Lifestyle Telecom

e& UAE unveils Kids SIM Card

News Desk 2 08/01/2025 0

And Parental Control Service e& UAE has introduced its Kids SIM Card and Parental Control Service, which are designed to provide a secure online experience for children in the UAE. The new offering aims to safeguard children’s digital activities while ensuring their connectivity and

Telecom

New undersea cable set to boost Pakistan’s internet speed

News Desk 2 28/12/2024 0

Part of 2Africa project Internet users in Pakistan are set to experience a significant upgrade in connectivity with the imminent completion of a new undersea cable linking the South Asian country to Africa. The cable link, part of the expansive 2Africa project, is expected to become fully operational in the coming days. The 45,000 km-long […]

Telecom UAE

Nokia and Du deploy commercial cloud RAN solution in Abu Dhabi

Arnold Pinto 08/12/2024 0

A first in the MEA region Nokia and Du, a UAE-based telecom and digital services provider, have achieved a significant milestone by deploying the first commercial 5G Cloud Radio Access Network (Cloud-RAN) solution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The partnership marks a pivotal step in Du’s digital transformation agenda, showcasing its commitment […]

Telecom

Operator carrier billing revenue to near $15 billion globally by 2029

Arnold Pinto 01/12/2024 0

Growing from $9.3 billion in 2024 A new study from Juniper Research, a leading expert in telecommunications, has revealed that global operator revenue from carrier billing transactions is set to grow from $9.3 billion in 2024 to nearly $15 billion by 2029 – a rise of 59%. This substantial growth is expected to be driven […]

Telecom

Vodafone Idea selects Nokia as a 5G partner

Arnold Pinto 30/09/2024 0

Covering major Indian cities Nokia has announced a three-year partnership with Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to enhance its 4G and 5G infrastructure across India. The collaboration aims to modernise and expand VIL’s existing network, delivering premium connectivity to approximately 200 million subscribers in India. Under the terms of the deal, Nokia will replace the

Gitex Telecom

Nokia expands its R&D footprint in India

Arnold Pinto 31/08/2024 0

With largest fixed networks lab in Chennai Nokia has unveiled plans to expand its fixed networks Research and Development (R&D) facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The new lab will be the largest within Nokia’s fixed networks division and one of the largest globally. The expansion, facilitated with the support of the Tamil Nadu state […]

Business Telecom

beOnd Airlines and Ooredoo Maldives in new collaboration

News Desk 2 20/07/2024 0

To elevate the travel experience for island visitors beOnd Airlines, the world’s first premium leisure airline, has partnered strategically with Ooredoo Maldives, a leading international telecommunications provider. Effective August 2024, all travellers flying with beOnd Airlines to the Maldives will receive an exclusive travel SIM card courtesy of Ooredoo Maldives,

Business Telecom

Soaring growth seen in global IoT eSIM connections by 2028

Arnold Pinto 08/03/2024 0

Automotive, logistics, and O&G sectors to benefit greatly New research predicts a remarkable surge in global IoT eSIM connections, reaching nearly 1.3 billion by 2028, up from 165 million in 2024. This exponential growth is attributed to the emergence of advanced eSIM specifications, which offer enhanced flexibility for enterprises to remotely provision eSIM profile