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July 13, 2021

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SpeedChecker: How Algeria plans to improve download speeds

SpeedChecker, the mobile crowdsourcing company released a new report on the performance of mobile networks in Algeria. This report is part of an ongoing commitment from SpeedChecker to benchmark true user experience. The SpeedChecker report has been compiled using data from 260,898 unique mobile devices performing 430,861 tests in three weeks in May 2021..

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Etisalat and du announce strategic partnerships with MBRHE to provide telecom services to local communities in Dubai

Etisalat, from Emirates Telecommunication Group Company, and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), have announced the finalisation of their master developer agreements (MDA) with Mohammed bin Rashid...

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AT&T selected to provide connectivity solutions for California state and local agencies, and education institutions

Under these new contracts, AT&T will deliver a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions that will modernize the agency’s operations and help make California communities safer, smarter and stronger...

Policy and Regulation

•	CITC awards licenses to two new mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in Saudi Arabia The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) announced that it has awarded licenses to two new mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), bringing the total number of mobile telecom companies inside the...

•	CRTC orders 3 big wireless providers to boost competition to lower bills Canada’s telecommunications regulator ordered the dominant operators to take steps to increase competition in a market that has some of the world’s highest billing rates...

Middle East

•	Online fraud attempts fail to deter UAE consumers from using digital payments The 2021 Stay Secure survey conducted by Visa, Dubai Police, and Dubai Economy (DED), revealed that 63% of consumers trust digital payments despite fraud attempts...

•	Saudi’s Nejree raises US$15 million Series A for its eCommerce platform It addresses most of the concerns of customers associated with online shopping of apparel and shoes; including fit-size issues, and feel-look-quality of the products...

•	Orange Jordan allocates 35 grants to cover housing loans interest Stemming from Engage 2025, the Group's strategy as a responsible digital leader, the company continues to focus on the company of future, enhance the employees' skills and their development...

South Asia

•	Blockchain becomes focus as WorldCall Telecom, WMG enter into close commercial cooperation The company announced that all its subscribers would be integrated into the digital landscape through an identification number, and the attached e-Wallet would be secured through authentication protocols...

•	Rakuten Viber and Dialog Axiata form A2P partnership Through this partnership, more than 300 Rakuten Viber carrier seamlessly communicate with more than 16 million Dialog Axiata customers using the Rakuten Viber A2P bilateral service...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	BBC Studios Showcase to remain fully digital BBC Studios has announced that following on from the success of the first-ever virtual Showcase, the event next year will also be fully digital...

•	Alchimie to rollout 30 channels on Samsung TV Plus OTT channel creator Alchimie has struck a deal with Samsung to provide a range of its themed channels to Samsung’s TV Plus mobile app...

North Africa

•	BEBA reviews future of digitisation in education at Virtual Education Week It aims to provide students with the optimum educational experience and ensure they have the required skills cope with the new digitised world...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	XL Axiata beefs up 4G network in Sukabumi Indonesian MNO XL Axiata has reported that, as part of its ongoing network upgrade works, its 4G LTE signal now extends to 70% of the city of Sukabumi and its environs, in West Java...

•	China rolls out 916,000 5G stations, making up 70% of global total China will further enhance innovation and development of 5G mobile technology, as the country has rolled out 70 percent of the world's 5G base stations...

Satellite & Internet

•	GCI inks $150 million satellite deal with Intelsat The collaboration will see GCI dramatically expand its geosynchronous (GEO) satellite capacity to meet growing demand for communications services in rural communities across Alaska...

•	Trooli confirms FTTP network passes 100,000 premises Trooli has announced a milestone in the rollout of its fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network, which now covers a total of 100,000 properties...

Global Telecom Update

•	South Sudan-owned telecom company begins operations Digitel Network, the third mobile operator in South Sudan, aims to fast-track connectivity in areas previously not connected...

•	Vodafone NZ ups its cybersecurity game with new cloud product Vodafone New Zealand has announced the launch of a new cloud-based cyber security product as it continues to invest heavily in its cybersecurity solutions...

•	Ethio Telecom reaches six million customers via Telebirr The growing telecom penetration is significant to the effectiveness of the newly-launched mobile finance systems notably Telebirr...

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