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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 10, 2021
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mars Mission: UAE's Hope Probe enters Red Planet's orbit
The UAE made history, as the first Arab nation, and the fifth in the world, to reach Mars after the Hope Probe successfully entered the Red Planet’s orbit...
 
Huawei and GlobalData jointly release Voice in 5G: The Long Transition White Paper
 
 
This white paper analyzes survey results collected from operators to depict a "current voice" regarding network conditions, to predict the trend of voice network development, and provide an insight into challenges faced by operators…
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Mobily and Nokia extend managed services partnership in Saudi Arabia
Member Logo Mobily and Nokia have extended their managed services partnership by signing a three-year agreement under which Nokia will manage and maintain the radio and transport network in Riyadh and other regions…
 
•  Trading update results for the nine months to 31 December 2020
Member Logo During the COVID-19 pandemic, BT has continued to deliver to its customers and invest in their networks, modernisation programme, and products and services in recognition of the ever-increasing need for improved and faster...
 
•  Yahsat announces new Board appointments and Chief Executive Officer
Member Logo Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors…
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• ITU to advance AI capabilities to contend with natural disasters
The ITU Focus Group on 'AI for natural disaster management' will support global efforts to improve our understanding and modelling of natural hazards and disasters...
 
• Malta consults on 5G spectrum
The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) has opened a public consultation into the award of 5G-capable spectrum in the 700MHz, 3.5GHz and 26GHz bands...
 
North Africa
 
• Telecom Egypt implements IBM hybrid cloud to transform operations
As part of its strategy for growth, Telecom Egypt is reinventing its infrastructure to be based on open, hybrid cloud technology to gain more flexible deployment options...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• 9mobile launches 4G LTE in Ilorin
The latest addition to the expanding 4G coverage would make it possible for Nigerians in Ilorin to join a growing number of its customers across the country...
 
• China's 5G phone shipments top 167 million in 2020
Shipments of 5G smartphones in China reached 167.5 million units in 2020, accounting for more than half of the total smartphone shipment throughout the year...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• Cosmote increses FTTH footprint in Greece
The firm says it raised the total to 325,000 by end-January and its target for the end of this year is 500,000 premises covered by FTTH...
 
• Telesat taps Thales Alenia Space for to build LEO satellites
LEO satellites take less time to send and receive information, leading to better and faster broadband service even in remote areas...
 
 
Middle East
 
• Mars Mission: UAE's Hope Probe enters Red Planet's orbit
The UAE made history, as the first Arab nation, and the fifth in the world, to reach Mars after the Hope Probe successfully entered the Red Planet’s orbit...
 
• EITC posts US$3 billion revenue for 2020
EITC demonstrated resilience during the unprecedented year as it successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic...
 
• Vodafone launches AR game for Sport Day
Vodafone Qatar marked National Sport Day with the launch of a Augmented Reality game that enabled individuals to get some movement from the safety of their homes...
 
South Asia
 
• Ufone launches new gaming portal in Pakistan
The dedicated gaming platform will be available as a web portal - countering barriers of legacy devices, as well as an app for smartphone users...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
• Pluto TV launches in France
Pluto TV has an international footprint that spans across three continents and 25 countries throughout the US, Europe and Latin America...
 
• Nigerian SVOD OyaWatch TV launches
The service is said to be the first service of its kind dedicated to Nigerian audiences, and this local focus is emphasized by the streamer’s name...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Verizon embraces eSIM for Visible sub-brand
The move adds to the brand’s positioning as a digital-only alternative to traditional store-based prepaid rivals...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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