SAMENA Daily News

'SAMENA Daily' - Archive

Previous Previous Next   Next

  SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing

 
 
 
 
SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 12, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Diplomatic Quarter General Authority in Riyadh inks first of its kind strategic deal with TAWAL
 
 
The Diplomatic Quarter General Authority has recently partnered with the leading integrated ICT Infrastructure service provider in the Kingdom, TAWAL, for the development of the area’s telecommunication infrastructure...
 
Oman 5th most advanced Arab country in E-government
The United Nations rated the Sultanate as the 5th Arab country that is most advanced in the field of electronic government, according to a new report on countries of the world issued by the UN Economic and Social Affairs Administration...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T’s network investment keeps communities connected
Member Logo That investment has increased reliability, coverage and overall performance for residents and businesses, which is essential for connecting our customers with family, friends and colleagues – no matter the distance...
 
•  Accenture and AT&T bring mobile connectivity to Phillips 66 with private cellular network
Member Logo Accenture and AT&T are working with Phillips 66 to develop industrial cellular wireless connectivity, with the development of a private cellular network solution...
 
•  Electric power industry needs urgent transformation, Huawei's new ICT empowers smart grids
Member Logo he electric power market continues to represent huge potential while the industry need to build reliable, cost-effective, efficient, and green power grids with a more efficient and reasonable energy supply...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Bosnian regulator launches app to measure broadband internet quality
The Communications Regulatory Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina has launched the RAK "NetTest" application, which enables end users to examine the quality of their broadband internet access service...
 
Telecom service providers directed to limit number of SIM cards issued per person
Nepal Telecommunications Authority has directed telecommunication service providers to stop selling more than two SIM/RIM cards to each person...
 
South Asia
 
5G networks to boost Pakistan economy during COVID-19 recovery
Telecommunications leaders and experts from Pakistan and across the region recently gathered at the SAMENA Telecommunication Council Leaders’ Summit to review plans for unleashing the potential of 5G networks to boost...
 
Nepal internet use increases by 35 percent during lockdown
Latest figures from the Nepal Network Operators’ Group (NNOG) show a 35% increase in internet consumption in the past nearly four months of lockdown...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
MCMC, SMA to collaborate on improving 4G broadband connectivity in Sarawak
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will work closely with the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) to improve 4G broadband connectivity in the state...
 
Celcom ready to roll out 5G upon securing suitable spectrum
Malaysian mobile operator Celcom is reportedly prepared to deploy 5G technology commercially, pending the allocation of suitable frequencies...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Telcos expand VR services amid pandemic
South Korean mobile operators are expanding virtual reality (VR) services to cope with increased demand for online content amid the COVID-19 pandemic...
 
Sports streaming returns to normal levels in June 2020
In addition to streaming, European sports-related social media engagement skyrocketed, up 30% across all teams, including the league account...
 
 
Middle East
 
Zain Bahrain shows resilience in 2020 thanks to Digital Transformation strategy
Zain Bahrain reported a net profit of BD2.158 million (US$5.739 million) for the six months ending 30 June 2020 (H1 2020), representing a 15% decrease year-on-year (Y-o-Y) from BD2.533 million (US$6.737 million) in the same...
 
82% remote workers in UAE gained cybersecurity awareness
More than four fifths (82%) of remote workers in the UAE say they are more conscious of their organisation’s cybersecurity policies since lockdown began in March...
 
Oman 5th most advanced Arab country in E-government
The United Nations rated the Sultanate as the 5th Arab country that is most advanced in the field of electronic government, according to a new report on countries of the world issued by the UN Economic and Social Affairs...
 
North Africa
 
Government, e-Finance partner to implement 'Digital Egypt' strategy
The partnership between e-Finance, a developer of digital payments infrastructure, and the Ministry of Finance has resulted in the increase of customs and tax e-payments to over 80% and 40% respectively...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
KCOM contracts ADVA to support fiberx` broadband rollout
Germany-based ADVA Optical Networking has announced that British broadband provider KCOM has deployed its packet edge technology to support the extended rollout of its full fiber-based offerings...
 
Amazon’s Kuiper Satellite plan wins backing of FCC
Amazon.com’s plan for a fleet of 3,236 communications satellites won the backing of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission chairman, who said he had asked fellow commissioners to approve the venture...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Novator takes majority stake in Colombia’s Avantel
Novator will begin restructuring the unit, which provides mobile and broadband services to around 2.3 million subscribers, giving it a market share of around 3.5%...
 
Telefónica invests in Nozomi Networks
Telefónica has made an investment in Nozomi Networks, am OT and IoT security provider that operates in 16 countries and enables real-time visualisation of cyber risks...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
About SAMENA Council
 
History
 
Profile
 
Board of Directors
 
Working Groups
Industry Matters
 
WRC-19
 
5G Development
 
Digital Services
 
Industry Fees & Taxation
 
 
 
Latest Open Consultations
 
Industry Issues
 
Position Papers
 
Articles & Industry Views
SAMENA Trends & Media
 
SAMENA Trends
 
Industry Updates
 
SAMENA Council in Media
 
Video Content
 
 
 
 
 
Please add news@samenacouncil.org to your E-mail Safe List.

If you received this news update from a colleague and are interested in receiving your own copy, please contact us here »
   
 
 
 
Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought.
 
 
 
To unsubscribe, click Manage Your Subscription below.
   
 
 
 
 
 
SAMENA Telecommunications Council
www.samenacouncil.org    
 
 
 

 
ATTENTION