SAMENA Daily News

'SAMENA Daily' - Archive

Previous Previous Next   Next

  SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing

 
 
 
 
SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
May 25, 2021
 
 
 
 
 
 
SpeedChecker: Nepal struggles with increased demand for Internet due to Covid 19
 
 
SpeedChecker, the mobile crowdsourcing company released a new report on the performance of mobile networks in Nepal. This report is part of an ongoing commitment from SpeedChecker to benchmark true user experience. The SpeedChecker report has been compiled using data from 98,191 mobile devices performing 186,007 tests in April 2021.
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  E-Vision’s newly launched TAM service puts the UAE at the forefront of MENA TV audience measurement
Member Logo E-Vision announced a new initiative identifying the audience's selections, trends, and desires from eLife, the region’s largest and most successful IPTV service that is set to put the UAE at the forefront of TV...
 
•  Zain leverages its unmatched MENA footprint to relaunch its international wholesale business
Member Logo Zain Group recently participated in the virtual Capacity Middle East 2021 conference, where Kamil Hilali, the company’s Chief Strategy Officer and the newly appointed CEO of Zain Global Services (Wholesale), announced...
 
•  stc sustainability platform wins the Excellence Award at "The World Summit on the Information Society ( WSIS) Forum 2021
Member Logo The sustainability platform project won over 72 other global projects that were nominated for the award in the 360 project shortlist...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
TRA Oman signs MOU with Amanah
To promote entrepreneurship in the telecommunications sector, the TRA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Amanah, with the support of Omantel and Ooredoo Oman...
 
2G services in South Korea to be terminated by June
South Korea's ICT ministry said it has approved LG Uplus Corp.'s plan to phase out its 2G services by the end of June, which will mark the complete termination of the country's old telecommunications network...
 
Middle East
 
UAE eCommerce sector emerges as the fastest-growing economic segment in Middle East
The UAE e-commerce sector emerged as the fastest-growing economic segment in the Middle East in terms of value sales, supported by rising digital connectivity, infrastructure and substantial growth in consumer electronics...
 
Ericsson invests to drive local innovation and develop talent competencies in Saudi Arabia
The 5G Innovation Hub was established to help the Kingdom leverage 5G by testing new 5G-related and Internet of Things (IoT) use-cases...
 
Bahrain Car Parks unveils new mobile payment portal
Bahrain Car Parks Company has announced the launch of its mobile payment portal for use at its flagship mixed-use multi-story building...
 
South Asia
 
Robi to provide free 33 GB of data to doctors
Under the offer, physicians will be able to enjoy 33 GB of data per month for free for the next six months on Robi and Airtel networks...
 
Nepal Telecom provides free unlimited voice to NMC registered doctors
In order to help the doctors communicate conveniently in this pandemic period, Nepal Telecom has provided this call package...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Mezzo secures Amazon Prime Video slot in Netherlands
Canal+ Group’s Thema Northern Europe has launched Mezzo at Amazon Prime Video Channels in the Netherlands...
 
Digital content revenue to reach US$432 billion in 2026
According to a new study, the market value of digital content will rise from US$211 billion in 2021 to US$432 billion in 2026, representing a growth of 105% over the next five years...
 
 
North Africa
 
Egyptian delivery firm Bosta aims for Gulf expansion
Egyptian courier start-up Bosta is gearing up for a multi-million-dollar fresh round of financing as it considers Saudi and Emirati markets by the year's end, according to its chief executive...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Singtel launches 5G standalone (5G SA) network in Singapore
Singtel has launched its 5G standalone (5G SA) network, taking both the telco and Singapore yet another step forward in the 5G journey...
 
Telkomsel plots fourfold expansion in VoLTE coverage in 2021
Telkomsel has announced that as part of a wider transition from 2G and 3G services to 4G LTE, it plans to increase its VoLTE coverage from 48 regencies/cities to 230 by the end of this year...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
NASA to test geosynchronous satellite laser at 1.2 Gbps
The Laser Communications Relay Demonstration will use microwave-oven-size optical modules will send and receive data over infrared lasers at 1.2 Gbps from geosynchronous orbit to Earth...
 
AzTelekom introduces GPON technology in villages of Azerbaijan
The state-owned telecommunications company in Azerbaijan, Aztelekom is building a network based on Gigabyte Passive Optical Network (GPON) technology in the villages of the country...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Claro Chile to boost 3.5GHz holding with Entel’s spare spectrum
Claro Chile has signed a US$10.75 million deal to acquire a 2×15MHz holding of 3.5GHz spectrum from rival operator Entel...
 
Amdocs expands strategic collaboration with Microsoft to boost service providers’ journey to the cloud
Amdocs has announced the extension of its global business, technology and services collaboration with Microsoft, widening the availability of its portfolio on Microsoft Azure and the Azure for Operators (AFO)...
 
Google, UNWTO partner to provide data and training to aid destinations in recovery
Google and the United National World Tourism Organization will work together on a multi-pronged strategy intended to help the global travel and tourism industry recover...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
About SAMENA Council
 
History
 
Profile
 
Board of Directors
 
Working Groups
Industry Matters
 
WRC-19
 
5G Development
 
Digital Services
 
Industry Fees & Taxation
 
 
 
Latest Open Consultations
 
Industry Issues
 
Position Papers
 
Articles & Industry Views
SAMENA Trends & Media
 
SAMENA Trends
 
Industry Updates
 
SAMENA Council in Media
 
Video Content
 
 
 
 
 
Please add news@samenacouncil.org to your E-mail Safe List.

If you received this news update from a colleague and are interested in receiving your own copy, please contact us here »
   
 
 
 
Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought.
 
 
 
To unsubscribe, click Manage Your Subscription below.
   
 
 
 
 
 
SAMENA Telecommunications Council
www.samenacouncil.org    
 
 
 

 
ATTENTION