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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 12, 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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AT&T delivers Pan-European network for Nippon Gases
 
 
AT&T worked closely with the customers team throughout the process, delivering workshops with third-party vendors and piloting the technology at selected sites to optimize the solution...
 
CITC Governor congratulates Custodian of Two Holy Mosques on another successful Haj
CITC has ensured the smooth functioning of more than 5,900 towers and more than 11,000 Wifi access points in the Two Holy Cities...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc records 4% growth in self-activated services and a 990% increase in international traffic
Member Logo stc recorded a growth of 4% in digital services compared to last year, which reflects the increased demand for services provided by the company through its digital channels, confirming the pioneering role led by the group as...
 
•  Nokia partners with Hill Air Force Base on testbed for radar interference management with Open RAN architecture
Member Logo Nokia announced that it has extended its partnership with Hill Air Force Base and the National Spectrum Consortium to ensure that incumbent radar and 5G networks operating can co-exist seamlessly in shared spectrum by...
 
•  China Mobile Research Institute and Huawei release 5G New Calling Technical White Paper
Member Logo China Mobile Research Institute, Huawei, and other partners jointly released the 5G New Calling Technical White Paper at the 2022 Science and Technology Week & Mobile Information Industry Chain Innovation Conference...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CITC Governor congratulates Custodian of Two Holy Mosques on another successful Haj
CITC has ensured the smooth functioning of more than 5,900 towers and more than 11,000 Wifi access points in the Two Holy Cities...
 
Brussels region approves proposal to increase base station limits for 5G
A public inquiry will now be organised in August and September and the final reading of the draft ordinance is expected before the end of the year...
 
Middle East
 
Online financial transactions in Bahrain jump 55%
There was also a 12% increase in the number of government apps users compared with the same period in 2021 and 9,789,000 visits to the portal during the first half of 2022, an increase of 31%...
 
UAE launches NextGenFDI to attract world’s top digital companies
The UAE has launched "NextGenFDI", a major campaign to attract digitally enabled companies and highly skilled talent to the country...
 
Samsung launches Anti-Counterfeit Programme in Oman
Samsung Gulf Electronics has expanded its Anti-Counterfeit Programme (ACP) in Oman, holding a dedicated workshop to advance anti-counterfeit solutions...
 
South Asia
 
Ntc upgrades fiber network
The company has replaced its dated copper service for exchange network with a reliable and high-speed fiber (FTTH) network in Inaruwa, Sunsari...
 
‘AI Connect’ to showcase Pakistan’s artificial intelligence talent
The startup’s organisers, in a statement, said the event will be replete with keynotes, fireside chats, panel discussions, and networking sessions with the world’s top AI researchers, engineers, and...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Rlaxx TV launches in South Africa and Poland
Rlaxx TV features both linear as well as video-on-demand (VoD) catalogues including the enhanced feature to stop, fast-forward or rewind the selected programme...
 
Inter opts for StreamAMG for OTT service
The OTT service forms part of Inter’s wider digital ecosystem launch that includes a revamped website, app and e-commerce store...
 
 
North Africa
 
Damen e-Payments signs BaaS deal with BKN301
In partnership with Cashflo, a Cairo based fintech company, and Switchover, a Swiss fintech accelerator, BKN301 aims to spread its digital banking solutions throughout the MENA region...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Enea launches dual-mode engine for faster and easier 5G service deployment
When unifying 4G and 5G operations, communications service providers (CSPs) can avoid maintaining services within each packet core – reducing costs and complexity...
 
Tigo Guatemala unveils country’s first 5G service
In the initial launch phase, interested consumers can access the network at a trio of Guatemala City-based ‘Experience Centres’, which are located at Paseo Cayala, the Miraflores shopping centre and the Oakland...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Rocket Lab USA establishes new program to accelerate satellite launching
The program aims to on-ramp commercial and government satellite operators to the its 24/7 rapid call-up launch capability and streamlined satellite build and operation options...
 
Swisscom completes 50G PON trial on live network
State-owned full-service provider Swisscom has completed what it claims is the world’s first trial of 50G PON technology on a live network...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Deutsche Telekom extends ties with Google Cloud
The companies highlighted initial plans to trial standalone 5G services in Austria and launch pilots of remote packet gateway functions based on the Google Cloud platform and Distributed Cloud Edge...
 
Paratus announces major plans for Angola
ICT network solutions, satellite connectivity and infrastructure company the Paratus Group has said it is on the verge of establishing a highly sophisticated network hub in Angola...
 
Orange opens Luxembourg Digital Center in Metaverse
From this virtual space, the operator will support start-ups, raise awareness of the new opportunities and encourage creative people to explore the possibilities of this unexplored and misunderstood territory...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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