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September 9, 2024

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Eutelsat and SoftBank Corp. collaborate to offer ubiquitous, low latency, secure connectivity for businesses and government agencies throughout Japan

The multi-year partnership will enable SoftBank to deliver a high quality, robust bandwidth- and communication speed-guaranteed service to customers including corporations and government entities, notably providing momentum for SoftBank’s satellite communication services...

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Nokia named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CSP 5G Core Network Infrastructure Solutions

Nokia has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Communication Service Provider 5G Core Infrastructure Network Solutions. Nokia’s Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision are the...

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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Huawei complete consolidation of large-scale PS core serving Hundreds of millions of Indonesian users

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH), one of Indonesia's leading telcos, in cooperation with global ICT solution provider Huawei, has finalized a large core network consolidation project in Jakarta...

Policy and Regulation

•	CST to hold the 4th edition of the Digital Technology Forum in October 2024 The forum is an opportunity that brings together technology leaders, innovators, and investors, offering a platform for exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and exploring global best practices in the field...

•	Malaysia’s MCMC told to drop DNS redirection scheme Malaysia’s Communications Ministry has instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to stop forcing local ISPs to redirect domain name service (DNS) traffic away from third-party DNS...

Middle East

•	Orange Jordan’s BIG Program kicks off 11th season, empowering startups with investment insights Orange Jordan continues to support the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, helping strengthen the startup scene in the country...

•	Saudi Arabia’s technology sector could gain US$4 billion from GenAI by 2028 Saudi Arabia’s technology sector could see an increase in operating profit of SR15 billion (US$4 billion) by 2028 with the adoption of generative artificial intelligence, a new report showed...

•	Moro Hub seals collaboration agreement with Salzer Tech This partnership signifies a pivotal step in the collaboration between the two companies, with a shared commitment to identifying and capitalizing on opportunities that align with the terms and conditions outlined in the...

South Asia

•	Meta to improve Pakistan’s internet speed with new undersea cable heduled for completion by 2025, this project aims to significantly boost Pakistan’s connectivity, improving bandwidth, reducing latency, and providing faster, more reliable access to Meta platforms like Facebook and...

•	Nepal Telecommunications Authority directs internet service providers to lift TikTok ban Nepal has officially lifted its nine-month ban on TikTok, following a government decision, with the platform agreeing to comply with specific conditions within a three-month deadline to ensure responsible usage and address...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Virgin Media upgrade: Rakuten TV now available Virgin Media TV customers have received a free upgrade giving access to an array of live and on-demand content with the arrival of Rakuten TV...

•	Roku and Currys announce retail partnership The first-of-its-kind-partnership for Roku UK will allow Currys and its partner brands will be able to access Roku Media ad inventory, starting with videos ads and expanding to other creative ad formats...

North Africa

•	Egypt's telecom operators not to raise prices of recharge cards, internet bundles Telecom operators in Egypt have confirmed that there will be no increase in the prices of recharge cards or internet packages, according to a report by Al Ahram Gate...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	A1 Belarus enhances LTE network capacity A1 Belarus, in partnership with the state-owned infrastructure operator beCloud, has completed a major upgrade to its LTE network in Gomel...

•	EE launches 5G SA network in 15 major UK cities U.K. carrier EE, owned by BT Group, announced the launch of its 5G Standalone (5G SA) network across 15 major cities across the U.K...

Satellite & Internet

•	Private satellite network launches first global communication services The third orbital plane of Chinese private automaker Geely's Future Mobility Constellation was launched from Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi Province, with 10 satellites entering their intended orbits and functioning...

•	Claro Colombia to inject US$200 million into fiber for AI prep Claro Colombia announced US$200 million will be used to upgrade its fiber optic network, a move to pave the way for advanced technologies such as AI...

Global Telecom Update

•	Telekom Malaysia pushes AI with singing platform Telekom Malaysia (TM) deployed an AI-powered music platform that modulates voices, a move designed to develop the operator’s expertise in the rising technology...

•	Telefonica tops ranking in Europe and Americas for telco to techco transition OMDIA’s latest global benchmarking study puts the Spanish operator group fourth in the world behind three Asian leaders...

•	KT, SKT, LGU+ unite to improve worker safety with joint base station safety facilities SK Telecom has announced a new initiative to jointly build base station safety facilities with KT and LGU+ to enhance worker safety at telecommunications construction sites and tower locations...

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