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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 11, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Nokia chosen to modernize du’s voice core network to provide high-quality voice service to more users in UAE
 
 
Nokia announced that it has been selected to modernize the Circuit Switched Core network of du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC). As part of the project, Nokia will expand and modernize the existing IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Voice Core Network in order to extend Voice over Long Term Evolution (VoLTE) services...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T and FCC say collaboration is key in combatting spam
Member Logo At CES, Amanda Potter of AT&T and FCC officials stressed the importance of collaboration between the telecom industry and government in tackling scam calls and texts with AT&T having implemented network filters to block...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Zain recognizes top-performing players
 
•  etisalat by e& and Cisco sign MoU to elevate connectivity and collaboration services for businesses in the UAE
 
•  Zain brings derby excitement closer to fans
 
•  HUAWEI launches GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Irish regulator designates video-sharing platform services
Coimisiún na Meán designates 10 platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Udemy, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Reddit, under new online safety rules in Ireland, based on the Online Safety and...
 
BTRC issues guidelines for ISPs
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) issues new guidelines for ISPs on radio frequency usage, aiming to streamline frequency allocation and bring transparency to the process, impacting both wireless...
 
Middle East
 
Es’hailSat and Viasat Energy Services announce MENA VSAT deal
Es’hailSat partners with Viasat Energy Services to provide high-speed VSAT services in the MENA region, leveraging Es’hail-1 satellite capacity and Es’hailSat's Doha teleport infrastructure...
 
Qvest-SRMG joint venture to drive media innovation in KSA
Qvest and SRMG establish a joint venture in Saudi Arabia to enhance media, production, and technology services, aligning with the country's Vision 2030 and aiming to transform the expanding media industry in the MENA...
 
Ooredoo’s Visitor SIM now gives 5GB data to international guests
Ooredoo Qatar updates its Visitor SIM offerings for international guests, featuring enhanced data packages and widespread availability, catering to the increased visitor influx during the football season...
 
North Africa
 
Algerie Telecom signs cooperation MoU with Ooredoo, following new agreement with Djezzy
Algerie Telecom and Ooredoo Algeria inked a partnership MoU to exchange innovative services, aiming to jointly develop and offer cutting-edge solutions for the Algerian telecom market...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Feyenoord launches OTT platform with Endeavor Streaming
Feyenoord launches Feyenoord ONE, the first dedicated OTT platform in the Dutch football league, offering exclusive content and enhanced fan experiences with advanced data analytics...
 
Vodafone TV Play launches in Ireland
Vodafone Ireland launches Vodafone TV Play, an all-in-one smart entertainment hub and soundbar with advanced features like Google Assistant and access to over 100 live TV and radio channels, designed by Bang & Olufsen using...
 
 
South Asia
 
iValue partners with Veeam to bring data protection and ransomware recovery solutions to Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan
iValue InfoSolutions partners with Veeam® Software to offer innovative data protection solutions in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, aiming to enhance data resilience and support digital transformation in these markets...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Crnogorski Telekom to shutter 3G network on 22 January
Montenegrin telecom CT will shut down its 3G network by January 22nd, prioritizing resources for expanding its 4G and 5G coverage already exceeding 97% and 80% of the population respectively...
 
Malaysia gears up for second 5G player as DNB hits coverage target
Malaysia's 5G network operator DNB achieves over 80% coverage in populated areas, meeting criteria for establishing a second commercial 5G operator...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
China to launch 26,000 satellites
China commences building its own satellite internet constellation similar to StarLink, planning to launch around 26,000 satellites for global coverage, driven by state-owned enterprises and incorporating military-use...
 
CANTV targets 60% fiber coverage by end-2024
Venezuelan state telecom CANTV aims for 50-60% fiber coverage by year-end, boosting border towns and deploying 250,000-300,000 fiber points...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Surge seen in AI-powered startups, new cybersecurity tools
2024 sees a surge in AI-driven startups and cybersecurity tools using generative AI, alongside AI integration as a supportive assistant, and significant advancements in blockchain technology...
 
Smartfren and Aviat partner to support private network rollout in Indonesia
Aviat Networks and Smartfren Telecom sign a deal to enhance digitalisation and automation in private networks across Indonesia, aiming to provide high-speed wireless connectivity and advanced services to various industries...
 
Airtel’s IoT solutions to power 20 million Adani Energy smart meters
Airtel Business will deploy its NB-IoT, 4G and 2G technologies to ensure Adani Energy Solutions' (AESL) smart meters function efficiently and securely...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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