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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 24, 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
stc continues its ISO certification in information security and business continuity
 
 
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc announced that it has successfully completed a re-certification exercise for Information Security Management System (ISO 27001:2013) and a surveillance audit of its existing Business Continuity Management System (ISO 22301:2019)...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T ranks highest in wireless network quality in the southwest region according to J.D. Power
Member Logo AT&T ranks highest in wireless network quality in the recent study, with the lowest reported issues per 100 connections1 for data quality in the Southwest region. This region includes Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and...
 
•  Nokia, SK Telecom collaborate on new virtualized RAN network in Korea
Member Logo Nokia and SK Telecom have successfully completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) and demonstration of the world's first 5G 64TRX wireless-based cloud Radio Access Network (vRAN) in Korea...
 
•  Huawei certified as a Top Employer in 10 countries in Europe
Member Logo Huawei has been certified as a "Top Employer" in Europe for the third consecutive year, with certification in 10 countries in Europe, namely Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain,...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Digital economy ministry launches updated version of Sanad App
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship has launched an updated version of the e-government service Sanad application...
 
China to roll out dedicated 5G network for airports, plays down frequency interference concerns
The CAAC said its 5G airport system will not affect flight safety because it will operate on specific frequencies, and use independent base stations and telecoms services...
 
South Asia
 
Genex Infosys to modernize, operate BTRC’s helpline 100
Genex has been providing best in class customer experience services and digital transformation with emerging technologies, and it is looking forward to serve BTRC with more digital services in coming days...
 
Dialog Enterprise partners TekSek
Dialog Enterprise has announced its partnership with acclaimed cybersecurity solutions provider Cyber Security Works (CSW) and TekSek Cyber Security to bring the latest in world-class IT & OT security services to enterprises...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Zong 4G subscribers increased by 3.8 million in 2021
The number of China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak)’s subscribers was increased by 3,786,339 (3.8 million) to 40,498,899 during 2021...
 
5G deployment gets boost, CBN gives telcos forex priority
The deployment of fifth generation technology has got a boost as the Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria has placed the telecommunication sector on the priority list for access to foreign exchange...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Instagram, TikTok test paid-for content
The Instagram and TikTok video platforms have both revealed that they are exploring new options to allow content creators to charge a subscription fee for their videos...
 
Breezeline launches cloud-based TV service
Breezeline has launched ‘Breezeline Stream TV,’ a new cloud-based TV service that seamlessly integrates live TV, DVR, On Demand and popular streaming apps for viewing devices inside and outside the home via a...
 
 
Middle East
 
ESET picked for its Advanced Threat Protection solutions
ESET’s consumer solution was also put through rigorous testing in a separate AV-Comparatives test, which aimed to uncover how well the solution can protect the end user rather than simply detect threats...
 
Abu Dhabi's G42 Healthcare first in Middle East to conduct sequencing of COVID-19
Biogenix has received certification from UK-based Oxford Nanopore, which produces technology allowing scientists to sequence DNA, and says the technology is ‘highly scalable’ and allows fast turnaround times...
 
North Africa
 
9 out of 10 Moroccan children use smartphones
In Morocco, 9 out of 10 children use a smartphone, 68% of them have their own device while 78% of Moroccan parents are not sufficiently informed on means to protect their children from online dangers...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
OneWeb signs distribution agreements
This project, which will be trialed in northern New South Wales and Southern Queensland, will use OneWeb’s Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology to enable 5G deployment in rural and remote regions...
 
Magenta upgrades fixed broadband speeds
Full-service provider Magenta Telekom has upgraded its fixed broadband plans by introducing a new entry-level speed tariff and by lowering the price of its top speed tariffs...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Vodafone UK partners with Proximie for remote surgery using 5G
Vodafone UK and Proximie have committed to rolling out a network of connected operating theatres so medical staff can remotely assist each other with procedures and training...
 
Camtel is all set for launch of Blue Mobile service in Cameroon
Camtel is gearing up for the commercial launch of its new nationwide GSM mobile service, after unveiling the 'Blue' brand for its operations in August last year...
 
Avantel switches off IDEN network
Colombian mobile operator Avantel – which has been majority owned by Icelandic-backed, UK-based Novator Partners since July 2020 – has confirmed that its legacy IDEN network was switched off at the end of last...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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