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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 31, 2021
 
 
 
 
 
 
stc participates in cybersecurity live discussion organized by GUST University
 
 
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, announced its participation in the Gulf University for Science and Technology’s (GUST) discussion under the Brilliant Minds program (Staying Safe Online) on cyber-security held for students and followers through a live session on the university’s official Instagram account...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  BT Group to recruit more than 400 apprentices and graduates this year
Member Logo BT will recruit talent into the company across areas as diverse as engineering, customer service, applied research, and cyber-security to support the UK’s fast-growing digital sectors...
 
•  FirstNet MegaRange: Extending first responder connectivity like never before
Member Logo This high-power user equipment (HPUE) solution provides America’s first responders with significant coverage benefits...
 
•  Huawei DQ ODN granted first TÜV SÜD certification mark for optical distribution network products
Member Logo The certificate indicates the high quality and long-term reliability of Huawei's DQ ODN products, which enable operators to build quality and reliable optical distribution networks (ODNs)...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  AT&T reports fourth-quarter and full-year results
 
•  World Economic Forum launches the first cross-sector Essential Digital Infrastructure and Services Network (EDISON) Alliance to accelerate digital inclusion, address inequality, and connect critical sectors
 
•  BT partners with scale-ups on breakthrough green tech
 
•  Zain esports to hold a PUBG Mobile community tournament, 26 January-6 February
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CITC publishes public consultation on its draft "Radio Spectrum Outlook for Commercial and Innovative Use 2021-2023"
This initiative seeks to enable the digital transformation of the Kingdom and the world and comes as a part of CITC’s transition to become a digital regulator...
 
Magyar Telekom, Telenor Hungary, Vodafone renew 900MHz, 1800MHz spectrum
Hungary’s National Media & Infocommunications Authority has completed the auction of 900MHz/1800MHz mobile spectrum licenses valid from April 2022 to April 2037...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Tizeti rolls out high-speed 4G LTE in Edo with broadband service
With this move, millions of people in Edo State previously outside the broadband envelope can now take advantage of high-speed broadband internet from Tizeti...
 
Telekom expands 5G capacity at 1,257 locations
Telekom Deutschland has announced it has increased 5G network capacity at 1,257 locations in the past month...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
New streaming platform Documentary+ launches
Documentary+ is available on all streaming platforms including Apple TV, Amazon and Roku, mobile devices and docplus.com...
 
Peacock registers 33 million users
NBCUniversal’s big streaming play Peacock hit 33 million subscribers by the end of 2020, parent company Comcast has said...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Chunghwa Telecom boosts investment for 2021 to US$1.5 billion
On the back of its increased investment, the company forecasts revenue growth in its mobile and ICT business, which will offset a decline in fixed-line voice calls...
 
SAP and Microsoft expand partnership
Initial integrations will be developed between Microsoft Teams and SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Customer Experience...
 
Ericsson launches 5G RAN slicing for new use cases
The Swedish vendor says it promises customized 5G services with guaranteed performance parameters...
 
 
Middle East
 
Orange Jordan enhances its mobile network in the kingdom
Orange Jordan has recently announced enhancing mobile networks in Amman and Ajloun governorates, to ensure better coverage and a faster internet with the latest technologies especially 4G+...
 
Saudi Arabia's futuristic city project in talks over cloud computing deal
NEOM also plans to build a city-wide operating system based on artificial intelligence in the business zone to better utilise data for its inhabitants...
 
Hub71 launches new academic partnerships, initiatives to drive tech talent
To provide easier access to a global pool of tech talent, Hub71 has partnered with Yougig to introduce a simple-to-use online marketplace exclusively for its startup community...
 
Mastercard, DIFC partner to enhance regional cybersecurity efforts
The Global Cyber Forward program combines Mastercard's cutting-edge capabilities in cybersecurity with those of leading public sector organizations to create secure digital ecosystems at a national, local, and...
 
South Asia
 
Nepal to open Ka-band range for use in rural areas
The recommendation will allow businesses, communities and government agencies to access services delivered by the Kacific 1 satellite...
 
North Africa
 
Egypt, General Electric explore improving digital health services
This is also important in providing sustainable training and capacity building for healthcare workers, as well as medical devices and equipment...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Orange enters into French FTTH partnership
Orange Concessions will be France’s leading FTTH operator of networks rolled out and operated on behalf of local public authorities...
 
Deutsche Telekom activates its Access 4.0 FTTH/B platform
The Access 4.0 platform is a network service activation and management system based on open, disaggregated, and microservices technologies...
 
ColinaNet and SES Networks to offer enhanced internet and Wi-Fi services via satellite across Peru
The collaboration will enable high-performance connectivity over high-speed satellite networks for Peru’s oil, gas, and mining industries...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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