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February 22, 2018

UAE University joins Etisalat Digital IoT partner program

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has joined the Etisalat Digital ‘Internet of Things (IoT) partner program’ that will see them collaborate in the digital solutions arena and help strengthen Etisalat’s position in the IoT space in the region...

Member News

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du launches first national triple-play service

du has launched its first full nationwide triple-play packages, offering TV, internet and telephony services to customers outside its core service area of Dubai for the first time...

Recent Developments

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Telecom Egypt joins SAMENA Telecommunications Council as a Member

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Etisalat Group reports consolidated net profit before federal royalty of AED 17.45 billion

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Huawei to go beyond traditional boundaries to enable a fully-connected, intelligent world

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Nokia and Tele2 sign strategic partnership to provide global IoT services

Policy and Regulation

•	DICT and NTC Philippines release draft circular for selection of new telco player The proposed formula for selecting the winning bid aims to ensure that the new major player has the capacity to compete with the two existing telecommunication companies...

•	NCC, NOTAP, others commend Airtel on 4G launch The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and Senate Committee on Communications have commended Airtel Nigeria for launching its 4G LTE...

South Asia

•	Ecommerce industry to see new entrant in Pakistan HUM Network, a renowned TV channel of Pakistan is entering the online shopping business and is all set to launching its online grocery company called HUM Mart...

•	Sajha Yatayat to launch e-ticketing soon in Nepal The Sajha Yatayat has finalized preparations to commence a new technology-supported payment and ticketing services in its public buses...

Alternative Telecom

•	Vodafone, Telefonica cooperate on fiber-optic connections for mobile networks Vodafone Germany and Telefonica Deutschland have agreed on a pilot project to connect their mobile phone sites to each other’s fiber-optic backhaul lines...

•	iPlan joins Argentina’s convergent offers Buenos Aires’ Internet provider iPlan has announced investment to expand its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network and launch an IPTV service...

•	ETECSA signs satellite connectivity agreement with SES Networks State-owned Cuban telco Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (ETECSA) has signed a deal with satellite services provider SES Networks...

Global Telecom Update

•	31 APAC operators involved in 5G trials A total of 72 operators worldwide - including 31 in Asia-Pacific - are involved in 5G trials, according to data compiled by VIAVI Solutions...

•	Ericsson looks to kickstart IoT development Launch of IoT Accelerator Marketplace looks to encourage collaboration in developing future connected technologies...

Middle East

•	Sharjah Tatweer Forum launches Digital Transformation Program Sharjah Tatweer Forum has launched a Digital Transformation Program which is intended to provide executives in public and private sector with the tools to enable digital transformation in their organisations...

•	Agreement signed to set up Oman Towers Company The move will help build standardised telecommunications infrastructure to be utilised by all licensed operators in Oman...

•	WiFi UAE launches new packages for users to enjoy high-speed premium WiFi UAE residents can now reap the benefits of more flexible WiFi options across more locations than ever before with WiFi UAE...

•	Lebanon's PM says IT will develop economy Hariri voiced strong support for the country’s tech sector, particularly the new generations of innovators and business leaders...

North Africa

•	Orange Egypt FY revenue up by 7.7 percent Orange Egypt’s revenues grew by 7.5 percent in 2017, whereas the EBITDA grew by 25.4 percent...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Stadtwerke Langenfeld launch IPTV with purTV German public utility company Stadtwerke Langenfeld is adding IPTV to its telephony and internet service...

•	FCMB introduces mobile banking solution First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has introduced a mobile banking solution through the use of a dedicated code...

3G and 4G Networks

•	Cell C’s fiber and LTE plans for 2018 Cell C has outlined its plans for aggressive LTE and fiber expansions in the coming year...

•	Vodafone delivering best latency for MWC, but Movistar leading on throughput speed An on-going study of mobile telephone networks in Barcelona in the weeks ahead of Mobile World Congress is indicating that Movistar’s users are getting the best average 4G download speed test results...

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