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January 25, 2021

Demonstrating the improved security of 5G networks

AT&T is pleased to be among several companies collaborating on the project with the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Rockville, MD. It’s part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology...

Member News

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Mobily and KAUST tie to upgrade internet connectivity

Mobily has signed a long term contract to supply the institution with four 100 Gbps dedicated circuits and submarine optical fiber network cables...

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stc partners with “Extreme Sports” to support “Friday Ride”

Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc has announced its partnership with local bicycle supplier, “Extreme Sports”, to support a series of events organized for cyclist enthusiasts labeled “Friday...

Policy and Regulation

•	NTC to meet with telcos next month on status of country's internet speed The National Telecommunications Commission would meet with telecom firms and the DICT to ensure their plans for improvement this year would be completed on time...

•	Uruguay earmarks October for MNP implementation Trials of the system will begin in July, with a commercial launch of MNP slated for 1st October 2021...

Middle East

•	Go Smart Solutions taps IBM Cloud to accelerate digital transformation The transition also aims to help Go Smart Solutions’ customers accelerate their digital transformation and expedite their hybrid cloud strategies...

•	BIGO Technology hosts Jordanian Investment Commission The BIGO office in Jordan is the second regional office after Egypt, and the company is also looking to increase presence in the GCC region...

•	Virtual employment, business transformation & collaboration platform to be launched Bahrain based, VESOURCING has announced its intention to launch the first comprehensive virtual employment and collaboration platform focusing on business digitalization and virtual employment solutions...

South Asia

•	Dialog Enterprise Cloud receives the first VMware Cloud Verification status in Sri Lanka Cloud Verified services delivered by VMware Cloud Providers can provide efficiency, agility, and reliability inherent in cloud computing...

•	Nepal receives EOI for satellite Nepal has received nine expressions of interest from companies for the country’s own satellite to use its geo-stationary orbit slot...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Beltelecom upgrades IPTV service The Belarusian incumbent Beltelecom has announced major changes to its IPTV platform Zala, which dates back to 2008 and currently has over 2 million subscribers...

•	Discovery+ to go live on VodafoneZiggo in Netherlands Following its multi-country deal with Vodafone, Discovery has signed a new distribution agreement for its discovery+ streamer with Vodafone and Liberty Global’s Dutch joint venture, VodafoneZiggo...

North Africa

•	Egypt aims to achieve comprehensive digital transformation of all non-banking financial activities The comprehensive digital transformation will contribute to expanding the base of financial inclusion and reducing the cost of obtaining these services...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Telenor and Tele2 waste no time in doubling 5G speed to 1Gbps Swedish operators Tele2 and Telenor are expanding the 5G services they offer via their network sharing joint venture Net4Mobility...

•	Vodafone begins 3G switch-off in Italy Vodafone Italy has begun the process of decommissioning its 3G mobile network with a full shutdown planned for the end of February...

•	Virgin Media’s 5G mobile starts going live via Vodafone UK Virgin Mobile has started the live launch of their new ultrafast 5G based data services, albeit initially only using their new Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) platform from Vodafone...

Satellite & Internet

•	MetroNet inks a pair of FTTH construction deals in North Carolina MetroNet says it will build one network to serve residents and businesses in Fayetteville and surrounding communities in Cumberland and Hokie counties and another fiber broadband network in Greenville...

•	Iodine serves to propel satellite in space For the first time, a telecommunications satellite has used an iodine propellant to change its orbit around Earth, reports the European Space Agency (ESA)...

Global Telecom Update

•	China to build 30 'fully connected' 5G factories by 2023 China aims to build 30 "fully connected" 5G factories in 10 key industries by 2023, as the country has fast-tracked industrial Internet development through integration with 5G technologies...

•	Telstra activates Toronto POP Cologix’s TOR1 data center is located in the most connected building in Toronto with 150+ unique network partners in the onsite Meet-Me-Room (MMR) with more than 200 local customers...

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