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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
October 16, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
Batelco awarded AVAYA ‘Partner of the Year 2019’ by Westcon at GITEX 2019
 
 
Batelco has been presented with the AVAYA ‘Partner of the Year 2019’ award by Weston group, a leading distributor of Avaya products, at GITEX 2019, which attracts major companies and visitors in the field of ICT from all over the world...
 
TRA announces Oman's 5G roadmap
The Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced the details of Oman's 5G roadmap which will contribute to the development of many sectors such as education, health, logistics and others...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain Kuwait launches subscription video on demand service 'PlayVOD' in partnership with Digital Virgo
Member Logo The launch of SVOD on Zain's API platform in Kuwait is the first for Digital Virgo following a Group-wide framework agreement with Zain...
 
•  du to provide SAAED with world-class communication services and mobile devices
Member Logo du has announced the signing of an exclusive contract to deliver mobile services to SAAED, the UAE’s foremost traffic safety services organisation...
 
•  AT&T launches Believe Durham initiative
Member Logo AT&T is launching the Believe Durham℠ initiative to help ensure that students at two high-poverty public schools have the resources and support they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond...
 
•  Huawei announces Q3 2019 business results
Member Logo Huawei announced its business results for the third quarter of 2019. During the first three quarters of this year, Huawei generated CNY 610.8 billion (US$ 86.10) in revenue, an increase of 24.4% year-on-year...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
TRA announces Oman's 5G roadmap
The Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced the details of Oman's 5G roadmap which will contribute to the development of many sectors such as education, health, logistics and others...
 
UAE unveils National Space Strategy 2030
The UAE Space Agency (UAESA) has announced the details of its National Space Strategy 2030 and National Space Investment Plan, which complement the regulatory and legislative framework of the UAE’s national space...
 
5G internet service by 2021
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has officially disclosed its primary decision of making 5G internet service available in the country by 2021...
 
Middle East
 
Orange Jordan signs deal with Luminus ShamalStart to provide digital manufacturing training to young people
Orange Jordan has signed a partnership with Luminus ShamalStart to launch the Mobile FabLab, which aims to train young people in the governorates in modern digital manufacturing methods...
 
UAE leading the way in AI education
The United Arab Emirates is leading nations in utilising artificial intelligence, AI, and disruptive technologies to create a smarter, more innovative governance environment that is enabled to explore future opportunities...
 
Honeywell hosts decision makers to help drive digital transformation of Saudi Arabia's buildings and cities
Saudi Arabia is implementing a clear set of strategic objectives aimed at boosting the economy and transforming the lives of citizens as part of Saudi Vision 2030...
 
North Africa
 
Taxi App for night time rides comes to Morocco
A North African-American company has launched a new mobile application “Yassir,” for taxi reservations at night in Casablanca...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Ultrafast broadband available in thousands more homes
Virgin Media has connected thousands more homes and businesses across the UK to its ultrafast broadband network...
 
SpaceX seeks to reserve spots for 30,000 more Starlink broadband internet satellites
SpaceX has filed paperwork with the International Telecommunication Union to add up to 30,000 Starlink broadband data satellites to the 12,000 it’s already been cleared to put in orbit...
 
 
South Asia
 
PTCL posts double digit growth in net profit
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has announced its financial results for the nine months’ period ended September 30, 2019 at its Board of Directors’ meeting held in Islamabad on October 16, 2019...
 
Airtel Lanka signs MoU with EFC to train persons with disabilities
Airtel Lanka signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), to open up on-the-job training opportunities for people with disabilities...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Switch Media launches fast-to-market OTT platform
Online video tech vendor Switch Media has announced the launch of its new MediaHQ Lite OTT platform...
 
Vodafone TV set for Hungary
Vodafone TV will enter a market in which Magyar Telekom is currently rolling out its next generation IPTV platform...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Syniverse gets its own private LTE network using CBRS
Syniverse has jumped feet first into the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) space, developing its own private LTE network at its headquarters with the help of partners Ruckus Wireless and Federated Wireless...
 
SK Telecom targets 2.5 million 5G connections by year-end
SK Telecom outlined ambitious targets around its 5G user base, aiming to capitalise on strong growth since it launched commercial service in April...
 
Brazil launches first 5G Broadcast trial
The objective of the project, launched with equipment from German manufacturer Rohde & Schwarz, is to validate the operability and market opportunities of the 5G Broadcast technology...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Internet2 to deploy open line system (OLS) from Ciena
Internet2 will deploy a flexible grid open line system (OLS) from Ciena to transform its network to a more scalable, programmable and adaptive architecture...
 
“Customer experience management is a ‘must’ for 5G telecom business” states GITEX CEM Elite Club
Telecom carriers must emphasize customer experience management (CEM) as a core component of their business, according to experts from Huawei...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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