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June 2, 2020

Huawei grants MQ4/MQ5 RF cluster connector patent licenses to industry partners

Huawei has granted patent licenses for MQ4/MQ5 RF cluster connectors to multiple connector manufacturers. This will facilitate the large-scale commercial adoption of standard RF cluster connectors as well as promote the development of miniaturized and highly integrated base station antennas and RF devices...

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Four initiatives launched including a virtual clinic to facilitate healthcare services

stc has launched four digital initiatives to assist the Kingdom’s healthcare providers in preventing the spread of COVID-19...

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Batelco and Huawei donate Smart Home Wi-Fi Products to INJAZ Bahrain to improve the distance learning experience

Batelco has announced its partnership with Huawei to donate 500 sets of Smart Home Wi-Fi products to INJAZ Bahrain, addressing the requirements of distance learning...

Policy and Regulation

•	TRA gains two ISO certifications for telecom market monitoring, inspection The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, announced that it has received two certificates from the Emirates International Accreditation Centre...

•	Hong Kong finalises fiber tender The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) in Hong Kong has awarded its sixth and final subsidised fiber network rollout contract to HKT...

South Asia

•	MillenniumIT ESP launches a remote patient management system Sri Lanka hased MillenniumIT ESP has launched HealthVision, which is a web-enabled, mobile responsive, intuitive platform for medical personnel to connect with their patients remotely...

•	Bookme, 1LINK join hands to digitise payments Bookme has partnered for 1LINK-1BILL aggregation services to simplify digital payments for Bookme.pk’s 4.5 million customers across Pakistan...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Intelsat launches end-to-end managed cellular backhaul solution, to fast track 4G and 5G rollouts Intelsat has launched an end-to-end managed backhaul service, that will help mobile network operators fast track their 4G and 5G deployments...

•	SmarTone launches 5G in Hong Kong In the early stages, the 5G network will cover most outdoor and high footfall areas, as well as major roads to accommodate commuter traffic...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Paramount+ debuts in Russia The Paramount+ service is operated jointly by Okko and ViacomCBS Networks International and offers premium content from ViacomCBS brands, including Channel 5 and MTV...

•	Vizio signs AVOD deal with Endemol Shine US-based TV manufacturer Vizio has struck a deal that will see Endemol Shine Group-curated online channels becoming available via its ad-supported on-demand service...

Middle East

•	Jordan sees increase in mobile wallet usage due to government worker's fund Jordan has seen an increase in mobile wallets usage, as the government urged workers to open mobile wallets and telcos surged their applications for remote payments...

•	Ajman Police links payment transaction with Ajman Pay digital services The Ajman Police has linked its digital services with Ajman Pay, which is the Finance Department’s smart digital payment platform...

•	Dubai Financial Market launches new smart services app Dubai Financial Market, DFM, launched its comprehensive 'DFM Smart Services App,' strengthening its digital transformation as part of its Smart Borse Strategy...

North Africa

•	Maroc Telecom makes fresh mobile money bid Maroc Telecom launched mobile payment system MT Cash, the company’s latest challenge for a slice of Morocco’s financial services sector...

Satellite & Internet

•	Vodafone UK offering small businesses free broadband Vodafone has announced that it will give small businesses six months of free unlimited broadband to help them weather the financial impact of COVID-19...

•	Chinese video platform Bilibili plans to launch a remote sensing satellite Chinese video platform Bilibili released a video announcing its plans to launch a remote sensing satellite called "Bilibili Video Satellite" in late June...

Global Telecom Update

•	Mexican broadcaster Televisa to launch mobile phone service Rather than building infrastructure, Televisa will operate as a mobile virtual network operator and begin by offering service to existing customers of its cable and home internet packages, sold under its Izzi brand...

•	Iliad and Digicel JV to boost coverage in French Antilles The joint venture will own the active infrastructure and network equipment for Iliad and Digicel across Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Saint Martin and Saint Barthelemy...

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