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:.Daily News Briefing.:
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April 26, 2016 |
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Batelco cloud productivity solution supporting businesses in Bahrain
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Batelco was the first in the Kingdom to launch a series of Cloud-based services to empower businesses to digitise their processes and improve their operational efficiencies...
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Etisalat Group reports rise in revenues of AED 12.9 billion in the first quarter
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Despite a challenging set of circumstances facing the telecoms industry today, Etisalat Group continues to deliver strong performance and value for its shareholders and customers...
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A first for Sudan: Zain launches 4G- LTE, high-speed technology
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Zain remains committed to delivering the highest quality of service to its customers in all the markets in which it operates...
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Eutelsat, Wiztivi launch satellite TV app for mobiles
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The application will reach 66 million homes in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East equipped for direct-to-home (DTH) reception of Eutelsat’s Hot Bird satellites...
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Policy and Regulation
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- Bangladesh government considering extra conditions, fees for Robi-Airtel merger
Robi and Airtel signed a merger deal on 28 January 2016, which if completed will make the new entity the second largest mobile operator in Bangladesh... Read More
- Mobiles sold in India must have panic button from 2017
Manufacturers selling devices in India - including international smartphone giants like Apple and Samsung - will need to be compliant with the new regulations from next year... Read More
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South Asia
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- Pakistan telecom sector makes significant contributions to national budget
The PTA and telecom industry believe that rationalisation of taxes on the telecom sector will enhance sector’s growth, which may lead to better collections for the government levies in the long run... Read More
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Middle East
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North Africa
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- Etisalat Nigeria sets up Fight Malaria clubs in schools
As part of activities to mark World Malaria Day (WMD) 2016, Etisalat revealed plans to commemorate this day by setting up health educational clubs across secondary schools... Read More
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3G, 4G & Beyond
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- Kazakhstan cellcos to have 4G in most cities by end-2016
At present, Kazakhstan is home to two full commercial LTE networks, operated by joint venture partners Altel and Tele2... Read More
- AT&T to stage outdoor 5G test this summer
A main aim is to find out how millimetre wave technology works. The telco noted that the trials will help guide its 5G standards contributions, and set the stage for widespread commercial availability... Read More
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OTT, Alternative Telecom
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- Panama next for Movistar OTT
Since Telefónica announced its OTT plans for LATAM during the Mobile World Congress in February, the Spanish telco has carried out an ambitious expansion plan... Read More
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Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
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- Omantel opts for ARRIS for IPTV set-top boxes
ARRIS has been selected to provide set-top boxes (STBs) to deliver digital video recording (DVR) and on-demand content for Omantel’s Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) service... Read More
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Global Telecom Update
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- Google, Ford, Uber join coalition to further self-driving cars
The group said in a statement it will work with lawmakers, regulators and the public to realize the safety and societal benefits of self-driving vehicles... Read More
- Singtel launches a new cyber security institute
The Singtel Cyber Security Institute (CSI) is designed as a hybrid between an advanced cyber range and an educational institute. It aims to test and train companies in dealing with sophisticated cyber threats... Read More
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