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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 3, 2021
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cisco redesigns internet infrastructure to support a more inclusive future
 
 
Cisco has announced its strategy to help communication service providers and web-scale companies around the world connect, secure, and automate their networks to deliver a stronger, more accessible internet to everyone, everywhere, regardless of geographic limitations...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc’ Chairman and CEO praise the launch of Shareek and commend its objective of achieving sustainable development
Member Logo His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Khaled Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of stc, praised the launch of the Shareek private sector partnership program at the initiative of His Royal Highness...
 
•  BT completes the first phase of Newcastle office refurbishment
Member Logo BT has released new images of its Gosforth Contact Centre currently undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment - as it announced the project has already completed its first phase and will open later this year...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
JCRA to modify JT and Sure’s concessions as part of plans to modernise regulation
JCRA revealed that, as part of this modernisation process, JT and Sure have agreed to support proposed changes to their statutory licences, accelerating the process of regulatory reform...
 
Nepal allows internet, telecom services during international flights
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal took the decision after the Telecommunications Authority Board of Directors held a meeting...
 
South Asia
 
Broadband subscriptions reach 100 million in Pakistan
In a major achievement, the broadband subscription in Pakistan has reached a historic 100 million mark this year...
 
Robi deploys 4.5G across its entire network
Bangladeshi cellco Robi Axiata has announced that it has deployed 4.5G technology across its entire network comprising 13,400 mobile sites...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Cambodia’s Smart plans to boost 4G and shut down 3G
The main focus of the upgrade will be on enhancing the 4G LTE network. However, Smart also intends to ensure the network is ready for a major 5G upgrade once the government gives 5G the go-ahead...
 
6% of Swedes have 5G-ready handset
Tre Sweden says that 6% of Swedes have bought a 5G-capable smartphone, while 29% say they will upgrade to 5G next time they replace their handset...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Vodafone launches Czech STB
Complementing existing standard reception equipment, it includes a voice control function and its launch coincides with the first anniversary of the Czech version of Vodafone TV...
 
Playground TV launches Die Kleine 9 VOD kids channel
Playground TV and Your Family Entertainment AG have announced the launch of a dedicated German on-demand kids’ channel...
 
 
Middle East
 
Industries driven by AI, advanced tech to drive UAE’s future sustainable growth
As well as enhancing industries where the UAE already has a strong and establish presence, and strategic sectors to reduce dependencies on global supply chains...
 
King Saud University signals go-ahead for second satellite
King Saud University (KSU) President Dr. Badran Al-Omar has approved the designing and developing of the CubeSat 2 satellite to be used for exploration...
 
Abu Dhabi ranks high in global technology, big data index
It has reached advanced places in various indices related to digital transformation, ranking fifth in Cyber Security, Public-Private Partnerships, and Technology Regulatory Framework indices...
 
North Africa
 
Egypt introduces smart mass transit in 6 new cities
The project aims to ensure the development of a sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation system...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Eiasa launches Megaya fiber ISP in Medellin
The operator’s greenfield fiber rollout has been implemented using Alepo’s Broadband AAA solution, in partnership with local system integrator Italtel...
 
South Korean Hanwha to launch 2,000 satellite LEO constellation
The fleet is to provide connectivity to cargo-delivery drones and airplanes, Space News said, reporting from an online presentation to investors of the company...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Digitec looks set to become PNG’s third operator by year-end
Digitec Communications appears on track to launch mobile services in Papua New Guinea by the end of 2021, and has made significant progress in deploying infrastructure for 4G and 5G services...
 
IBM Cloud launches multizone region in Brazil
IBM said the new MZR is a result of its continued investment in cloud infrastructure to accelerate hybrid cloud adoption and help foster business growth in Latin America...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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