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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 25, 2021
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tunisia benefits from Digital Tunisia 2020
 
 
SpeedChecker, the mobile crowdsourcing company released a new report on the performance of mobile networks in Tunisia. This report is part of an ongoing commitment from SpeedChecker to benchmark the true user experience in Africa. The SpeedChecker report has been compiled using data from 25,424 mobile devices performing 59,133 tests in March 2021...
 
UAE ranks 1st in global indicators for quality of telecommunications infrastructure
The UAE was ranked first in the world in several global competitiveness indicators that measure the development and quality of the communications infrastructure around the world in 2020...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Omantel and OOMCO sign an agreement to launch Middle East’s first smart Ahlain store
Member Logo The agreement will enable the first Artificial Intelligence and IoT-powered Smart Store in Oman and in the Middle East, with an enhanced queue-free, cashless, and grab-and-go shopping experience...
 
•  stc’s net income for Q1 of 2021 compared to the corresponding quarter last year increased by 1.34%, and it distributes SR 1 per share dividends for the 1st quarter
Member Logo stc announced the company’s preliminary financial results for the period ending at 31 March 2021, with revenues for the 1st quarter reaching SR 15,695m with an increase of 12.63% compared to the corresponding quarter...
 
•  Tech Mahindra joins the 1.5°C Supply Chain Leaders
Member Logo Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions, announced that it has joined forces with growing group of global corporations including Ericsson,...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
UAE ranks 1st in global indicators for quality of telecommunications infrastructure
The UAE was ranked first in the world in several global competitiveness indicators that measure the development and quality of the communications infrastructure around the world in 2020...
 
Mobile operators agree to cut data costs
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority has released a statement saying that following complaints from consumers, it has engaged with the country’s mobile operators with a view to lowering the cost of data...
 
South Asia
 
UPI and SLT-Mobitel aim to boost digital payment in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan operator SLT-Mobitel’s mobile money platform, mCash, has partnered with payment services company UnionPay International (UPI) in order, as the partners put it, to enhance digital enablement in Sri Lanka...
 
Nepal Telecom adds the highest number of fiber internet subscribers during pandemic
There is stiff competition among ISPs in Nepal to extend their internet base and they are particularly keen on expanding their fiber net service...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Accedo launches out-of-the-box sports video solution
The new solution, Accedo Play – Sports, enables sports organizations to launch, manage and monetize a service that delivers both a world-class video-centric experience, as well as a premium and tailored fan...
 
UPC Polska adds Amazon Prime Video
The move is part of a European-wide rollout of Amazon Prime across Liberty Global affiliates...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Tesla builds data centre in Shanghai
Tesla previously said it already stores local data in China to comply with the local cybersecurity laws, but this was presumably hosted in a third-party facility...
 
Vodafone launches O-RAN test laboratory in the UK
U.K. telco Vodafone has announced the launch of an Open RAN (O-RAN) test and validation laboratory on its Newbury campus, the operator said in a statement...
 
Airtel, Multichoice launch data bundles
Airtel Uganda and MultiChoice Uganda recently announced a partnership in which Airtel will offer television viewing internet bundles tailor-made for DStv customers who use the network...
 
 
Middle East
 
Saudi's SDAIA, SFA join hands to boost tech innovation and wellness activities
Collaboration between SDAIA and SFA entities will also yield further technological innovation to advance the SFA’s remit of promoting healthier, more active lifestyles across Saudi Arabia...
 
MB Group embarks on digital transformation partnership with SAP
Muscat-based MB Group has embarked on the digital market, thanks to a digital transformation partnership announced with global technology company SAP...
 
Driving digital strength across the Middle East
Aligned with Rockwell Automation’s strategy to support companies globally on their digital transformation journeys, Precast FZCO will now be able to provide its customers with the latest technologies...
 
Artificial Intelligence Programme attracts 30 public and private entities
The third edition of the Artificial Intelligence Programme was launched to empower UAE nationals with the participation of 30 ministries, government and private sector entities...
 
North Africa
 
Orange Egypt signs a cooperation agreement with Mountain View to provide TRIPLE PLAY services in its projects
The Triple Play services provided by Orange inside Mountain View projects will include all residential units, allowing the highest possible Internet speeds up to 200 MB, in addition to premium content services and encrypted...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
beCloud trials Gigabit LTE technology
Infrastructure operator Belarusian Cloud Technologies (beCloud) has announced that it has carried out trials of Gigabit technology on its 4G LTE network in Gomel, a city in south-eastern Belarus...
 
Verizon deploys Samsung’s C-Band Massive MIMO radios
Samsung announced its new C-Band solutions portfolio, developed to help U.S. mobile operators deliver advanced 5G service in the mid-band spectrum...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
OneWeb challenge for next generation LEO satellite designs
OneWeb, the UK-owned low earth orbit satellite operator, is launching a European challenge to find new technologies for its next-generation designs..
 
Fiber capacity deal aims to enhance internet access in Ghana
The Ghana Grid Company Limited and broadband infrastructure provider CSquared have made an agreement that will involve leasing of GRIDCo’s excess fiber capacity to mobile network operators and internet service...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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