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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 8, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
e& UAE launches Neo - Home Internet plans with speeds of 1Gbps at affordable prices
 
 
e& UAE, the telco arm of global technology leader e&, has announced the launch of its Neo Home plans, offering UAE households faster entry-level speeds of 1Gbps at incredible value, with prices starting at just AED 399 per month...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  State of Florida enhances emergency response with addition of new portable FirstNet cell sites
Member Logo The State of Florida has added 50 new deployable cell sites to its cache of emergency management equipment to provide first responders with critical connectivity on FirstNet...
 
•  Nokia’s cellular network ready for Moon as Intuitive Machines completes final lunar lander installation
Member Logo Nokia and Intuitive Machines have successfully integrated Nokia's Lunar Surface Communication System (LSCS) into the IM-2 mission lander, set to deploy the first 4G/LTE cellular network on the Moon's south pole to...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
TRCSL approves Starlink satellite broadband plans for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission has approved Starlink's satellite broadband service, offering a variety of packages to residential, fixed, and mobile users with varying speeds...
 
Kenya's telecom regulator introduces revised licensing fees for operators
Kenya is cracking down on counterfeit electronics with a new licensing system for distributors, aiming to curb the flow of fake devices, protect consumers, and boost the legitimate electronics market, which is expected to...
 
South Asia
 
Banglalink launches AI-powered chatbot to revolutionize customer experience
Banglalink, in partnership with Google, has launched Bangladesh's first AI-powered customer service chatbot, offering support in English and Bangla across its MyBL and RYZE apps for improved customer experience...
 
SLT-Mobitel completes historic SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable landing in Matara
Sri Lanka has successfully landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable, boosting its global connectivity and digital infrastructure with high-speed, low-latency internet, while prioritizing environmental sustainability throughout...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Comcast partners with major TV players to launch Universal Ads
Comcast is launching "Universal Ads," a new platform designed to simplify TV advertising and attract businesses away from social media by offering a single, streamlined buying process across a wide range of premium video...
 
Roku reaches 90 million streaming households
Roku, the leading TV OS in North America, has now reached over 90 million streaming households, solidifying its dominance in the market with continued innovation and user-friendly features...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
SK Telecom to launch beta service for AI agent Aster in North America
SK Telecom is launching a beta version of its AI-powered personal agent service "Aster" in North America in March, aiming to go beyond simple answers and help users with daily tasks like planning, booking, and reminding...
 
Maxis offers API-based mobile identity solution to replace OTPs
Maxis in Malaysia has launched a new mobile identity solution using open network APIs to verify user IDs for digital services, eliminating the need for SMS-based OTPs and enhancing security against scams...
 
Magentai launches to revolutionize cybersecurity with AI-driven solutions
Magentai, a new cybersecurity company, has launched with a focus on using AI-powered solutions and expert knowledge to help businesses protect their data and thrive in the face of evolving cyber threats...
 
 
Middle East
 
Stc pay Bahrain leverages Mastercard Move to enable secure money transfers to China’s Alipay
stc pay in Bahrain is now the first in the country to offer secure and efficient remittances to Alipay in China, thanks to Mastercard Move, enhancing financial transactions between the two countries...
 
ONDA sets up joint venture in UAE to speed up expansion into the Middle East
South Korean hospitality tech company ONDA is expanding into the Middle East by forming a joint venture with UAE-based Seed Group, aiming to bring its hotel management and online booking solutions to the region...
 
Wa’ed Ventures leads Zension Technologies’ US$30 million Series A round
Zension Technologies, a Saudi-based company, has raised US$30 million to launch Zaam, a subscription service for tech devices like smartphones and laptops, aiming to disrupt traditional ownership models and promote a...
 
Digital Forge introduces advanced web-based solutions in Qatar
Digital Forge Information Technology in Qatar has launched a suite of web-based systems designed to streamline operations for various sectors, including queue management, library management, CRM, POS, and systems for...
 
North Africa
 
Egypt and DXC Luxoft empower automotive software talent for global industry
Egypt has launched the first Android Automotive training program in the Middle East and Africa, certifying its first cohort of skilled professionals to meet the rising global demand for automotive software expertise...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
O2 UK complete 4G and 5G upgrades for 1500 postcodes in Nottingham
O2 has boosted its 4G and 5G mobile capacity across over 1,500 postcodes in Nottingham, England, enhancing speed and reliability for customers who are using more mobile data than ever before...
 
China targets further 5G expansion in 2025
China ended 2024 with over 4.19 million 5G base stations, bringing "5G to every village" and surpassing the total number of 5G base stations deployed in the US...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
AST SpaceMobile secures 45 MHz of US lower mid-band spectrum
AST SpaceMobile has secured long-term access to a significant amount of lower mid-band spectrum in the US, boosting its planned space-based cellular broadband network and paving the way for faster data speeds on...
 
Openreach hits full-fiber tipping point
Openreach expanded its full-fiber network to 17 million UK premises in 2024, with growing demand and plans to reach 30 million by 2030, contributing to the UK's record-breaking broadband usage...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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