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SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
January 22, 2025 |
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| Featured Member News |
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| ZTE and Bitel revolutionize Peru's telecom landscape with groundbreaking collaboration |
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ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has announced its successful collaboration with Bitel, one of the Peru's top mobile network operators. This partnership aims to strengthen Peru's digital infrastructure and accelerate the delivery of advanced telecommunications services nationwide...
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| Policy and Regulation |
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Mozambique regulator reveals telecom performance
A nationwide assessment of telecom services in Mozambique revealed varying levels of compliance and performance among operators, with Vodacom leading in data speeds and Movitel and Tmcel facing challenges in meeting quality...
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New ITU coalition to bridge AI skills gap for developing countries
The ITU has launched the AI Skills Coalition, a global initiative with support from major tech companies and organizations, to bridge the AI skills gap and promote inclusive AI education and capacity building worldwide...
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BTRC initiates telecom licensing reforms for better services
Bangladesh is reforming its licensing regime to promote efficiency, competition, and consumer interests, with plans to streamline licenses, enhance broadband services, and advise the government on investment-friendly...
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Sri Lanka advances with Digital ID project
Sri Lanka is launching its national digital identity project, SL-UDI, with support from India, aiming to enhance services, reduce corruption, and integrate various government functions into a secure digital platform...
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| Middle East |
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Palestinian Telecom Minister announces restoration of services in Rafah and North Gaza
Telecommunications companies in Palestine are working to restore services in the Rafah and North Gaza governorates after disruptions, aiming to alleviate the challenges faced by citizens in those areas...
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Arab Advisors Group reveals key FTTH pricing trends in the Arab world, highlighting affordable services as the norm
Arab Advisors Group released a new research report, ”A Comprehensive Analysis of FTTH Trends, Pricing, and Market Leaders in MENA” that analyzed residential FTTH plans offered by 50 major Internet service...
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Khedmah signs agreement with Vodafone Oman for seamless bill collection services
OIFC Khedmah, an Omani bill collections company, has partnered with Vodafone Oman to allow customers to pay their telecom bills through Khedmah's app, website, and branches, enhancing customer convenience and expanding...
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Abu Dhabi to be world’s first fully AI-native government across all digital services by 2027
Abu Dhabi has launched a new digital strategy for 2025-2027, investing AED 13 billion to become a global leader in AI-powered government, with plans for a robust digital infrastructure, AI-driven solutions, and citizen...
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| 3G, 4G and 5G Networks |
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Nigeria’s 4G coverage grows to 84% in 2024
Nigeria's 4G coverage has significantly increased to 84% in 2024, up from 41% in 2019, but further investment and policy reforms are needed to achieve near-universal coverage, especially in rural areas...
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Nordics shine as 5G leaders in Europe
The Nordic countries are leading Europe in 5G availability and adoption, driven by early spectrum allocation, network sharing agreements, and government support, while the UK lags behind due to structural and policy...
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