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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
June 13, 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Omantel and SUBCO elevate their relationship to the next level
 
 
Oman Telecommunications Company [Omantel], Oman's first and leading integrated telecommunications services provider and SUBCO [SUBCO] have recently entered into a large capacity agreement for connectivity between Oman and various key telecom hubs in Europe through Omantel’s extensive subsea network...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain successfully completes trial for 4G /5G Open and Cloud Native Radio Access Network (cRAN) in Kuwait
Member Logo Zain, a leading mobile voice and data services operator in seven Middle Eastern and African markets, announces it has successfully completed the first live trial in the region of Open and Virtual Radio Access Network (Open...
 
•  The regional telecom giant stc announces the board recommendation to distribute 150% stock dividend to its shareholders
Member Logo stc’s board of directors announced its recommendation to the general assembly to increase the company’s capital by 150% through granting bonus shares, by capitalizing SAR 30 billion from retained earnings,...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Estonia begins second 3.5GHz licence auction
Estonia has launched the auction of its second 3.5GHz licence, with Telia, Tele2 and Bite Lietuva left in the running after Elisa emerged as the winner of the first concession late last month...
 
CRA takes part in World Telecommunications Development Conference
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) is participating in the World Telecommunications Development Conference (WTDC-21) being organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Kigali, Rwanda...
 
Middle East
 
Global government IT spend to grow 5 percent to US$565.7 billion in 2022
Government IT spending in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region will total US$13.3 billion in 2022, growing 1.8% from 2021...
 
PhazeRo to collaborate with Microsoft to accelerate innovation in the Sultanate of Oman
Under the agreement, Microsoft and PhazeRo will collaborate to help identify growth opportunities and accelerate innovation for the software consulting firm in Oman and across the Middle East...
 
Cyber insurance considering digital transformation
The forum presented the importance of Cyber Insurance, which contributes to protecting the assets of companies and institutions from data-destructive, cyber-attacks and ransomware...
 
South Asia
 
Alibaba launches Netpreneur training program in Pakistan
The four-week program will include a series of online courses and workshops to support local entrepreneurs in harnessing digital technology to grow their businesses...
 
Bangladesh has the lowest data breach density in Asia: Studies
Bangladesh has the lowest data breach density in all of Asia, according to a global study conducted by cybersecurity company Surfshark...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Disney+ secures deal with Polsat Box ahead of Polish launch
Disney has secured distribution for its Disney+ offering with Polsat Plus Group ahead of the streamer’s Polish launch...
 
Lionsgate Play streaming service launches in the Philippines
The streamer currently includes more than 16,000 titles. Flagship offerings currently include the political drama series Gaslit, which stars Julia Roberts and Sean Penn, alongside the Bruce Willis-starring sci-fi thriller...
 
 
North Africa
 
Libya, Algeria sign MoU in postal field
The memorandum aims to strengthen and support cooperation in the postal field, improve and develop the postal service between the two parties, and provide consultations to raise the quality and digitization of postal...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
SMARTY Mobile UK launches new 4G and 5G data only SIMs
Mobile operator Smarty has launched a new range of data-only SIMs, which are designed to help you “stay connected on the move” by offering multiple packages...
 
CTS Eventim festivals to offer 5G coverage
Southside, Deichbrand and Highfield festivals will be provided with blanket coverage as part of Eventim's O2 Telefónica partnership...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Rwanda inks MoU to improve satellite communication services
The agreement covers key areas such as supporting the deployment of satellite communication services in Rwanda and preserving access to satellite spectrum...
 
MTN deployed 100,000km of fiber as part of ‘multi-pronged approach’ to reduce digital divide
The carrier said it has a ‘clear plan’ to connect everyone in its markets – especially those in traditionally marginalised groups such as those living in rural areas – through its CHASE broadband...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
DITO claims ‘close to nine million’ subs
The Philippines’ third telco DITO Telecommunity announced that it has signed up “close to nine million’ mobile subscriptions across 560 areas of operation nationwide, and targets twelve million by the end...
 
Vodafone New Zealand goes live with multiple SAP cloud solutions in just 8 months
The migration, which was completed in just eight months to meet a hard deadline of July 2022, was spurred by Vodafone New Zealand’s separation from its global parent group in 2019 and its need to develop its own IT...
 
Bouygues Telecom to deploy Etiya’s cloud ready E2E digital business platform
Etiya announced it has been selected by one of the largest French telecommunication operators, Bouygues Telecom, to deploy Etiya’s Cloud Ready End to End Digital Business Platform...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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