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SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
January 8, 2024 |
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| Featured Member News |
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| Zain brings derby excitement closer to fans |
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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 the 13th round’s opening match...
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| 3G, 4G and 5G Networks |
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Uzbektelecom begins ‘gradual’ introduction of VoLTE
Uzbektelecom begins the gradual introduction of VoLTE technology over its 4G LTE network in Uzbekistan, promising enhanced call quality and efficiency, with nationwide development ongoing...
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T-Mobile achieves first six-carrier 5G aggregation
T-Mobile achieves a world-first six-carrier aggregation call on its 5G network, reaching speeds above 3.6 Gbps, and announces a new 'Direct to Cell' service with SpaceX's Starlink for global mobile phone...
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| Content & Immersive Technologies |
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Africa to add 12 million pay TV subs
The number of pay TV subscribers in Africa is projected to increase by 12 million between 2023 and 2029, reaching a total of 55 million, with growth in both satellite TV and DTT sectors, indicating significant potential in...
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Charter adds Disney+ ad tier to pay TV bundle for free in landmark deal
The Disney+ ad-supported tier will be included in Charter Communications' Spectrum TV Select package at no extra cost, following a new deal between Disney and the pay TV provider, offering customers access to Disney+...
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| Satellite & Internet |
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Tanzania secures orbital space for maiden satellite launch
Tanzania has secured a pivotal orbital position for its first broadcasting satellite, marking a significant milestone in its broadcasting sector and space technology advancements...
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PLDT claims a ‘first’ with 50GPON demo
PLDT Inc. in the Philippines completes testing of 50G Passive Optical Network technology, enabling potential internet speeds of up to 50Gbps, significantly faster than current offerings...
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| Global Telecom Update |
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NT to develop cloud managed platform
National Telecom (NT) in Bangkok plans to reduce its workforce from 12,600 to 11,000 by the end of the year while developing a Cloud Managed Platform for state agencies, with a budget of 600 million baht pending approval...
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Access Communications unveils new Zero2 brand
Malawian operator Access Communications Limited has rebranded as Zero2, investing US$ 6.9 million in network infrastructure to target low-middle-income Malawians with affordable, high-quality communications...
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