SAMENA Daily News - SAMENA Telecommunications Council

'SAMENA Daily' - Archive

SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing

Industry News Briefing
December 13, 2024

Featured Member News

AT&T declares dividends on common and preferred shares

AT&T has announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.2775 per share on common stock, along with dividends on its 5.000% Series A and 4.750% Series C Perpetual Preferred Stock, payable February 3, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 10, 2025...

Member News

•

stc Bahrain receives double recognition at the International CSR Awards 2024

Both awards highlight the significant impact of stc Jusoor, stc Bahrain's corporate social responsibility arm, which has been instrumental in driving these initiatives...

•

Tech Mahindra announces integration with ServiceNow to deliver GenAI-powered enterprise service management solutions

The platform by Tech Mahindra will enable businesses to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness by integrating GenAI capabilities into their business-critical processes and modernizing infrastructure to be...

•

Nokia and Motorola Solutions announce drone technology integration for public safety and mission-critical industries

Nokia and Motorola Solutions announced a drone technology integration to launch an AI-enhanced turnkey, automated drone-in-a-box solution that sets a new standard for first responders and mission-critical industries,...

Policy and Regulation

•	Ofcom opens consultation on changes to regulation of commercial radio The Media Act 2024 makes a number of changes to how the commercial radio sector is regulated, which includes a new route for renewal of local analogue commercial licences...

•	MTC considering options on ﬁber tripartite MTC is considering the options available, which include a review of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN’s) decision on the NamPower, MTC and Telecom that concluded a dark ﬁber tripartite...

South Asia

•	NDMA, PTA collaborates to improve disaster response The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the telecom wing to collaborate with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to enhance emergency response efforts...

•	Nepal lifts TikTok ban after nine months Nepal has lifted its nine-month TikTok ban, providing relief to creators, as the platform pledges to adhere to local regulations...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	SkyShowtime partners with MasOrange to expand footprint in Spain SkyShowtime has announced a new partnership with MasOrange, Spain’s largest telecommunications operator...

•	Teletrix expands augmented reality training platform with new commercial license Teletrix, a company specializing in radiation training tools, has transitioned from a research and development license to a commercial license for its augmented reality, or AR, platform that simulates ionizing radiation...

Global Telecom Update

•	Nippon Gases deploys Juniper’s AI-Native Networking platform Juniper Networks has announced that Nippon Gases, one of the largest industrial gas companies in Europe, has implemented Juniper’s AI-Native wired and wireless LAN solutions...

•	Kyivstar launches VoWiFi service to extend coverage Ukrainian telco Kyivstar announced that it’s launching voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) services for eligible subscribers, enabling them to make calls via Wi-Fi access points in locations with weak mobile signals...

•	Samsung to deploy first Open RAN in Latin America Samsung Electronics is set to participate in the first-ever project to deploy an Open Radio Access Network in Latin America by teaming up with US-based telecom giant Liberty Latin America...

Middle East

•	UAE tech leaders anticipate stronger demand for AI and cloud capabilities over next 12 months The UAE is emerging as a trailblazer in AI adoption, with leaders implementing AI and data analytics and a vast majority (96%) planning to enhance cloud capabilities in the next 12 months...

•	SAP Innovation Day in Kuwait highlights AI’s role in advancing Vision 2035 The growing integration of technology in Kuwait’s economy is evident, with the country’s ICT market expected to reach US$39.83 billion within the next five years...

•	Inauguration of 5G Innovation Lab at Dhofar University in partnership with Ooredoo and ZTE Corporation Established in collaboration with Ooredoo and ZTE Corporation, the lab is a state-of-the-art facility poised to support the development of future technological leaders...

•	TECNO partners with academia to enhance mobile imaging for Saudi Arabia and the Middle East This collaboration will further advance TECNO Universal Tone technology, solidifying its position as a leader in inclusive smartphone imaging and promoting skin tone diversity...

North Africa

•	Orange Morocco partners with Microsoft to enhance B2B cloud services The collaboration provides access to the Microsoft Azure platform, unlocking a variety of capabilities including Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analysis, storage solutions, and enhanced cybersecurity features...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	4G rollout started for Britain’s smart meters The Data Communications Company (DCC) has reported the start of the rollout of 4G communications hubs for Britain’s smart meters...

•	Vodafone expands 5G roaming to 93 countries Vodafone customers can use networks from over 500 partners in more than 200 countries worldwide, with 5G service available in 93 countries...

Satellite & Internet

•	Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile extend commercial satellite agreement to 2034 AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone Group have extended their existing cellular satellite connectivity agreement...

•	Liquid completes 730km fiber link to Botswana Liquid Intelligent Technologies completed its 730km fiber network expansion from South Africa to Botswana in a move to bolster network resilience and capacity...

About SAMENA Council

• History

• Profile

• Board of Directors

• Working Groups

Industry Matters

• WRC-23

• 5G Development

• Digital Services

• Industry Fees & Taxation

• Latest Open Consultations

• Industry Issues

• Position Papers

• Articles & Industry Views

SAMENA Trends & Media

• SAMENA Trends

• Industry Updates

• SAMENA Council in Media

• Video Content

Please add news@samenacouncil.org to your E-mail Safe List.

If you received this news update from a colleague and are interested in receiving your own copy, please contact us here »

Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought.

To unsubscribe, click Manage Your Subscription below.

SAMENA Telecommunications Council