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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 27, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Ooredoo Kuwait secures two wins in the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence and International Business
 
 
Continuing its legacy of leadership in the global telecommunications industry, Ooredoo Kuwait, the pioneer in telecommunications and integrated digital solutions, has added two prestigious titles to its growing list of accolades at this year’s Stevie Awards round. The company’s relentless pursuit of innovation in 5G technology and its application in real-world scenarios have earned it top honors in the first edition of the Stevie Awards for Excellence in Technology, as well as Stevie’s annual International Business Awards...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T selected by State of California to expand AT&T Fiber
Member Logo AT&T awarded more than US$30 million in grant funding from CPUC to deliver high-speed internet and help close the digital divide...
 
•  Eutelsat and Cable Color renew multi-year agreement for broadcast services in Latin America
Member Logo Eutelsat Group and Honduras’s Cable Color LLC have signed a new multi-year agreement renewing capacity for video broadcast services over Central America on Eutelsat’s EUTELSAT 117 West A satellite...
 
•  Cisco announces August and September events with the financial community
Member Logo Cisco has announced that it will host and/or participate in multiple events with the financial community in August and September...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Omantel set to make Salalah the Middle East’s second largest submarine cable hub
 
•  5.5G network evolution: stc Bahrain's pioneering leap into the future
 
•  Ooredoo Kuwait champions national leadership with strategic talent development initiatives
 
•  Maxis, China Mobile International announce partnership to accelerate 5G in Malaysia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CST issues “GameMode” report for Q2 2024 in conjunction with the Esports World Cup
The report also showed an increase in the performance of download speeds of online games across popular gaming stores in Saudi Arabia, where it revealed that the performance of download speeds on STEAM reached 100% by all...
 
CITRA launches new frequencies, targets 5G tech
The Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) announced the launch of new frequencies in preparation for the inauguration of the advanced fifth generation (5GA) technology, which is the latest...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
16 new UK publicly funded 4G mobile mast upgrades now live
The next batch of four government-funded rural 4G (mobile broadband) mast upgrades have gone live in some of Britain’s most visited national parks, which forms part of the industry-led £1bn Shared Rural Network...
 
Rollout of Bali’s 5G network focused on tourism hotspots
One of Indonesia’s largest telecommunications companies, Telkomsel, has confirmed that it will be expanding its Hyper 5G network coverage in Bali...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
60% of Copec stations are now equipped with satellite Internet
Copec has managed to connect more than 60% of its network of service stations in Chile by implementing fiber optics and Starlink satellite technology...
 
HyperFiber to launch fiber-optic internet in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Upon installation, residents will have access to a 100 percent fiber network choice and experience the advantages of high-speed, fiber-to-the-home internet which far exceeds the capabilities of traditional cable and...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
New MVNO Unifique is authorised to operate in Brazil
There’s a new MVNO about to enter the market in Brazil after Unifique received authorisation from regulator Anatel to launch in most of the country...
 
SK Telecom fully revamps its AI personal assistant
SK Telecom said the revamp aims to transform the A. app into an AI personal assistant focused on enhancing daily convenience for customers...
 
Phoenix Tower International, Iliad enter agreement to build 1900 new sites in Italy
The collaboration between PTI and Iliad underscores PTI's commitment to providing world-class infrastructure solutions that meet the evolving needs of Iliad...
 
 
Middle East
 
Zain Jordan launches Fiber-to-the-Room (FTTR) technology, revolutionizing home internet experience
By installing nearly invisible fiber optic cables within residences, the system ensures high-speed internet reaches each room directly...
 
Oman: Ooredoo’s 5.5G test ignites the leap into an intelligent future
5.5G is the cornerstone of Ooredoo’s vision for an intelligent future, bridging the gap between 5G and the future 6G landscape...
 
stc pay Bahrain partners with LMRA to transform onboarding experience for new expatriates
stc pay, one of Bahrain’s most innovative and accessible mobile wallet, announced a strategic partnership with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) to enhance the onboarding experience for new expatriates...
 
Wahyd’s AI-enabled logistics platform revolutionizes road freight in the GCC
The platform, designed to streamline and optimize road freight operations, has swiftly gained traction, digitally disrupting the conventional logistics ecosystem within the region..
 
UAE among ‘top 20 countries’ operating SAR satellites
The recent launch of the Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, titled ‘Foresight-1’, is a key achievement that reinforces the UAE’s global leadership in the space sector, according to Bayanat...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan telecom operators undergo comprehensive cybersecurity audit
Telecom operators in Pakistan have initiated a comprehensive cybersecurity audit to bolster the security of the nation’s digital infrastructure...
 
North Africa
 
Ericsson signs antenna deal with e& Egypt
This collaboration will see the integration of Ericsson’s high-performing 20-port antennas from the Ericsson Antenna System (EAS) into e& Egypt’s network...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
BT Group and Edgio to debut world’s first MAUD enabled Content Delivery Network
BT Group has announced a partnership with Edgio that will integrate the company’s CDN into its MAUD technology solution...
 
WhatsApp launches augmented reality features for iOS video calls
WhatsApp is rolling out new augmented reality (AR) features for its iOS users, enhancing video calls with interactive effects and filters...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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