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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 19, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
Etisalat successfully dials in 5G call from world’s tallest tower
 
 
Following its global milestones achieved in 5G network this year and the live 5G video calls made across various locations in UAE, Etisalat announced the availability of 5G coverage in the world’s tallest and iconic tower ‘Burj Khalifa’ showcasing readiness of the state-of-the-art 5G network and compatibility with industry leading 5G smartphones...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Saudi Telecom wins VMware’s certificate for providing cloud computing service
Member Logo Accordingly, STC became the first Saudi company to be globally accredited for providing cloud-based services...
 
•  du and Nokia collaborate on 5G cloudification in the UAE
Member Logo du and Nokia will work together to develop a string of new 5G and IoT cloud-based use cases in the United Arab Emirates...
 
•  Huawei wins EISA’s “Smartphone of the Year” with the P30 Pro
Member Logo The HUAWEI P30 Pro was named “EISA Best Smartphone 2019-2020” by the Association, the second year in a row Huawei has won this category...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
TRA concludes the Innovation Camp 2019
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has concluded the "TRA Innovation Camp", which was held in all Emirates, with the participation of about 2800 people...
 
Vietnam to auction new 4G spectrum
Vietnam will auction a new high-frequency 4G spectrum since the existing one has been almost fully taken resulting in lower speeds...
 
Middle East
 
Airbus, STC Specialized provide reliable communication solutions for Hajj
With the implementation of its systems to ensure faster emergency response for public safety, and use of its state-of-the-art technology, Airbus and STC Specialized ensured the smooth running of security operations which...
 
China’s iPayLinks to expand Middle East fintech market
The Middle East’s region is fast establishing itself as an emerging cross-border ecommerce market due to its ballooning smartphone penetration and growing consumer purchasing power...
 
Omani pharmacy chain picks InfiNet Wireless' network communication products
The upgrade guarantees that the pharmacy employees have real-time, access to business-critical and patient experience enhancing applications as well as provides the IT team with a future proofed digital platform...
 
South Asia
 
Artificial intelligence to help better manage Dhaka
Cities like Dhaka, where a large number of people live in a relatively small area, may hold the key to determining just how Artificial Intelligence fits into these areas...
 
BOC introduces SmartPay-QR based payment app under LANKAQR
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) launched BOC SmartPay - QR (quick response) code based payment solution offered to its valued customers which will be the latest addition to the digital product range of the bank...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
KT launches contagion prevention app in Ghana
The app will alert Ghanaians of areas effected by epidemics such as ebola and connect them to nearby clinics...
 
China Unicom and Gree sign strategic cooperation agreement
China Unicom and Gree Electric have signed a 5G smart factory and full business strategic cooperation agreement in Zhuhai...
 
 
North Africa
 
Egypt's Global Telecom approves VEON’s US$2.3 billion asset transfer offer
Global Telecom Holding’s board of directors approved the offer submitted by VEON to acquire the company’s assets for US$2.3 billion, according to a statement to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX)...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Airtel Digital TV set to launch Chromecast-style stick
Airtel Digital TV is said to be readying to launch a Chromecast-style XStream Stick for its customers to view OTT content like Netflix, Amazon Prime and other streaming services...
 
Vodafone Portugal and TVI in holographic 5G first
Vodafone Portugal and Portuguese public broadcaster TVI have teamed up to transmit a holographic broadcast over 5G, which Vodafone described as an unprecedented milestone for our country...
 
Viacom to beam German channels directly to cars with Access deal
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) is adding a selection of its channels to mobile IT solutions provider’s Access Twine4Car product...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
XL Axiata expands 4G LTE network in South Sulawesi
Mobile network operator (MNO) XL Axiata has been aggressively deploying its 4G LTE network to improve the quality of data services in South Sulawesi...
 
BH Telecom claims it is technologically ready to launch 5G Network
BH Telecom, with its partners Huawei, Ericson and Samsung presented the 5G network capabilities at the festival square to show visitors opportunities and applications of new technologies...
 
T-Mobile Netherlands tests 5G connection with Oppo Reno 5G
Telecom provider T-Mobile has established the first 5G connection in the Netherlands, with the Oppo Reno 5G...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Digital Scotland to cover 6,000 more premises with FTTP broadband
The Digital Scotland project, which has been working with Openreach to rollout superfast broadband to poorly served areas, is to extend Gigabit capable Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) UK ISP technology to cover a further 6,000...
 
Three looks to revolutionise home broadband in the UK with the launch of its 5G network in London
Three will launch its UK 5G services with a home broadband offering, with mobile network services set to follow later this month...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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