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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 15, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Eutelsat and Q-KON sign new multi-year agreement to expand LEO services across Sub-Saharan Africa
 
 
The agreement will further accelerate the delivery of high-speed, low-latency connectivity to specialized and underserved businesses and communities, particularly in Southern Africa...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Cisco reports first quarter earnings
Member Logo Cisco reported first quarter revenue of US$13.8 billion, net income on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis of US$2.7 billion or US$0.68 per share, and non-GAAP net income of $3.7 billion or US$0.91 per...
 
•  Huawei: Working together for a greener, more intelligent future in Europe
Member Logo Thousands of guests, including industry leaders, technical experts, and partners from around the world, gathered to explore how digital and intelligent technology can accelerate Europe's twin green and digital...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Outcomes of ITU’s first Space Sustainability Forum
The recent Space Sustainability Forum held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) indicated a broad consensus among governments and the industry on keeping outer space viable for humanity’s future...
 
NCC announces reduction in telecom operators’ tariff plans
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) through its Guidance on the Simplification of Tariffs in the Nigerian Communications Sector has announced a reduction in the number of tariff plans telecom operators offer...
 
Middle East
 
E-Commerce in Kuwait expected to reach KD 1.61 billion in 2024
This growth is driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.57% projected from 2024 to 2028, placing Kuwait among the fastest-growing e-commerce markets in the region...
 
Saudi Music Commission launches self-learn digital platform for budding musicians
The Saudi Music Commission has launched an interactive digital platform to teach music to enthusiasts wanting to start playing an instrument or further their musical knowledge...
 
UAE’s Pemo secures US$7 million to accelerate fintech expansion across MENA
This latest funding follows an earlier US$12 million Seed round led by Cherry Ventures and Shorooq Partners, underscoring investor confidence in the rapid growth of AI-enabled platforms across the Middle East and North...
 
South Asia
 
Zong and ZTE launch innovative Omni 12T12R UBR site
The Omni 12T12R UBR Site supports 1.8 GHz and 2.1 GHz dual bands, offering the flexibility to deploy either a 4T3S site (3 sectors with 4T4R per sector) or a 2T6S site (6 sectors with 2T2R per sector)...
 
SLT-Mobitel recognised as the fastest 4G mobile network by Ookla
SLT-MOBITEL Mobile has once again been recognised as Sri Lanka’s fastest 4G mobile network by Ookla, the global leader in fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications, data, and analysis...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Ocilion adds Amazon Prime Video and YouTube to IPTV platform
IPTV service provider Ocilion is opening up access to integrated premium apps on its current P500 set-top box series...
 
TikTok launches AI-powered video platform to advertisers globally
ByteDance-owned TikTok announced the global availability of its generative AI video creation platform, Symphony Creative Studios, to all advertisers, as the short-video app looks to boost its ad business...
 
 
North Africa
 
Telecom Egypt reports 5.59% drop in net profit for the first nine months of 2024
The company’s consolidated net profit attributable to the holding company for the nine-month period ending September 30th stood at EGP 8.637 billion, down from EGP 9.148 billion in the same period in 2023...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
4G upgrades in rural Wales to improve connectivity and economic growth
The new rollout of faster and more reliable 4G hopes that people living and working in rural Wales can benefit from mobile network upgrades...
 
MTN South Africa pioneers Africa's first 5.5G practice
MTN is continually testing and deploying innovative solutions to continuously build the best network and deliver an enhanced experience for South Africans...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Viasat and Altan partner to boost cellular coverage in Mexico
Global communications company Viasat has announced the launch of a home and mobile broadband service in Mexico that, they say, will boost cellular coverage in the country...
 
DOCOMO PACIFIC intros 5 Gig symmetrical fiber internet in Marianas
DOCOMO PACIFIC said it has become the first provider in the Marianas to offer residents ultra-high-speed internet with 5 Gig symmetrical speeds (5 Gbps download and upload)...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Indosat and GoTo launch Indonesian-language LLM ecosystem
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Indonesian tech firm GoTo Gojek Tokopedia said that they have begun work on Sahabat-AI, an open-source large language model (LLM) ecosystem specifically designed for Bahasa Indonesia and other...
 
X-FAB and SMART Photonics announce strategic collaboration
X-FAB Silicon Foundries, the analogue/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, and SMART Photonics, the Indium Phosphide (InP) integrated photonics foundry, have announced a strategic collaboration...
 
Rising use of Generative AI apps boosts consumer interest in differentiated connectivity
Generative AI applications are emerging as a key drive for differentiated connectivity - guaranteed uninterrupted high-end connectivity when you need it most - among 5G smartphone users globally...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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