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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 1, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Etisalat’s data centers acquire PCI/DSS ensuring maximum safety of customer data
 
 
Etisalat announced that it has secured Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification for its Data Centers in the UAE...
 
Huawei's 2017 Annual Report: Solid performance and lasting value for customers
Huawei released its audited financial results for 2017, reporting solid business growth with the company's total annual revenue being CNY603.6 billion (US$92.5 billion...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Batelco Gulf Network launched to support innovation in the GCC region
Member Logo Batelco has announced the launch of Batelco Gulf Network (BGN), the new international cable system that provides the GCC region with an additional option for regional and international connectivity solutions...
 
•  Orange Jordan offers scholarships to students undertaking bachelor’s and master’s studies at PSUT
Member Logo Orange Jordan recently awarded scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students at Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) to assist them with completing their studies...
 
•  VIVA launches Huawei P smart device with KD 10 plan
Member Logo VIVA has launched the new Huawei P Smart device with plans starting from KD 10 that give customers KD 8 credit, 10 GB Internet and 100 local and international SMS...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Bahrain TRA inching towards national broadband network
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain held a series of briefings with telecom operators this month to discuss the new economic regulatory framework, a key step towards achieving single network in the...
 
The FCC is looking to speed up 5G deployment in the U.S
Actions taken by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in late March are aimed specifically at helping telecommunications and technology companies achieve their goal of a fully-operational 5G network as fast as...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan to launch communication satellite
Under Bilateral exchange agreement, China will soon launch communication satellite for Pakistan, in order to build large telecommunication network infrastructure...
 
Bangladesh: UNICEF, Facebook launch program to protect kids from online dangers
UNICEF and social media giant Facebook launched a year-long program aimed at reaching 25 million Bangladeshi children and strengthening awareness among parents and educators about protecting them from the perils of the...
 
3G and 4G Networks
 
Lifecell launches 4G services in 24 cities of Ukraine
It offers up to five times faster download speed, up to 10 times faster upload speed, as well as instant reaction of websites and applications, compared to the 3G technology...
 
BTRIB launches LTE services in Baku
Azerbaijan state-owned regional operator BTRIB, working in the city of Baku and its surroundings, has launched the commercial exploitation of its fixed LTE network...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Spark launches LoRa IoT network across NZ
New Zealand operator Spark has announced the commercial launch of its nationwide IoT network for businesses across the nation, with coverage reaching 60% of the country’s population...
 
Wind Hellas brings service to Agios Efstratios island
Wind Hellas is bringing technology and communication support to the inhabitants of Agios Efstratios, an island in the Aegean Sea...
 
 
Middle East
 
Avaya commends Saudi customers for driving digital transformation
Avaya, commended organizations in Saudi Arabia for driving competitiveness through investment in digitalization...
 
BT Al Saudia launches next-generation MSS
BT Al Saudia has announced the launch of the Next-Generation MSS (Managed Security Services) in Saudi Arabia, which customers in protecting and managing their network and IT infrastructure...
 
Mint mobile wallet readies landing in the UAE
The Mint Corp. has announced that its majority-owned subsidiary Mint Middle East LLC has completed testing and integration for its mobile wallet and is now preparing for a commercial launch of the application...
 
North Africa
 
Desktops dominate Egypt’s personal computing device market in February
Desktops’ share of the personal computing devices market in Egypt increased to 55% in February from 54.5% in January...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
World borrows a leaf from M-Pesa as mobile money services spread
The world is borrowing a leaf from Kenya’s M-Pesa innovation, with mobile money moving an equivalent of Sh100 billion ($1 billion) globally every day...
 
US high schools load up SlingStudio for OTT streaming
Sling Media's SlingStudio platform has been named the official video production technology partner for the US National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Network...
 
Alternative Telecom
 
Sky Italia and Open Fiber launch fibrer only service
The internet version of the Sky Q box will make its debut on a new fiber only service from Sky Italia and Open Fiber...
 
NEC and MegaFon using AI to improve network quality
Russian operator MegaFon has reported the successful use of artificial intelligence to improve its transport network...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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