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January 19, 2021

AT&T 5G speed tops the competition in Q4 2020

AT&T 5G network speeds beat the competition in Q4 2020, confirming that AT&T customers continue to enjoy the Nation’s Fastest 5G Wireless Network according to the latest results from Ookla® Speedtest...

Member News

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BT adds to ‘Lockdown Learning’ support scheme by removing mobile data charges for Oak National Academy

BT has announced it will increase support for families learning from home by adding zero rating of Oak National Academy content to its ‘Lockdown Learning’ support scheme by the end of January...

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Arthur D. Little appoints Robert Clover as Energy & Utilities Practice Partner

Arthur D. Little announced that Robert Clover has been appointed as a Partner at ADL UK, where he will become a member of the company’s Energy & Utilities practice and play a key role in developing its local and...

Policy and Regulation

•	TRCSL seeks public feedback on number portability The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has sought public feedback on the proposed number portability services in Sri Lanka...

•	US, Canada sign cross-border spectrum coordination pact FCC and ISED have signed an arrangement to implement a modernized framework for cross-border radio frequency spectrum coordination, covering the usage of frequencies by terrestrial and earth stations...

South Asia

•	Pakistan-based B2B eCommerce startup raises US$6.5 million Bazaar has incredible opportunities to empower micro-businesses through technology in Pakistan, which has emerged as the fifth largest country in the world with rising digital adoption...

•	Robi sets up Innovation Lab in ICMAB The Innovation Lab has been set up with the purpose of introducing the ICMAB students to the latest digital technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Tizeti rolls out 4G in Edo State The firm is initially deploying its low-cost solar-powered 4G network in Benin City, with customers able to access services starting from 1 April...

•	Globe to bring 5G to Malacañang, Senate, Lower House Globe Telecom is rolling out its 5G service in Malacañang Palace, Senate and the House of Representatives...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Must TV launches content discovery platform Must TV highlights the best new TV by aggregating critics’ reviews of shows whilst building a library of the content available across all streaming platforms...

•	Sky picks up Studiocanal movies in new distribution deal Sky has announced a distribution deal with Vivendi-owned Studiocanal to bring a range of new and classic films to Sky and Now TV customers...

Middle East

•	Some Dubai schools switch to distance learning Several schools in Dubai have moved to 100 percent online learning, following an increase in COVID-19 cases.

•	Cysiv extends operations to MEA These investments are being made because of the rapid global growth in demand for managed detection and response (MDR) services and the need for cybersecurity talent worldwide...

•	Abu Dhabi Customs completes ‘digital transformation’ of all services The digital services provided by Abu Dhabi Customs include 40 integrated core services that reflect Abu Dhabi Customs’ advanced infrastructure, operational flexibility and innovative technology...

North Africa

•	Egypt’s computer sales rise to 500k devices in 2020 Computer sales in Egypt increased to 500,000 devices in 2020, as a result of remote work and study related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...

Satellite & Internet

•	Airband to supply full-fiber broadband across rural Cheshire The rural connectivity specialist won a contract from Cheshire County Council to provide ultrafast gigabit-capable broadband in a project designed to see the county benefit from improved connectivity...

•	SpaceX set to launch first Starlink mission of 2021 Starlink is SpaceX’s own constellation of satellites designed to provide low latency internet anywhere in the world...

Global Telecom Update

•	Vodafone secures government funding to develop remotely-operated drones Vodafone said the aim of the scheme was to develop a system that will enable remote inspection and monitoring of industrial sites, from nuclear power stations to oil and gas installations...

•	Deutsche Telekom and Telefónica in active network sharing pact Deutsche Telekom has signed a letter of intent with Telefónica’s operation in Germany to share infrastructure to improve rural coverage...

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