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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 28, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Eutelsat partners with NIGCOMSAT to launch LEO satellite services in Nigeria
 
 
The services will cater to a wide range of sectors, including government, enterprises, and underserved rural areas, supporting essential applications like remote communications, mobile connectivity, and offshore operations...
 
Arab Advisors reveals affordable FTTH pricing trends in MENA
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 providers (“ISPs”) in 19 Arab countries...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain Group’s MSCI rating for ESG upgraded to ‘BBB’
Member Logo Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle and ICT communications operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces a significant improvement in its Morgan Stanley...
 
•  AT&T fiber named America's fastest internet once again
Member Logo AT&T Fiber has been recognized as the fastest and most reliable internet service in the US, solidifying its position as an industry leader...
 
•  Nokia upgrades ESpanix’s IXP infrastructure to reduce energy consumption and complexity
Member Logo The 400G upgrade uses Nokia’s Interconnect routers to deliver a more efficient and sustainable alternative to bundling multiple 100GE connections, reducing complexity, power consumption, and operational costs for...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) hosts the 3rd edition of The Frontier event
The event aimed to discuss opportunities and challenges for Space tech adoption in the mining, oil and gas, environment and agriculture, healthcare, communications, urban development, transportation, and tourism sectors...
 
Partner2Connect: Mobilizing pledges to bridge the connectivity gap
The ITU-led Partner2Connect Digital Coalition has surpassed US$54 billion in commitments to expand internet access and digital skills development globally, with a goal of reaching US$100 billion by 2026...
 
North Africa
 
Ericsson extends managed services contract with e& Egypt to enhance AI integration and efficiency
Ericsson and e& Egypt have extended their partnership for another five years to enhance network operations and customer support through AI integration, aiming to improve service quality and user experience...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Malaysia’s telcos sign network sharing deal for six-way 4G multi operator core network
Malaysia has become the first country in the world to implement a 6-way 4G Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) sharing agreement, enabling collaboration among competing telcos to improve connectivity in underserved areas...
 
Chinese telcos operate 4.25 million 5G base stations
China has deployed 4.25 million 5G base stations and surpassed 1 billion 5G subscribers, with plans to further expand its 5G network and achieve a 90% adoption rate by 2030, solidifying its position as a global leader in 5G...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
SAS to offer free high-speed Wi-Fi fleet-wide with SpaceX Starlink
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will offer free high-speed Wi-Fi on all its flights starting in late 2025, using SpaceX's Starlink technology to provide seamless connectivity...
 
Fiber access in South Africa’s townships gets investment boost
Meridiam, an investment firm focused on sustainable infrastructure, has acquired a majority stake in Ilitha, a South African telecom company, to expand affordable internet access to underserved communities...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Indosat teams with Xanh SM for connected electric taxis
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison is partnering with electric taxi service Xanh SM in Indonesia to develop smart mobility solutions using ICT, IoT, and analytics, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and promote eco-friendly...
 
Turkcell’s AI-powered 5G project earns TÜBİTAK backing
Turkcell has been awarded a grant from TÜBİTAK to develop AI-P5G, an AI-powered 5G network management platform, further solidifying its leadership in Turkey's digital transformation...
 
Verizon announces AI-centric network offering
Verizon is leveraging its network infrastructure and data center assets to launch AI Connect, a new offering aimed at supporting the growing AI demands of businesses, with partnerships including Vultr and Meta...
 
 
Middle East
 
Oman advances in digital payments
Oman is making significant strides towards becoming a cashless society, with digital payments gaining traction and Visa actively collaborating with partners to further accelerate the adoption of digital payment solutions and...
 
Ooredoo claims MENA first with GSMA APIs
Ooredoo claimed to be the first operator in the MENA region to adopt the GSMA Camara open-network APIs, tapping into 5G and IoT technologies to boost personalisation for customers and developers...
 
Arab Advisors reveals affordable FTTH pricing trends in MENA
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...
 
HCLSoftware announces commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 in Riyadh
HCLSoftware has announced its commitment to supporting Saudi Vision 2030 through its Total Experience platform, aiming to drive digital transformation and empower women in technology in Saudi Arabia...
 
Vodafone Qatar reports strong financial performance and innovation milestones in 2024
Vodafone Qatar has announced strong financial results for 2024, with an 11.2% increase in net profit and growth across all business segments, solidifying its position as a leading technology provider in Qatar...
 
South Asia
 
PTCL partners with PayFast to launch innovative WhatsApp bill payment solution
PTCL has partnered with PayFast to launch a new bill payment solution via WhatsApp, allowing customers to conveniently pay their bills and access various services through the messaging platform...
 
EDOTCO Bangladesh opens advanced tower operations centre
EDOTCO Bangladesh has launched a modernized 5G-ready Tower Operation Center in Dhaka to enhance operational efficiency and support the country's digital transformation...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Abu Dhabi GM unveils its ‘all-in-one’ mobile app
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has launched a new mobile app to enhance connectivity and streamline access to services for businesses, employees, and residents within the financial district...
 
Apple TV+ signs French production agreement
Apple TV+ has signed a four-year agreement with the French government to invest 20% of its annual French revenue in local and European productions, including animation and documentaries...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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