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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 23, 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Kuwait College of Science and Technology and Huawei open first 5G Lab in the country
 
 
The Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST) will host the first Huawei 5G Lab and 5G Star simulation training system in Kuwait as part of the newly launched Huawei ICT Academy at KCST. The collaboration will boost ICT talent development across the country and facilitate new digital business models, supporting economic transformation in line with Kuwait’s Vision 2035...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Strategic partnership agreement signed between channels by stc and Jarir Bookstore
Member Logo The agreement came within the framework of strengthening the partnership between the two companies to provide a distinctive and unique customer experience and a professional, efficient, and high quality delivery services...
 
•  FirstNet is connecting more first responders across Ohio
Member Logo AT&T has rolled out Band 14 on over 1,500 sites across Ohio to provide public safety with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it...
 
•  Webex by Cisco reimagines hybrid work experiences
Member Logo New innovations help organizations personalize the hybrid work experience for employees and customers, including an industry-first partnership with Ford to create the ultimate mobile office...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Ghana extends SIM registration deadline
Ghana has extended its deadline for citizens to register and link their details to SIM cards, admitting it will not be able to register all SIMs within the original timeframe...
 
Italy launches 5G tenders worth US$2.2 billion
The Italian government’s Infratel agency has launched tenders worth EUR2 billion (US$2.2 billion) for the rollout of 5G technology in rural areas which will not be covered by the commercial deployments of the...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
German operators fill 2,000 4G coverage gaps
Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Germany announced they closed more than 2,000 4G coverage gaps in the country as part of ongoing efforts to improve mobile network connectivity through various collaborative agreements including...
 
Altice Dominicana 5G network now live
Altice Dominicana switched on its 5G network in selected locations at the end of last month, it has been confirmed...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Roku update to include Photo Streams
Roku is to commence the rollout of its new operating system, adding additional customisation and a new Photo Streams feature...
 
Alteox develops apps for ducktv owner
Digital media and ICT consulting company Alteox has developed a number of SVOD B2C and B2B2C applications for Mega Max Media, the owner of the toddler and preschoolers edutainment channel ducktv...
 
SmarTone and Cigna Hong Kong partner to roll out "eDoctor" video consultation for family
The partnership will see the launch of "eDoctor" Video Consultation for Family for SmarTone customers, providing flexible medical protection and innovative digital health services to help customers within Hong Kong and...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Hispasat plans to acquire teleport operator Axess
Spanish operator and satellite solutions and services provider Hispasat has said that it has now reached an agreement to acquire teleport operator and satellite services provider Axess Networks...
 
M-net, Telekom agree FTTC wholesale partnership
German regional fibre-optic provider M-net has concluded a fiber-to-the-curb (FTTC) wholesale cooperation agreement with Telekom Deutschland for Bavaria and the Main-Kinzig-Kreis district in Hesse...
 
 
Middle East
 
Fintech startup FlapKap aims to launch in Saudi Arabia
Currently operating in Egypt and UAE, FlapKap, is planning to launch its services in Saudi Arabia after a US$1.2 million fundraiser led by one of the region’s eading early stage venture capital firms, Egypt-based A15...
 
Beyon Connect unit seals partnership deal with cyber security centre
Beyon Connect is a key entity launched in January that focuses on delivering new technologies with great innovation potential, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and advanced IT solutions to both the public and private sectors...
 
South Asia
 
Mount Everest base camp to have high speed internet soon
Ncell is building the world's highest cell phone tower at an altitude of 5,200 metres on Mt. Everest, which will provide dedicated ultra fast 4G connectivity...
 
Huawei, PSEB to offer cloud services to Pakistani IT industry
Huawei and Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) recently signed a contract to offer cloud services to the Information Technology (IT) industry that will enable digital transformation in the public sector in Pakistan Cloud...
 
GP partners with MoPME to offer connectivity solutions to primary schools
Grameenphone has recently collaborated with the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME) to extend 4G connectivity facility to 65 thousand government primary schools in Bangladaesh...
 
North Africa
 
Orange inaugurate in Morocco the 10th Orange Digital Center in Africa and the Middle East
To support the development of new technologies in the Kingdom and make digital more accessible to all, Orange Maroc and the German Cooperation has inaugurated the first “Orange Digital Center” (ODC) in Morocco, a...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Chinese smartphone brands lead Africa's market in Q4
Transsion Holdings, a China-based smartphone manufacturer, topped the African smartphone market in the fourth quarter of 2021 with a combined unit share of 47.9 percent, according to the latest study by a global research...
 
LLA taps Matrixx for digital transformation in Costa Rica
Liberty Latin America has selected Matrixx Software’s Digital Commerce as part of its ongoing digital evolution in Latin America and the Caribbean...
 
OneWeb partners with Axiros for management of critical customer infrastructure
OneWeb has partnered with Axiros to deploy their suite of CPE management tools, including its core Auto Configuration Server (ACS – AXESS) and Quality of Experience monitoring and management (QoE – AXTRACT)...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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