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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 17, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
evision reinforces leadership in kids’ entertainment with the launch of 'Bloom', a new proprietary channel for preschoolers in the MENA region
 
 
evision, the media and entertainment arm of e& has launched ‘Bloom’ – a dedicated proprietary preschool TV channel that delivers safe, high-quality educational content tailored for children between the ages of 2 and 5...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Florida enhances emergency response with FirstNet cell sites
Member Logo The State of Florida has acquired 50 mobile cell sites to boost connectivity during emergencies, part of its investment in FirstNet, the dedicated wireless network for public safety. These deployable assets will provide...
 
•  Nokia signs video technologies license agreement with Samsung
Member Logo Nokia announced that it has signed a multi-year patent license agreement with Samsung covering the use of Nokia’s video technologies in Samsung’s televisions...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Cisco unveils AI defense to secure the AI transformation of enterprises
 
•  4 MENA countries excel with advanced, mature fintech strategies
 
•  AT&T Business launches connected spaces smart IoT sensor kit for small & medium businesses
 
•  E-surfing Digital Life and ZTE launch ultra-fast intelligent computing center for home
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
ITU recognizes CST’s Digital Regulatory Academy for advancing global digital capabilities
The ITU has commended Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space, and Technology Commission for its Digital Regulatory Academy's role in advancing digital capabilities and regulatory policies internationally...
 
NCC issues ultimatum to nine Nigerian banks on USSD debts
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given nine banks an ultimatum to settle their outstanding debts for USSD services by January 27th or face disconnection, potentially impacting customer transactions...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan set to launch its first fully indigenous satellite
SUPARCO, Pakistan's space agency, is launching its first indigenously developed Earth observation satellite, EO-1, marking a major advancement in the country's space technology capabilities...
 
BTRC proposes stricter Quality of Service benchmarks for mobile operators
Bangladesh's telecom regulator has proposed stricter quality standards for mobile and broadband services, including faster speeds, reduced latency, and improved call setup times, aiming to enhance consumer experience and...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
LCRA expands LTE network
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is expanding its private LTE network in Texas using the 900 MHz band licensed from Anterix, aiming to improve grid resilience and provide broadband communication for its operations...
 
Europe's 5G adoption expected to surpass 4G by 2026
The GSMA's Mobile Economy Europe 2025 report highlights the significant growth of 5G adoption in Europe, reaching 30 percent of mobile connections and surpassing the global average...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
RADCOM secures multi-year contract with Norlys to monitor 4G and 5G networks
RADCOM will provide Norlys, a Danish telecom operator, with its automated assurance solution to monitor and improve network performance across its 4G and 5G networks, ensuring high-quality customer experiences...
 
Telenor IoT hits 25 million SIM cards deployment milestone
Telenor has deployed over 25 million SIM cards globally for its Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity service, driven by network expansion, innovative solutions, and a strong customer focus...
 
 
Middle East
 
Jordan leads Arab nations in cybersecurity
Jordan has achieved the highest ranking among Arab countries in the National Cyber Security Index, securing the 20th position globally, and has significantly improved its standing in the Global Cybersecurity Index,...
 
Beirut Airport to launch new WiFi7 technology
Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport is getting a major connectivity upgrade with the introduction of Wi-Fi 7, offering travelers ultra-fast download and upload speeds, and significantly improved responsiveness...
 
Qatar’s PIH completes acquisition of Kazakhstan’s MTS
Power International Holding (PIH), a Qatar-based conglomerate, has completed the acquisition of a 100 per cent participatory interest in Mobile Telecom-Service (MTS) from Kazakhtelecom...
 
North Africa
 
Morocco announces ambitious 5G rollout plans ahead of 2025 AFCON and 2030 FIFA World Cup
Morocco is rolling out 5G internet as part of its preparations to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, aiming for 25% coverage by 2026 and 70% by 2030, with full coverage in major cities...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
UKTV double views to streaming service over two years
UKTV's digital-first strategy has led to significant growth in video-on-demand (VOD) viewership, with its streaming service U seeing a 34% increase in views and record growth across its pay and free platforms...
 
Siemens and Sony deliver breakthrough immersive engineering for the industrial metaverse
Siemens and Sony have partnered to launch a new immersive engineering solution that combines Siemens' NX software with Sony's head-mounted display, allowing engineers to interact with and manipulate 3D product models...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Bulgarian EnduroSat and Czech ZAITRA launch satellites into orbit
EnduroSat, a Bulgarian nanosatellite manufacturer, has launched its Balkan-1 mission to provide high-resolution Earth observation imagery, while Czech company TRL Space has deployed the TROLL satellite equipped with a...
 
Adtran, Titan Telecoms deliver 800Gbit/s connectivity between Sydney and Melbourne
Adtran and Titan Telecoms have deployed a new 800Gbit/s flexible spectrum service in Southeast Australia, utilizing Adtran's advanced optical technology to transport high-capacity bandwidth between Sydney and Melbourne...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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