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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
May 19, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
VIVA launches home Internet offer with Postpaid plans starting KD 25
 
 
VIVA Kuwait and its arm to provide Internet services Qualitynet, have launched an amazing offer on home Internet service for the first time with VIVA Postpaid plans...
 
NBTC finalizes terms of 700-MHz auction
Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has finalized the proposed terms of next month's 700-MHz auction, and has briefed the prime minister on the progress with the sale...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  BT CEO creates new colleague ownership model
Member Logo BT’s Chief Executive Philip Jansen has announced a commitment towards making BT Group colleagues shareholders in the company...
 
•  300% Bonus of the recharge value from Etisalat to share the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan with your loved ones
Member Logo Etisalat has introduced its Ramadan Bonus on Recharge promotion to enable its customers to spread joy, share Ramadan moments as and when they happen, and strengthen social relationships throughout the holy month...
 
•  Tech Mahindra and Rakuten Aquafadas collaborate to leverage cutting-edge technologies to power Enterprises of the Future
Member Logo Tech Mahindra and Rakuten Aquafadas have signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to collaborate on building Enhanced Customer Experience Offerings leveraging latest innovations to power Enterprises of the Future...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Brazil planning to stage 5G auction in Q1 2020
Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency is preparing to stage an auction of 5G-suitable spectrum in the first quarter of 2020...
 
NBTC finalizes terms of 700-MHz auction
Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has finalized the proposed terms of next month's 700-MHz auction, and has briefed the prime minister on the progress with the sale...
 
South Asia
 
DTH operators set to transform TV connectivity in Bangladesh
TV viewers across Bangladesh are expected to enjoy uninterrupted high definition video signals directly from satellite with the introduction of Direct-To-Home technology...
 
HNB lauches digital wallent and payment app in Sri Lanka
Laying the foundation for a comprehensive digital payment ecosystem in Sri Lanka, Hatton National Bank has announced the launch of its own digital wallet and payment app, HNB Solo...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Number of 3G, 4G users reached 67.48 million in Pakistan
The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 67.48 million by end-April 2019, according to latest statistics...
 
Top telecom operators cover subway with 5G network in central China
The successful impl-ementation by China Mobile, China Union and China Telecom in Zhengzhou is expected to offer a reliable reference for such practices of Chinese and global telecom operators...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Super RTL relaunches Kividoo app
Set-top box software solutions provider, 3 Screen Solutions (3SS), has been selected by German children’s broadcaster Super RTL for the relaunch of Kividoo...
 
Sony, Microsoft announce collaboration for DTC services
By working together, the companies believe that they can deliver more enhanced entertainment experiences for their worldwide customers...
 
 
Middle East
 
Adnic, FAB to launch new UAE digital wallet
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company has signed a partnership agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank to offer customers new payment options through Payit, the UAE's first fully-featured digital wallet...
 
Hoshan Holding, Seidor partner to adopt SAP S4 HANA public cloud
Hoshan Holding has become the first Saudi Arabian company to implement SAP S4 HANA for public cloud...
 
Dewa’s smart services adoption reaches 93 percent
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said that adoption of its smart services reached 93 per cent by the end of the first quarter (Q1) of the year...
 
North Africa
 
ArabClicks eyes 48 million internet users to boost e-commerce in Egypt
The performance-based marketing platform, hopes to grow at a faster pace due to lack of strong rival in North African country...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Cablenet launches Plume in Cyprus
The collection of services combines Cablenet’s fiberpower speed internet proposition with an additional layer connectivity and personalisation within the home from Plume...
 
China to customise satellite data for countries participating in its Belt and Road Initiative
China will offer customised data services for disaster prevention through its Fengyun meteorological satellites for more countries along the Belt and Road...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Glo mentors girls on career in ICT industry
An initiative of the International Telecommunications Union, the International Girls-in-ICT Day is backed by all ITU members and is meant to create a global environment that empowers and encourages girls and young women to...
 
NetOne projects One Money growth
NetOne is working on introducing various packages for its mobile financial services platform, One Money as it forges ahead to increase its subscribers’ base...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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