TELECOM

May 24, 2018

Ooredoo Kuwait has announced a special Ramadan offer that enables customers to get smartphones with the benefits of Shamel plans, starting at KWD 19 per month. The promotion includes flagship devices such as the iPhone X and iPhone 8 as well as Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The bundles include 500 local minutes, 30 GB of mobile internet, and a variety of perks available only with Shamel postpaid"... Continue Reading

May 23, 2018

The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (NCC) and the Kuwait Communication Information Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (CITRA) have 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.

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May 16, 2018

Kalaam Telecom, one of the largest telecom service providers for the enterprise market in Bahrain, today (May 15) announced its acquisition of Tawasul Telecom, a Kuwait-based Information and Communication Technology solutions provider.

A leading provider of a wide range of solutions and services, Tawasul has a strong network presence in the Middle East, UK and Singapore and offices in 5 major"... Continue Reading

May 15, 2018

Viva Kuwait’s revenues grew by 13.9 percent year on year to KWD 77.6 million in the first three months to 31 March, from KWD 68.1 million in the same period of 2017. Net profit reached KWD 11.6 million and earning per share amounted to KWD 0.23.

Viva achieved EBITDA of KWD 18 million compared with KWD 17.6 million in Q1 2017."... Continue Reading

May 15, 2018

(AETOS Wire)-- The GSMA today issued a new report, ‘NB-IoT and LTE-M in the 5G context’, highlighting the integral role that licensed Mobile IoT networks, such as NB-IoT and LTE-M, will play in the 5G future and, in particular, the development of ‘massive IoT’. Massive IoT is one of three principle 5G use cases, alongside critical communications and enhanced broadband, that will enable developments such as smart cities and industrial automation. NB-IoT and LTE-M will be fundamental to the development of massive IoT and in supporting and complementing 5G’s myriad use cases and applications. Leading operators including AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, KDDI, Orange and Vodafone are committed to deploying these networks as part of their future 5G massive IoT strategies. “While people often associate 5G with super-fast mobile broadband...... Continue Reading

May 13, 2018

Kuwait-based telecom operator, VIVA has signed a strategic partnership with Intigral for JawwyTV, the new mobile application that offers a range of the latest Arabic, Turkish, Western movies and TV series including documentaries and kids’ channels.

The release stated that VIVA customers can now subscribe to JawwyTV for USD8.3"... Continue Reading

May 13, 2018

VIVA , Kuwait’s fastest-growing and most developed telecom operator, announced the financial results for the first quarter ended on 31 March 2018; whereby VIVA’s Revenues grew to reach KD 77.6 million recording a growth of 13.9 percent compared to the same period last year; whereas the net profit reached KD 11.6 million during the first quarter in 2018. These results reflect VIVA’s focus"... Continue Reading

May 12, 2018

VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-growing and most developed telecom operator, announced the financial results for the first quarter ended on March 31, 2018; whereby VIVA’s revenues grew to reach KD 77.6 million recording a growth of 13.9% compared to the same period last year; whereas the net profit reached KD 11.6 million during the first quarter in 2018.

These"... Continue Reading

May 12, 2018

Zain Group, a leading mobile telecom innovator in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces its consolidated financial results for the first quarter (Q1) ending 31 March 2018. Zain served 46.9 million customers at the end of the period, reflecting a 2 percent increase year-on-year (Y-o-Y).

For financial reporting"... Continue Reading

May 9, 2018

Representatives and leaders from Ooredoo Kuwait are currently visiting Silicon Valley in California as part of the “company’s commitment to continue leveraging on its digital approach towards serving its customers in a superior manner.”
The visit will include various meetings at some distinguished technology companies and organisations.
The visit commenced with a meeting held"... Continue Reading