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December 4, 2024

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e& UAE launches Kids SIM Card and Parental Control Service for safer digital environment for children

e& UAE announced the launch of its Kids SIM Card and Parental Control Service, designed to safeguard children's online activities. This was announced at the ongoing WeProtect Global Summit 2024 on combating online child exploitation, hosted by the Ministry of Interior on December 4–5 in Abu Dhabi...

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Eutelsat Group exercises its put option and signs Share Purchase Agreement with EQT Infrastructure

Eutelsat Group has exercised the put option signed with EQT Infrastructure VI fund (“EQT”) on 9th August 2024 regarding a majority stake in a newly created entity that will hold Eutelsat’s passive ground...

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Cisco unveils plug-and-play AI solutions, accelerating AI adoption for the enterprise

Cisco has announced new additions to its data center infrastructure portfolio: an AI server family purpose-built for GPU-intensive AI workloads with NVIDIA accelerated computing, and AI PODs to simplify and de-risk AI...

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Nokia and Hotwire Communications trial 25G and 50G PON speeds over live fiber broadband network in Florida

Nokia announced that Hotwire Communications, one of the leading US fiber-optic telecommunications providers specializing in residential and business services, has successfully tested 25G and 50G PON broadband speeds over its...

Policy and Regulation

•	Brazil's Anatel gives nod to 5G nationwide Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency and the Band Management Entity announced that the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) frequency band, intended for 5G, had been cleared after the total removal of interference that prevented...

Middle East

•	Iraq and Vodafone sign agreement to launch government-owned 5G network Iraq’s Ministry of Communications announced the signing of an agreement with global telecom giant Vodafone to launch a fully government-owned 5G network...

•	NCFA and Save the Children launch study on digital safety for children in Jordan This initiative, part of the Safe Digital Childhood Coalition, aims to create secure online environments for children, shielding them from digital violence and promoting self-expression...

•	BNET acquires Amwaj Islands’ ICT infrastructure assets Bahrain Network (BNET), the national company responsible for providing fibre-based broadband network in Bahrain, has announced its complete acquisition of Amwaj Islands’ fixed-fibre infrastructure network assets...

South Asia

•	Sehat Kahani partners with Neem to revolutionize payment solutions for Pakistan’s digital healthcare sector This collaboration aims to streamline funds movement within Sehat Kahani’s ecosystem, improve digital transactions, and support the company’s growth while advancing financial wellness for patients across the...

•	Dialog unveils Sri Lanka’s first AI assistant for local developer community As the first of its kind in the country, the IdeaBiz AI Assistant is set to transform how users interact with technical information, access onboarding assistance, and receive real-time support...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	SBC and Airtel Seychelles launch free data for radio streaming SBC and Airtel Seychelles partner to offer zero-rated streaming on the SBC Radio app, enhancing digital accessibility and providing free, seamless audio content to Airtel customers...

•	Movistar integrates Apple TV+ into TV offer Movistar has entered a strategic partnership Apple TV that will bring the full Apple TV+ service to miMovistar Fiction subscribers starting December 20...

North Africa

•	Morocco leads Africa’s digital transformation at G20 Compact Morocco is positioning itself as a digital hub and trendsetter in Africa, driving inclusive and sustainable transformation as the continent embraces the rapid evolution of its digital landscape...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Rakuten Mobile expands Kanto 5G network coverage by 110% Rakuten Mobile has announced that it has expanded its 5G (Sub6) network coverage area in the Kanto region, which includes the Greater Tokyo Area, by 110% compared to January 2024, as part of the company’s efforts to...

•	The highest 4G speed will reach up to 450Mbps The theoretical download speed on the fastest mobile Internet, that of LTE, will increase to 450 Mbps, and this is expected to happen next year...

Satellite & Internet

•	Interstellar partners with Olympia Point Ventures to expand access to Starlink internet services Starlink represents the world’s largest satellite constellation, utilising low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet that supports activities such as streaming, online gaming, and video conferencing...

•	WIOCC, Galaxy Backbone to boost Nigerian broadband infrastructure Digital infrastructure provider WIOCC announced that it is partnering with Nigeria’s state-owned ICT and shared services provider Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) to boost broadband infrastructure in Nigeria...

Global Telecom Update

•	STT GDC and Zenlayer target private connectivity market in Asia ST Telemedia Global Data Centres has announced a collaboration with Zenlayer, described as the world’s first hyperconnected cloud, to bring high-performance private connectivity to STT GDC’s global data centre...

•	eSIM Go and Vodafone launch ‘automated MVNO-in-a-box’ product eSIM Go and Vodafone are offering any business with a subscription model the ability to provide UK mobile services via an ‘automated MVNO-in-a-box’ service...

•	WBA updates residential Wi-Fi management framework The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released an updated framework for residential Wi-Fi network management...

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