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September 11, 2023

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Saudi Arabia prioritizes efforts to integrate satellite in 5G networks

Arab Advisors Group's "The 5G Handbook" series delves into the growth and impact of 5G adoption in individual Arab countries, highlighting its broader applications beyond traditional telecom services...

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SES Space & Defense awarded U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory contract to support DEUCSI Program

SES Space & Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES focused on delivering satellite network solutions for the U.S. Government, has been awarded a multi-year contract by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to...

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Avaya reports positive business momentum post emergence

Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions, today reported strong market momentum for the months since the company’s successful completion of its financial transformation in May 2023...

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Nokia announces charging software solution targeting enterprises to drive monetization capabilities

Nokia has launched the Enterprise Edge Charging software solution to drive new monetization capabilities for smart cities, utilities, and railway verticals, as part of the company’s ongoing strategic push into...

Policy and Regulation

•	ComReg reports continued growth in full fibre subscriptions Ireland’s Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has published its quarterly key data report for the three months ending 30 June 2023, revealing an almost 34% year-on-year increase in the number of full...

•	DRC warns Airtel, MTN over low SIM registrations The Republic of Congo’s telecoms watchdog issued a formal notice to Airtel and MTN regarding the failure to register an adequate rate of SIM cards to subscribers...

South Asia

•	Pakistan's taxation system undergoing significant digital transformation With a growing focus on digitisation, the taxation system was undergoing a significant digital transformation, which is poised to streamline economic documentation...

•	Nepal Telecom expands internet service to four eastern districts The Nepal Telecom has expanded internet services to four more districts in the east - Dhankuta, Tehrathum, Sankhuwasabha and Bhojpur by laying optical fibers...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Bedrock migrates RTLplay to new streaming platform The European streaming technology company Bedrock has announced the migration of RTLplay to its brand new streaming platform...

•	GO Malta taps Simply.TV and Minerva for new OTT offering Maltese telco GO Malta has tapped metadata specialist Simply.TV and TV technology outfit Minerva to power the user interface and experience of the EPG and VOD for its pay TV customers...

Global Telecom Update

•	Deutsche Telekom claims record 6GHz trial Deutsche Telekom achieved a 12Gb/s mobile data rate using a combination of 6GHz and 3.6GHz antennas in a trial, claiming a record with speeds and bandwidth 12-times greater than its current 5G network...

•	KT partners with SingPost to improve digital logistics Through the collaboration, the two companies will start a pilot program for digital logistics transportation in seven Singaporean districts using KT’s AI delivery system Lisfo, short for Logistics Intelligence Suite...

•	Now Corp partners with Fortinet for cybersecurity upgrade In a statement, Now Corp detailed the partnership will push the enhancement of security solutions tailored for enterprises, and establish a secure ecosystem for the development of 5G applications in the southeast Asian...

Middle East

•	Over 7 million mobile phone subscriptions in H1 2023 Oman’s total mobile phone subscriptions at the end of the second quarter of 2023 exceeded 7mn, an increase of 2.61% compared to the same period of 2022, with average usage of 87.6 minutes per subscription...

•	Saudi Arabia prioritizes efforts to integrate satellite in 5G networks Arab Advisors Group's "The 5G Handbook" series delves into the growth and impact of 5G adoption in individual Arab countries, highlighting its broader applications beyond traditional telecom services...

•	DIFC enacts amended Data Protection Regulations Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has enacted amendments to the Data Protection Regulations, enhancing the current data protection framework and keeping itself at the forefront of data protection in the region...

•	BSB bolsters student performance by 4.6 percentage points through use of pioneering AI technology Students using the Inspired AI platform at the British School of Bahrain saw performance increase by 4.6 percentage points on average, equating to more than half of an entire grade boundary...

North Africa

•	Egyptian mobile operators provide free calls to & from quake-hit Morocco Three major mobile network operators in Egypt announced providing free calls and text messages to and from Morocco to allow their customers to get in touch with family and friends in the quake-hit Morocco...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Virgin Media O2 to shut off 3G services in 2025 The closure of its 3G services will see the telco focus on further expanding and upgrading its 4G and 5G connectivity,..

•	North wakes up to 4G mobile internet for first time 4G mobile internet is now available in North Cyprus for the first time, after telecommunications company KKTCell began providing the service recently...

Satellite & Internet

•	Low-cost, low-weight satellite solution is coming to Mexico Satcoms company Astranis is partnering with Mexican ISP Apco Networks on what it describes as a two-satellite programme to bring affordable broadband internet to five million people...

•	Gigabit Networks announces new Gigafast service In response to the surging demand for superior customer service and high-quality internet connectivity, the company is proud to extend its high-quality full-fiber internet services nationwide...

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