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November 21, 2023

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solutions by stc launches My Business, the advanced self-care portal for B2B customers

solutions by stc, the specialized business arm of Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, announced the launch of its upgraded self-care portal offered to its B2B customers called ‘My Business’...

World Radiocommunication Conference begins in Dubai with call for consensus on frequencies

The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), is hosting the 2023 edition of the World Radio Conference (ITU WRC-23) in the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates...

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etisalat by e& announces Microsoft Direct Routing Integration

etisalat by e& introduced Microsoft Direct Routing, signifying its continued commitment to providing unparalleled voice communicationssolutions for businesses supported by Microsoft...

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Nokia deploys energy-efficient multi-supplier O-RAN 5G network with NTT DOCOMO

Nokia announced that Japanese mobile operator, NTT DOCOMO (DOCOMO) is deploying Nokia’s Open RAN (O-RAN) compliant 5G AirScale baseband solution including Centralized Unit (CU) and Distributed Unit (DU) software in its...

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Huawei unveils joint fellowship with ITU, makes strides in digital inclusion

Huawei announced it has already brought connectivity to 90 million people in remote regions in nearly 80 countries following its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital...

Policy and Regulation

•	Kuwait introduces new telecom regulations The Municipality’s Committee for the Study and Review of Building Regulations has finalized the proposed schedule outlining requirements for establishing public radio communications stations across Kuwait...

•	World Radiocommunication Conference begins in Dubai with call for consensus on frequencies The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), is hosting the 2023 edition of the World Radio Conference (ITU WRC-23) in the Dubai World Trade Centre,...

South Asia

•	Telecom infrastructure sharing framework approved in Pakistan Telecom infrastructure sharing framework (TISF) has been approved by the federal government, that provides regulatory mechanism for licensees to share their active as well as passive telecom infrastructure in a fair and...

•	Banglalink achieves sustained growth in Q3 of 2023 This marks the company’s sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth, highlighting its commitment to delivering innovative digital services...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Subscription service leaders support telco super-bundling New research from Bango, which provides a SaaS platform for managing subscriptions, shows that executives at subscription services believe that being part of a multi-service bundling hub – like the ones being provided...

•	FAST channels Sky Mix and Crime Network launch on Samsung TV Plus Sky Mix featuring high-end drama content including Big Little Lies and True Detective and Crime Network featuring Netflix original Narcos have joined as FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus...

Global Telecom Update

•	SK Telecom’s decadeslong support for T1 pays off The top telecom carrier in terms of membership launched T1 in 2004 when the nation’s esports industry was still in its nascent stage, as part of efforts to better engage with younger generations...

•	WATT Renewable partners with Clear Blue for African telecom energy solutions This collaboration is set to roll out 1000 solar hybrid systems to telecom towers over the next three years, targeting high-growth markets in the region...

•	Telstra Broadcast Services and BT announce strategic alliance For TBS, the agreement increases its global footprint by 50% and expands its customer-base to more than 170 broadcast and media organisations worldwide...

Middle East

•	Thuraya and AnsuR partner for advanced video solutions As part of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company’s (Yahsat) strategy, this partnership addresses the growing market demand for Video and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) solutions...

•	Anghami merges with OSN+ to 'reinvent entertainment in the Arab world’ Dubai-based entertainment streaming platform OSN+ has purchased a majority stake in Nasdaq-listed music streaming service Anghami, forming a powerful media partnership in the growing MENA media landscape...

•	Batelco launches large-scale deployment of IPv6 in Bahrain The telecom company stated that the upgrade from IPv4 is a key step to keep pace with the continuously growing demand for IoT (Internet of Things) and digital products...

•	Zain KSA sells final stake in GLIC to PIF for SAR 726 million This transaction marks a significant step for the telecom giant, as it aims to channel the expected net profit of SAR 121 million into strategic investments within its core operations and enhance shareholder value...

North Africa

•	Cellulant expands payment services in Egypt Its solutions will enable seamless management of B2B and B2C payments, incorporating diverse methods like mobile money, wallets, cash, cards, or direct bank transfers in various currencies...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Digit, MediaTek and Vodacom partner for affordable 4G connectivity The drive to bring affordable smart connectivity to tens of millions of Africans continues, this time through a partnership involving MediaTek, Digit and pan-African operator Vodacom...

•	5G: Airtel Nigeria builds 200 sites Airtel Nigeria said it has built no fewer than 200 new sites in order to provide services running on the fifth generation (5G) technology...

Satellite & Internet

•	Fiji’s biggest telco welcomes Starlink The arrival in Fiji of Elon Musk’s Starlink introduces new potential for innovation and connectivity in Fiji and has been welcomed by Fiji’s biggest telecommunications company...

•	US$100 million plan to improve connectivity in Senegal’s border areas Senegal is working with its partners to implement the ‘Universal Digital Access’ programme which aims to improve connectivity in the country’s border areas,

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