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January 25, 2020

SAMENA Council at the UN Broadband Commission’s Special Session in Davos discussed perspectives on private sector priorities regarding new approaches to funding and investment of broadband networks

SAMENA Telecommunications Council, represented by its CEO Bocar A. Ba and Chief Economist and Director for Sector Development Imme Philbeck discussed key private sector priorities regarding the need for new and innovative approaches to funding and investment of broadband networks to overcome the connectivity challenge together with high-level government leaders and representatives, regulators, international organizations and leading industry Chief Executive Officers at the UN Broadband Commission’s Special Session on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland...

STC Kuwait signs long-term financing facility with NBK worth KD40 million

Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, has signed a ten-year financing facility with the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK). The KD40 mn facility aims to assist stc in expanding its operational activities and financing the Company’s capital expenditures...

Member News

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STC selects Matrixx Software, Celfocus and STC Solutions to power Jawwy digital-first mobile brand

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) is partnering with Matrixx Software to drive continued growth for its Jawwy brand...

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Microsoft launches three new Surface devices in Kuwait

Microsoft has unveiled three new versatile devices to augment its award-winning Surface range, covering use cases for both commercial and consumer customers and demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to...

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Cisco opens first cybersecurity co-innovation center in Europe

Cisco's first Cybersecurity Co-Innovation Center in Europe opened its doors in Milan today at the Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum...

Recent Developments

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Etisalat remains the most valuable consumer brand in MEA for the 3rd consecutive year

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Hub71 launches region’s first Microsoft Reactor program

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Major bandwidth boost for Africa as PEACE heads south

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Huawei keeps strong R&D pace as 5th top investor worldwide

Policy and Regulation

•	Ofcom publishes framework for assessing telecoms customer fairness UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has published a framework for assessing if telecoms and pay-TV companies are treating customers fairly...

Middle East

•	Ajman keen on forging strategic deals to support ‘UAE Vision 2021’ As part of its commitment to support the digital transformation plan in the emirate of Ajman and improve the quality of all electronic payments, Ajman’s Department of Finance has announced...

•	ITC obtains Tier III Constructed Facility Certificate Integrated Telecom Company (ITC) has obtained Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility from UPTIME institute for its Cloud data center located in Jeddah DC3...

North Africa

•	Egypt up 69 places in global ranking for average ADSL internet speed in 2019 The average internet speeds in Egypt quadrupled during 2019; thus, Egypt is the first in the world in terms of average speed improvement for the fixed internet...

Satellite & Internet

•	Deutsche Telekom to tap Deutsche Glasfaser’s open fiber network for FTTH rollout With this cooperation, Deutsche Telekom has the possibility to use optical fiber between the main fiber-optic distribution frame and the customer's building, thus offering its complete product portfolio...

•	Globalsat Group, Inmarsat and Cobham sign multi-year contract This will enable accurate real-time tracking of each train as well as reliable voice and data communication between drivers, maintenance crews and regional control centres...

Global Telecom Update

•	PLDT, DICT launching more free public Wi-Fi services PLDT Enterprise has partnered with the local government of Cagayan De Oro to roll out public Wi-Fi service across high foot traffic areas, including the Port of CDO...

•	Vodafone, Sunrise team to offer enterprise products in Switzerland This strategic partnership will allow Sunrise’s Enterprise customers to benefit from a range of Vodafone Business services, including mobile connectivity, roaming and central procurement...

South Asia

•	Cellular companies get contract for hi-speed broadband in remote areas of Pakistan This is part of the inclusive approach of the government and to strengthen the pillar of connectivity under digital Pakistan...

•	Dialog’s newest mobile security device enables parents to secure their child’s world The primary function of the device is to open a simple line of communication with parents through the touch of a button, and for the parents to easily track their child at anytime from anywhere through an app...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	NTT Docomo to launch 5G streaming service in March Mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo will launch a video-streaming service based on fifth-generation, or 5G, high-speed wireless technology, in March...

•	Globoplay plans European and Asian launch Brazilian media giant Globo is preparing to build on the recent launch of its streaming service Globoplay in the US by rolling out across Europe and Asia...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Lonestar Cell-MTN extends mobile coverage in Liberia Lonestar Cell-MTN has revealed that following its latest expansion it has successfully commissioned cell sites in more than 55 towns and villages across Liberia...

•	China's 5G commercial service starts well China had built 130,000 5G base stations by the end of last year, and shipments of 5G smartphones had topped 13.77 million...

•	StarHub and M1 to submit joint bid for 5G licence Singaporean telcos StarHub and M1 have signed an exclusive agreement to submit a joint bid for a 5G licence...

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