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:.Daily News Briefing.:
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August 28, 2015 |
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- Huawei helps telcos cope with data challenges at World Athletics Championships
In total, 453GB of 4G data traffic was generated on that day, with upload traffic twice the volume of download traffic. Read More
- SK Telecom upgrading network with Ciena’s Advanced Packet Optical Platform
Ciena’s 5430 Packet-Optical Platform will enable the operator's nationwide infrastructure to deliver wireless services as well as enhanced wireline business and consumer broadband offerings. Read More
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Policy and Regulation
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- Mexico speeds up DTT deployment ahead of December's switch-off
Mexico's Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has announced ten more cities that will switch off their analogue TV signals from the end of September, as the country moves towards the total switch-off... Read More
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South Asia
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- India, Myanmar, Bangladesh lead the way as mobile bandwidth consumption mushrooms
There is still good growth, with the number of subscriptions increasing by five percent, with three markets from South Asia showing the largest net additions for the quarter... Read More
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Middle East
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North Africa
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- Côte d'Ivoire's RTI joins Arabsat
Arabsat viewers across the Middle East and North Africa will receive RTI combined with an extensive offering... Read More
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3G, 4G & Beyond
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- Vodafone to roll-out 4G service in India
Important data markets, including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Kochi, will be part of the first wave of the rollout... Read More
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OTT, Alternative Telecom
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- Asian operator plans air, water purifiers for the Smart Home as it further invests in IoT
The deal comes as the top mobile carrier further invests in Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which many wireless service operators believe will become their future growth driver. Read More
- OSN expands OTT service
OSN has added the WWE Network to its over-the-top (OTT) entertainment service GO Online TV across the Arab world. Read More
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Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
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- Sprint offers year of free wireless service to DirecTV users
The deal is only good through September 30. The offer lets DirecTV customers switch to Sprint... Read More
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Global Telecom Update
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- Vodafone Turkey to pay for tenders won in cash
Obtaining 4G rights is the third largest investment the Vodafone Group has made in the Turkish market after the acquisition of the company and of the rights in 3G technologies. Read More
- CommScope closes acquisition of TE Connectivity telco assets
The all-cash transaction, valued at approximately $3 billion, strengthens CommScope’s position as a leading communications infrastructure provider with deeper resources... Read More
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