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.
Kuwait, Networking, News, Telecoms
Zain launches first 5G network in Kuwait
Kuwait telco Zain has launched the first integrated 5G technology on its network, which will provide high-speed communications with high efficiency.0 9033
Huawei, Zain Saudi Arabia agree five-year managed services deal
Zain Saudi Arabia and Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia have signed a five-year managed services agreement that will enable the …
Saudi’s Mobily signs $2.1 billion refinancing deal
Mobily, Saudi Arabia’s second largest mobile telephone operator, said on Wednesday, 1st February 2017, it had signed a SAR 7.9 billion ($2.11 billion) refinancing facility with a group of banks, a Reuters report said.
EITC to launch Virgin Mobile in the UAE
The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co (EITC), the holding company for UAE phone service provider du, will launch Virgin Mobile as a new brand in the UAE, according to a report by Reuters.
Etisalat issues apology for services disruptions
Etisalat has recently released a public apology regarding the connectivity issues that customers have experienced on Friday, 27th January 2017.
How VoLTE can benefit both operators and end users
Voice over LTE (VoLTE), which enables better quality voice calls on 4G networks, is a winning proposition for both operators and users.
The rapid digital transformation of the ME telecoms market
For the Middle East telecom market, 2017 could be a year of opportunities with the rise of IoT and digital services.
Yahsat, Talia sign multimillion-dollar agreement
UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat has recently announced that it entered into a strategic partnership with Talia, a teleport, satellite and terrestrial network operator.
Dealing with the surge in mobile data demand
With the TRA desperate to get more spectrum by 2020 for the 5G network to power the ‘Smart Future’ of Dubai, how can telecoms providers hope to deal with this surge in demand for mobile data, and what technologies are available to help combat network congestion?
The race to 5G
While it may still be years away, developing an understanding of how 5G will impact your enterprise will be hugely beneficial in the long run.