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Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
LINKSYS LAUNCHES VELOP – THE FIRST TRUE WHOLE HOME WI-FI – A MODULAR MESH WI-FI SYSTEM
Linksys®, the home router pioneer and first to sell 100 million routers globally, today announced the introduction of Velop™, its premier Whole Home Wi-Fi product in the Middle East. Whole Wi-Fi Mesh systems will drive growth and dominate the networking market. According to research conducted by Linksys, Whole Home Wi-Fi Modular Mesh systems are set […]
A Day’s Power in Half an Hour – OnePlus 3T Launched Exclusively in the KSA on SOUQ.com
OnePlus’ latest premium flagship smartphone,the OnePlus 3T,has launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia exclusivelyon SOUQ.com. Staying true to the company’s ‘Never Settle’ mantra, the OnePlus 3T builds on the success of the OnePlus 3, offering key hardware and software updates inspired by feedback from the active OnePlus community.The OnePlus 3T is now available at […]
DXB Wows Passengers with the World’s Fastest Free Airport Wi-Fi
Dubai Airports has unleashed the world’s fastest free wi-fi connection at an airport to millions of passengers that travel through DXB each month. Aptly named WOW-Fi, the service provides internet connection up to a staggering 100mbps surpassing all other airports. This follows Dubai Airports’ launch of an upgraded free unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi connection across Dubai […]
Huawei jumps to No. 40 on Brand Finance’s list of the world’s most valuable brands
For the second year in a row, Huawei features in the world’s most valuable brands list, improving on its 2015 position through high-end flagship devices and innovative global marketing campaignsHuawei advanced to become the world’s 40th most valuable brand in 2017, up seven places from its position a year ago, according to the “Global 500 […]
DXB Wows Passengers with the World s Fastest Free Airport Wi-Fi
Dubai Airports has unleashed the world’s fastest free wi-fi connection at an airport to millions of passengers that travel through DXB each month. Aptly named WOW-Fi, the service provides internet connection up to a staggering 100mbps surpassing all other airports. This follows Dubai Airports’ launch of an upgraded free unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi connection across Dubai […]
The curious case of IoT infrastructure
This week is the MWC in Barcelona, and so, that time of the year when telecoms, OEMs, equipment vendors and pioneering start-ups alike praise the spells of IoT. For good reason. With so many interesting use cases to connect anything, from alarms, to freezers, to trees, to cows, it is easy to captivate one’s imagination. In this […]
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WHOLE HOME WI-FI MESH SYSTEMS BRINGS TO LIFE THE CONNECTED HOME
Linksys®, a leader in providing home and office Wi-Fi networking solutions, today announced research that shows what Middle East’s connected families valued in their- home Wi-Fi connection with a clear level of priority for performance. Speed, range, and reliability formed the basis for a satisfying Wi-Fi experience while simplicity and non-essential features are meaningless without […]
Ooredoo chooses Telia Carrier for International IoT Connectivity
Telia Carrier has added another operator to its dedicated Internet of Things (IoT) Backbone. Global communications company Ooredoo has chosen Telia Carrier to provide IoT backhaul connectivity to Ericsson’s DCP platforms in Europe. “Ooredoo is positioning itself as a leading Internet of Things provider across our regional footprint, offering the advanced solutions and powerful networks […]
A Day’s Power in Half an Hour – OnePlus 3T Launched Exclusively in the KSA on SOUQ.com
OnePlus’ latest premium flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 3T, has launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia exclusively on SOUQ.com. Staying true to the company’s ‘Never Settle’ mantra, the OnePlus 3T builds on the success of the OnePlus 3, offering key hardware and software updates inspired by feedback from the active OnePlus community. The OnePlus 3T […]
NFS and Telecel Global Merger Boosts Telecel Operations
At the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2017, NFS, holding company of Telecel mobile operations, announced its merger with Telecel Global (formerly Exxon Telecom), the leading global international Carrier. The merger will yield operating cost savings for Telecel operations subsidiaries of NFS, enable higher quality for their international telecommunication services, and expand the product offering in […]
Etisalat Group and Qualcomm Sign Strategic Agreement to Accelerate 5G Development
Etisalat Group and Qualcomm Technologies Inc. have today signed a strategic agreement to work together to advance the development of next generation network technologies. The collaboration will focus on accelerating 5G standardisation to bring forward the possibility of commercially available 5G networks as early as 2019. As part of the agreement, the two companies will […]
Etisalat Group and Ericsson establish strategic partnership for the first Unified Delivery Network (UDN) Platform across Middle East
Etisalat Group and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) have signed an agreement to deploy the first-of-its-kind Unified Delivery Network (UDN) platform across the Middle East. The revolutionary content distribution platform aggregates and exposes network capabilities into the public domain, allowing services to be optimized and monetized in new ways. In addition, the UDN platform offers Service Providers the […]
Ooredoo Builds Position as Regional Internet of Things Leader
Ooredoo today announced the expansion of its Managed Connectivity Platform to Qatar, taking the number of countries covered by the service to four, alongside Indonesia, Tunisia and Kuwait. In expanding the service to major markets, Ooredoo is positioning itself as a leading regional IoT player, and the company is in discussion with a number of […]
Ooredoo Announces Availability of 10Gbps Fibre Speeds at Mobile World Congress
From 25 February, Ooredoo’s 10Gpbs fibre speed has been made available for selected VIP customers in Doha, as the company works to deliver a seamless service ahead of a wider commercial roll-out planned for later in the year. The new Ooredoo Fibre 10Gbps service provides the fastest Internet speeds ever made available for homes in […]
Zain Partners with Flytxt to Enhance Customer Experience
Flytxt, a fast growing customer data analytics software company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to deploy its Customer Value Management (CVM) solutions for Zain Group, a leading mobile telecom innovator in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa. Flytxt, through its CVM solutions, will deliver deeper customer insights to enhance […]
Sony’s stunning new Xperia™ XZ Premium with the world’s first Super slow motion video in a smartphone
Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today announced its most ground-breaking smartphone to date, Xperia XZ Premium, with a camera so advanced it captures motion that the human eye can’t see, a beautiful 4K HDR display, super-fast download speeds, a stunning loop design and even more intelligent features. Encapsulating decades of Sony innovation, Xperia XZ Premium […]
axiom telecom Crowned with Prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award
UAE-headquartered axiom telecom was crowned with the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award at a star-studded ceremony yesterday in Madinat Jumeirah.The region’s mobility retail giant was recognized for its ability to enhance both its own internal operations and the overall customer experience through its unconventional and non-traditional approach to business. Launched by the […]
OT and ERCOM Partner to Introduce Cryptosmart SIM-Powered, the Best Solution to Encrypt Mobile Communications on SAMSUNG Consumer Devices
Oberthur Technologies (OT), a leading global provider of embedded security software products, services and solutions, today announces its international collaboration with Samsung and Ercom, a leading company in the mobile communication security industry, to jointly develop and launch Cryptosmart SIM-powered. OT and ERCOM have partnered to introduce Cryptosmart SIM-powered relying on an advanced SIM card […]
Telia Carrier establishes two new PoPs in St. Petersburg, Russia to bolster its network backbone in the region
Telia Carrier today announced that it has established two new points of presence (PoP) in St. Petersburg, Russia to meet customer demand, and add more depth and diversity to the company’s network in a region experiencing major traffic growth. Telia Carrier continues to add granularity to its network with the two new PoPs, ensuring that […]
Ercom Announces Groupe Imprimerie Nationale Has Selected Its Cryptobox Solution
-Ercom, a reference solution provider for secure voice and data communications, announces it has been selected by Groupe Imprimerie Nationale (French leader in secure ID solutions and trust services operator). The agreement includes supplying and deploying Cryptobox, the most secure sharing, and collaboration solution. As a trust services operator, GroupeImprimerieNationale delivers e-Administration turnkey platforms providing […]
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia Reveal’s Its “Young At Heart” Headquarters in Riyadh
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has officially launched its all new, youth centric office concept on under the patronage of his Royal Highness, Prince Mohammed bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Virgin Mobile’s Chairman of the Board. During a media discussion at the opening event, his Royal Highness, Prince Mohammed bin Saud bin Naif […]
Zain Saudi Arabia and Huawei forge long-term collaboration to enhance mobile customer experience across the Kingdom
Zain Saudi Arabia and Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia, have signed a five-year managed services agreement that will enable the Saudi operator to enhance its customer experience through world-class voice and data services across the Kingdom. Huawei will provide end-to-end Technology operation management through the multi-vendor managed services agreement that will see continued improvements to […]