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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 4, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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During MWC 2025, SAMENA Telecommunications Council Steers High-Stake Discussion on Sustainable Network Funding and Digital Infrastructure Development
 
 
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, SAMENA Telecommunications Council contributed to a critical discussion on the future of network funding; a key subject in which the Council, represented by CEO & Board Member, Bocar Ba, has been active in driving consensus since 2021...
 
Huawei Unveils AI-Centric Network Solutions at MWC Barcelona 2025, Seeks to Maximize 5G Value in the Age of AI
 
 
At MWC Barcelona 2025, Huawei presented its vision for how carriers can leverage AI to unleash the full potential of 5G networks. Li Peng, Huawei's Corporate Senior Vice President and President of ICT Sales & Service, and Yang Chaobin, Director of the Board and CEO of the ICT Business Group, outlined how the symbiosis between 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and AI technologies will drive double-digit growth in both data usage and average revenue per user...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain Group 2024 revenue reaches 15-year high of KD 2 billion (US$6.4 billion); Normalized Net Income grows 15% YoY to reach KD 208 million (US$677 million)
Member Logo Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative ICT technologies and digital lifestyle communications operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, serving 49 million customers, announces its consolidated...
 
•  MiFibra wins Speedtest Awards™ for fastest fixed network in Peru with ZTE's home networking solutions
Member Logo ZTE's home networking solutions have enabled MiFibra to win the Speedtest Awards™ as the fastest fixed network in Peru during Q3-Q4 2024...
 
•  Boost Mobile becomes first mobile operator in world to deploy Nokia cloud-native 5G Voice Core on Public Cloud to accelerate new 5G services
Member Logo Boost Mobile, the newest U.S. nationwide carrier, has deployed Nokia’s fully cloud-native 5G Voice Core to enable even faster delivery of advanced services, enhanced network automation, and more efficient cloud...
 
•  Accelerate AI-Native, Amplify Success: Huawei Cloud unveiled new cloud services and solutions at MWC 2025
Member Logo Huawei Cloud Summit in Barcelona showcased the company's commitment to AI-native cloud solutions, highlighting growth across various sectors and unveiling new services for carriers, governments, finance, and other...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  e&, The Butterfly, Wollongong University & Zayed University join forces to empower Students of Determination through Inclusive Workplace Programme
 
•  TPT Global Tech joins SAMENA Council to bring VuMe Live Super App and other high value partnership innovations to telecom operators in the SA-ME-NA & Africa regions
 
•  stc Group and Ooredoo partner to transform regional digital landscape
 
•  TPT Global Tech joins SAMENA Council to bring VüMe Live Super App and other high value partnership innovations to telecom operators in the SA-ME-NA & Africa regions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Oman launches postal sector policy and executive programme for 2025-2029
Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology launched a new Postal Sector Policy and Executive Programme (2025-2029) to modernize and regulate the postal sector, aiming to improve service...
 
New WHO/ITU standard aims to prevent hearing loss among gamers
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have produced the first global standard for safe listening in video gameplay and esport activities...
 
Middle East
 
Jordan sees significant growth in internet and social media usage in 2025
Internet and social media usage surged in Jordan in 2025, with YouTube and Facebook leading in popularity, while Snapchat and LinkedIn saw significant user growth, highlighting the need for further investment in Jordan's...
 
Northstar Telecom partners with SonicWall to launch Firewall as a Service in Bahrain
This fully-managed solution provides advanced threat protection, 24/7 security monitoring, and expert oversight within an easy-to-manage monthly plan...
 
Dubai to set up over 250 new charging stations in 2025
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced plans to set up more than 250 new charging stations across the city by the end of this year in co-ordination with Parkin Company, the largest provider of paid public...
 
North Africa
 
Inwi launches WiFi 7 in Morocco, promising ultra-fast internet speeds
Inwi launched WiFi 7 in Morocco, offering significantly faster speeds and improved performance for streaming, gaming, and remote work, marking the country's first deployment of this advanced network technology...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Ocilion integrates wedotv into IPTV platform
The free streaming offer comprises a diverse range of on-demand movies, entertainment and series, as well as more than 50 FAST Channels including wedotv big stories, wedotv movies, wedotv sports and wedotv true stories....
 
Tencent Cloud to provide infrastructure, metaverse services for Trident's Tridentity app
Tencent Cloud and Singapore-based Trident Digital Tech Holdings partnered to enhance digital innovation, with Trident migrating its operations to Tencent Cloud's infrastructure and incorporating metaverse solutions,...
 
 
South Asia
 
Nepal Telecom to provide free Wi-Fi at all airports across Nepal
Nepal Telecom has signed an agreement with the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to provide free Wi-Fi internet service at all airports in the country...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Space Compass and NTT DOCOMO successfully demonstrate data connectivity to 4G devices
Space Compass and NTT DOCOMO successfully tested LTE connectivity between a base station and smartphones using high-altitude platform stations (HAPS) in Kenya, a world-first achievement paving the way for HAPS-based mobile...
 
Rakuten Mobile powers up 5G network with Fujitsu radio units
Rakuten Mobile will deploy Fujitsu's compact and energy-efficient radio units (RU) to expand its 5G network coverage in Japan, leveraging Open RAN standards for a faster and more cost-effective rollout...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile sign agreement to create European direct-to-device satellite service provider
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile will create a jointly-owned European satellite service business to provide space-based cellular broadband connectivity to mobile network operators across Europe, ensuring 100% geographic coverage...
 
Edotco and KRSB to build up digital infrastructure in Sarawak
This collaboration aims to improve connectivity and empower local communities and businesses by integrating them into the state's evolving digital ecosystem...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
AWS announces support for launch of groundbreaking Mexican MNO
Wim, a new all-digital mobile network operator in Mexico built on AWS, launched at MWC25, offering a comprehensive digital lifestyle platform with integrated streaming services, premium perks, and AI-driven personalization...
 
GK Telecom expands ePOS system and eSIM Solution with eROAMING
GK Telecom upgraded its Digital ePOS System and eSIM eROAMING service, offering businesses a real-time platform to sell, activate, and manage eSIMs, providing a scalable solution for global mobile connectivity with a single...
 
Telefonica strikes Open API deals with TikTok, AWS, Google Cloud
Telefonica announced multiple Open Gateway API partnerships at MWC Barcelona with companies like TikTok and Google Cloud, and institutions like the Community of Madrid, to enhance digital services, security, and user...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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