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November 22, 2020

BT software-defined network puts FCA on the road to a smart future

The cost-effective and agile solution will be deployed over the top of a hybrid infrastructure offering the company a choice of connectivity tailored for each application, such as the Internet for low-priority purposes like web browsing or BT’s global MPLS network for sensitive data and critical applications...

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Western Union acquires 15% of stc pay for US$200 million

The agreement will have a positive impact on stc pay in the short and long run, that will have a positive operational and financial impact moving forward...

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FirstNet strengthens National Tribal Emergency Management Council’s efforts to deliver essential aid to tribes affected by COVID-19

The National Tribal Emergency Management Council has turned to FirstNet for much-needed connectivity as they coordinate logistics and package food and medical supplies to support Tribal Nations impacted by the coronavirus...

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Huawei's customers win Three World Smart City Awards and three nominations at the 2020 Smart City Expo World Congress

Huawei's customers won three World Smart City Awards and three nominations for their innovative ideas and outstanding achievements in driving smart city initiatives, at the 10th Smart City Expo World Congress...

Policy and Regulation

•	Chilean 5G tender attracts five bidders The country’s Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications is auctioning four separate frequency bands as part of the tender...

•	Belgian 5G auction not expected until end-2021 at the earliest The sale of 5G spectrum in the 700MHz and 3.5GHz bands has been delayed by the lengthy process of forming a new federal government coalition...

South Asia

•	Internet access in Nepal crosses 22 million Around 22.8 million of the population across the country now have internet access, out of which 56 percent users are using mobile data...

•	Sri Lanka Telecom introduces Virtual Hearing Solution for Commercial High Courts. This new online platform is to ensure that Courts continue functioning unhindered by COVID-19 or any other similar crisis in the future...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	UPC Direct Now app available on LG and Android smart TVs The UPC Direct Now application can be downloaded from the LG Content Store and from Google Play for the Android TVs...

•	NBCU takes hayu to Germany with Amazon Channels NBCUniversal’s reality programming subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service hayu has launched in Germany and Austria and is available on Amazon Prime Video Channels...

Global Telecom Update

•	SK Telecom, Samsung develop advanced cloud-native core network system A core network is the central part of a telecommunications infrastructure that handles key tasks, including device certification and quality of service management, for mobile subscribers to access various services...

•	Deutsche Telekom’s net-based LAN service aims to transform network management Extreme Networks and Deutsche Telekom have announced a partnership to launch NBLS 2.0, a next-generation managed net-based LAN service...

•	TATT, TSTT, Digicel deliver devices for schools Telecom providers Telecommunications Services of T&T Limited (TSTT) and Digicel (Trinidad & Tobago) Limited have come together to procure and provide the devices...

Middle East

•	STC upgrades location-based services with Comtech The five-year agreement will provide both active and passive location services supporting 2G, 3G and 4G networks...

•	EBRD, EU help improve telecommunications services in Jordan The availability of affordable high-speed broadband will benefit local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as households...

•	Oracle launches regional cloud data centre in Dubai US technology giant Oracle has launched a regional cloud data centre in Dubai, reflecting the importance of the UAE as a local, regional and global technology hub...

•	Zain Bahrain launches Secure SD-WAN and Unified Threat Management Services Zain Bahrain has announced the launch of its Secure SD-WAN managed service leveraging Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to deliver a differentiated value-added service to its customers...

North Africa

•	Morocco team wins two Huawei 2020 ICT Competition prizes Team Morocco won prizes in the finals of the Huawei 2019-2020 ICT Competition, in its first participation in the competition...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Vodafone Ireland to switch on 4G sites in 30 hard-to-reach locations Vodafone Ireland said the deployment of its open radio access network (O-RAN) in 30 sites across the country will boost connectivity for some of the most rural regions in the country...

•	Verizon to install private 5G Ultra Wideband for GM, Honeywell Verizon will install its 5G Ultra Wideband service inside the corporate offices of General Motors and Honeywell to help drive digital transformation initiatives...

Satellite & Internet

•	Cyta accelerates FTTH rollout schedule The plan is to cover 90% of the island with a fiber-optic network and look into other solutions for some rural areas where a fiber-optic network is not financially viable...

•	International satellite launches to extend measurements of sea level rise Flying toward the south-southeast, the 229-foot-tall (70-meter) Falcon 9 rocket hauled the satellite into orbit on SpaceX’s first mission from the West Coast launch site since June 2019...

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