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August 10, 2021

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Omantel partners with Elevatus to assess Generation Z talent

The two companies joined forces in an effort to help Omantel deliver on their initiative of acquiring top talent, engaging employees, and leveraging innovation and digital transformation...

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stc KD 50,000 raffle for new and existing stc customers

Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, announced the launch of a raffle draw with a total prize of KD50,000 for customers subscribing to new commitment plans, renewing their current plans with a new device, or adding...

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Huawei, China Mobile, and industry partners release white paper

This paper is the first in the industry to expand on the architecture and technical direction for 5G-Advanced, aiming to provide guidelines that will promote 5G technologies and construct a sustainable 5G industry...

Policy and Regulation

•	TDRA launches its virtual summer camp For the second consecutive year, the camp has been held virtually, complementing last year’s successful experience, in compliance with the coronavirus precautionary measures in UAE to maintain the safety of students...

Middle East

•	Mobile internet in Kuwait cheapest in the world According to a new global study, the prices of mobile internet in Kuwait are among the cheapest in the world, as telecom companies provide them with the best value per gigabyte of mobile data...

•	Local govternments becoming more digitally enabled: KPMG Local government organizations are becoming more digitally enabled, data-driven, agile, and customer-centric, according to a new and wide-ranging publication of professional services firm KPMG...

North Africa

•	Digital transformation, FinTech could drive financial inclusion in Egypt’s rural areas Egypt has put financial inclusion among its top priorities as part of the 2030 Vision goals to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), formalise the informal sector, raise employment rates, and achieve sustainable...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Intelsat and Orange expand partnership to deliver mobile network services and provide reliable 3G/4G services in French Guiana By integrating Intelsat-enabled cellular backhaul and support services into its network planning strategy, Orange will be able to extend mobile broadband coverage and connect more subscribers...

•	DISH bumps Las Vegas 5G beta launch to 4Q21 US satellite TV giant DISH Network has delayed its planned 5G beta launch from the third quarter of 2021 to 4Q21...

Satellite & Internet

•	YahClick partners with GCES to provide satellite connectivity for 9mobile YahClick’s partnership with GCES will bring satellite connectivity to hundreds of cellular backhauling sites, delivering 9mobile with a reliable and robust means of rural connectivity...

•	Virgin Media O2 gigabit network now available to half its network Customers within Virgin’s Gig1 broadband service, get average download speeds of 1,130Mbps, the fastest speed available from a major broadband provider in the UK...

South Asia

•	Pakistan to collaborate with Google Cloud and TechValley Pakistan will collaborate with Google Cloud and TechValley in adopting the cutting-edge technology in areas including block-chain technology, artificial intelligence, finding industrial solutions and building smart cities...

•	UnionPay International (UPI) partners with BOC SmartPay to enable QR code payments in Sri Lanka UnionPay International (UPI) is the first international card scheme to partner with BOC SmartPay to enable QR code payments in Sri Lanka...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Ocilion picks Vubiquity for VOD content The five-year agreement will see Vubiquity provide content for more than 50 telecommunication operators across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg...

•	Voyo to go on HbbTV The Czech on demand service Voyo is to widen its reach by becoming accessible via the Red Button...

Global Telecom Update

•	Inmarsat, Atlantic Bridge Capital and Civic Connect dig deep for IoT in global mining sector The new company builds on the Tailings Insight integrated internet of things (IoT) solution developed by Inmarsat and Civic Connect...

•	Monaco Telecom completes buyout of Vodafone Malta In a statement announcing the acquisition, Monaco Telecom CEO Martin Peronnet said the company would be fully focused on Vodafone Malta customers’ user experience...

•	Adelaide to roll out open loop tap-and-pay ticketing across public transport network Adelaide Metro is to enable passengers to make contactless fare payments with their credit or debit card or their tap-and-pay digital wallet on all its bus, train and tram services...

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