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July 22, 2024

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AT&T announces commitment to open at least 100 connected learning centers by the end of 2027

In collaboration with organizations like Dell Technologies and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, AT&T builds on its commitment to narrow the digital divide...

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Nokia accelerates its share buybacks

Nokia Corporation had on 18 March 2024 announced the first phase of its share buyback program and, in line with the announcement made on 18 July 2024, has decided to accelerate its share buybacks by increasing the number of...

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Huawei Kepler Platform OptiX OSN 9800 K36 wins Red Dot Design Award 2024

This recognition highlights the product’s design excellence in digital intelligence, ultra-high capacity, innovative dual 3D orthogonal architecture, ultra-high integration, and ultra-strong intelligence...

Policy and Regulation

•	TRA updates regulations for telecommunications devices to empower SMEs This decision aims to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by providing a framework for obtaining permits to import telecommunications devices for commercial purposes, type approval certificates, and customs release...

•	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...

North Africa

•	Libya, Morocco, and Seychelles lead Africa in ICT development The report evaluates ICT progress in 47 African countries and 170 countries globally, based on 10 indicators, including internet usage, mobile broadband penetration, and the cost of mobile data and voice services...

Satellite & Internet

•	Avanti trials satellite connectivity support for Africa’s financial operations Avanti Communications says it has undertaken a satellite connectivity test with BankservAfrica, Africa’s largest automated clearing house, and with Capitec Bank, one of South Africa’s top retail banks...

•	Fiber optic breakthrough allows data delivery 4.5 million times faster than currently possible Researchers have broken the current broadband speed record with a new development that allows data delivery up to 4.5 million times faster than currently possible. And they achieved it using standard fiber optic cables...

Global Telecom Update

•	New partnership aims to transform IoT landscape in Latin America This collaboration aims to leverages the strengths of two industry leaders to offer advanced solutions for managing and operating sensor networks...

•	JTOWER and KDDI collaborate for Telecom Advancement JTOWER Inc. has embarked on a joint study with KDDI Corporation to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of Japan’s telecommunications infrastructure...

•	Vodafone sells further 10% stake in Vantage Towers The stake sale is the final part of a deal announced in 2022 when Vodafone said it would sell a chunk of its Germany-based masts company to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and KKR to raise proceeds to reduce its debt...

Middle East

•	Saudi government agencies boost emerging tech adoption by 10% in 2024 This progress is a key element of Saudi Arabia’s broader transformation strategy, aimed at leveraging advanced systems to improve services for citizens, residents, and visitors...

•	Oman positioned to become regional relecommunications hub Oman is poised to become a regional telecommunications center due to its advanced internal network and initiatives to enhance rural connectivity, according to Oxford Business Group’s (OBG) new guide on Oman’s...

•	Jordan launches national blockchain technology network The implementation of blockchain technology in Jordan’s government sector aligns with the Jordanian Digital Transformation Strategy (2021-2025)...

•	ENOC Group partners with SAP and Moro Hub for sustainable digital transformation This strategic move allows ENOC to accelerate its cloud journey in a single contract through a unified package, incorporating SAP S/4HANA Cloud as a core component...

South Asia

•	Jazz secures credit facility to enhance 4G network Jazz has successfully secured a credit facility, to enhance 4G network and promote digital knclusion in Pakistan...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	RTL Group to bundle streaming technology at Bedrock RTL Group is unifying the technology behind its streaming platforms in several European countries and is cutting jobs in Germany as a consequence...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Lahaul-Spiti’s Miyar valley to get 4G services Once operational, the 4G connectivity promises to significantly enhance accessibility to educational resources for students and facilitate smoother communication for the valley’s inhabitants...

•	America Movil ends Q2 with 12.8 million 5G subscribers in Mexico Mexican telecoms group America Movil ended the second quarter of the year with a total of 12.8 million subscribers in Mexico, according to the carrier’s earnings report...

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