In light of the dire economic situation in Lebanon, Lebanese Minister of Telecommunications Johnny Corm held a press conference, along with Ogero, Alfa and touch, to inform subscribers of an increase in telecom prices that sooner or later had to happen to protect the sector from falling apart. The new prices will all be in USD at the exchange rate of BDL’s Sayrafa platform.

Reports and Coverage
First Standalone 5G Network in Bahrain Launched
Bahrain continues to develop its telecoms sector and has now welcomed the first 5G standalone network in the country.
Network Solutions for Mobility Technologies
The future of mobility will see the integration of a combination of technologies that will facilitate the ultimate experience for commuters in urban cityscapes, with focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. Seaports, logistical hubs, and airports will be fully automated to enhance greater interoperability between trading country partners for boosting economic developments. The way we move and connect is going through a rapid evolution.
It’s not too late yet to register
Everyone interested in learning about the wholesale industry’s role in the digital era should register for Telecom Review’s upcoming webinar entitled “Rethinking Wholesale and Capacity in the Digital Age”, on June 2nd at 5pm Dubai time.
New Access Mode: Mobile and Cloud
The new normal setup of the pandemic has made access control an important aspect to understand, integrate, and improve. Having said that, mobile technology and technological advancements in cloud computing have driven innovation in switching from manual access control to electronic and cloud-based ones.
Canada 5G Ban: An 'unfortunate political decision'
Another move that could affect the ongoing technological Cold War has been done when Canadian Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne made the announcement of Ottawa's "intention to prohibit the inclusion of Huawei and ZTE products and services in Canada's telecommunication systems."
MYCOM OSI Embarks Next Innovative Chapter With Amdocs
For approximately $188 million, Amdocs has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MYCOM OSI.
Satellite Industry Is Pushing Boundaries to Complement 5G
Along the sidelines of CABSAT 2022, a SatEXPO Summit panel tackled what 5G means for satellite, what role will satellite play in 5G delivery, and how can a two-fold future remain balanced and sustainable for customers and end users.
Multi-Access Edge Computing Spend to Hit $23 Billion
The global multi-access edge computing (MEC) spend will grow from $8.8 billion in 2022 to $22.7 billion by 2027. This 260% growth will be driven by increasing requirements for on-prem machine learning and low-latency connectivity enabled by 5G.
UAE’s 19,000 Radiocommunication Stations Registered at ITU
The Telecommunications and Digital Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced that the UAE has successfully registered more than 19,000 terrestrial radiocommunication stations at International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which is the UN’s specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs). This achievement represents an international recognition of the frequencies allocated to the UAE and the ability to protect radiocommunication stations from harmful international interference, which greatly affects the quality of services provided to the public.