Huawei highlighted plans to help Middle East telco operators to achieve optimal integration of 5G, video, and home broadband, and meeting differential requirements for network performance.
Alan Gow joins Virgin Mobile MEA as Group CEO
Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa (VMMEA) has appointed Alan Gow as the Group CEO, to strengthen the existing management …
Etisalat launches ‘Business in a Box’ for SMBs
Etisalat has announced the launch of its “unique all-in-one ‘Business in a Box’” solution, which is aimed at enabling SMBs focus on their core business by helping them innovate, diversify, cut costs and create tools that are right for the business.
Etisalat slashes GCC roaming tariffs
Etisalat has further reduced its roaming rates for voice calls, SMS and data. Starting from 1 April 2017, Etisalat’s prepaid …
Africa’s smartphone market shows signs of a slowdown
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.