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June 29, 2022

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etisalat by e& introduces all-new ‘Content Passes’ to deliver unique digital experiences

Etisalat UAE, branded as “etisalat by e&”, today announced the launch of its Content Passes, an all-new lifestyle bundle. The new offering addresses the customers' increasing demand for seamlessly accessing music, mobile games, video and social media through Etisalat’s advanced mobile network...

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AT&T declares dividends on common and preferred shares

The board of directors of AT&T have declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.2775 per share on the company’s common shares...

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2022 Huawei Global Mobile Innovation & Development Competition now underway

This competition comprises two contests — the Huawei Global App Innovation Contest (Apps UP) and Global AI Challenge. Apps UP, which has now entered its third consecutive year, has received nearly 10,000 submissions...

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Cisco joins forces with GDIT to deliver private 5G to government agencies

GDIT's decades of experience, deep understanding of customer mission and embedded expertise in AI, cyber, and enterprise IT supporting the public sector, paired with Cisco's secure and reliable private 5G service,...

Policy and Regulation

•	With 41% increase in 5G towers, CITC announces full ICT readiness to serve pilgrims ahead of 2022 Hajj season CITC has ensured the smooth functioning of more than 5,900 towers and more than 11,000 Wifi access points in the Two Holy Cities...

•	ANACOM launches 1500MHz band consultation Portugal’s National Communications Authority has launched a public consultation on the availability of spectrum in the 1427MHz-1517MHz (‘1500MHz’) frequency band...

South Asia

•	Paymob and NIFT sign agreement to securely enable digital payments in Pakistan Paymob will enable digital payments for their merchants using the NIFT ePay payment platform which supports account, wallet, and card-based payments...

•	Robi unveils new digital brand for enterprise business customers The key feature of Robi for Business brand would be to serve the enterprise customers with reliable, innovative and tailor-made digital solutions supported by advanced and customized customer services...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Lebara UK adds 4G and WiFi calling Mobile network operator Lebara has started rolling out two popular service features Wi-Fi Calling and 4G Calling (VoLTE)...

•	TIM poised to activate SA 5G in Brasilia next week The Brasilia network will initially comprise around 100 antennas utilising the 3.5GHz band, while the company estimates that around 80% of new smartphones sold via its stores are able to support 5G...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	QVC, HSN live video streaming app lands on the Web Qurate Retail Group has launched a web version of QVC and HSN’s interactive streaming shopping service...

•	Meo opts for Velocix The Portuguese pay-TV operator Meo has chosen Velocix’s content delivery network (CDN) and recording management (VRM) software to expand its Apple TV and Android TV based video services...

Middle East

•	Zain Bahrain steps up Esports presence Zain Bahrain has signed a MOU with Bahrain Esports Federation and teamed up with PLAYHERA to cooperate and jointly leverage their strengths to grow the gaming and Esports ecosystem in the Kingdom...

•	Microsoft expands operations in Qatar with new facility The launch of the new offices reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to establish Qatar as a knowledge and innovation hub, and will enable Microsoft to better serve its customers...

•	Tarabut Gateway selected as platform partner by DIFC for the region’s first open finance lab The Open Finance Lab aims to ultimately unlock economic benefits, financial wellness and financial inclusion...

North Africa

•	UAE’s IEEE announces launch of Arab IoT & AI Challenge in Morocco Emirati Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) announced the launch of the Arab Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (Al) Challenge in 11 Arab countries, including Morocco...

Satellite & Internet

•	SES satellite launch poised to clear part of C-band for 5G Built by Thales Alenia Space, SES-22 will deliver TV and radio content to millions of American homes and provide other critical data transmission...

•	PLDT plans Jupiter cable system switch-on next month Philippines operator PLDT will switch on the United States-Transpacific Jupiter cable system next month, boosting its extensive fiber network...

Global Telecom Update

•	Telenor and Axiata get Malaysia merger green light with conditions Telenor and Axiata Group have received regulatory approval for their proposed merger in Malaysia, which they now expect to complete in the second half of this year...

•	Yokogawa and DOCOMO successfully conduct test of remote control technology using 5G, cloud and AI The test, which successfully controlled a simulated plant processing operation, demonstrated that 5G is suitable for the remote control of actual plant processes...

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