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November 24, 2022

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stc first to launch Super Link Solution in Commercial Networks

stc has reached a new milestone with the innovation of commercial Super Link solution. This innovative solution was deployed in collaboration with Huawei for the first time ever. This single-antenna link provides up to 10 Gbps using the normal band; link capacity depends on the used packet size...

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etisalat by e& partners with Abu Dhabi Global Market to digitally enable startups and businesses

Etisalat UAE, branded etisalat by e&, has partnered with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the capital's financial centre, to provide digital solutions and products to all new tenants and startups, accelerating its digital...

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Nokia, Inria extend research partnership to address future challenges facing networks and distributed computing

Launched in 2008, the joint research lab brings together permanent scientists from the two partners with a newly created pool of PhD and post-doctoral scientists, with the strategic aim to solve the key scientific challenges...

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Huawei signs global ITU pledge to help 120 million people in remote areas connect to the digital world

Huawei has signed a global commitment to join the International Telecommunication Union's Partner2Connect digital alliance, which will bring connectivity to about 120 million people in remote areas in more than 80...

Policy and Regulation

•	Armenia’s PSRC to hold tenders for 5G mobile internet licences Armenia’s telecoms regulator the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) has reportedly approved a decision to hold a series of tenders for the rights to use the 700MHz, 800MHz and 1800MHz frequency bands...

•	Sri Lanka sets up new firm to handle introduction of number portability All of the country’s domestic operators hold a stake in Lanka Portability, which is currently in the recruiting stage...

South Asia

•	META and HUTCH partner to help Sri Lankans stay connected with text-only Facebook and Discover Users will still be able to update their status, send messages and post photos whilst on text-only mode, but videos and pictures will not be visible...

•	China-supported ICT project completed in Bangladesh The Info-Sarker Phase-3 Project is one of the high-quality BRI cooperation between China and Bangladesh, focusing on realizing "Digital Bangladesh," and is a priority project between the two countries...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	China adds almost 25 million 5G subscribers in October Chinese operators recorded a net gain of 24.75 million 5G subscribers in October, according to the operators’ latest available statistics...

•	Telekom tests 5G in 6GHz band German telecoms operator Telekom Deutschland has tested 5G using frequencies in the 6GHz band in Bonn under real conditions...

Global Telecom Update

•	Dublin City Council partners with Virgin Media to install Wi-Fi 6 Access Points Dublin City Council, Ireland, alongside Virgin Media Business, is installing Wi-Fi 6 Access Points that are compliant with TIP OpenWifi as a trial of open, disaggregated solutions for potential use in the city’s public...

•	Rakuten Mobile, Rakuten Symphony to build open RAN customer experience centre in the UK Rakuten Symphony plans to utilise the facility with partners to validate equipment interoperability, establish exhibition facilities to demonstrate the latest technologies and conduct workshops...

Middle East

•	Global cybersecurity experts to convene at Bahrain for Arab world’s pioneering cybersecurity event Trying to drive the importance of good internet habits, there will also be a cyber hackathon for university students, a cyber scavenger hunt for high school students...

•	Orange Jordan supports MENA ICT Forum, SOFEX 2022 Orange Jordan showcased enterprise solutions, including Trismart solutions for integrated systems, security solutions, customer experience, and the Balador app that combines public and private sectors in one platform...

•	Nokia and du enable Zero-Touch Access with SDAN Nokia announced that it is deploying Software Defined Access Networks (SDAN) for du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), to enable zero-touch network operations...

North Africa

•	Foodics partners with Paymob to fuel digital transformation of Egypt’s F&B sector The partnership will integrate Foodics’ restaurant management system with Paymob’s point of sale (POS) devices, creating a seamless end-to-end solution for restaurant operators and their customers...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	SK Telecom's ifland metaverse platform goes global, to launch in 49 countries SK Telecom’s metaverse platform called “ifland” is expanding and has now reached the global stage. The company announced that its metaverse service will now be offered in 49 countries around the world...

•	DAZN extends CTV coverage with Foxxum partnership Sports streamer DAZN is expanding its coverage of the European market through a new partnership with connected TV (CTV) solutions provider Foxxum...

Satellite & Internet

•	Netlinkz secures satellite-based internet deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX The non-exclusive agreement will allow Netlinkz to market the high-speed, low-latency product to government and non-government enterprises in Australia and New Zealand...

•	Balitower to modernise its IP network It is understood the initiative will allow the infrastructure provider to increase network capacity and reliability and to deliver expanded 5G services for its customer base...

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