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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
October 6, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
FirstNet cell sites launching nationwide to support public safety
 
 
To better serve public safety, AT&T is actively extending the nationwide reach of FirstNet to give agencies large and small the reliable, unthrottled connectivity and modern communications tools they need...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain Kuwait supplies KU with health measures to face COVID-19
Member Logo Zain’s initiative comes as an extension of its previous efforts in fully renovating the hall last year, which showcased the company’s keenness in offering a comfortable atmosphere for students and staff during...
 
•  Huawei appoints Omar Akar as Vice President and Managing Director of new Cloud and AI Business Group in the Middle East
Member Logo Huawei has announced that Omar Akar will join the leadership team of the Middle East division of its new Cloud and AI Business Group, in the role of Regional Vice President and Managing Director...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
TRA hosts local governments delegations to discuss the UN e-Government survey 2020
These webinars come within the framework of TRA’s supervisory role in the achievement of the national Online Services Index (OSI), in accordance with the United Nations e-Government Survey...
 
Montenegro earmarks Q4 2021 for 5G auction
Reportedly, all available spectrum in the 694MHz-790MHz and 3400MHz-3800MHz bands will be put up for bidding...
 
North Africa
 
Tunisia edtech startup GoMyCode raises $850,000 funding for geographical expansion
The startup uses both online and offline learning when training others on website/app development data science, user experience, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, and video game development...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
senseLAN chooses Zattoo for next-gen IPTV service
Swiss network operator senseLAN has selected the Zattoo TV platform for the relaunch of its NexTV service...
 
STICPAY to fulfill increased user demand with redesigned mobile e-wallet app
With the revamped smartphone app, STICPAY aims to meet increased demand among mobile users for the company’s e-wallet solution...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Telia Company to sell its international carrier
It will be acquired by Swedish pensions investment firm Polhem Infra but the two will form a long term, strategic partnership...
 
Partnership delivers industrial-grade massive IoT connectivity solution
Murata has integrated Wirepas Mesh with its MBN52832 embedded Bluetooth Module, forming a massively scalable solution for low-power sensor networks...
 
 
Middle East
 
BRJS launches smart digital solutions to support SMEs
BRJS aims to effectively contribute in providing multiple digital options and a range of easy-to-use, digital solutions...
 
UAE expected to spend US$73 million on AI in 2020
Thanks in part to the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, AI is being embedded into every sector, from government e-services and smart traffic, to the current healthcare environment... . . ...
 
South Asia
 
CB launches digital payment solution to promote cashless transactions
LANKAQR code was introduced by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka together with licensed financial institutions and LankaClear with the aim of moving towards a ‘cashless’ society while increasing financial inclusion...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Telekom Slovenije taps 4G infrastructure for 5G rollout
Telekom Slovenije has begun rolling out 5G technology for mobile phone users, Slovenia's biggest telecom operator said earlier this week...
 
Taiwan Mobile ups 5G investment by 75 percent
The operator expects to reach its target of 10,000 base stations deployed by the end of next year, completing the original five-year plan within three years and achieving coverage of 99% of the population...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Beeline Kazakhstan signs network sharing partnership in support of rural broadband initiative
The agreement brings Beeline together with Kcell and Tele2 in support of the nation's 250+ project, which aims to extend high-speed internet to all villages with a population of 250 or more...
 
Satellite communications partnership formed to bolster remote operations
Inmarsat has entered into an agreement with Harvest Technology Group and AST to provide Harvest’s customers in the mining, energy and utility sectors with the tools to manage assets remotely...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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