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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
June 30, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AT&T 5G launches in 28 new markets, including the first with Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) technology
 
 
AT&T’s 5G network is now live for consumers in 28 additional markets across the country and covers 179 million people. With this launch, AT&T now offers access to 5G on its best unlimited wireless plans for consumers and businesses in a total of 355 markets in the U.S...
 
TRA announces shutdown of 2G network in UAE by end of 2022
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced that shutdown of 2G network (GSM) in the UAE will take place at the end of 2022, with directing resources allocated to 5G to support new generations of mobile networks...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc participates as a lead sponsor in the Virtual International Telecoms Week 2020
Member Logo The event primarily focused on developments related to the telecom sector, providing participants with the opportunity to share their experiences and valuable data related to Information and Communications Technology (ICT)...
 
•  Cisco donates critical Wi-Fi access to Cayman Islands communities
Member Logo Residents of the Cayman Islands will now benefit from public access to wireless internet to help connect with family, friends, and online resources...
 
•  Accenture named a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Oracle Cloud Applications Services, Worldwide
Member Logo Accenture has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2020 “Magic Quadrant for Oracle Cloud Applications Services, Worldwide,” marking the second consecutive year that Accenture has been recognized as a Leader in...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
TRA announces shutdown of 2G network in UAE by end of 2022
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced that shutdown of 2G network (GSM) in the UAE will take place at the end of 2022, with directing resources allocated to 5G to support new generations of mobile...
 
Poland changes VOD rules
Regulations have been added to Poland’s Cinematography Act governing, amongst others, payments to the Polish Film Institute (PISF) by providers of on demand audiovisual services...
 
South Asia
 
Zong 4G connects 80,000 students e-learning
Zong 4G has partnered with Virtual University (VU) of Pakistan to support 80,000 students with seamless connectivity for e-learning...
 
UNICEF for universal access to online, distance learning for children
The Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Ambassador has said access to online and distance learning universally should be a top priority...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
French operators announce full LTE coverage across Paris metro
LTE connectivity is now available on the entire metro system of the French capital, providing coverage on board trains across all underground tunnels linking 304 metro stations...
 
FET to launch commercial 5G services on July 3
FET has been keen on enhancing its deployments in the 5G B2C and B2B sectors, aiming to optimize the 80MHz bandwidths it secured in the mainstream 3.5GHz band...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Brat TV taps Amagi to expand streaming footprint
To distribute its content to leading streaming TV platforms including The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus and Vizio, LA-based digital media network Brat TV has implemented cloud-based technology from Amagi...
 
Netgem launches low cost multiscreen service
Origin TV has been designed as an alternative to some of the pay-TV offerings and draws on content from the public service broadcasters and streaming services...
 
 
Middle East
 
MBZUAI and Virgin Hyperloop partner to advance transportation sector in the Middle East through AI
MBZUAI and Virgin Hyperloop have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to initiate a collaborative approach to research and innovation in the field of AI...
 
Demand for Saudi ICT skills set to intensify
The race to secure Saudi Arabian digital talent will intensify in the coming years, according to ICT and human resources professionals in the kingdom...
 
OSN takes new streaming service to the market with Snapchat
OSN has partnered with Snapchat to bring its content to wider audiences across the region by using augmented reality (AR)...
 
North Africa
 
Djezzy implements ultra-high network capacity in Algeria
Nokia and Algerian mobile operator Djezzy, have completed a trial using microwave carrier aggregation technology to support increased demand for capacity...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
M-net fiber networks passed 770,000 homes at end-2019
M-net is aiming to increase FTTx network coverage to 620,000 homes and businesses in Munich by mid-2021, representing around 70% of households and 81,000 businesses in the city...
 
Thai JV to leverage LEO satcoms for new services
The aim of the venture, according to the partners, is to help strengthen Thailand’s telecommunications infrastructure and to support the growth of the digital economy industry and satellite industry...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Cloud IT infrastructure spending continued to grow in Q1 2020
Spending on non-cloud environments saw double-digit declines in the quarter, according to research from IDC...
 
BICS and Avnet Silica aim to accelerate global IoT deployment
The wholesale carrier joined forces with tech provider Avnet Silica, which will embed 2G, 3G, 4G, NB-IoT and LTE-M/Cat-M1 connectivity via BICS’ global SIM for Things IoT solution...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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