HMD says on target to take Nokia to number three player in mobile devices by 2022 HMD Global, the new …
Mobile, broadband data, key growth drivers as revenue from voice hits roadblock
Mobile and broadband data will continue to drive growth within the telecom sector, even as mobile voice and messaging is …
Nexign, Bubbletone partner to deliver blockchain solution for telcos
The new blockchain platform creates a global marketplace where operators can publish and share product information as well as buy …
Bahrain conducts first 5G network live demo
VIVA Bahrain has launched the first live and public 5G network demonstration in the kingdom ahead of its deployment at homes and businesses in co-ordination with a number of 5G-enabled devices.
Batelco appoints new chairman
Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco), has announced the appointment of a new Chairman, Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa.
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.
Japanese phone scam targets UAE residents
Security experts have reportedly said that UAE residents are being targeted by scammers using phone calls that could land victims with huge bills.
Etisalat experiences Thursday network crash
Etisalat’s mobile phone network crashed in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Thursday evening, with the impact still being felt on …
UAE’s Etisalat teams up with startups to develop future technologies
Etisalat Digital has announced that it has signed strategic partnerships with four scale-ups as part of the ‘Dubai Future Accelerators Program,’ the world’s largest government supported accelerator.
Ooredoo Oman to allow users to carry forward unused data
Ooredoo has announced that Home Broadband customers are now able to enjoy fast speeds, data rollover and the ease of being connected straight from the box, with their ‘available everywhere’ service
du set to roll out UAE 5G network in 2018
The availability of 5G services in the UAE is one step closer to reality as du today announced its full …
Etisalat to spotlight opportunities in the mobile ecosystem
Etisalat has announced its exclusive partnership with GSMA for Mobile 360 series-MENA conference in 2018 and 2019, a regional platform that attracts telecom leaders from across the global and regional mobile industry to address key challenges and opportunities in the mobile ecosystem.
Kuwait gears up for IPv6 adoption
The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (NCC) and the Kuwait Communication Information Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (CITRA) recently held a training programme for telecommunications and Internet service providers (ISPs) to educate them on how to work with Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) and deploy it on their networks.
Saudi Arabia’s STC launches live 5G network
STC has recently announced the first live 5G network in Saudi Arabia, the initial phase for operating the service once 5G special devices are available in global markets.