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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 14, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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AT&T Business launches connected spaces smart IoT sensor kit for small & medium businesses
 
 
AT&T is launching Connected Spaces, an easy-to-use IoT sensor kit designed to help small and mid-sized businesses monitor and manage their operations more efficiently, providing insights on temperature, security, and other key metrics...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Nokia reaches 7,000 patent families declared as essential to 5G
Member Logo Nokia has achieved a significant milestone by securing 7,000 patents essential for 5G technology, solidifying its leadership in cellular innovation and contributing to the development of open standards that drive the...
 
•  Supporting government entities in their digital transformation journey in the Kingdom
Member Logo In a significant milestone, Huawei Cloud has been officially enrolled with Saudi Arabia's Expenditure & Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) Cloud National Framework Agreement. This strategic development enables Huawei...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Qatar launches National Digital Authentication and Trust Services Strategy 2024-2026
Qatar has launched a new National Digital Authentication and Trust Services Strategy to enhance the security and efficiency of its digital services, promote innovation, and drive the country's digital transformation in...
 
Costa Rica's 5G auction kicks off this month
Seven companies, including Claro and Liberty, will participate in Costa Rica's 5G spectrum auction this month, bidding for frequencies in various bands to expand 5G services across the country...
 
Middle East
 
Oman inaugurates National Lab for Local Content to boost economic sustainability
Oman has launched a National Lab for Local Content to boost national industries and economic growth by promoting the use of local resources, developing skills, and increasing global awareness of Omani products...
 
UAE, Malaysia ink agreement to collaborate on AI, tech
The UAE and Malaysia have signed an agreement to enhance joint investment in artificial intelligence and advance technological collaboration, focusing on areas like national security, community safety, and operational...
 
SEALSQ and WISeKey support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 with PQC and advanced solutions
SEALSQ Corp, in partnership with WISeKey and Juffali Group, is expanding its operations in Saudi Arabia to support the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals by deploying secure satellite and blockchain technologies, fostering...
 
South Asia
 
Google Pay to launch in Pakistan by mid-March 2025
Google Pay is officially launching in Pakistan by mid-March, enabling contactless payments through the Google Wallet app and partnering with major banks and card networks to accelerate the country's growing digital...
 
Dialog becomes a signatory of UN Women’s Empowerment Principles
Dialog Axiata, Sri Lanka's leading connectivity provider, has joined the UN Women's Empowerment Principles, reinforcing its commitment to gender equality and inclusivity in the workplace and beyond...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Sky Stream adds Freeview channels
Sky Stream has added a terrestrial tuner, allowing users to access Freeview channels alongside their internet-delivered content, providing a backup option in case of broadband issues but without recording capabilities...
 
Over two thirds of the global population to own a digital wallet by 2029
Juniper Research predicts that over two-thirds of the global population will be using digital wallets by 2029, driven by increased convenience and financial inclusion, with a growing trend of mPOS and expansion into...
 
 
North Africa
 
Egypt unveils ambitious digital strategy to empower citizens and foster innovation
Egypt's Digital Strategy focuses on fostering technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital economy job creation through the expansion of Digital Egypt Innovation Hubs, partnerships with global and local...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Virgin Media O2 to begin 3G switch-off in Durham in April
Durham will be the first city in the UK to have its Virgin Media 3G network switched off as the company focuses on expanding its 4G and 5G coverage, following a trend set by other major UK operators.
 
TM expects boost from second 5G network
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) anticipates revenue growth driven by the rollout of Malaysia's second 5G network, with increased wholesale revenues and a positive trajectory in its retail broadband subscriber base...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
WISeSat.Space to launch next-generation satellite for secure IoT coverage
This innovative system, incorporating post-quantum security and blockchain technology, aims to address the growing demand for secure and reliable connectivity in the age of IoT and digital transformation...
 
Caltrans launches Willows Broadband Project to expand internet access
Construction is starting on the Willows Broadband Project in California, aiming to improve internet access for underserved communities by installing fiber optic cables and supporting infrastructure along Highway 162...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Hyperscale data centre development planned for Minas Gerais, Brazil
Supernova Participações and Mapa Investimentos are developing a new data center campus in Leopoldina, Brazil, with plans for three hyperscale facilities totaling 200MW, aiming to attract major players and boost the...
 
Airspan secures US$42.7 million grant to advance Open RAN innovation
Airspan Networks has received US$42.7 million in funding from the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund to develop advanced Open RAN technology, supporting US leadership in 5G and future 6G wireless networks...
 
Utility Broadband Alliance and 450 MHz Alliance team up on private 4G/5G for utilities
The Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) and the 450 MHz Alliance (450A) are joining forces to advance the development and adoption of private 4G and 5G networks in the utility sector, promoting global collaboration and...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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