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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 23, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Omantel set to make Salalah the Middle East’s second largest submarine cable hub
 
 
Omantel highlighted its technology-driven solutions during an important ICT event with government officials and business leaders from the Governorate of Dhofar at the “Omantel ICT” event during Khareef Dhofar, in the presence of His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Eutelsat and Bayobab collaborate on OneWeb constellation for fixed services throughout Africa
Member Logo The partnership between Eutelsat and Bayobab marks a step forward in bridging the digital divide in Africa...
 
•  Nokia enhances TM’s international optical network for hyperscaler connectivity demand
Member Logo Nokia has been selected by TM to build a dedicated international optical Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network, improving the management of growing data traffic and improving data center connectivity...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CST updated the “IoT Regulatory Framework” Document and Changed its Name into “IoT Regulations”
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has updated the "IoT Regulatory Framework" document and changed its name to "IoT Regulations”, in an effort to promote investment and innovation in IoT,...
 
Peru to offer spectrum in exchange for coverage commitments
The government of Peru approved a plan to assign spectrum directly to operators and allow them to commit to coverage investments instead of paying in cash, with the aim of promoting the deployment of public...
 
Middle East
 
HPE unveils advanced Wi-Fi 7 access points in the UAE
These new APs enhance network security and improve location-based services, catering to the needs of enterprise AI, IoT, and security applications...
 
56% of Mideast tech professionals use artificial intelligence says study
A key finding from the report is that 68 percent of tech professionals in the GCC region associate AI with increased productivity and efficiency...
 
Iraqi digital transport service provider Transforat joins IRU
Through its platform, “URUK”, Transforat offers a comprehensive technological environment and infrastructure for operating and managing shipments, from pick-up to delivery...
 
South Asia
 
Zong expands 4G network in Pakistan
Zong has extended its high-speed 4G services to the Gilgit-Baltistan region, including key areas such as Gilgit, Hunza, and Skardu, with plans for further expansion...
 
SLT-MOBITEL reports moderate revenue growth in 1H 2024
SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, has reported moderate revenue growth for the first half of 2024, while demonstrating savings through cost management initiatives...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
SkyShowtime announces first partnership in Poland with Play
Polish operator Play will offer the SkyShowtime Standard Plus plan along with two premium linear channels...
 
Orange Poland ties with Sony Nevion to trial live video over 5G
Orange Poland has flagged a trial with Sony and its broadcasting solutions subsidiary Nevion on the delivery of live video content over a private 5G network, claiming that the joint solution will open up “new...
 
 
North Africa
 
Morocco leads Africa in ChatGPT adoption
This impressive engagement reflects Morocco’s commitment to embracing emerging technologies and is indicative of broader trends in countries with youthful and digitally literate populations...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
CelcomDigi and Huawei collaborate to build AI-enhanced 4G and 5G network in Malaysia
CelcomDigi and Huawei Malaysia have signed an MoU to integrate AI into CelcomDigi's network, aiming to establish one of Malaysia's most intelligent 4G and 5G-ready networks through advanced AI capabilities, digital...
 
Magyar Telekom sells mobile spectrum to Yettel, enhancing 4G and 5G capacity
Magyar Telekom, the leading Hungarian telecommunications service provider, announced that it has signed agreements with Yettel Hungary with the aim to optimize frequency utilization...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
China launches new communications satellite
China has sent a new communications satellite into orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province...
 
InfoRR, 4WNet tap Padtec to expand network to Amazonas
Brazilian ISP InfoRR is partnering with service provider 4WNet Telecomunicações to build a new DWDM optical network using equipment from Brazilian vendor Padtec to expand operations from the state of Roraima to...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Bhutan Telecom boosts network capabilities with Ciena
Bhutan Telecom is deploying Ciena’s coherent routing solutions to support booming data traffic demands in the Kingdom of Bhutan...
 
Globe Telecom teams up with Red Hat for next-gen IT platform
Globe Telecom has partnered with Red Hat, Inc., a leading provider of open-source solutions, to modernize its IT infrastructure...
 
Ethio Telecom, Visa launch first wallet-based virtual Visa card in Ethiopia
Ethio Telecom is expanding its digital financial services, including introducing a Virtual Visa Card and improving remittance options, aiming to boost financial inclusion and contribute to a cashless society...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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