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March 13, 2024

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iKO Media Group leverages Eutelsat satellite capacity to launch eCLUTCH, an innovative new eSports package, bringing new gaming content to wider audiences

iKO Media Group is furthering its relationship with Eutelsat Group, to bring an innovative new eSports TV package, eCLUTCH, to screens across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Launching at Eutelsat’s 16° East orbital position, HOTBIRD at 13° East and 7/8° West, the platform initially includes 10 eSports and gaming channels, with more to join in the near future...

Ooredoo entrusts Huawei with the preparation of its central network for 5.5G in Algeria and Tunisia

Ooredoo is stepping up initiatives to modernize its network and prepare it for the deployment of 5G in its African markets of Algeria and Tunisia...

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Zain maintains lead in Service Hero’s Customer Satisfaction Index Awards

Zain has maintained its lead in the Service Hero Customer Satisfaction Index Awards after being ranked first in the ‘Best Mobile Operator’ category for the twelfth time and the ‘Best Internet Service...

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Tech Mahindra to power Mobily’s loyalty programs with Generative AI driven automation capabilities

Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions, signed a strategic partnership with Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), a leading technology media and...

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Cisco's pioneering identity intelligence defends against most persistent cyber threat

Cisco is introducing an industry-first approach that brings together identity, networking and security to better protect organizations’ complex identity stack against increasingly sophisticated attacker techniques...

Policy and Regulation

•	Viettel successfully bids for the rights to use the radio frequency band 2500-2600 MHz The 2500-2600 MHz frequency band is allocated by the Ministry of Information and Communications for the deployment of mobile information systems according to 5G, 4G standards, and future technologies...

•	NTIA releases implementation plan for National Spectrum Strategy The implementation plan sets out timeslines milestones and responsible agencies for study of 2,786 megahertz of spectrum that was identified in the NSS, which was released last November...

South Asia

•	EdfaPay & Digikhata team to expand FinTech solutions in Pakistan This partnership signifies a strategic move aimed at enhancing competitiveness and elevating the standards of FinTech services in the region...

•	GP gets unified licenses, paving the way to a Smart BD This technological leap will enhance connectivity and simplify telecom services by consolidating multiple existing and potential future technology licenses...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Magenta TV Czech available on Apple TV In the initial version, customers can use a 7-day backwards EPG, automatic search and parental control settings...

•	Barcelona unveils new streaming service Barça One The free ad-supported platform does not require a registration from users, but will provide a paid ad-free subscription offering ,which will be available to Barcelona members for free...

Global Telecom Update

•	AIS to offer Google Workspace in Thailand AIS partnered with Google Cloud to deliver a suite of business solutions to SMEs in Thailand, a move to push growth in its enterprise segment...

•	Telefónica Tech UK&I launches ‘NextDefense’ to Enable secure digital transformation Telefónica Tech now offers its ‘NextDefense’ service in the UK and Ireland with proprietary threat intelligence, cutting-edge technology and automation-driven standardised procedures, thanks to its scale and...

•	Vodafone Business plans investment in ICT solutions This roles include positions in digital operations, digital sales, software as a service (Saas) and IoT solutions and are in addition to the 40 graduate roles currently being filled across the organisation...

Middle East

•	Numa partners with Visa to accelerate expansion into Saudi Arabia Jordan-based fintech Numa has partnered with Visa, including a strategic investment to propel Numa’s plans to expand into Saudi Arabia and the UAE...

•	Iran higher than 144 countries in terms of digital index The World Bank has reviewed the state of digital development in the world, ranking 217 countries and autonomous regions in the world in terms of the e-government index...

•	Aramco, Inmarsat sign MoU on introducing 5G network in Arabian Gulf This follows an outdoor network testing completed sucessfully in Rutland Water, UK, in February, which demonstrated reliable and high throughput millimeter Wave (mmWave) signal propagation over water...

•	Ooredoo business shapes the future of education at Kuwait University's Digital Transformation Summit The session provided valuable insights into Ooredoo's vision and strategic approach for achieving this transformation and its broader impact on Kuwait's educational landscape...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Globe expands network across Philippines The operator has also upgraded 6,975 existing mobile sites to 4G LTE technology to ensure access to high-speed connectivity among more Filipinos nationwide...

•	SmarTone enhances 5G at Hong Kong International Airport with addition of 3.5GHz This upgrade significantly enhances the 5G network capacity in both indoor and outdoor spaces of the airport...

Satellite & Internet

•	Sateliot to launch four 5G satellites Sateliot has announced that it has entered into a partnership with SpaceX to launch four new satellites into space in 2024...

•	New alliance boosts Latin American connections with North America Leading global connectivity providers Arelion and Telxius say they are collaborating to expand connectivity to North and Latin America...

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