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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 19, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
stc Bahrain, the first to launch Enhanced Voice Service (EVS) with Super HD Voice Quality in Bahrain
 
 
stc Bahrain, the world-class digital enabler, in partnership with Huawei, has announced the successful launch of Enhanced Voice Service (EVS), becoming the first operator in the Kingdom to offer super HD voice quality to its customers...
 
TRA Oman to regulate international roaming in IoT devices
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a directive for international roaming SIMs used in (Internet of Things) devices after consulting with relevant parties in the telecommunications sector...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain’s Iftar Program continued in last 10 days of Ramadan
Member Logo Zain, Kuwait’s leading digital service provider, announces the continuation of its annual Iftar Program during the last ten days of Ramadan, part of the company’s social campaign during the Holy Month...
 
•  Nokia partners with Lightstorm to upgrade digital infrastructure in India
Member Logo Nokia announced that it has entered into a partnership with Lightstorm, in India, to supply the latest WDM optical network solutions for Lightstorm’s network expansion into the Eastern and Northern regions of India...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Mobily celebrates global partnerships and achievements at Capacity Middle East 2023 conference
 
•  stc provides the largest indoor coverage solutions for King Abdulaziz Endowment in Makkah
 
•  Omantel and BankDhofar sign pact for Cloudification Journey with Omantel
 
•  Zain Group holds AGM with a quorum of 80.1%; Assembly approves H2 2022 dividend of 25 fils to total 35 Fils for 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CRTC urged to ensure equal internet quality, prices for Northern Canada residents
The Yukon government is urging Canada’s telecommunications regulator to ensure northern residents have access to the same internet service quality as the rest of the country at comparable rates...
 
TRA Oman to regulate international roaming in IoT devices
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a directive for international roaming SIMs used in (Internet of Things) devices after consulting with relevant parties in the telecommunications sector...
 
Middle East
 
Two experiments will be conducted in space exclusively to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Astronauts Rayana Bernawi and Ali Al-Qarni will conduct two scientific research experiments in space, which is an exclusive experience for Saudi Arabia, as it will be implemented for the first time in space...
 
Integration of modern technology key to productivity growth: Jordan
Hamdi Tabbaa, the chairman of the Amman-based Federation of Arab Businessmen (FAB), has urged Arab countries to prioritise productivity growth by integrating modern technology into production processes...
 
Vodafone Qatar reports 24% jump in net profit, 6% growth in total revenue
Vodafone Qatar maintained its growth trajectory in Q1, 2023, reporting a net profit of QR133mn, an increase of 24.2% year-on-year (y-o-y)...
 
North Africa
 
2Africa cable lands at Port Said, Egypt
The latest landing of the 2Africa cable has been announced: it’s at Port Said, at the northern end of the Suez Canal, on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
MagentaTV to take Viaplay content for German streamers
In the latest expansion of its reach into the key global streaming markets, Viaplay Group has agreed a partnership with Deutsche Telekom to bring Viaplay Select’s premium content to the MagentaTV service in Germany...
 
AMC Networks plans to launch ad-tier to streaming service AMC+
The AMC+ premium streaming bundle which provides customers access to the Shudder, IFC Films Unlimited and Sundance Now, as opposed to being purchased individually will also be included in the ad-supported tier...
 
 
South Asia
 
WorldLink to provide dedicated internet for Nepali Cricket
According to the agreement, WorldLink will provide a dedicated internet facility with optional optical fiber all over the country, as per the requirements of CAN...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Telia shuts down 3G network in Denmark to focus on 4G and 5G
Telia, the Danish telecommunications company, has shut down the remaining 3G network to make way for the expansion of 4G and 5G technologies, which will offer greater capacity, speed, stability, and security...
 
TOTEM deploys 5G DAS at Orange Vélodrome
The four French operators, Bouygues Télécom, Free Mobile, Orange and SFR, connected today their equipment to the antenna infrastructure deployed by TOTEM and can now offer 5G to their end customers within the...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Intelsat to extend life of satellite with Mission Extension Pod
Intelsat has ordered a Mission Extension Pod (MEP) from Northrop Grumman Corporation’s SpaceLogistics, which will extend the life of an Intelsat satellite...
 
MS3 Networks expands coverage across Yorkshire with new locations announced
As a wholesale-only provider, MS3 supplies fiber to the premise (FTTP) connectivity to consumers through its partnerships with multiple internet service providers (ISPs) across the area...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Deutsche Telekom teams with AWS on Private 5G
After a customer makes their selection from the portal, Deutsche Telekom is responsible for planning, deploying, and operating the customized private wireless solution...
 
Prysmian Group showcases first green-certified optical cables in the cable industry
Energy and telecommunications cable systems company Prysmian Group has launched the first optical cables certified green and Eco Cable-labelled...
 
Network and Polaris Bank renew digital partnership in Nigeria
Network International, an enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, says it has renewed its partnership with one of Nigeria’s largest financial service providers, Polaris Bank Limited,...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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