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SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
March 5, 2026 |
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| Featured Member News |
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| Huawei proposes agent-oriented mobile networks to embrace Agentverse |
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During MWC26 Barcelona, Eric Zhao, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Huawei's Wireless Solution delivered a keynote speech titled "Embracing the Agentverse, Unveiling the Agent-Oriented Network" at the Wireless Media & Analysts Roundtable...
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| Member News |
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AT&T joins TGL to elevate the fan experience
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The partnership helps deliver a more immersive experience, amplifying the in-venue atmosphere and making it easier for fans to follow every shot, moment and match in primetime... |
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Nokia and Telia to collaborate on AI-RAN use cases
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Both companies will jointly develop and test use cases on AI-driven Radio Access Network (RAN) technology to enhance network performance and support the commercialization of AI-enabled applications... |
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| Policy and Regulation |
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UNHCR and ITU receive global mobile industry award for Connectivity for Refugees initiative
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, are honoured to receive the Chairman's Award at the Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards for their joint flagship initiative,...
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Peru moves to unlock telecom innovation, ease business models
The country’s telecom regulator, Osiptel, launched a public consultation to define the regulatory framework for a sandbox, with a deadline for submitting contributions of Mar 16, 2026...
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| Middle East |
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Syria opens global tender for 20-year mobile network license
The new license will replace the current MTN Syria license and combine existing operations with a long-term commitment to expand next-generation mobile infrastructure, including 5G services using key frequency bands such as...
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du network infrastructure, core systems operating normally
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) confirmed that its network infrastructure, core systems and customer channels continue to operate normally, with full-service availability across mobile, fixed and...
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Viva offers free roaming internet, calls, and SMS in several Middle Eastern countries
Due to the recent situation in the Middle East, Viva has announced that Internet, outgoing and incoming calls, and SMS are free in roaming for its subscribers...
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| 3G, 4G and 5G Networks |
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Vodacom deploys Africa’s first EcoMatrix network, boosting 4G by 200%
The EcoMatrix solution introduces a simplified, highly integrated site architecture designed to improve coverage and user experience while significantly reducing energy consumption and physical infrastructure requirements...
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Ghana launches first 5G network
Ghana has rolled out its first 5G network, aiming to enhance network quality and expand connectivity across the country. Selected areas in Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, and other key cities now have access to shared 4G/5G...
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| Global Telecom Update |
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SKT’s sovereign AI package combines local AI, infrastructure & enterprise services
SKT also introduced its ‘Sovereign AI Package,’ which integrates AIDC infrastructure built on SK Group capabilities, SKT’s sovereign AI foundation model, A.X K1, and AI services tailored for industrial and...
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Veon company Beeline Uzbekistan signs MoU with Rakuten Symphony
Beeline Uzbekistan, Veon’s digital operator in Uzbekistan, and Rakuten Symphony, a subsidiary of Rakuten Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at MWC26...
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Beeline Uzbekistan and Rakuten Symphony agree on Open RAN and AI cooperation
The agreement, signed at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, outlines potential cooperation on Open RAN architecture, AI-driven network management and next-generation digital platforms to support Uzbekistan’s...
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| Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought. |
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