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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 2, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
FirstNet expands coverage for America’s first responders, surpasses 7 million connections
 
 
FirstNet®, Built with AT&T – the only 5G network built with and for America’s first responders – is now bringing new multi-layered coverage and unprecedented network insight to more than 7 million public safety connections...
 
BTRC approves mobile operators to install device to transmit more data at lower cost
This decision marks a significant victory for mobile operators, who have long pushed for greater control over their network infrastructure...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Fang Rong elected as Chairman of the Board and Xu Ziyang reappointed as CEO of ZTE Corporation
Member Logo ZTE Corporation announced that at the first meeting of the Tenth Session of the Board of Directors, the Resolution on the Election of Chairman of the Tenth Session of the Board of Directors was reviewed and approved, with...
 
•  Nokia modernizes Vodafone Idea’s optical network to enhance 4G services and support 5G rollout
Member Logo The upgrade, which utilizes Nokia’s leading optical switching technology, will increase its capacity, supporting 4G data growth...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  The “SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2025” to Convene Global & Regional ICT Leaders in Dubai on May 26th, to Discuss Future of Digital Economies in the 5G-A & AI Environment, ahead of Global Talks & Deadlines
 
•  Cisco to Deliver Secure AI Infrastructure with NVIDIA
 
•  Zain Group introduces Global M2M offering to accelerate the proliferation of connected devices across the region
 
•  ZTE partners with TAWAL to deepen cooperation in telecom and digital energy fields
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• Standards help unlock trustworthy AI opportunities for all
As artificial intelligence (AI) motors ahead, standards are key to lower costs, increase affordability, and drive the spread of reliable AI technology...
 
Middle East
 
• UAE Minister urges global caution on AI weapons to prevent misuse
The UAE, which has been a leader in AI initiatives, also aims to have a fully AI-powered government by 2027, showcasing the country’s commitment to advancing technology while managing its risks...
 
• Orange Jordan empowers future tech entrepreneurs with innovation workshop
Orange Jordan’s workshop trains Coding Academy students in entrepreneurship, business models, and innovation, equipping them with skills for tech-driven success...
 
• Starlink launches high-speed Internet in Oman
The company also announced it will help connect telecom towers in geographically challenging locations strengthening the country’s digital transformation...
 
South Asia
 
• BTRC approves mobile operators to install device to transmit more data at lower cost
This decision marks a significant victory for mobile operators, who have long pushed for greater control over their network infrastructure...
 
North Africa
 
• Telecom Egypt appoints first female chair
Telecom Egypt has named Lobna Helal as the new chair of the board, who succeeds Dr. Magued Osman, who stepped down after a nine-year tenure, having served as chair since 2016...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Spectrum TV select adds AMC+ streaming service for free
AMC+ offers an extensive array of premium content from AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV and the targeted streaming services Shudder, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited...
 
• eir TV customers to receive full Amazon Prime at no extra cost
Customers have received access to Prime Video since 2019, but that’s now joined by Amazon Photos, early access to deals, and Prime-exclusive discounts on shopping...
 
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• Kyivstar sets aside 3G frequencies for growing 4G network
The gradual rollout of 4G technology is a multi-year project that is of great importance, as it improves the customer experience and increases the speed of 4G...
 
• U Mobile gets approval to deploy Malaysia’s second 5G network
Malaysian operator U Mobile has announced that it has received official approval from the country’s telecoms regulator to deploy its 5G network...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• ynk Global’s satellite D2D services trialled in South Africa and Turkey
Operator MTN South Africa and Lynk Global, whose system is based on what it calls low earth orbit ‘cell-tower-in-space’ satellites, said that they had made Africa's first phone call via satellite...
 
• Converge boosts nationwide fiber network with Ribbon's AI-enabled technology
Converge ICT Solutions is enhancing its nationwide fiber network with an advanced data transmission technology from Ribbon Communications to strengthen its network in response to the growing need for high-speed, low-latency,...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Zoho and Loita Business team up to support central and southern African SMEs
Zoho say this partnership aims to empower SMEs in the three countries to accelerate their digital transformation journey by providing access to enterprise-grade cloud technology solutions without cost barriers...
 
• Titan.ium unveils professional services catalog for network operators
Titan.ium Platform announced its Professional Services Catalog designed to help network operators streamline infrastructure deployment, enhance customization, and optimize operational efficiency...
 
• NIST adds SandboxAQ’s HQC algorithm to its list of post-quantum cryptography standards
SandboxAQ announced that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has officially selected HQC (Hamming Quasi-Cyclic) as the fifth algorithm in its suite of post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) standards...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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