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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 22, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
ZTE and GO Telecom achieve Saudi Arabia's first long-distance 5G-A mmWave trial with 6 km coverage
 
 
This pioneering initiative represents Saudi Arabia's first long-distance 5G-A mmWave trial, marking the beginning of a new era in high-capacity last-mile access communication...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T launches exclusive deals on the Google Pixel 10
Member Logo Customers can begin pre-ordering through att.com, myAT&T app, and in-stores, with general availability starting August 28...
 
•  Nokia and INX-ZA future-proof internet connectivity for South Africa’s digital communities
Member Logo Nokia has been selected by INX-ZA, the Internet Exchange Point division of the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA), to modernize its exchange infrastructure...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Jordan’s TRC reaffirms safety commitment on electromagnetic radiation from telecom towers
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has reiterated its commitment to protecting public health from any potential risks associated with electromagnetic fields generated by cellular towers...
 
Space technologies boost humanitarian impact
The Space Connect webinar series from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recently explored how satellite technologies can boost disaster preparedness, response, relief and recovery. In effect, timely insights...
 
Middle East
 
UAE leaps to No.2 in global AI rankings
The United Arab Emirates has been ranked the second most capable country in the world for artificial intelligence, according to a new study by US-based Technology Resource Group (TRG)...
 
Qatar’s digital payments hit QR16.1 billion in July
The data highlights the deepening role of electronic transactions in Qatar’s financial system, spanning card payments, instant transfers, and mobile wallets...
 
Oman’s SMEs embrace digitalisation to compete globally
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Oman are accelerating their shift towards digitalisation, with experts underscoring that technology adoption has become vital for growth, efficiency, and competitiveness both at home...
 
South Asia
 
Zong, Huawei jointly launch innovative GigaAAU FDD Massive MIMO
This deployment has resulted in an average increase of 150+% in downlink traffic and an average improvement of 330+% in user experience...
 
Nepal Tourism Board partners with TikTok
Nepal has taken a major step in redefining its tourism promotion strategy by partnering with TikTok, one of the world’s most influential platforms for short-form video storytelling...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
ESPN launches new direct-to-consumer service
ESPN has officially launched its long-anticipated direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service alongside an enhanced ESPN App, marking a pivotal moment in the network’s digital evolution...
 
Samsung expands mobile cloud gaming platform to European markets
Samsung Electronics announced the expansion of its mobile cloud gaming platform into the European market, giving more players instant access to top mobile games on their Galaxy devices without the need for downloads or...
 
 
North Africa
 
Djezzy launches Open Innovation Challenge 2025 to drive inclusive digital solutions in Algeria
By launching this challenge, Djezzy aims to co-create solutions with local talent, foster emerging technology-driven startups, and shape a more inclusive, responsible, and connected digital future for Algeria...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
O2 UK partners with Freshwave to improve 4G/5G coverage
The plan is focused on expanding 4G and 5G coverage, a dedicated small cells rollout to boost capacity in dense urban areas, and innovative solutions to address persistent network pain points including along railway lines,...
 
U Mobile 5G service goes live on second network
U Mobile officially launched Malaysia’s second 5G network under the Ultra 5G brand, with the next-generation service first available at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and on a bridge in Penang...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Low-orbit satellite internet to launch in South Korea in Sept
Low orbit satellite internet services are set to launch in South Korea as early as September, with Eutelsat OneWeb and SpaceX preparing to enter the market, according to industry sources...
 
UK full fiber adoption surges
While the overall number of UK fixed broadband subscribers has plateaued, the battle for the future is being fought on the full fiber front...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Accenture invests in CLIKA to accelerate Edge AI deployment globally
The investment will expand Accenture's intelligent edge and infrastructure engineering capabilities and fast-track AI deployment for edge devices...
 
Hypeo Ai supercharges influencer campaigns
Hypeo Ai is helping brands across Africa and the Middle East run faster, more efficient influencer campaigns by eliminating manual tracking and fragmented tools...
 
Indosat adds Google Cloud’s semantic search to customer apps
Indonesian telco Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison announced that it has launched a new AI-powered semantic search feature powered by Google Cloud in its customer service apps, which it says will enable smarter and more intuitive...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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