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January 5, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
HUAWEI launches GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity
 
 
Huawei launches the HUAWEI GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity from January 5 to February 29, 2024, inviting participants to express their creativity using Huawei tablets, and featuring the latest HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2” with advanced features for digital art creation...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain brings derby excitement closer to fans
Member Logo In an exciting day for local football fans, and with over 25,000 spectators attending Sabah Al Salem Stadium, Zain celebrated the thrills of the Kuwait Premier League (Dawri Zain) derby between Arabi SC and Qadisiya SC in...
 
•  Nokia and Honor sign 5G patent license agreement
Member Logo Nokia announced that it has signed a new patent cross-license agreement with Honor covering both parties’ fundamental inventions in 5G and other cellular technologies. The terms of the agreement remain confidential...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
MCMC issues final determination on mobile broadband mandatory QoS standards
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a final determination for mandatory quality of service standards for Wireless Broadband Access Service, effective from April 1, 2024, following its...
 
NCC to unveil strategic plan for telecoms sector this month
NCC's Executive Vice-Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, will introduce a strategic telecom plan in January 2024, focusing on service quality, Right of Way issues, and SIM-National Identity Number linkage...
 
North Africa
 
E-payment, collection services exceed US$263 billion in Egypt
Egypt's Finance Minister highlighted the government's dedication to financial inclusion and digitization, reporting a surge in electronic transactions and the effective implementation of digital payment systems...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Orange Slovakia to complete 3G shutdown on 22 February
Orange Slovakia will start phasing out its 3G network on January 18, completing the process by February 22, impacting SWAN (4ka) users who currently access Orange's 3G network, though a 4G roaming agreement is in place...
 
Telecom enabled new “full” 5G sites on the Personal mobile network in Mar del Plata, Pinamar and Cariló
Staff has activated 7 new 5G antennas in Mar del Plata, Pinamar, and Cariló, complementing 10 existing 5G DSS sites, to enhance mobile connectivity and IoT potential without requiring specific plans for users...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
LG expands latest webOS upgrade rollout
LG Electronics is set to extend the latest upgrade of its webOS smart TV platform to older LG Smart TV models in 2022, enhancing user experience with personalized features, a customizable interface, and a commitment to...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
SpaceX sends first direct-to-cell Starlinks to orbit
SpaceX successfully launched six Direct to Cell-capable Starlink satellites, marking a step forward in global mobile connectivity and facing both regulatory and astronomical concerns...
 
Baktelecom deploys GPON network in Baku’s Garadagh district
Baktelecom's GPON network expansion in Azerbaijan's Garadagh district has connected 60,000 households, with 24,400 already using its high-speed broadband, telephony, and TV services, contributing to the nationwide...
 
 
Middle East
 
UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar ahead in quantum computing
The rapid advance of quantum computing has ignited a fierce race for the next era of computing innovation globally and across the Middle East, according to new research from Frost & Sullivan...
 
Top innovators convene in Bahrain for digital transformation summit
An international conference on Open Innovation and Digital Transformation, organized by the Arabian Gulf University, will be held on March 3-4 in Bahrain, featuring elite speakers and industry leaders to explore...
 
Zain KSA partners with Kebar Association to empower elderly with digital skills
Zain KSA has partnered with Kebar Association in an MoU to reduce the digital divide and enable the elderly to adapt to technology, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030...
 
South Asia
 
PTCL Group renews partnership with TPL Trakker for provision of ICT services
PTCL Group and TPL Trakker have renewed their partnership, with PTCL continuing to provide advanced machine-to-machine (M2M) and ICT services, supporting TPL Trakker's vehicle tracking and IoT offerings...
 
Axentec PLC launches to revolutionize digital solutions for corporate and SME markets
Axentec PLC, a subsidiary of Robi Axiata, begins operations offering advanced digital solutions like cloud services, AI, and cybersecurity, targeting both the Bangladeshi and global markets, with a focus on corporate and SME...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
China solves nearly 400,000 telecom, online fraud cases in 2023
From January to November 2023, Chinese public security departments resolved 391,000 telecom and online fraud cases, arresting 79,000 suspects, including key figures, through domestic crackdowns and international law...
 
SK, Thales collaborate on 5G post-quantum cryptography
SK Telecom and Thales have partnered to test advanced quantum-resistant cryptography, enhancing 5G network security against potential quantum computer threats, using Crystals-Kyber algorithm for secure subscriber identity...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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