Ooredoo’s Fibre Home Internet plans have recently included Barka (PH-2 Commercial Area), Al Amerat, and Ibra. Now, homes within these areas can avail speeds of up to 1Gbps.
Telecom Operators
MTN Group in discussion for $65mn deal for Syrian business
South African MTN Group said in a statement that it is still on its word to continue negotiating a $65 million sale of its 75% stake in its Syrian unit despite the business, MTN Syria, being placed under judicial guardianship over alleged MTN violations of the terms of its licensing contract, which the state says deprived the government of revenue.
Comviva introduces new solutions to enhance returns from Customer Value Management Programs
Comviva, the global leader in providing mobility solutions today announced the launch of its new Data-Science-as-a-Service (DSaaS) and AI workbench (MobiLytix AIX) solutions that accelerate the use of AI by Communications Service Providers (CSPs) and increase returns from their Customer Value Management programs.
Vodafone Qatar posts 29 percent increase in net profit to QR185 million for FY2020
Vodafone Qatar announced its financial results for the full year ended 31 December 2020, highlighting the Company’s forward movement in the growth trajectory.
Etisalat, du to use AECB’s credit reports and scores for onboarding customers
Etisalat and du, the two largest telecom operators in the UAE, will rely more on the Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB) credit reports and scores when onboarding new postpaid customers and device purchasers.
Etisalat and stc retain titles of MEA’s strongest and most valuable telecoms brands
Telecom giants Etisalat and stc remain the frontrunners across the MEA region, claiming the title of the MEA’s strongest and most valuable telecoms brands, respectively, as per Brand Finance Telecoms 150 2021 report.
Zain ranks as top MEA telecom operator in CDP’s climate change index
Zain Group, Kuwait’s first mobile telco operator, announced its inclusion in the global Climate Change index of the CDP. Zain attained a Management Scope ‘B’ rating, making it the highest-ranked and only telecom operator in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to achieve this mark.
Smile Telecoms Holdings Ltd. announces major leadership changes
Smile Telecoms Holdings Ltd., a Pan-African telecommunications group with operations in Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, announced after its board meeting, significant changes in the leadership of the Group's board and management.
STL announces deals worth $100 million with telcos in MEA
Telecom equipment maker, Sterlite Technologies Ltd (STL), announced major new deals and extensions to current engagement with leading telcos in the Middle East and Africa region (MEA), worth $100 million
Etisalat Group reports net profit of AED 9.0 billion for FY 2020
Etisalat Group posted its consolidated financial statements for the 12 months ending December 31 2020.