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January 25, 2024

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Omantel welcomes 4th batch of Generation Z Training Program to deliver training in Future Skills in Technology and Digitization

Omantel, the leading provider of integrated telecommunication services in the Sultanate of Oman, has welcomed the fourth batch of college and university students under its successful Generation Z program, which has been designed to equip the youth with skills in future technologies to prepare them for the labor market...

Ooredoo Kuwait elevates education through technological innovation

As a trailblazer in cutting-edge products and services, the company has played a pivotal role in nurturing Kuwait's educational sector and propelling the nation's youth toward development...

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etisalat by e& unveils new eLife 5Gbps and 10Gbps Plans, first of its kind in the UAE

etisalat by e& announced two new fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) plans – 5G and 10G – that are set to significantly enhance the connectivity experience for consumers with ultra-fast fibre internet...

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Tech Mahindra Q3’24 Revenue at Rs 13,101 crores; up1.8% QoQ

Tech Mahindra Ltd., a specialist in digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering services announced the audited consolidated financial results for its quarter ended December 31st, 2023...

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T-Mobile selects Nokia to improve scalability and efficiency for 5G High Speed Internet service

Nokia has announced its collaboration with T-Mobile to launch a dedicated gateway solution that supports LTE, 5G NSA, and 5G SA technologies for the service provider’s nationwide, fixed-wireless High-Speed Internet...

Policy and Regulation

•	Korea opens bidding for 28 GHz band The Science and ICT Ministry started the bidding process for the 28 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum, seeking a fourth official mobile carrier to spur competition in the telecom industry dominated by three major network providers...

•	Hong Kong to hash out broad anti-fraud front The telecoms regulator will collaborate with government sectors and invite public service organizations to join the SMS Sender Registration Scheme to combat fraudulent messages and scam...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	EE completes first phase of 4G coverage targets under SRN Initiative ahead of schedule EE has completed its 4G coverage upgrades under the first phase of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) six months ahead of schedule, benefiting people living, working, and visiting rural communities across the UK with enhanced...

•	Tibet's $5G network reaches coverage milestone China's massive 5G rollout has officially reached every district of remote Tibet, according to official media, with the completion of a 5G basestation in Gumu Township implying that the service is now available in every...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	BT and LiveU partner to enhance live content capabilities Remote production solutions provider, LiveU, has been tapped by BT Media and Broadcast to offer new live content sharing capability for broadcasters...

•	Museum of the Future hosts virtual reality workshop The Museum of the Future, a pioneering hub for research and development as well as a global platform exploring future opportunities, invites young minds and pioneers of the future to embark on an enthralling journey through...

Satellite & Internet

•	Viasat chosen by Lufthansa Group for in-flight connectivity enhancements EAN combines S-band satellite coverage provided by Viasat with a complementary ground component network operated by long-standing Viasat and Deutsche Telekom, delivering a service that supports streaming and other high...

•	Telstra and TPN to operate Google/Meta’s Echo subsea cable Telstra International and Trans Pacific Networks (TPN) announced on Tuesday that they have partnered to co-build and operate the transpacific Echo subsea cable backed by Google and Meta...

Middle East

•	Vodafone Qatar reports 7.5% net profit growth to QR540 million in 2023 Vodafone Qatar reported a net profit of QR540mn in 2023, reflecting a 7.5% increase compared to the previous year mainly driven by EBITDA growth...

•	DBWC, Oracle to upskill 500 UAE women professionals in AI Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) and Oracle have launched the ‘sAIdaty’ initiative that is aimed at enhancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills amongst women professionals and entrepreneurs in Dubai and...

•	SIDC to consolidate enterprise resource planning under unified private cloud SAP solution With the deployment of the ERP solution, SAP S/4HANA private cloud, SIDC will benefit from a streamlined and integrated system, improving visibility and control over all of its operations...

•	Ooredoo Kuwait elevates education through technological innovation As a trailblazer in cutting-edge products and services, the company has played a pivotal role in nurturing Kuwait's educational sector and propelling the nation's youth toward development...

South Asia

•	6 digital payment gateways bolstering payment processes in Nepal Digital payment gateways have emerged as vital stakeholders in Nepal, revolutionising the way individuals, businesses, and institutions manage their finances and transact consistently...

North Africa

•	B.TECH inks MoU with Carerha to nurture women’s role in ICT and entrepreneurship sectors Egypt based B.TECH has inked a memorandum of understanding with Carerha to activate a strategic partnership between both parties to provide the necessary support to empower women, especially in the field of Information and...

Global Telecom Update

•	Telcoms sector to ride on rapid demand for services in Zimbabwe Telecommunication companies say they expect to increase their investments in 2024 on the back of an anticipated surge in telecommunications and ICT services demand...

•	Telefónica and Helium Network partner to expand in Mexico Through a partnership with Nova Labs, the company behind the Helium Network, Telefónica will integrate Helium Mobile Hotspots to extend its coverage in Mexico City and Oaxaca...

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