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March 15, 2021

BT dials up ‘Adopt a Kiosk’ scheme – with almost 4,000 red phone boxes available for local communities to adopt

BT revealed that almost 4,000 of its iconic red phone boxes across the UK are up for grabs – as it urges local communities to take advantage of a scheme to help transform them for the 21st Century. BT will also consider adoption requests to house defibrillators in modern glass phone boxes, a potentially life-saving conversion...

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AT&T expands 5G to more customers on unlimited wireless plans

Beginning this month, AT&T is giving more customers access to itsfast, reliable and secure nationwide 5G and our even faster AT&T 5G+...

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PCCW Global upgrades Middle Eastern connectivity via a new network node in Aqaba, Jordan

PCCW Global in collaboration with Naitel* has enhanced Middle Eastern international connectivity and expanded the region’s network reach by extending PCCW Global’s growing global Tier 1 network coverage via a new...

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Tech Mahindra acquires majority stake in Perigord Asset Holdings Limited

The strategic partnership will strengthen Tech Mahindra’s position as a leading digital transformation enabler in the artwork and packaging services space with an integrated platform and services portfolio...

Policy and Regulation

•	Nigeria to free up analogue broadcast spectrum by 2022 Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission says that the country’s Digital Switch Over project will be completed by the middle of 2022 when the country will fully transit from analogue to digital terrestrial...

•	Prime Minister approves mobile money pilot project The Prime Minister of Veitnam has approved a mobile money pilot project that will pave the way for payments of a limited value to be conducted using telecommunications accounts...

South Asia

•	655 of 753 local units connected with broadband internet in Nepal The expansion and installation of 4G internet connection is a part of Nepal's vision to ensure high-speed broadband internet in all government units across the country...

•	Experts suggest specific guideline to boost e-commerce in Bangladesh With the digital economy and e-commerce seen as a potent sector for employment and income generation in Bangladesh, the business insiders underscored the need for specific guidelines for doing fair business...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	K Line begins 4G/LTE trial on LNG-fuelled ship If the 4G/LTE trial is successful, K Line could install the technology on other ships as part of its management plan to accelerate safety, environment and quality initiatives...

•	Number of 5G smartphones possessed by Ukrainians increases six-fold in Q4 2020 The number of smartphones with 4G support also continues to grow, since several thousand settlements are connected monthly to this technology by mobile network operators...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Nordija extends Apogee partnership Scandinavian IPTV and OTT platform provider Nordija has extended its long-term collaboration with Apogee, the largest managed technology services provider for higher education in the United States...

•	HBO Max to launch in 60 countries by end of 2021 and introduce AVOD service, ups subscriber goal The streamer said it would launch in 60 countries outside of the US this year including 21 countries in Europe, where the streamer will arrive during the second half of 2021. Details of the territories are yet to be...

Middle East

•	Smart expands 5G roaming service to Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia with Zain Philippines operator Smart Communications has partnered with Zain to expand its 5G roaming service to Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia...

•	Digital ID service launched for expats in Saudi Arabia Through the service, all details can be viewed electronically through a QR code and users can also download a copy of their digital ID on a smart device for use without an internet connection.

•	DEWA receives 100% 'Paperless Stamp' from Smart Dubai This new achievement underlines its excellence in smart adoption and making Dubai the favourite place to live, work and visit...

North Africa

•	Egypt the most advanced in using fixed broadband subscriptions in Africa With the purpose of shedding light on the importance of using modern technological methods and providing recommendations for the development of the ICT sector in various services...

Satellite & Internet

•	Telecom Armenia starts work on fiber NGN Telecom Armenia has begun construction on a new fiber-optic Next Generation Network (NGN) in the Armenian capital of Yerevan...

•	MCMC looks to bring satellite broadband to remote parts of Malaysia MCMC is issuing an invitation for the installation and provisioning of broadband access services via satellite at 839 locations nationwide...

Global Telecom Update

•	Nearly 60 million subscribers only use voice and message services nationwide With nearly 60 million subscribers using traditional telecommunications services, this is clearly a fertile market for telecom businesses to develop subscribers using data services...

•	Aveva, Adnoc and ARC pitch for digital transformation Aveva has underscored how digital transformation will help to maximize business returns while also optimising sustainability in a post-pandemic world...

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