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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 3, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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e&, The Butterfly, Wollongong University & Zayed University join forces to empower Students of Determination through Inclusive Workplace Programme
 
 
e&, in partnership with The Butterfly, Wollongong University & Zayed University, is proud to announce the successful conclusion of a week-long workplace program designed to empower Students of Determination (POD). Held from February 3 to 6 at e&’s Alkifaf Innovation Hub, the programme provided university students and recent graduates with a unique opportunity to explore potential career paths in an inclusive and supportive environment...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T connected solutions unveils Global SIM Advanced
Member Logo AT&T launched Global SIM Advanced, a multi-profile eSIM solution using Eseye's AnyNet eSIM and Infinity platform, allowing IoT devices to switch between networks and update profiles over-the-air for enhanced global...
 
•  Cisco expands partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate AI adoption in the enterprise
Member Logo Cisco and NVIDIA announced the intent to create a cross-portfolio unified architecture to simplify building AI-ready data center networks...
 
•  Tech Mahindra becomes the first licensee for Cricket Wireless’s POS system that enhances retail telecom operations
Member Logo It will enable Tech Mahindra to integrate Aktivate into its comprehensive suite of solutions for wireless service providers globally...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
International summit outlines steps to improve resilience of submarine telecommunications cables worldwide
Governments, industry executives and international organizations have expressed support for strengthening the world's vital undersea network of telecommunications cables at the International Submarine Cable Resilience...
 
China approves pilot operations in value-added telecom services run by 13 foreign firms
It was learnt from the ministry that the companies are permitted to engage in value-added telecommunications activities such as internet access and information services in accordance with the approval...
 
South Asia
 
The Binary Holdings and Robi partner to introduce Web3 gamification for over 40 million users in Bangladesh
The Binary Holdings and Robi Axiata Limited partnered to bring Web3-powered engagement to over 40 million users in Bangladesh, using blockchain technology to reward users for activities like content creation and data usage,...
 
WorldLink reaches 1 million users in Nepal
WorldLink Communications became the first ISP in Nepal to reach 1 million subscribers, celebrating the milestone with an iPhone 16 giveaway for both new and existing customers...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Voyo and O2 TV merge to become Oneplay
The companies say the new service will build on the rich experience of the Nova Group and O2 with the best of TV and streaming in one place...
 
DIRECTV expands investment in addressable advertising with INVIDI majority ownership
DIRECTV increased its majority stake in INVIDI Technologies, a leading addressable TV advertising solutions provider, to further invest in addressable advertising and expand its capabilities in connecting brands with...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Teraco to bring wind power to its South African data centre operations
Teraco, a provider of interconnection platforms and vendor-neutral colocation data centres, has announced that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with South Africa-based integrated energy aggregator NOA to supply...
 
M1 to anchor VNPT 5G maritime network modernization
M1, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and SSI Solutions have entered into a strategic, non-binding MoU to drive the adoption of 5G technology in Vietnam Maritime Corporation’s (VIMC) maritime...
 
Telecoms to showcase AI use cases at MWC 2025
At MWC 2025, Korean telecom companies like SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus will showcase their latest AI technologies, including AI data centers, real-world AI applications, and generative AI models, alongside device and chip...
 
 
Middle East
 
Zain Bahrain enhances fiber internet speeds
Zain Bahrain has announced a significant upgrade to its fiber internet offerings, tripling speeds for both new and existing customers...
 
Qatar well-positioned for ICT market investments
Qatar is well-established and perfectly positioned geographically enabling the country to witness ‘heavy investments’ in technology and telecommunications...
 
UAE-based Disrupt.com announces US$100 million in AI-first ventures
UAE-based Disrupt.com, founded by Pakistani entrepreneurs, has committed US$100 million to build and back AI-first ventures in cybersecurity, Web3.0, automotive technology, and retail innovation, aiming to capitalize on the...
 
Fintech Flow48 secures US$69 million Series A to expand into Saudi Arabia
Fintech Flow48, which provides revenue-based financing for SMEs in emerging markets, raised a US$69M Series A to expand its presence in the Middle East and Africa, including Saudi Arabia, and enhance its platform with new...
 
North Africa
 
Telenity upgrades Ooredoo Algeria’s digital services platform to enhance monetization and partner ecosystem
The upgrade allows Ooredoo Algeria to streamline the entire digital services lifecycle, providing greater control and operational efficiency while avoiding the inefficiencies typically associated with siloed aggregator...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Beeline expands 4G network across Russia
This expansion project involved the construction of new base stations and equipment upgrades, especially within major urban centers and smaller communities...
 
Globe strengthens 5G network with 587 new sites in 2024
Globe has expanded its 5G network by rolling out 587 new sites across the Philippines in 2024, improving coverage in key areas as demand for fast mobile connectivity grows...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Vodacom taps Amazon’s satellites to boost mobile internet in remote areas
The race to bring high-speed internet to every corner of the world is heating up, and South Africa's Vodacom is betting on Amazon’s Project Kuiper to help bridge the digital divide in Africa...
 
Average monthly broadband usage approaches 700 GB
OpenVault reports average monthly broadband usage nearing 700 GB, with nearly 25% of users consuming over 1 TB, driven by increased upstream traffic and "Power Users," emphasizing the need for network optimization...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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