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January 1, 2023

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Huawei OptiX OSN 9800 ranked as Leader with the highest score in core packet-optical platform by GlobalData

This series of optical products substantially exceeds product class average and can better meet the requirements of new services in terms of traffic, latency, network robustness, and flexibility in addition to supporting the evolution of carrier networks to all clouds...

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stc pay Appoints Nizar Abdulaziz Altwaijri as CEO

stc pay’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of Nizar Abdulaziz Altwaijri as CEO of stc pay, starting from Sunday, January 1. 2023...

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etisalat by e& celebrates 10th year with Market Out of the Box and discounts at Dubai Shopping Festival

Etisalat UAE, now known as etisalat by e&, is celebrating the 28th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), which runs until January 29, 2023, by delivering an exceptional experience this year with more offers and great...

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Cisco shares key trends around risk reduction and IT security

Companies across the globe recognize the use of Multi Factor Authentication and passwordless technologies as vital elements required to protect devices...

Policy and Regulation

•	TRA’s 2022 report reveals customer satisfaction with telecoms services Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) published the 2022 Consumer Experience Report, which measures consumers’ satisfaction with Mobile Network Operators’ services across both residential...

•	180-day SIM card registration period starts The implementation of the SIM Card Registration Act started in Philippines, with several Filipino subscribers already trying to register their own Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards...

South Asia

•	Carpooling app ZigZag Car launched in Dhaka ZigZag Car works by connecting drivers and passengers on the same route by navigating the GPS on their mobile app...

•	Dialog Axiata hosts tech workshop to empower a future-ready generation The Tech Workshop enabled children from across the hill country with the opportunity to learn and practice programming, robotics while also exposing them to Internet of Things (IoT)...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	New 4G investment pledge by EE after boosting broadband in the Harrogate district Householders’ broadband services in the Harrogate district have been boosted by a series of 4G upgrades – with potentially more to come in 2023...

•	Montenegrin company acquirs 5G frequencies to cover the entire countr One Montenegro has acquired resources for the implementation of a high-performance and high-capacity 5G mobile network: acquired radio frequencies in the 700 MHz and 3600 MHz bands for a period of 15 years...

Global Telecom Update

•	Authena AG disrupting the B2B2C supply chain with IoT traceability, NFT phygital authentication, and metaverse portability at scale for Web3 Zug-based company poised to save companies billions in counterfeiting and product fakes with powerful IoT sensor-based blockchain technology using the tap of a smartphone...

•	Iristel furthers global expansion with service introduction in Kenya This expansion provides Iristel a presence in Africa, as it looks to expand its wide range of communications solutions to new emerging markets...

Middle East

•	GCC E-Performance Index 2022 reveals strong digital transformation efforts by GCC countries The index highlights the increasing investment by the GCC countries for integration of latest technological solutions across various sectors including healthcare, technology, food services, aviation and education...

•	Asyad Group launches Data Lake to promote data-driven competitiveness Asyad Group launched Data Lake as its latest digital ecosystem project that falls within its strategy to equip Asyad with empirical insights on current and future operational, markets and customer trends...

•	Ooredoo supports initiative on promoting accessible opportunities in learning In line with its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, one of which is ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education with opportunities for all, the telco leader confirmed its sponsorship of...

North Africa

•	CheckMe, an Egyptian healthcare provider, has acquired DoctorOnline to increase its services CheckMe, an Egyptian e-health startup backed by the T3G investment group, has purchased DoctorOnline, increasing its market worth to US$20 million...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	ESPN hails 2022 as cross-platform success ESPN has revealed audience data for 2022 that it says shows how it successfully reached sports fans in record numbers and expanded its reach through a multi-platform ecosystem across linear, streaming, digital and social...

•	Amazon’s next move could be a sports streaming app Amazon is considering a sports streaming app as the company continues its focus on its Amazon Prime video service...

Satellite & Internet

•	Angola’s Angosat-2 satellite put in operation in orbit New satellite will allow telecommunication services, digital television and broadband Internet to reach country’s most remote areas and further afield...

•	Lightning fast' broadband installed in Eggborough Broadband with up to 1000 Megabits per second download speed is being extended along Millstone Lane in Eggborough thanks to a Community Fiber Partnership project...

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