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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
December 9, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ookla® recognises Etisalat as the fastest mobile and broadband network in the region
 
 
Ookla, the global leader in fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications, data and analysis, recognised Etisalat for being the fastest mobile network in MENA and broadband network in GCC, Africa and Arabian region in 2019 due to its continuous efforts to invest and build one of the world’s most advanced networks...
 
Comviva wins fourth consecutive Messaging and SMS Global Awards
 
 
Comviva has been recognized by the Messaging & SMS Global Awards 2019 under the “Best Messaging Innovation – Enterprise Solution” category for its enterprise engagement platform - Ngage This is Comviva’s fourth consecutive Messaging and SMS World Award. The winners were announced recently at an award ceremony held in London...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  VIVA main sponsor of B2B 4 SME forum for the second year in a row
Member Logo VIVA Kuwait announced its main sponsorship of the B2B 4 SME forum for the second year in a row, that will take place on Monday, December 9th at Al-Shaheed Park 2 (new extension) from 10 am to 10 pm...
 
•  BT launches new support for SMEs in Scotland
Member Logo Small and medium sized businesses in Glasgow are being given the chance to learn vital digital skills for free. BT is working with Google Digital Garage to deliver the training...
 
•  New FirstNet cell site launches in Mule Creek Junction to support public safety
Member Logo Wyoming’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built cell site...
 
•  Huawei's 5G-oriented Telco Cloud solution wins Global Telecoms Award

Member Logo Huawei's 5G-oriented Telco Cloud solution won the "Telecoms Transformation" award at the Global Telecoms Awards, demonstrating the industry's strong recognition of Huawei's technological leadership and maturity...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  VIVA wins award of “Telecommunication Services Deal of the Year”
 
•  Etisalat participates in 10th edition of Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival
 
•  FirstNet reaches over 1 million connections
 
•  Public and private sectors must openly collaborate to promote innovation and fill the gap of ICT talent
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
TRA, Huawei jointly release '5G and IoT OpenLab' in UAE
During the UAE 5G conference, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, and Huawei released the TRA and Huawei '5G and IoT Joint OpenLab' in Dubai, aimed at boosting 5G and the Internet of Things, IoT,...
 
Ofcom opens consultation on Telecom Act revisions
Swiss telecoms watchdog the Federal Office of Communication has opened consultation on planned revisions of the implementing provisions of the Telecommunications Act...
 
South Asia
 
Agreement signed among Save the Children, 10 Minute School and Robi
Robi 10 Minute School, Robi Axiata Ltd. and Save the Children in Bangladesh signed a tripartite Strategic Partnership to empower girls through ICT in education...
 
NTA, NT ink pact to lay optical fibre in Karnali, Sudurpaschim
Following the construction pact, NT will be responsible for laying optical fibre cables in both the provinces in areas stretching from Musikot of Rukum to Jhulaghat of Baitadi district...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
MobiFone expands 4G coverage to 95% of Vietnam
Vietnamese wireless operator MobiFone has announced that the coverage of its 4G network has been expanded to 95% of the country’s territory...
 
EE launches 5G network in Bristol
Bristol joins a number of cities across the UK that are now receiving EE’s 5G coverage, including London, Birmingham and Cardiff...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
YouFone signs tech deal with Amino group
Dutch mobile operator is refreshing its TV and OTT offering by signing a deal with entertainment tech provider Amino and sister company 24i...
 
Vevo announces distribution deal with Samsung TV Plus
This deal follows a similar partnership with TV software provider Vewd, announced in August, which saw the Vevo app, rather than linear channels, added to the OS...
 
 
Middle East
 
Driverless vehicles tested on 5G technology in UAE ahead of planned deployment
Driverless vehicles are tested on 5G technology ahead of a planned deployment of such vehicles on UAE roads...
 
New car sharing service to be launched in Bahrain
Customers to the Yoyo Smart Vehicle Rental service will be able to select a vehicle from any location in the city in which the service is available and reserve it for any time period using the Yoyo app...
 
Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority launches digital platform
ADDA has launched a digital platform to achieve the highest standards of transparency and to enhance the competitiveness of the Emirate and in line with leading governance practices...
 
North Africa
 
Etisalat Misr to provide services, technical support at New Administrative Capital
Administrative Capital for Urban Development has signed an agreement with Etisalat Misr to provide services and technical support at the New Administrative Capital...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Azerbaijan boosts digital connection between Europe and Asia
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are taking a major step towards digital connectivity within the Caspian region, thanks to a new subsea fiber optic backbone cable line that will be laid across the world’s largest lake and...
 
Kacific to launch condominium satellite next week
Kacific Broadband will see its condominium satellite launched next week on December 16th by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, subject to weather...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
WHP Telecoms buys Sitec Infrastructure Services
Sitec Infrastructure Services is a project management company providing end-to-end solutions for mobile and fixed-line network operators...
 
SAM Seamless Network, Telenet connect on IoT security
AM will provide Telenet's broadband subscribers with smart security across their home network, made available to their customers via the operator's Safespot mobile app...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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