Telecom

February 16, 2020

Telefónica ‘O2’ UK Selects Mavenir Virtualized IMS

Mavenir, the leader in accelerating and redefining mobile network economics transformation for Communications Service Providers (CSPs), today announced that Telefónica UK (FWB: O2UK) is deploying Mavenir’s virtualized IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) solution (vIMS) for VoLTE"...

February 8, 2020

GSMA Provides Latest Update on Coronavirus

The GSMA regret to see Ericsson’s decision not to attend MWC Barcelona this year as they are an important player in our ecosystem. We respect their decision and are reassured by their commitment that they will be at MWC Barcelona 2021 in full force and our rebook trends for next year’s"...

February 8, 2020

GSMA Update Information on Coronavirus

The GSMA continues to monitor and assess the potential impact of the Coronavirus on MWC Barcelona 2020. The GSMA confirms that there remains minimal impact on the event thus far. MWC Barcelona 24-27 February 2020, will proceed as planned, across all venues at Fira Gran Via Fira Montjuïc"...

February 4, 2020

ANRT Imposes on IAM 3.3 bln MAD Fine for Abuse of Dominant Position

Rabat - The National Telecommunications Regulation Agency (ANRT) has imposed a fine of 3.3 billion dirhams on telecom company Itissalat Al-Maghrib (IAM) for 'behavior constituting abuse of a dominant position'.

In"...

February 3, 2020

Morocco’s telecoms regulator hits Maroc Telecom with $375m fine

Morocco’s Maroc Telecom has been fined $375 million for violating anti-competition rules, according to reports in the Moroccan press.

News agency Reuters said that two separate Moroccan news sites, Article19.ma"...

January 23, 2020

Huawei Ready to Launch 5G Network in Morocco

Rabat – Chinese multinational technology company Huawei has announced it is ready to launch a 5G network in Morocco.

The company’s vice-president for North Africa, Philippe Wang, announced the news"...

January 22, 2020

STC Selects MATRIXX Software, Celfocus and STC Solutions to Power Jawwy, STC’s Digital-First Mobile Brand

Saudi Telecom Company (STC), a world-class digital leader, today announced it is partnering with MATRIXX Software to drive continued growth for its Jawwy brand. STC Solutions is the prime contractor for this project and System Integrator (SI) Celfocus has been selected for delivery. As a digital-first solution, Jawwy represents the future in consumer mobility by delivering a rich and unique customer experience, anchored on a future-ready 5G digital stack capable of powering digital customer engagement at scale. By deploying the MATRIXX Digital Commerce platform, Jawwy will have the ability to digitalize customer engagement, simplify customer......

January 19, 2020

Morocco’s Medi1TV Gives Entrepreneurs the Chance to Win MAD 100,000

Rabat – Moroccan television station Medi1TV announced the launch of a new reality television show in the form of entrepreneurial competition.

“Dir Mechrou3ek,” or “Do Your Business,”"...