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Industry News Briefing
January 23, 2021

stc Group launches the Advanced Technology and Cybersecurity Company

The recently announced launch comes to keep abreast of the growing demand for digital services in parallel with stc's DARE Strategy, which aims to foster digital transformation, pave new paths for development, and achieve the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030...

Right of Way policy for telecom sector approved in Pakistan

The policy would help fast-track processing for the ROW Policy provisions including space on land and in buildings for the installation of telecom infrastructure...

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BT wins a new contract to connect Dutch diplomatic missions around the world

BT announced that it has signed a contract with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide communication services to their embassies and consulates in 120 countries using the latest software-defined networking...

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AT&T announces availability of super-fast 5G+ service at Ball Arena

AT&T customers with a compatible device and qualifying plan will now have access to the super-fast speeds and increased connectivity that are ideal for popular venues like Ball Arena.

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Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) and HKT form strategic partnership to drive FinTech innovations

Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and HKT have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote and foster the development of Fubon Bank’s digital banking services and to strengthen the FinTech position of both parties in...

Policy and Regulation

•	Almost 1 million numbers ported in Romania in 2020 Romania’s National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications has revealed that 945,186 telephone numbers were ported in 2020, of which 92% were mobile numbers...

•	Right of Way policy for telecom sector approved in Pakistan The policy would help fast-track processing for the ROW Policy provisions including space on land and in buildings for the installation of telecom infrastructure...

Middle East

•	stc Bahrain connects Thai Mart and its 135 retail outlets stc Bahrain has partnered with Thai Mart to offer internet and voice connections, through its fiber-based Ultra-Net services, enabling customers and shop owners to enjoy full access to the exclusive robust, high-quality...

•	Saudi Arabia, France seek to boost collaboration in technology sector Both countries sought to enhance bilateral collaboration in the field of the digital economy, as well as to exchange experiences in the fields of digital technology and entertainment...

South Asia

•	Bangladesh to launch Bangabandhu Satellite-2 in 2023 Bangladesh is getting ready to launch its second satellite "Bangabandhu Satellite-2" by 2023, to reduce its dependency on foreign countries and becoming self-reliant in technology...

•	Nepal Telecom gears up for mobile money offering Nepal is set to receive a new player in its mobile financial space in the form of the Nepali Digital Payment Company...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Vodafone Spain integrates Atresmedia premium SVOD offering Vodafone España is to integrate commercial broadcaster Atresmedia’s premium streaming service, ATRESplayer Premium, into its TV offering...

•	Disney+ Hotstar drives SVOD surge in Indonesia Indonesia's cumulative subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) universe reached 7 million customers in mid-Jan 2021...

•	DAZN, Movistar Plus team for linear, streaming sports packages in Spain Through the alliance, Movistar subscribers will be given the option of receiving DAZN content through new linear channels on Movistar Plus, as well as access to DAZN’s streaming platform...

North Africa

•	NIGSD, Cairo University sign MoU to develop entrepreneurship The joint support process takes place through designing and implementing training programmes in areas of mutual interest between the two parties that includes digital transformation among others...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Nigeria sees growth in 3G and 4G towers 3G and 4G BTS deployment in Nigeria has increased from 30,000 to 53,460 in the last five years, resulting in improved broadband/telecoms service...

•	80% of Metro Manila now Globe 5G-ready At least 80% of Metro Manila can now access Globe Telecom's 5G outdoor coverage, as it ramps up its infrastructure upgrade around the country...

Satellite & Internet

•	Hyperoptic offers free high fiber broadband The offer is available for local authority tenants in homes covered by Hyperoptic’s network and is being enabled via its partnerships with registered housing providers...

•	SpaceX expands public beta test of Starlink satellite internet to Canada and the UK SpaceX has expanded its Starlink satellite internet internationally, with the company now offering early public access to the service in Canada and the United Kingdom...

Global Telecom Update

•	Moscow adds 1,000 new hotspots to its Wi-Fi network Free outdoor Wi-Fi is now available in Moscow’s Garden Ring and the Third Ring Road, in municipal agencies, parks, and student dormitories...

•	Deutsche Telekom, Cellnex to combine tower business in the Netherlands Deutsche Telekom and Cellnex Telecom have signed an agreement to merge their respective Dutch mobile communications infrastructure companies into Cellnex Netherlands...

•	South America sees more data centre development As an emerging data centre market, Chile is currently underserved with multi-tenant data centre facilities, providing rapid market growth opportunities...

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