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Articles tagged with: Dubai
Mobile TV License Granted in the United Arab Emirates
The UAE's telecoms regulator, the TRA has awarded a Mobile TV license to a consortium that includes both mobile networks, for a payment of AED 17 million (US$4.6 million). The license is for ten years, with a five-year exclusivity period. more
Related Tags: tra, etisalat, du, mobile-tv, dvb-h, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Light-Railway Opens with Wi-Fi Coverage
The new dubai metro railway has been fitted out with Wi-Fi coverage by local telecoms operator, Du, in partnership with UK-based Nomad Digital. Nomad has deployed part of the metro's Wi-Fi network, which provides broadband connectivity to all trains and stations on the automated light-rail network. more
Related Tags: du, nomad-digital, wi-fi, railway, broadband, United Arab Emirates
I-Mate Brought Down by $15 Million Fraud
An ongoing mystery over the apparent closure of dubai based smartphone manufacturer, i-mate became a bit clearer when CEO Jim Morrison confirmed that the company had been hit by a US$15 million fraud. more
Related Tags: i-mate, life, United Arab Emirates
Investor Looking to Sell Stake in Iraqi Mobile Network
Kuwait based logistics company, Agility has corroborated media reports that it is considering selling its minority stake in Iraq's Korek Telecom. A report in the Al-Watan newspaper, citing sources close to the company board of directors said that talks to sell the stake were nearing completion. more
Related Tags: korek-telecom, orascom, Iraq
Investor Looking to Sell Stake in Iraqi Mobile Network
Kuwait based logistics company, Agility has corroborated media reports that it is considering selling its minority stake in Iraq's Korek Telecom. A report in the Al-Watan newspaper, citing sources close to the company board of directors said that talks to sell the stake were nearing completion. more
Related Tags: korek-telecom, orascom, Iraq
ZTE Building CDMA Network in Madagascar
ZTE has announced that it is rolling out an all-IP mobile phone and data network for Madamobil, a new mobile operator in Madagascar. The network rollout is currently in its final stages with ZTE supplying the core equipment and the base stations for the first phase of the network construction. Madamobil, which will offer services under the "Life" brand, is the only mobile broadband network operation in Madagascar operating on CDMA 2000 1X/EVDO. more
Related Tags: madamobil, zte, cdma2000-evdo, life, Madagascar
ZTE Building CDMA Network in Madagascar
ZTE has announced that it is rolling out an all-IP mobile phone and data network for Madamobil, a new mobile operator in Madagascar. The network rollout is currently in its final stages with ZTE supplying the core equipment and the base stations for the first phase of the network construction. Madamobil, which will offer services under the "Life" brand, is the only mobile broadband network operation in Madagascar operating on CDMA 2000 1X/EVDO. more
Related Tags: madamobil, zte, cdma2000-evdo, life, Madagascar
One Year Anniversary of In-Flight Phone Calls for Emirates Airlines
One year ago, the first in-flight commercial mobile phone call was made on an Emirates flight from dubai to Casablanca - and since 160,170 passengers have switched their phone on during a flight to make calls or send text messages. more
Related Tags: sms, iden, aircraft, in-flight, emirates, United Arab Emirates
One Year Anniversary of In-Flight Phone Calls for Emirates Airlines
One year ago, the first in-flight commercial mobile phone call was made on an Emirates flight from dubai to Casablanca - and since 160,170 passengers have switched their phone on during a flight to make calls or send text messages. more
Related Tags: sms, iden, aircraft, in-flight, emirates, United Arab Emirates
Batelco Buys 49% Stake in Indian Regional Mobile Network
Bahrain based telco, Batelco has announced that it is buying a 49% stake in Indian greenfield mobile operator, S Tel for US$225 million. Batelco has partnered with Millennium Private Equity (MPE), a dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) regulated entity to form Batelco Millennium India Company Limited (BMICL) to purchase the shares in S Tel. more
Related Tags: batelco, s-tel, jammu, India