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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 13, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
E-surfing Digital Life and ZTE launch ultra-fast intelligent computing center for home
 
 
ZTE and E-surfing Digital Life have launched an ultra-fast intelligent computing center for homes, integrating AI, FTTR technology, and storage capabilities to enhance smart home experiences with features like high-speed connectivity, intelligent album management, and energy-saving controls...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Ooredoo Board of Directors announces appointment of Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Thani as Chairman of Ooredoo Kuwait
Member Logo Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. announced the appointment of Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Thani as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Ooredoo Kuwait, This decision reflects the group’s commitment to enhancing strategic leadership...
 
•  Nokia’s cellular network ready for Moon as Intuitive Machines completes final lunar lander installation
Member Logo Nokia and Intuitive Machines are set to deploy the first 4G/LTE network on the Moon, using Nokia's Lunar Surface Communication System integrated into Intuitive Machines' IM-2 lander to enable connectivity between the...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Sri Lanka implements IMEI registration system for mobile phones
Sri Lanka's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission is implementing an IMEI registration system, requiring all new mobile phones to have their IMEI numbers registered to connect to local networks after January 28th...
 
Kenya's telecom regulator to hike satellite ISP licensing fees by over 800%
Kenya's Communications Authority is proposing a significant increase in licensing fees for satellite internet providers, potentially hindering the expansion of internet access in rural areas and impacting smaller ISPs,...
 
Middle East
 
Jordan’s mobile phone imports see 13.7% increase in 2024
Jordan's mobile phone imports increased significantly in 2024, reaching JD176 million for 1.855 million devices, reversing a multi-year decline and signaling a positive trend in the country's mobile market...
 
iQ Networks, GBI sign dark fibre deal as Iraq transit capacity tops 1 Tbps
iQ Networks in Iraq has signed a dark fiber agreement with GBI and achieved over 1 Tbps capacity on its Silk Route Transit network, aiming to establish Iraq as a key telecom hub linking Europe and Asia...
 
Al Futtaim unveils smart lifestyle advisor Blue AI
Al Futtaim has launched Blue AI, a new feature in its Blue Rewards app that uses artificial intelligence to personalize customer experiences with tailored recommendations and seamless shopping across its various brands...
 
South Asia
 
Nepal Telecom launches 4G service in Karmarong
Nepal Telecom has launched 4G service in the remote Mugum Karmarong Rural Municipality of Mugu district, providing high-speed internet access and improved communication to this previously underserved area...
 
Sri Lanka Telecom welcomes the arrival of SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Telecom has successfully landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable in Matara, enhancing Sri Lanka's global connectivity with high-speed internet and reinforcing its position as a digital hub in the region...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
WWE Netflix debut reaches 4.9 million
WWE's RAW debut on Netflix drew a massive global audience of 4.9 million viewers, with US viewership more than doubling its 2024 average and marking a successful start to the show's exclusive run on the streaming...
 
AI companies want digital content to train their models
RHEI (formerly BBTV) has launched a new data monetization platform called Data Pro, allowing creators to license their content to AI companies and earn up to US$100,000 per 1,000 hours, addressing concerns about consent and...
 
 
North Africa
 
EdVentures invests in two promising Egyptian edtech startups
EdVentures is continuing its commitment to ed-tech in the Middle East and North Africa by investing in two promising Egyptian startups: Schoolz, which provides safe student transportation solutions, and Ibn Sina Training...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Indosat brings 4G to remote areas of Indonesia
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and ZTE have partnered to deploy extensive microwave backbone networks across Indonesia, bringing high-speed connectivity, including 4G, to remote areas and supporting the nation's digital and...
 
U Mobile may deploy up to 7,000 sites for second 5G network
U Mobile, Malaysia's second 5G operator, is reportedly planning to deploy 5,000 to 7,000 5G sites nationwide, likely through collaborations with other telcos to share infrastructure and reduce costs...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
SpaceX set to sign billion-dollar deal with Italian government for telecoms, security services
The Italian government is reportedly in talks with SpaceX for a deal to provide secure telecoms services, including encryption and direct-to-cell satellite connections, raising concerns about potential impacts on competition...
 
NBN rollout to be bolstered with network upgrade
The Australian government is investing in the National Broadband Network to upgrade fiber-to-the-node connections, bringing faster internet speeds to over 620,000 homes and businesses, with a focus on regional areas, by the...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
AWS launches new Asia Pacific cloud region in Thailand
AWS has launched its Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region, consisting of three Availability Zones, as part of a US$5 billion investment in the country...
 
Ethio Telecom extends public offering deadline
Ethio Telecom has extended the deadline for its public offering, providing more time for citizens to participate in the historic opportunity to own a stake in the national telecommunications company and share in its future...
 
SK Telecom expands AI data center portfolio with GPUaaS solution
SK Telecom has launched its "GPU-as-a-Service" (GPUaaS) at its Seoul data center, allowing businesses to access NVIDIA GPUs on demand for AI development, with flexible pricing and plans to introduce the latest NVIDIA H200...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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