Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Huawei Launches 5G-AA Solutions for the Mobile AI Era
[Istanbul, Türkiye, November 4, 2024] At the Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2024 (MBBF 2024), Cao Ming, Vice President of Huawei and President of Huawei’s Wireless Solution, launched 5G-AA solutions. Cao said: “Mobile AI is changing our lives. The arising new connections and services pose increasingly higher requirements on networks. Huawei’s 5G-AA 10 solutions build multidimensional ultimate network […]
Huawei Proposes ‘FOUR NEW’ Strategy and AI-centric F5.5G All-Optical Network to Boost Carriers’ Business Success
[Istanbul, Türkiye, November 5, 2024] At the 10th Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2024), James Chen, President of Huawei’s Carrier Business, delivered a speech entitled “Network+AI, Unleashing More Business Value.” Chen said, “To explore the potential of AI, the ‘FOUR NEW’ strategy — new hub, new services, new experience, and new operation is crucial. It helps carriers […]
Poor network service is the UK’s biggest gripe with mobile phone companies
The Guardian says, “The UK’s 5G connection really is crap” A story by Chris Stokel-Walker, recently published in the Guardian, asserts that “poor network service is the UK’s biggest gripe with mobile phone companies.” The author criticized the UK 5G telecom network based on his experiences; “The 5G mobile internet I had tethered to my laptop kept […]
Infobip secures SMS license in Saudi Arabia, establishing full connectivity across the Kingdom
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 05 November 2024 – Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, has obtained its SMS license from the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST), marking a pivotal step in enhancing its service offerings across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region. Infobip has also established direct connectivity with all telecommunications operators in KSA, ensuring full message coverage across the Kingdom. With its SMS license, Infobip is set […]
Mobily Partners with Telecom Egypt to land the first Saudi submarine cable linking Saudi Arabia and Egypt Through the Red Sea
4 November 2024 Mobily, a leading Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Telecom Egypt, the full-service telecom operator in Egypt and one of the largest subsea cables operators in the region, have signed a cooperation agreement to land the first Saudi submarine cable linking Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The […]
stc Group achieves the highest 9-month revenues and net profit of SAR 56.627 billion and SAR 11.233 billion
The growth strategy, coupled with the cost efficiency program, played a significant role in improving stc performance. Riyadh, 4 Nov stc Group announced its financial results for the nine months of 2024, reporting a revenue increase of SAR 2,138 million, reaching SAR 56,627 million, an increase of 3.92% compared to the same period last year. […]
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Huawei’s David Wang: UBB Advanced Paves the Way to All Intelligence
[Istanbul, Türkiye, November 01, 2024] At the 10th Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2024), David Wang, Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board and Chairman of the ICT Infrastructure Managing Board, delivered a keynote speech titled “UBB Advanced Paves the Way to All Intelligence”. When opening the event, he shared his latest insights into the AI industry and […]
Telcos & Ecosystem Partners to Power Regional Socio-Economic Growth through 5G-A Fixed Wireless Access; Future Collaboration Roadmap Set during Istanbul Industry Meeting
Istanbul, Turkey – November 01, 2024 – ICT Industry leaders and experts convened for the global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) in Istanbul for the third ELITE FWA Club roundtable, to discuss the future of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and, in particular, 5G-Advanced FWA; its transformative impact in the development of regional digital economies, and its significance […]
Huawei’s Yang Chaobin: 5.5G Unleashes the Potential of Mobile AI
[Istanbul, Türkiye, November 01, 2024] Yang Chaobin, Huawei’s Board Member and President of ICT Products and Solutions, delivered a keynote speech today at the Global MBB Forum 2024, saying, “The upcoming mobile AI era will create huge opportunities for the mobile industry and profoundly shape the decade to come. Evolving 5.5G technology will be the […]
Thai Airways Soars to New Heights with the AI-Native Networking Platform from Juniper Networks, Fueling the Airline’s Digital Transformation and Growth
The airline has deployed wired and wireless network upgrades from Juniper across its headquarters, leveraging purpose-built AIOps capabilities to enable its continued expansion BANGKOK, 30 October, 2024 – Juniper Networks® (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-Native Networking, today announced that Thai Airways has modernized the network infrastructure of its headquarters in Thailand, by deploying Juniper’s AI-Native Networking Platform to deliver the right data, […]
Nokia and Lenovo join forces to drive advancements in data center solutions for the AI era
24 October 2024Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced a strategic partnership with Lenovo to create comprehensive data center networking and automation solutions that support the massive and highly precise compute, storage and transit needs for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning (AI/ML) and other compute-intensive workloads. These solutions will be jointly marketed to enterprises, telcos, and digital […]
Global MBBF 2024: Accelerating 5.5G and AI Convergence to Lead the Mobile AI Era
[Istanbul, Türkiye, October 30, 2024] The Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2024 (MBBF 2024) has kicked off in Istanbul, Türkiye, with the theme “5.5G Leads Mobile AI Era”. More than 1,000 guests from mobile network carriers, ecosystem players, and leaders from vertical industries have gathered to discuss various topics, from business model innovation to industry development and […]
stc Group to champion ‘Infinite Horizons’ at FII8
Riyadh, 28 October 2024 – stc Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, has announced its strategic partnership with the Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII) ahead of its 8th annual conference. The conference is taking place from 29th – 31st October at the iconic King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, under the theme ‘Infinite Horizons: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow’. The event is set […]
Hytera to Revolutionize Mobile Workforce Communication by Launching P5 Series PoC Radio
SHENZHEN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has released its latest model of Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) radio P5 Series, including the P50 and the P50 Pro, which delivers an unrivaled combination of durability, intuitiveness, and performance, making it the perfect communication solution for mobile team communication and […]
Huawei kicks off Saudi Commercial Roadshow 2024, will cover Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah, Makkah, and Dammam
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 24, 2024: Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices provider, has kicked off its highly anticipated Saudi Commercial Roadshow 2024. The roadshow will cover major Saudi cities, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah, Makkah, Al-Khobar, and Dammam, showcasing Huawei’s latest industry solutions and innovations. The roadshow aligns with […]
stc Group Celebrates Success with Agreements at the Global Health Exhibition 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24 October 2024 – stc Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, successfully showcased its cutting-edge digital health solutions at the Global Health Exhibition (GHE) this week, forging several notable partnerships poised to advance and strengthen the kingdom’s healthcare sector significantly. The exhibition, now in its seventh year, took place at the Riyadh Exhibition and […]
Nokia opens regional Innovation Center in Morocco to serve EMEA customers
23 October 2024Salé, Morocco – Nokia today announced the opening of its Innovation Center in Salé, Morocco, officiated by Ghita Mezzour, Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform. Designed as a regional hub to serve EMEA, the Nokia Innovation Center (NIC) is equipped with advanced technologies from Nokia’s entire Network Infrastructure portfolio, spanning Fixed Networks, […]
Qatar Airways Launches the World’s First Boeing 777 Starlink-Equipped Flight, Taking the Future of In-flight Connectivity to New Heights
The World’s Best Airline soars ahead of its competitors with ambitious plans to roll-out Starlink’s reliable, high-speed, low latency internet across its entire Boeing 777 fleet within a year Passengers can now stay entertained and connected throughout their journey, streaming their favourite shows and live sports, enjoying online gaming, or working seamlessly at 35,000 feet […]
Norwegian State Broadcaster NRK Selects Juniper Networks to Enable First-class Digital TV, Radio and Online Media Services Nationwide
User experiences, sustainability, scalability key strategic factors for choosing Juniper automated WAN for new IP-based infrastructure SUNNYVALE, Calif., October 22, 2024 – Juniper Networks®, (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-Native Networking, today announced that the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) has selected Juniper to provide a brand-new MPLS-based, automated Wide-Area Network (WAN) for the national broadcaster’s move to an […]
PTCL wins SAMENA LEAD Best Business Strategy & Expansion Award
Dubai, October 21, 2024: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd. (PTCL) snared the prestigious Best Business Strategy & Expansion Award at the second edition of the South Asia – Middle East – North Africa Leadership and Excellence Awards in Digital-development (SA-ME-NA LEAD). The SAMENA Council LEAD Awards celebrate digital development and ICT innovation excellence across South […]
stc Group Showcases Advanced Health Solutions at Global Health Exhibition 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 21 October 2024 – stc Group, a leading digital enabler, has announced its role as a Digital Enabler partner of the Global Health Exhibition 2024, held in Riyadh from 21 to 23 October. Bringing together healthcare professionals, investors and government entities from around the world, the exhibition is set to showcase innovations in […]
stc Group Named Best Middle Eastern Connectivity Provider at Capacity Europe 2024
London, 19 October 2024 – stc Group has concluded its participation as a Digital Enabler at Capacity Europe 2024, held in London from October 15-17. The Group’s involvement emphasized its commitment to pioneering global connectivity and in telecommunications innovation. During the event, stc Group was recognized with two prestigious Global Carrier Awards: Best Sales Team Globally and Best Middle […]