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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
December 31, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Zain Esports racks up another year of success, impressive growth in gamers, viewers and social media fans
 
 
Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle and ICT solutions operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces the end of another successful year for Zain Esports, the e-gaming arm of the Group...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  ZTE's FTTH full Turnkey solution drives rapid growth of EMR's FTTH networks in Indonesia
Member Logo ZTE Corporation has partnered with PT. Eka Mas Republik (EMR) to deploy its FTTH Full Turnkey solution, enabling FTTH services across 55 cities and 88 regencies in Indonesia, with 900,000 commissioned lines, solidifying...
 
•  Nokia and Turkcell demonstrate industry leading quantum-safe protection for mobile subscribers
Member Logo Nokia and Turkcell have achieved a world-first milestone by demonstrating quantum-safe IPsec network cryptography for mobile subscribers, addressing future quantum computing threats and setting a new standard in securing...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Vietnam introduces decree 163 to modernize telecom services
Vietnam’s Decree 163 establishes a legal framework for data center services, cloud computing, and internet-based basic telecommunications services, fostering digital infrastructure growth, enhancing competition, and...
 
OFCA and telecommunications industry join hands in launching new voice alert service to help public guard against suspicious calls
The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) will require local mobile service providers in Hong Kong to issue voice alerts for calls from newly activated prepaid SIM cards, as part of a broader effort to combat phone...
 
Middle East
 
Jordan sees 37% growth in 5G subscriptions in Q3 2024
Jordan saw a 37% increase in 5G subscriptions during Q3 2024, reaching over 70,000 subscribers, with 230 towers operational, marking significant progress in digital connectivity and driving economic opportunities in tech,...
 
Diriyah Co. partner with SAFCSP to strengthen cybersecurity
The Diriyah Company has partnered with the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones (SAFCSP) to bolster digital security, joining BugBounty to address software vulnerabilities, hosting awareness...
 
DEWA's Research and Development develops smart application for fault management
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has developed a smart IoT-based application to enhance alarm management and on-site troubleshooting by automating crew selection and dispatch, reducing response times, and...
 
South Asia
 
Telecommunication services expand to eight remote districts in Helmand
Telecommunication services have been launched in eight remote districts of Helmand province following efforts by the Ministry of Telecommunication and Information Technology, with 70 new telecom sites planned, including...
 
Nahid unveils BPL packages of Teletalk
Teletalk Bangladesh Limited has launched two special data packages, 'Tarunnyo' (7 GB for Taka 97, valid for 30 days) and 'Adammyo' (30 GB for Taka 283, valid for 50 days), in celebration of BPL 2025, aiming...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Emirates Esports Federation signs Memorandum of Understanding with Huawei AppGallery
Huawei has partnered with the Emirates Esports Federation (EESF) through an MoU to drive innovation and growth in the esports and mobile gaming sectors across the UAE, combining Huawei's global technological expertise...
 
World of Dypians introduces metaverse-built launchpool to elevate GameFi
World of Dypians has introduced Launchpool, the first metaverse-integrated feature combining traditional launchpool mechanisms with AI-enhanced game-based activities, allowing users to interact, earn bonuses, and boost...
 
 
North Africa
 
NAIA Developments partners with Vodafone Egypt to offer advanced smart home and digital services
NAIA Developments has partnered with Vodafone Egypt to introduce "Triple Play" services—high-speed internet (up to 300 Mbps), digital TV, and landline connectivity—across its residential projects, leveraging...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Mafab Communications to roll out 5G services in 2025
Mafab Communications, a Nigerian telecom company that acquired a 5G license in 2021, is set to commercially launch its 5G services by the end of Q1 2025, initially focusing on Kano and Abuja with 102 operational sites...
 
5G networks show 9.2% increased download speed
A latest survey on telecoms in South Korea revealed a 9.2% year-on-year improvement in 5G download speeds, with SK Telecom leading nationally at 1,064.54 Mbps, KT excelling in large cities, and LG U+ topping speeds in...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Starlink to roll out direct-to-cell services in Ukraine
Ukraine's leading mobile operator Kyivstar has partnered with Elon Musk's Starlink to launch direct-to-cell satellite connectivity, making Ukraine one of the first countries globally—and the first conflict...
 
Vodafone Germany carries out 2,200 broadband expansion works in 2024
Vodafone has enhanced its landline infrastructure in 2024 by completing 2,200 projects, routing 1,000 km of new fiber optic links, and activating over 160,000 new cable connections, improving reliability and speed for over 1...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
UNESCO unveils a revised Internet Universality Framework to address emerging digital transformation challenges and opportunities
UNESCO has launched the revised Internet Universality ROAM-X Indicators (IUIs) to adapt to the evolving digital landscape, fostering evidence-based policymaking and multistakeholder collaboration while streamlining their...
 
Congo Telecom goes mobile
State-owned operator Congo Telecom has officially entered the Republic of Congo’s mobile market, aiming to diversify its services and expand its national footprint, challenging established players MTN and Airtel as...
 
Cassia Networks, Augury partner to revolutionize industrial IoT solutions
Cassia Networks and Augury have partnered to revolutionize the industrial IoT (IIoT) landscape by combining Cassia's long-range Bluetooth connectivity expertise with Augury's AI-powered predictive maintenance...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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