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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 23, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
US$1.5 billion opportunity exists for GCC telecom operators venturing into drones
 
 
The market for drones in the GCC could reach US$1.5 billion by 2022. Much of this will come from oil and gas, and utilities — which respectively are projected to constitute 43 percent and 32 percent of the market. The drone technology has rapidly expanded beyond its original military purposes, and has now entered the commercial sector. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) projects that the number of commercial drones in the U.S. will reach almost three million by 2020, quadruple the number in 2016.
 
Global telecom players making cautious 5G deployments
With the first set of 5G mobile communications standards slated to be released by 3GPP by the end of 2017, global telecom players are gearing up for deployments, but in a cautious manner. To meet the actual needs of telecom players, the upcoming 3GPP 5G standards will be dedicated to the operations of non-independent communications networks, the sources said. As a result, unlike 3G and 4G mobile communications which were rolled out as independent networks, 5G is very likely to become the first next-generation mobile network technology to start with non-independent networks, according to industry insiders...
 
Swiss telecom company may enter Pakistan
The Global Message Services (GMS) AG, a telecommunication services provider in Switzerland, is planning to enter the Pakistan's telecom market within few months. GMS is a global telecommunications company and network operator which specializes in SMS- and MMS- services, mobile marketing, and business Information Technology (IT) solutions. GMS was founded in 2006, is a GSMA associate member, a licensed telecommunications operator in Ukraine and an approved telecommunication services provider in Switzerland.
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Nokia and STC sign MoU to collaborate on 5G and IoT development
Member Logo Nokia and Saudi Telecom Company (STC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of 5G and IoT use cases which will allow STC to carry out trials of technologies such as 4.5G Pro and 4.9G...
 
•  E-Vision plans to offer six SPI/Filmbox channels in UAE
Member Logo Etisalat’s IPTV platform E-Vision is adding six channels from global TV operator SPI International/Filmbox to its content offer in UAE...
 
•  Nokia 5, Nokia 3 available to du prepaid customers
Member Logo UAE telecom du launched its Value Back Offer, enabling prepaid customers to receive up to 90% of the latest Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 smartphones as free prepaid credit…
 
•  Syniverse plans to improve LTE roaming user experience
Member Logo According to Syniverse, it has signed an agreement with Cable & Wireless Seychelles to help the operator improve LTE roaming experiences for inbound and outbound roaming customers…
 
•  Batelco Bahrain CEO Included in Forbes Middle East 100 Most Powerful Arab Business Women List
Member Logo Manama, Bahrain: Batelco Bahrain CEO Eng. Muna Al Hashemi has been ranked 16th in the Forbes Middle East 100 Most Powerful Arab Business Women List for the second year. The Forbes List recognises the achievements of the most...
 
•  Huawei provides MDU broadband technology for i3 Broadband FTTH deployment
Member Logo According to Huawei, it will supply MDU technology portfolio to i3 Broadband for the service provider's recently announced FTTH deployment in Champaign-Urbana…
 
•  Viu further expands its extensive lineup of premium Asian content with top-quality Asian movies on big screens and mobile platforms
Member Logo First regional OTT video service to collaborate with tvN Movies and Now Baogu Movies On Demand to offer top Korean and Chinese-language movies..
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
BTRC approves Robi-Airtel merger
Robi has received the final approval from Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission on its merger with Airtel…
 
Korea to introduce "universal" mobile fees in 2018
According to the Korean Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, South Korean government will adopt "universal" mobile subscription fees next year to reduce the cost burden for mobile phone users...
 
Over A Quarter of A Million Numbers were Ported in Bahrain Since the Start of Mobile Number Portability in July 2011
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has been continuously supporting and improving number portability in the Kingdom of Bahrain since the facility’s introduction in July2011. From then, residents in the...
 
Middle East
 
US$1.5 billion opportunity exists for GCC telecom operators venturing into drones
The market for drones in the GCC could reach US$1.5 billion by 2022. Much of this will come from oil and gas, and utilities — which respectively are projected to constitute 43 percent and 32 percent of the market. The...
 
Vodafone Turkey service revenue up by 14%
Vodafone Turkey service revenue was up 13.9 percent organically to EUR 554 million in the fiscal first quarter to June, according to a trading update from Vodafone Group…
 
United Kingdom’s Embassy launches ‘Mobile Visa service’ in Lebanon
Visa applications for Lebanese traveling to the United Kingdom can be done through an application at a location of their choice, using a new service revealed by the embassy…
 
3G and 4G Networks
 
Singtel to offer near-gigabit speeds on its LTE Advanced network
Singtel will be launching near-gigabit speeds on its LTE Advanced network at selected high-traffic outdoor locations across the island, starting with Orchard Road...
 
Telus matches Bell’s 4C LTE-A footprint
Canadian carrier Telus has revealed that its recently-launched Quad-Band LTEhigh speed mobile data services have been expanded to cover 38 markets across eight provinces…
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
YouTube TV introduced in 10 new markets
Google’s OTT TV service YouTube TV expanded into ten new markets, including Dallas, Atlanta, and Washington DC…
 
Sky hits Liberty Global with Swiss sports OTT launch
Sky Deutschland announced the launch of a dedicated sports OTT service in Switzerland this week…
 
 
South Asia
 
Robi offers Hajj roaming services bundle in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi mobile operator Robi launched a special 45 Days Hajj roaming package for the pilgrims who are planning to follow the religious ritual this year…
 
Sri Lanka Telecom installs IP camera surveillance system
Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has connected its first color night vision (CNV) surveillance system, which uses IP surveillance cameras…
 
Swiss telecom company may enter Pakistan
The Global Message Services (GMS) AG, a telecommunication services provider in Switzerland, is planning to enter the Pakistan's telecom market within few months. GMS is a global telecommunications company and network...
 
North Africa
 
Vodafone growth boosts in first quarter as Turkey and Egypt surge
Vodafone has reported improved growth in the first few months of its new financial year due to strong growth in the Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific (AMAP) region…
 
Alternative Telecom
 
County broadband wireless program likely to get boost
The county's wireless broadband project has four subscribers less than two months before work has to be done, but officials expect the situation to change shortly…
 
Alaska ISP plans to upgrade broadband speeds with SES capacity
To improve broadband connectivity speed 10-fold throughout the remote port city of UnalaskaOptimEra Alaska is leveraging SES Networks’ new managed infrastructure service…
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Vodacom Tanzania extends IPO deadline
To allow foreign investors to take part in their Telecom, Vodacom Tanzania has extended the offer period for its initial public offering for a second time…
 
Hutchison Telecom offers discount on global mobile roaming
Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong is looking to spark fresh growth at its mobile operation by offering international roaming for as low as HK$15 a day…
 
Global telecom players making cautious 5G deployments
With the first set of 5G mobile communications standards slated to be released by 3GPP by the end of 2017, global telecom players are gearing up for deployments, but in a cautious manner. To meet the actual needs of telecom...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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