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ULTRA-BROADBAND FORUM 2023 (UBBF 2023) SAMENA TRENDS

Ultra-Broadband Forum 2023 (UBBF 2023)

SAMENA ACCELERATOR on 10Giga Reinforces Critical Role of Fixed
Networks in Regional Socio-Economic Development

SAMENA (South Asia Middle East North The 2023 SAMENA
Africa) Telecommunications Council held
its SAMENA ACCELERATOR on 10 Gigabit ACCELERATOR on ultra-
digital infrastructure on October 13th in broadband or “10Giga”
Dubai, conducted in collaboration with its
member and main technology partner, Hua- networks built a strong
wei Technologies. case for benefitting from

Building on the 2021 edition of SAMENA advancements in Fiber
ACCELERATOR, which focused on improv- and IPv6 innovations.
ing fiberization policies, addressing regu-
latory and procedural challenges, as well and in neighboring regions, such as Central
as creating momentum on the shift toward Asia.
IPv6 transition, the 2023 SAMENA ACCEL-
ERATOR on ultra-broadband or “10Giga” In his opening remarks during the SAMENA
networks built a strong case for benefitting ACCELERATOR, Bocar BA, CEO & Board
from advancements in Fiber and IPv6 inno- Member of SAMENA Council, stated:
vations.
“Over the next few years, as we strive to
SAMENA Council believes that advanced achieve the “Giga” milestone, our objec-
Fiber technologies and IPv6, when pack- tive is to create impact beyond just simple for fulfilling national digital visions. More-
aged as critical enablers of Gigabit Internet. Fixed-line networks, which literally over, our technological capabilities, which
networks in the SA-ME-NA region, can dra- are the backbone of national digital trans- now extend to 5G-Advanced in mobile sys-
matically help accelerate digital economic formation, and are key to sustainable dig- tems and to Net5.5G in IP bearer and data
development, fulfil ambitious national ICT ital development, are the most important center network for the intelligent world,
visions, and pave a path for true industrial infrastructure for communities and busi- will be playing important role to support
and societal transformation in the region nesses, for resilient communication, and the end-to-end network quality for 10 Giga
Society. Therefore, SAMENA Council is pro-
posing a move toward 10 Giga, and would
like to reiterate the importance of timely
policy, regulatory, and business decisions
in this regard."

BA also highlighted that next-generation
networks, IPv6, and cloud communications
are the new enablers for sectors and indus-
tries, which have a critical role to play in the
fulfilment of new transformational national
visions, such as “We the UAE 2031”.

BA further stated that “We are learning
to readjust our priorities to fill key gaps
-- whether such gaps are at the policy or
regulatory level, investment level, coopera-
tion level, or at the level of incubating new
ideas…”

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