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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
June 13, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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wedotv launches three FAST channels on Eutelsat's Hotbird satellites
 
 
Eutelsat Group and wedotv, the global ad-supported streaming TV network, have signed a new deal to include three of their free-to-air streaming channels on Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD satellites at 13° East...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Nokia expands IP routing portfolio to utilities with new platforms to boost smart grid modernization
Member Logo Nokia has announced a significant expansion of its industry-leading IP routing portfolio geared towards mission critical networks including utilities that are transitioning to smart grid technologies...
 
•  ZTE champions inclusive innovation and AI-driven networks to meet evolving customer needs at GSMA LATAM 2025
Member Logo ZTE champions customer-centric innovation at GSMA LATAM 2025, Ling Zhi, CTO of Europe & America at ZTE, emphasizing "the customer knows best" and presenting strategies for smarter, greener, and AI-powered networks across...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
United Nations launches global call-to-action to accelerate social progress through AI-powered virtual worlds
​​​​​​​Eighteen​ UN entities joined forces during the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the...
 
Egypt’s ITIDA launches nationwide internship program to train 10,000 students in emerging tech and digital arts
With a renewed focus on future-ready skills and expanded reach, the program aims to train over 10,000 undergraduate students from faculties of engineering, computer science, business information systems, media, fine and...
 
Middle East
 
Qatar’s IT sector set for robust US$2.31 billion growth by 2029
The sector is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%, driven by rising digital adoption, IT modernization, and strong regulatory incentives...
 
SAP rolls out technology training initiatives in Middle East
SAP University Alliances has launched its Business AI Roadshow in the UAE as the latest in a series of collaborations aimed at equipping young people across the Middle East with in-demand technology skills...
 
North Africa
 
Orange Egypt officially launches 5G services, driving digital transformation across Egypt
This launch is a cornerstone of Orange Egypt’s strategic vision to solidify its leadership in local and regional telecommunications markets by delivering advanced digital solutions that address the evolving needs of a...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
MTN Rwanda launches 5G
MTN Rwanda has launched 5G services at key locations in the nation's capital, Kigali, with plans to expand the network to serve key enterprise sectors, including healthcare and education...
 
 
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan forms joint working group to boost eCommerce ecosystem
The joint initiative will focus on improving regulatory frameworks, enhancing digital connectivity, and unlocking new opportunities for entrepreneurs, SMEs, and consumers across Pakistan’s rapidly evolving digital...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Viaplay Select launches on prima+ in Czech Republic
Viaplay Group and Czech media leader Prima Group have agreed a long-term partnership that will bring Viaplay Select to the Czech Republic via streaming platform prima+...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Starlink clear to launch commercial services in Kazakhstan in Q3
The agreement clears the way for Starlink to officially launch of sales of Starlink satellite terminals in Kazakhstan starting in the third quarter of this year...
 
VodafoneThree seals nationwide broadband network with community fiber deal
With Community Fiber’s network providing symmetrical speeds of up to 2.5Gbps in London, the partnership will significantly enhance Vodafone’s current broadband proposition in the capital...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Vodacom earmarks US$5.5 million for 106 rural sites in KwaZulu Natal
South African telco Vodacom said that it will invest around ZAR100 million (US$5.5 million) to build 106 new base station sites in deep rural areas of KwaZulu Natal, which will bring connectivity to hundreds of thousands of...
 
eSIM Go, CSG launch cloud-native MVNO platform for rapid deployment
As the global mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market surges towards a projected $137 billion by 2030, eSIM Go, a digital connectivity pioneer, is scaling for future growth...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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