The continent’s smartphone market totalled 95.37 million units in 2016. While this is up 3.4 percent year on year, it represents a considerable deceleration from the double-digit growth rates seen in the previous two years.
Du to reimburse disrupted customers
Du customers who were affected by Sunday’s mobile service outage are to be compensated, the telecoms firm has said. The firm’s …
Vodafone, Idea agree $23 billion Indian merger
British telecoms giant Vodafone Group and Indian firm Idea Cellular today agreed to merge their Indian operations in a $23 …
Etisalat launches ‘Create Your Number’ service
Etisalat postpaid subscribers can now make an online purchase of a customised mobile number based on their personal preferences from the comfort of their home.
Etisalat achieves ISO 20000 certification
Etisalat has announced that its ‘Managed Services’ business was successfully accredited with the ISO 20000 certification.
Du’s mobile and Wi-Fi connections out since 10am
Du customers across the UAE have reported problems with their Internet service this morning, saying that problems had occurred as …
Ooredoo announces availability of 10Gbps fibre speeds at MWC 2017
Ooredoo has announced the VIP launch of its new 10Gbps Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) service at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Ooredoo showcases 5G, Smart City solutions at MWC
Qatar’s incumbent telecom service provider Ooredoo is showcasing next-generation solutions and services on its pavilion at the 2017 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona demonstrating progress the company has made in recent years.
MediaTek and Nokia collaborate for 5G
MediaTek and Nokia have announced plans to collaborate on the design of a next-generation mobile communication system for 5G technology. …
New GSMA report sets out industry vision for the 5G era
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the GSMA published a report outlining the mobile industry’s collective vision and expectations for the 5G era.
Nokia launches mobile transport portfolio at MWC 2017
Nokia has expanded its mobile transport portfolio with new products and innovations specifically designed to address the critical requirements of the 5G era.
Huawei to highlight a ‘Better connected world’ at MWC 2017
Huawei has recently held a pre-MWC 2017 briefing in London, during which the company’s Carrier BG President Zou Zhilei noted that a ‘Better Connected World’ is fast approaching.
The in-thing
In a world driven by as-a-service models, telco providers stand to suffer if they do not get their fair share of the services they provide. How can they differentiate themselves in terms of delivering Internet of Things infrastructure, and what hurdles must be overcome in this process?
HP increases its play in the security space
HP has decided to increase its focus into the security space, with the release of its new security offerings that focuses on securing interactions between users, applications and data.