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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 18, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Beyond WRC-23: Transformative outcomes in the Arab region
 
 
The recent World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) heralded a new era in technological advancement and connectivity. As the global radiocommunication sector’s flagship event, it has significant implications for digital and telecommunications development in all parts of the world, and the Arab region is no exception...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Nokia Corporation report for Q2 and Half Year 2024
Member Logo Nokia's Q2 2024 report highlights improved order intake trends, a 450bps rise in comparable gross margin, strong free cash flow, progress in cost savings, and a stable full-year outlook despite challenging market...
 
•  Huawei, Government of Zambia, to transform 100 villages in Zambia
Member Logo Huawei Technologies and the Government of Zambia have signed an MoU to construct 100 smart villages in the country Zambia...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Arcep renews Airtel Chad's licence, with added QoS requirements
Chad’s telecoms regulator, Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Poste (Arcep), has renewed the licence of telco Airtel Chad with some new specifications and stronger QoS...
 
Beyond WRC-23: Transformative outcomes in the Arab region
The recent World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) heralded a new era in technological advancement and connectivity. As the global radiocommunication sector’s flagship event, it has significant implications for...
 
South Asia
 
Dialog Axiata launches eSIM quick transfer feature in Sri Lanka
Dialog Axiata PLC has launched the eSIM Quick Transfer feature, a first in Sri Lanka and South Asia, enabling easy transfer of eSIMs between iPhone and iPad devices...
 
North Africa
 
Ooredoo Tunisia achieves N-Cloud certification
Ooredoo Tunisia has become the first telecommunications operator in Tunisia to achieve the N-Cloud certification from the National Cyber Security Agency, demonstrating its commitment to cybersecurity and data integrity...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Paramount+ app available on PlayStation 5 in the DACH
PlayStation 5 users will be able to download the Paramount+ app on their console and subscribe to the streaming service in Germany, Austria and Switzerland...
 
Microsoft Designer launches new phone app for editing content with AI wherever you go
Microsoft’s Designer platform is leaving its preview stage after two years, becoming widely available to all users...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Deutsche Telekom unveils new AI-based SaaS solution 'Law Monitor'.
The AI-based model supports corporate legal departments in quickly recognising changes to national and, in the long term, international laws...
 
SKT invests US$200 million in data center specialist Smart Global in AI push
Under the terms of the agreement, SKT will acquire 200,000 preferred shares and secure about 10 percent ownership through conversion to common stock...
 
Telenor continues to deliver on security offering and growth
Telenor has completed the first half of 2024 with solid results in both the Nordics and Asia, with strategic investments in technology and cybersecurity providing a solid foundation for further growth...
 
 
Middle East
 
Oman sees rise in mobile phone subscriptions and usage in early 2024
Mobile phone subscriptions in Oman have increased by 3.10% to over 7 million in 2024 as of April, compared to the same period last year...
 
Ericsson and KAUST extend research to propel 5G and 6G in KSA
The partnership has also facilitated the exchange of knowledge and collaboration among students and researchers between KAUST and Ericsson Research in Sweden...
 
EOS-X SPACE to launch space flights from Abu Dhabi in 2025
EOS-X SPACE, the pioneering European space exploration firm of Spanish origin, plans to launch space flights in Abu Dhabi in 2025...
 
stc signs strategic agreement with the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy to supply Smart Electricity Meters
stc secured the agreement after winning the bid for the project, which aligns with its vision to enable digital transformation in Kuwait and supports Kuwait’s 2035 vision...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Vodafone Idea expands L900 technology for superior 4G coverage
Vodafone Idea (Vi) announced the expansion of its L900 technology in 3000 sites across Kolkata, enhancing its 4G indoor coverage and data speeds...
 
Umobile signs MoU’s with towercos in bid to build Malaysia’s next 5G network
Malaysian telecom operator Umobile has signed multiple agreements with towercos in the country in a bid to build Malaysia’s second 5G network...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Soracom offers satellite NB-IoT from Skylo in phased commercial launch
KDDI-owned cellular IoT provider Soracom is offering satellite NB-IoT in a phased and controlled commercial launch to key enterprise customers...
 
Brazil works with IDB to expand fixed broadband coverage
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says it has approved a US$100 million loan to Brazil's federal government to improve digital connectivity and expand fixed broadband coverage in the country...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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