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BTRC fixes uniform minimum call rate
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has fixed a uniform minimum call rate for all mobile phone operators...
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UAE smartphone users should guard themselves: TRA
Smartphone owners in the UAE should be on guard against growing phishing attempts by hackers to avoid losing personal data according to a high ranking Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) official...
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| Global Telecom Update |
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CMHK completes 5G network testing
China Mobile Hong Kong has announced it has become the first network provider in the city to complete end-to-end 5G network testing from client terminals to application...
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Telenor gunning to build AI powerhouse in Norway
Telenor is aiming to establish Norway as a "national powerhouse" for artificial intelligence after partnering on a new lab to develop enterprise solutions...
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| Middle East |
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Digital wave in holy cities of Saudi Arabia as pilgrims become Internet-savvy
A digital wave is in full swing in the holy city of Makkah with the authorities ensuring high speed data transmission, keeping in mind the growing number of Internet-friendly Haj pilgrims...
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BTECH-UNIDO sign partnership
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH)...
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Turkish group Odine deploys key EMEA network
Turkish group Odine Solutions has teamed up with US-based Affirmed Networks, a leader in virtualised mobile networks, to successfully deploy a virtualised network for Lifecell, a leading mobile network operator covering...
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dLocal expands its payment platform to MENA region
Egypt and Morocco are the first countries within the MENA region where dLocal is simplifying merchant expansion into the ecommerce market with a platform that can process local payments and handle mass payouts...
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| Alternative Telecom |
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Orange buys top EU cloud specialist Basefarm
Orange has completed the acquisition of 100% of Basefarm through its enterprise subsidiary Orange Business Services following the approbation of the relevant competition authorities...
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Optus enhances Tasmanian infrastructure
Australian mobile network operator Optus has announced the completion of 37 new mobile sites across Tasmania following twelve months of work and investment totalling AUD42.2 million (US$ 30.7 million)...
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