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        Polish  Wholesale FTTH  Operator  NEXERA Collaborates  With Enxoo  on

        Network API


        NEXERA,  Poland's  first  exclusively  large-  through consuming third-party APIs in the   Nokia. Jacek Wiśniewski, CEO at NEXERA
        scale  wholesale  telecommunications  future. Enxoo helped it to deploy a multi-  said, "We are providing our partners with
        operator, has launched  a  Network  API   cloud solution that includes the integration   rapid access to network infrastructure
        that  enables service providers to  rapidly   of OSS and BSS systems with its network   across Poland. We’re removing the barriers
        connect  and deploy  services across   infrastructure. The platform was developed   to rolling out new services and automating
        its   infrastructure   in   Poland.   Local   to comply with both the TM Forum and the   processes  to simplify and accelerate
        service  providers  can use  the  API to   Metro  Ethernet  Forum’s  (MEF)  standards   how they operate." Artur Ostrowski, Chief
        extend  their reach  with visibility  into   and recommendations. NEXERA is  the   Commercial Officer at Enxoo said, "NEXERA
        inventory,  automated processes  and   first  and  largest  wholesale-only  Fibre  to   is  a  visionary  in  the Polish market  and
        direct  connectivity  to  one  of  Poland’s   the Home (FTTH) operator in Poland with   together  we have rolled out automation,
        fastest  growing  high-capacity  fibre-optic   a Next Generation Access network of the   analytics and an API-first strategy across
        access networks. NEXERA’s platform was   1,000,000 HPs  target coverage. Network   its operations. The launch of its Network
        developed  in collaboration with  Enxoo, a   development  is  partially  financed  with   API  means it  can rapidly serve new
        leading provider of cloud-based solutions   European Funds under the Digital Poland   demand from its partners and enable them
        for the telecoms industry.  The platform   Operation  Program (POPC) while the   to connect and deliver applications and
        enables  NEXERA to present  its services   majority  of the investment is  covered by   services seamlessly."
        via  API  while expanding  its  capabilities   NEXERA  shareholders:  Infracapital  and




        Ufone Offers Lowest Data Roaming Rates for Saudi Arabia and UAE


        Ufone has introduced the lowest ever data   and convenience.  The Pakistani  telecom   tou ho.” The offer can also be availed by
        roaming rate  for  Saudi Arabia and UAE.   company  has ensured that  customers   dialing Ufone  Customer  Helpline  333  (In
        Data roaming offer will now be available for   remain  satisfied  and  can  enjoy  complete   Pakistan) and Ufone  IR Help Desk +92-
        as low as 4 Paisa per 10Kb mean approx.   convenience  in transit without getting  to   333-5100038  (Outside  Pakistan  only).
        Rs  4/MB.  This  allows  one  to  remain   have any bill shocks. With this offer, Ufone   Standard Ufone Voice  Outgoing Roaming
        connected  with  their loved ones  without   has  once  again  reaffirmed  that  customer   charges apply on calling IR  Help Desk.
        worrying about high connectivity charges.   convenience and ease is a priority for the   Another option for customers to avail the
        By  using  the  same  prepaid  number,   company.  Ufone is  constantly striving to   offer is  to  visit  nearest  Ufone franchise,
        customers  in Saudi Arabia and  UAE can   facilitate its  customers and is  diligently   Service Centre or PTCL Joint Shop.
        enjoy seamless services at  affordable   working to stay true to its slogan “Tum hi
        prices. Subscribers only have to dial *506#
        free  of cost for data  roaming service
        activation. The roaming services will allow
        customers  to use all  social applications
        including  Whatsapp, Facebook, IMO  and
        Skype without any  restrictions. The offer
        is available to customers round the clock
        and there is  no  time  limit  attached  to  it
        neither  does  it bind  customers to one
        platform only. With travel resuming all over
        the world, the international data traffic has
        once again seen a surge. Owing to greater
        customer needs, Ufone revised the rates of
        its roaming standard PAYG data in Saudi
        Arabia and  UAE so customers  can avoid
        high and unpredictable data charges. The
        new roaming plans are built on affordability







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