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February 1, 2023

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Nokia builds multi-terabit pan-Africa optical backbone for Liquid Intelligent Technologies

Nokia announced it was selected by Liquid Intelligent Technologies to deploy a next-generation optical transport network connecting Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa...

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stc hosts panel discussion on sustainable education on ‘International Day of Education’

Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, hosted a panel discussion on sustainable...

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Tech Mahindra included in Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year

Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions announced that it has been included in Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the fourth...

Policy and Regulation

•	Tunisia launches second phase of white spots coverage project Tunisia’s Ministry of Communication Technologies has announced plans to launch the second phase of its white spots (areas that are currently uncovered) coverage project...

•	MSIT to offer 28GHz spectrum to a new operator South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) is planning to offer spectrum in the 28GHz band to a new operator, with a view to promoting competition in the sector and enabling the introduction of differentiated 5G...

South Asia

•	OTT platform launched in Pakistan for high quality video streaming SHOQ hosts a rich repository of selected content that is accessible to all, in line with PTCL’s vision of empowering digital transformation for all...

•	Grameenphone retains growth momentum Grameenphone Ltd registered a 5.1% year-on-year revenue growth in the calendar year 2022, continuing growth for the seventh consecutive quarter in the October-December period...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Lionsgate+ launches on Samsung smart TV across UK, Ireland, LATAM In a new partnership designed to bring the international premium streaming service to the Tizen-powered devices, Lionsgate+ from Starz is now available on Samsung Smart TVs, smart monitors and projectors in the UK Ireland,...

•	Viaplay enters deal with Netherland’s Solcon Viaplay has signed a new distribution partnership with a Netherlands-based internet, television and telephone services provider...

Global Telecom Update

•	Alipay+ further strengthens partnership with foodpanda to Malaysia Through this partnership, foodpanda Malaysia’s customers can now enjoy convenient food and grocery deliveries by paying through Touch ’n Go eWallet, one of the leading mobile wallets in Malaysia...

•	Mobile operators urged to be more vigilant against cyberattacks Other leading threats for operators identified by SecurityGen include cyberattacks from hostile states and organised crime groups and advanced ransomware attacks...

•	BT Group moves mainframe applications to the cloud with Kyndryl Part of a ten-year partnership between the two companies, Kyndryl will help BT to move critical applications that can’t be shut down to the cloud...

Middle East

•	Wahyd expands tech-enabled logistics platform to Saudi Arabia Utilizing Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML), Wahyd has expanded its comprehensive technological solutions to streamline road freight transportation in Saudi Arabia, to make...

•	HONOR and Etisalat by e& partners to bring exciting offers to users in the UAE for the latest X series smartphone –HONOR X9a HONOR is hitting the scene once again with its latest offering, the HONOR X9a and in partnership with Etisalat by e&. This time, the global technology brand HONOR has decided to partner with Etisalat by e& to in order to...

•	Dubai launches metaverse platform in US$ 4 billion tech drive Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched the ‘DIFC Metaverse Platform’, in line with the Dubai Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy’s aim to attract technology...

•	Bahrain: New phase of cybersecurity course launched Bahraini individuals and enterprises interested in participating in the second round of the Tamkeen-supported programmes will be able to apply directly via the SANS website...

North Africa

•	JumiaPay partners with Contact Credit Technologies to launch new financial services Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa, and JumiaPay have signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Contact Credit Technologies, the digital consumer finance arm of Contact Financial Group, to launch...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Scottish 4G infill programme: progress update Progress made on the mast sites currently in the Scottish 4G Infill programme and information about how mast sites progress to delivery...

•	EE delivers 5G connectivity to the London Underground for the first time EE customers are now able to enjoy 5G connectivity on the London Underground, with the network’s high-speed coverage live at three stations – Archway and Tufnell Park on the Northern line, as well as Notting Hill...

Satellite & Internet

•	Angola to invest more in telecommunications sector with new satellites Angola will continue to invest in the telecommunications sector with the construction of more satellites and other infrastructure, president João Lourenço has said...

•	ONATi taps Intelia and Ciena to boost connectivity in French Polynesia French Polynesian operator ONATi - a subsidiary of the OPT French Polynesia Group - has selected Intelia and Ciena to increase the capacity of the Honotua international submarine cable to 300Gb/s...

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