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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 9, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
AT&T to provide connectivity solutions for new Mexico schools
 
 
Cooperative Educational Services (CES) in New Mexico has selected AT&T to deliver connectivity solutions to state school districts, providing them access to three offerings addressing school safety, cybersecurity, and long bus commutes through an exclusive contract...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  SES releases H1 2023 results
Member Logo Ruy Pinto, CEO of SES, commented: “The strong start to the year continued into Q2 resulting in a solid H1 financial performance and confirmation of the 2023 financial outlook. Networks is growing on the back of strong...
 
•  Zain Innovation Campus hosts participants of KON Program
Member Logo The Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC) hosted a special session for the participants of the KON Social Entrepreneurship Program, held by the leading non-profit LOYAC in collaboration with Babson College in Boston...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CRA publishes results of quality of service audit of mobile networks 2022
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) published a summary report presenting the results of its extensive audit conducted in 2022, evaluating the quality of mobile networks in the State of Qatar...
 
NCC warns against sale, use of unapproved devices
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned traders and other stakeholders about the negative consequences of selling and use of phones and telecommunications gadgets not type-approved by the Commission...
 
South Asia
 
PTCL completes fiberization project in Nathiagali for high speed connectivity
This initiative will greatly contribute to the overall development and growth of the telecommunications industry, supporting social empowerment and the local tourism sector...
 
ICTA, USAID hold Regional Tech Summit 2023 Northern Chapter
The Regional Tech Summit 2023, a groundbreaking series of events aimed at enhancing the ICT sector across Sri Lanka, kicked off its journey with the successful Northern Chapter held in Jaffna...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
More Russians paying for streaming services
The total number of paying subscribers rose from 16.5 million to 24.2 million in the year to June 30, while the number of subscribers to streaming service (paid and free) as a whole increased by 41% year on year to 36.7...
 
SK Telecom targets new niches as pay TV base grows
South Korean cable operator SK Telecom is looking to niche markets, single-person households and second TVs within homes to further grow its TV base after posting solid growth for pay TV in the second quarter...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Dell launches Partner First Strategy for Storage
This new go-to-market strategy combines partner expertise and reach with Dell’s world-class team and storage portfolio, including data protection, to deliver transformational outcomes for customers...
 
Digital transformation initiatives on the way in Angola
Digital transformation has been very much a theme of recent financial technology news from Angola, in the shape of initiatives from payment giant Mastercard and the US government, supported by the Angolan government and...
 
Veon pairs with Rakuten to support rebuild of Ukraine's telco infrastructure
Veon has signed a partnership with Japan's Rakuten Symphony to assist with the reconstruction of its infrastructure in Ukraine...
 
 
Middle East
 
Oman’s homegrown National Security Services Group gains local and regional recognition
Showcasing its innovative drive through a range of Omani-designed solutions, the company’s strategic vision and commitment to the advancement of the industry secured its place alongside some of the world’s...
 
AIQ, Petronas to create AI solutions for energy sector
AIQ is a technology pioneer focused on driving the transformation of the industrial sector powered by artificial intelligence (AI)...
 
Orange Jordan selects Ericsson to bolster 5G core network infrastructure
The upgrade of Orange Jordan’s network infrastructure will enhance end-user experiences and enable a transition to a 5G Standalone (SA) network and associated innovative use cases, such as network slicing...
 
‘Meta’ joins Manama-IX
Meta, the social metaverse company and one of the world’s leading content providers, owns and operates a number of social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram...
 
North Africa
 
Tunisia and Starlink partner for broadband satellite service trial
This initiative aligns with the country’s efforts to enhance its technological capabilities and improve connectivity for its citizens...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Tigo expands 4G LTE coverage in 915 rural Colombian areas
The project will provide mobile broadband to 915 rural areas that are currently without coverage, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of digital connectivity and helping to close the rural-urban access gap...
 
CETIN hits halfway mark in 5G rollout
PPF Group’s Czech telco CETIN said it was halfway through the construction of its 5G network after completing central Moravia...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Amazon to launch Kuiper broadband network satellites on United Launch Alliance rocket
The launch of ULA’s Atlas V rocket with the Kuiper satellites is scheduled for September 26, after another mission at the end of this month...
 
Wightfibre full-fibre broadband now available to 57,000 premises on the Isle Of Wight
WightFibre has announced that 57,000 premises on the Isle of Wight can now receive its full-fiber broadband service...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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