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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 31, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, e&, and Singtel form Global Telco AI Alliance for collaboration and innovation in AI
 
 
SK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, e& and Singtel today announced that they formed the Global Telco AI Alliance to create a new customer experience and make a difference in the lives of global citizens using AI technology...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& enterprise partners with Informatica to accelerate data modernisation and governance in the UAE
Member Logo Through this partnership, e& enterprise has proven its proficiency in implementing Informatica's cutting-edge Intelligent Data Management Cloud™ platform and solutions, resulting in substantial advantages for...
 
•  Successful entry into service of the multi-mission EUTELSAT 10B satellite
Member Logo Eutelsat Communications announces the successful entry into service of the multi-mission high-capacity EUTELSAT 10B satellite at the 10°East orbital position...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CST published the 2nd “ICT and Space Sustainability in Saudi Arabia” Report
The report shed light on 12 interesting success stories from over 34 entities adopted digital solutions to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...
 
TRA launches public consultation on registration, use of radio frequencies, prices
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a public consultation on its regulation/guideline for regulating the registration and use of radio frequencies and devices and determining their prices...
 
South Asia
 
Robi expands 4G network to 99% of Bangladeshi population
As the leading digital services provider with the highest proportion of 4G users at 55.4%, Robi has recently enhanced its network to ensure 98.5% population coverage and nearly double data speed for 4G smartphone users...
 
Number of cellular subscribers decline in Pakistan
The number of cellular subscribers in Pakistan decreased from 192.27 million by end May 2023 to 190.95 million by end June...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Sky upgrades Entertainment OS 1.2 OS
Sky has introduced a series of improvements to Entertainment OS, the operating system behind its Sky Glass and Sky Stream devices...
 
Virgin Media O2 gets FAST with TV offer
In the latest example of the growing popularity of free, ad-supported streaming TV to viewers and operators alike, Virgin Media is to launch a selection of new FAST to viewers to provide an alternative experience to...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
GO signs sponsorship agreement with Chamber of Engineers
An agreement has just been signed between GO and the Chamber of Engineers which will see both sides collaborating more closely in the field of engineering and the promotion of engineering careers within the...
 
Vodafone expands access to AWS Wavelength in Spain
Vodafone Business has expanded its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to include Spain as one of its markets to use the service...
 
Intel reports profitable quarter, makes several AI announcements
Intel reported a profitable quarter thanks to its aggressive savings plan while detailing some of the opportunity ahead in artificial intelligence during the chipmaker's quarterly earnings call last week...
 
 
Middle East
 
SAP commits to developing Kuwaiti technology skills
Developing local technological talent, transforming businesses in the cloud, building resilient supply chains and creating sustainable enterprises were the focus areas at the SAP Discovery Day in Kuwait...
 
Ooredoo shows strong customer satisfaction in CRA survey
The survey, which included feedback from over 2,500 individuals across various segments of Qatar’s population, evaluated customer satisfaction with telecom services provided in the country...
 
5G adoption on the rise on global and regional levels
Arab Advisors Group released a new series of reports: The 5G Handbook. The series tackles one 5G-operating Arab country at a time, to explore, review, and analyze the development of 5G networks and study the efforts put...
 
ZOI, du join forces to enhance roaming services
The partnership aims to expand and enhance international roaming services across nine countries, including the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Sudan, and South Sudan...
 
North Africa
 
Algerie Telecom's FTTH subscribers rise to 800000
Algerie Télécom announced that it has reached to 800000 FTTH subscribers, allowing speeds of up to 300 Mbps, indicates a press release of the company...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Singapore to turn off 3G and reassign spectrum for 5G
3G networks will be shut off in Singapore next July, giving a one-year roadmap for 1% of the mobile phone population to make the switch to newer generations...
 
MTN launches first 5G network in Uganda
MTN Uganda, a unit of South African-based MTN Group has launched the first 5G network in the east African country...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches massive EchoStar internet satellite
With an ever-increasing demand for internet access, EchoStar launched a powerful new communications satellite atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket that will deliver broadband service across nearly 80% of North and South...
 
NBN Co announces milestone in FTTP upgrade programme
Australia’s NBN Co has announced a ‘significant milestone’ in its network rollout programme, revealing that more than two million additional premises are now able to order a full fiber connection...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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