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February 15, 2021

Cisco launches digitization program in Japan to support inclusive pandemic recovery

The CDA program is strategically aligned with the Japanese Government’s digital agenda and its vision with Society 5.0 vision, which aims to stimulate Japan’s economic growth, enhance the quality of life, and create a society where everyone can fully reap the benefits of digital transformation...

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BT adds £24 billion (US$33.4 billion) to UK economy and supports 300,000 jobs, according to an independent report

The Economic Impact of BT Group in the UK report, by consultancy firm Hatch, calculates that BT generated more than £24 billion in gross value added (GVA) during the last financial year...

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AT&T helps COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Through innovative solutions, AT&T is helping healthcare organizations ensure those who need the vaccine get it...

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Huawei and ICPC Foundation have successfully launched International Training Camp Phase 1

It aims to provide an extended platform to support high-level programming training and innovation for college students who are passionate about programming and algorithms...

Policy and Regulation

•	TRA awarded Best Response to Supplier Collaboration This recognition is a reflection of the measures taken by TRA during the past period, as it was keen to bolster its cooperation with suppliers, while facilitating and accelerating supply operations...

•	PTA to improve internet, voice services in South Waziristan Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has started quarterly Quality of Service (QoS) survey in South Waziristan to further improve the internet and voice services in the area...

South Asia

•	USF inks contract to provide high speed mobile broadband service to three districts of KP The Universal Service Fund has awarded a contract to Telenor for providing high-speed mobile broadband services in Chitral, Upper Dir and Lower Dir districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province...

•	Nepal Telecom the initiates process for 5G service NTA has determined the 5G frequency, paving the way for the expansion of 5G service in the country...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	VOO Upgrades TV User Experience VOO has launched VOO TV+ which offers a more personalised experience across multiple screens...

•	HBO Max to arrive in Latin America in June 2021 WarnerMedia’s direct-to-consumer streaming platform HBO Max is scheduled to launch in late June in 39 territories across Latin America and the Caribbean...

•	Movistar+ launches edutainment app Movistar Campus promises to present a wide range of educational content that will allow users to learn in an entertaining and convenient way...

Global Telecom Update

•	Rakuten Mobile signs up first customer for its cloud-native platform US satellite company Ligado Networks plans to use the Rakuten Communications Platform (RCP) for private 5G nets...

•	Telekom Romania to install charging stations for electric cars Telekom Romania is also going to install fast charging stations for electric cars in other cities in the country, as a result of winning some tenders organized by the respective City Halls...

Middle East

•	National Action Charter ‘enhances Bahrain’s ICT sector’ Bahrain made many important strides towards the digital transformation of government services and systems, which helped elevate its reputation regionally and globally...

•	Sharjah embracing digital future with Sahab Smart Solutions The Emirate of Sharjah has focused on exploring, developing, and implementing leading digital solutions to streamline services to UAE citizens, residents and visitors across Sharjah...

•	Zain KSA signs agreement with The Red Sea Development Company aiming for nationwide digital Under this agreement, Zain KSA will ensure the coverage of these sites via its telecommunications and data network over a period of five years...

North Africa

•	Aveva announces MEA expansion BASS will specifically meet the increased demands for Aveva’s solutions in Egypt while Peritus will cater to customers in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	TIM Brasil to provide LTE coverage for Anglo American TIM Brasil has partnered with mining company Anglo American to expand LTE coverage to five operational plants in the states of Goias, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro...

•	MTC trials 5G private network to help manufacturers The 5G connected workshop environment will enable enterprises of all sizes to explore multi-edge computing and robotics applications...

Satellite & Internet

•	Orange landing the transatlantic Amitié cable With this new roll-out, Orange will benefit from two pairs of fiber optic cables as part of this new system, offering capacity up to 23 Tbp/s each...

•	Multi-party deal to boost in-flight communcations across Russia This cooperation is expected to offer Viasat's global airline customers roaming connectivity when flying over Russia and to provide IFC services on domestic flights within Russia...

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