	Ofcom to accept 5G spectrum auction applications on 03-04 December UK regulator Ofcom has confirmed application deadlines for companies planning to take part in the upcoming 5G mobile spectrum auction...

South Asia

•	USF extends telecom services to un-served areas of Pakistan Optical fiber is another initiative under USF that aims to promote the development of telecommunication services in un-served and under-served rural areas...

•	Grameenphone calls for applications for Codemasters The initiative will connect local developers and empower them to apply digital skills to develop solutions that matter most to the customers...

North Africa

•	Morocco VC invests in three African tech startups The three selected tech-enabled startups will utilise the funding received from Outlierz Venture to transform Africa’s traditional industries in various sectors including; fintech, healthtech, logistics, and supply...

•	Saudi Arabia to support Egypt in digital transformation According to the reports, this grant has been given to finance the digital transformation and encourage local crafts programs in Egypt...

Global Telecom Update

•	CAT and TOT merger on track for January deadline Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society (DES) minister has confirmed that the merger between the country’s state operators TOT and CAT Telecom should be complete by 13th January 2021...

•	Telkomsel partners ride-hailing service Gojek to make Indonesia a ‘digital powerhouse’ The strategic partnership could offer a wide range of collaboration opportunities, with Gojek’s platform also including digital payments and food delivery services...

•	Vodafone to provide free connectivity to 250,000 school children this winter Vodafone UK has announced it is giving free connectivity to 250,000 children across the UK to help them access school work from home and continue with their education if they are required to isolate...

Middle East

•	Saudi makes giant leaps toward digital transformation, covering key sectors The Kingdom ranked 8th among the G20 countries and 27 globally in the digital infrastructure index within the e-government development index, climbing more than 40 places, and 10th globally in average mobile Internet...

•	Many of Middle East enterprises turn to digital In the era of the coronavirus pandemic, digital transformation, and cloud security (79%) are the chart-topping topics enterprises want to know more about...

•	Kuwait teams up with Microsoft to ensure a safe remote learning experience In a move to further enrich the smart learning ecosystem securely in Kuwait, the Ministry of Education of Kuwait join forces with Microsoft to empower over 400,000 educators and students with Office 365 and Teams across...

•	Internet gateway to be deployed in Iraq The aim of the deployment is to set up a smooth and secure mechanism for internet flow from tier-1 internet providers to Iraq via the country’s internet service providers...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Deutsche Telekom, RTL Deutschland team on steaming Deutsche Telekom and RTL Group’s largest business unit, Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland, are to extend their streaming partnership across a number of key online disciplines...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	South Africa’s Rain to switch off 4G network for 5G users South African fixed wireless access (FWA) operator Rain is apparently planning to switch off 4G network capabilities on its 5G packages in the near future...

•	Globe Telecom expands 5G to 17 key Philippines cities Globe Telecom announced it expanded its 5G network to 17 key cities in populous areas Metro Manila, Visayas and Mindanao, as the operator continues its mass connectivity upgrade campaign...

Satellite & Internet

•	Virgin Media launches Essential broadband plan Virgin Media has launched a new UK broadband service aimed at those facing financial difficulty and receiving Universal Credit...

•	SpaceX wants to test its Starlink satellite internet network inflight with a Gulfstream jet SpaceX would like to further expanded testing of its Starlink satellite internet by connecting the network to aircraft inflight...

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