Swedish telecom provider Telia is deploying the first public 5G live network use cases in Europe in collaboration with Ericsson and Intel. This includes a high-speed 5G connection to a commercial passenger cruise ship delivering internet connectivity to the ship and its passengers while in port, and an industrial use case featuring a construction excavator remotely controlled with a live 5G network.
Nokia and Jordanian telecom operator Orange Jordan are deploying a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network that will bring new ultra-broadband access and triple-play services to thousands of homes and businesses across Jordan besides Orange Jordan's existing ADSL (Asymmetric digital subscriber line) technology.
The prestigious Telecom World Award's presented du with Best Smart City Initiative and Best Enterprise Service - Managed Security accolades during the eminent gala dinner ceremony, which took place recently. Through this award ceremony, du was recognized for its innovative Smart Dubai Platform and Smart Infotainment Screens in Dubai Airport Taxis. The awards were received by Hany Aly, Executive Vice President Enterprise Business at du and Jihad Tayara, Vice President Business Development and Partnerships at du.
Ooredoo was recognized for its commitment to reduce digital inequality in the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development's 'The State of Broadband 2017: Broadband Catalyzing Sustainable Development' report. Ooredoo's commitment to reduce digital inequality stems from its core mission to make the internet accessible and enjoyable for everyone, the company said in a release.
The Saudi Telecom Company (STC), represented by STC Business, will be unveiling a variety of ICT digitization enabling platforms - essential to achieving the Kingdom's Vision 2030 transformation objectives - during its participation at GITEX 2017 in Dubai between 8-12 October, 2017.
Saudi Arabia's second and third largest mobile operators, Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) and Zain Saudi Arabia have reportedly paid the first installments (30 percent of the total amount) for the acquisition of additional spectrum in the 1800MHz band. The new spectrum will be valid for fifteen years, after it goes into effect on January 1, 2018.
du has joined the Amazon Web Services Partner Network (APN). du's enterprise customers gain rapid access to Amazon Web Service's (AWS) Cloud solutions and can streamline and accelerate how they connect to the Cloud.
Sparkle, the international services arm of TIM Group and among top 10 global operators, announces that it has been granted by the Uptime Institute the Tier III Certification of Design Documents for its new Data Center project Metamorfosis-2 in Athens, Greece.
Sparkle, the international services arm of TIM Group and among top 10 global operators, announces the launch of the a new SMS Management solution to expand its IoT-related SMS services, reduce overhead and manage SMS-specific network complexities. The solution is provided in partnership with Telarix.
After much awaited anticipation, Telecom Egypt who has changed the landline of the 10th of Ramadan city from 015 to 0554, has finally decided to launch the city's old code (015) as the new fourth mobile network "WE", in Egypt. This new service will surely revive and boost Egypt's economy.
