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May 16, 2021

China Unicom Beijing and Huawei brought 5G ubiquitous Gigabit to the National Stadium

During the commemoration of the 2021 World Telecommunication & Information Society Day (WTISD), China Unicom Beijing and Huawei unveiled a 5G indoor ubiquitous Gigabit network in the National Stadium, as a part of the joint 5G Capital initiative between them...

Member News

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BT releases results for the full year to 31 March 2021

BT comes out of this challenging year as a stronger business with an even greater sense of purpose...

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Batelco successfully concludes second season of ‘Yamatna Ghair’ Ramadan show

The virtual programme, which was broadcasted live on the company's internal Instagram channel, was launched for the first time last year and features a weekly quiz during the holy month of Ramadan...

Policy and Regulation

•	Efficient management of radio-frequency spectrum is key to delivering benefits The radio-frequency spectrum across the Americas requires efficient management to deliver the full benefits of the digital revolution...

•	ANRCETI launches auction for spectrum in 450MHz, e900MHz and 2600MHz bands Moldova’s National Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Information Technology has launched an auction for spectrum in the 450MHz, e900MHz and 2600MHz bands...

South Asia

•	Nepal Telecom launches VoLTE with HD voice/video Calls over 4G Now that Ntc 4G coverage is now available in all 77 districts and testing is successful, they have launched the VoLTE service on the occasion of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day...

•	GlobeX Data signs agreement with Dialog Broadband Networks GlobeX Data has signed an agreement for a distribution deal in Sri Lanka with Dialog Broadband Networks...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Rakuten Mobile’s 4G network reaches 80% of Japan’s population Japanese mobile operator Rakuten Mobile said its 4G network already reaches 80% of the country’s population, with plans to reach 96% this summer...

•	5G drives positive revenue performance for Chinese operators Riding on the wave of 5G, China's telecommunications industry has registered faster revenue growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Disney+ ends 1Q 2021 with 103.6 million subscribers The improvement at ESPN+ was driven by subscriber growth and higher income from Ultimate Fighting Championship pay-per-view events...

•	Major boost for Ukrainian OTT service Ukraine’s Oll.TV has added three foreign channels featuring content from leading studios to its offer...

Middle East

•	UAE mobile networks change name The sporting event is significant as the first official event to allow only vaccine recipients and its clinical trials participants to attend...

•	KPMG Kuwait launches advisory services targeting eCommerce companies KPMG Kuwait’s services include e-commerce strategy, market assessments, feasibility studies, growth strategies, business plans and valuations...

•	Yalla Group Q1 revenue up by 221% Yalla Group, a UAE-based leading social networking and entertainment platform, has reported revenues of AED248 million (US$67.5 million) in the first quarter of 2021...

North Africa

•	Medexia Global, Etisalat negotiate to provide health services in Egypt Health technology company Medexia Global has been in negotiations with Etisalat Misr to provide its VIO Clinic, a comprehensive health services application, to the latter’s clients...

Satellite & Internet

•	Starlink terminals to be placed at Google Cloud data centres SpaceX has struck a deal with Google Cloud to use its Starlink constellation to deliver data, cloud services, and applications to customers at the network edge...

•	XL Axiata inks deal with FiberStar to drive fiber expansion XL Axiata has announced it is working with fiber provider FiberStar to target a number of new cities, including some outside Java...

Global Telecom Update

•	Globe, DepEd sign deal for 26 new cell sites in select Cebu schools Building the 26 new sites would provide internet connectivity to 36,000 students and 1,550 teachers and neighboring communities...

•	Airtel Africa customer base grows by 6.9% to 118.2 million Airtel Africa's customer base grew by 6.9% to 118.2 million, with increased penetration across mobile data (customer base up 14.5%) and mobile money services (customer base up 18.5%)...

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