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September 12, 2020

BT highlights digital trailblazers with new online series for UK businesses

BT has unveiled its first-ever editorial content series for business customers, featuring journalist and television presenter Steph McGovern. “The Future is Now” is a show based on inspiring conversations with some of the UK's most innovative new businesses and thought leaders hosted on BT’s social media platforms and website...

TRC pays attention to find a practical solution to paying for data that is not used at night

The TRC has taken note of the complaints received continually by the Commission regarding the payment for data that is not used at night and steps will be taken to find a practical solution for the issue...

Member News

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stc announces the first deployment of 5G stand-alone in MENA region

As the first in the region to achieve this remarkable milestone, stc announced the first deployment of 5G SA and “5G Voice over New Radio” service in live network...

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Tech Mahindra to offer blockchain solutions to global clients built on Amazon Managed Blockchain services

Tech Mahindra will introduce blockchain solutions built on Amazon Managed Blockchain to global customers using AWS and other leading organizations across the globe...

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Huawei Bill Tang: Reliable and trusted service partner at all times

Global carriers have taken on greater social responsibilities in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Bill Tang, President of Huawei's Global Technical Service Dept, in a speech at the 12th Huawei User...

Policy and Regulation

•	UAE participates in the closed ministerial meeting of the WSIS Forum The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, has participated in a closed ministerial meeting, as a part of the events of the World Summit on Information Society Forum 2020...

•	TRC pays attention to find a practical solution to paying for data that is not used at night The TRC has taken note of the complaints received continually by the Commission regarding the payment for data that is not used at night and steps will be taken to find a practical solution for the issue...

South Asia

•	Nepal to provide free internet for students from Nepal has started making necessary arrangements for free internet to students and schools to facilitate e-learning/online classes...

•	ComBank powers Findmyfare to accept QR code payments through LANKAQR The QR code integration with the e-Commerce site will enable customers make convenient and secure purchases via the findmyfare web site...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Nordija, EKT, Verimatrix offer cloud solution for IPTV/OTT video providers The Stratos bundle is a pre-integrated IPTV and OTT solution that runs entirely in the cloud and is pre-integrated with Nordija’s video platform available on all screens...

•	Mezzo launches on Skylink The channel is now offered in the country by a number of operators including Vodafone TV, O2 TV, Poda TV, Kuki and regional services...

Global Telecom Update

•	Higher Education signs agreement with Huawei in Angola The agreement aims to develop a set of actions that contribute to the development of a training and talent training plan in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in higher education institutions in...

•	New Google programme to help SMBs build digital safety net Google has introduced a new programme to help business owners learn how to build an online presence, find more customers, sell online, or work remotely...

•	Nutanix launches Kubernetes platform-as-a-service for the multicloud era This offering provides software developers with a turnkey managed services experience, on-premises, in the public cloud, and at the edge, to build and run cloud native applications...

Middle East

•	Emirates Digital Wallet launches digital cash platform Emirates Digital Wallet, along with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Mashreq Bank, National Bank of Fujairah and Mastercard announced the launch of klip, Emirates Digital Wallet’s digital cash platform...

•	du's board approves to sell stake in Khazna Data Centre The board of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) has agreed on selling its 26% indirect stake, including its interest in shareholder loans, in Khazna Data Centre Limited...

•	Anti-Cybercrime Unit warns Jordanians against WhatsApp fraud The Anti-Cybercrime Unit called on all citizens to secure their WhatsApp accounts through linking it to a code number and an active email address...

•	Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise connects LANs at student accommodation in UAE and Oman The Myriad, a dedicated student housing property developer and operator, has selected Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) to provide converged wired-wireless LAN infrastructure for its properties in Dubai and Muscat...

North Africa

•	Egypt smartphone market defies COVID-19 effects, grows over 2% in Q2 Egypt's smartphone market grew 2.2 percent quarter on quarter in the second quarter of 2020 to a total of 2.88 million units, according to the latest research by IDC...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	PLDT’s Smart unit extends 4G coverage to Pag-asa Island Smart Communications has extended the reach of its 4G LTE network to include Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea...

•	Telenor Sweden sets its sights on October for 5G launch The network will utilize the 80 MHz C-band, covers some of the most densely populated areas of the city, like the Roslagstull, Skanstull, Djurgården and Kungsholmen districts...

Satellite & Internet

•	Virgin expands ultrafast broadband As part of its ‘Project Lightning’ network expansion programme, Virgin Media is expanding its ultrafast broadband network across the UK, bringing average top speeds of 516Mbps to residents and small businesses...

•	Speedcast extends Colombian rural high-speed internet with Hughes The initiative will provide Colombians from Guajira to Amazonas with near-instant internet access, even in regions where fibre, cable and LTE services are unavailable...

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