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FTTH MENA Panorama 2019

MENA Broadband Policies: Encouraging Copper Switch Off

The 11th Edition of FTTH Council MENA Conference: Fiber Optics and 5G lead global tech industry growth.

The 11th Edition of FTTH Council MENA Conference highlighted the importance of fiber optic infrastructure and its role at 5G deployment to homes, businesses, and institutions. In return, this will significantly contribute to fostering the economic environment, adopting emerging economies, and setting up successful regional plans for the 5G technologies. This year, the 11th Edition […]

Cairo 2019 FTTH MENA EVENT 20 – 22 October

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FTTH Council MENA Annual Magazine – Edition 2019

Cairo hosts 11th edition of FTTH Council MENA Conference & Expo

Cairo – Tuesday 8 October 2019: The 11th edition of Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Council Middle East and North Africa Conference will take place this year in Cairo on October 20th. The three-day event will bring together 12 international companies covering the FTTH, IT, and communications fields across the Middle East and North Africa. […]

Prysmian Group strong results for the first half of 2019

“One year after the closing of the General Cable acquisition, our results in the first half of 2019 highlighted the significant contribution by North America to the Group’s sales growth and improved profitability,” commented Chief Executive Officer Valerio Battista. “The integration has been yielding considerable benefits at the level of both operating synergies and the […]

R&M Introduces Dedicated Smart City Solutions

These services are built on an underlying infrastructure, consisting of Internet of Things-connected sensors connected by fiber extending deep into the network. This plays a crucial role as the backhaul network for connected and wireless networking. Reichle & De-Massari (R&M), the globally active Swiss developer and provider of cabling systems for high-quality network infrastructures, based […]

Copy of Etisalat sees profits surge on MENA 5G launch

During this period, Etisalat launched 5G mobile network services in the UAE and prepared for subsequent launches across the Arabian Peninsula. Consolidated net profits at Etisalat stood at $1.2 billion for the first half of 2019, despite the capital demands of its 5G rollout programme. “Through our network rollout and the pioneering launch of […]

Etisalat sees profits surge on MENA 5G launch

During this period, Etisalat launched 5G mobile network services in the UAE and prepared for subsequent launches across the Arabian Peninsula. Consolidated net profits at Etisalat stood at $1.2 billion for the first half of 2019, despite the capital demands of its 5G rollout programme. “Through our network rollout and the pioneering launch of […]

Saturday Night Fibre: CityFibre agreement with Prysmian Group

Confirming the deal in a press release, CityFibre said that under the ‘multi-million-pound’ deal to supply fibre-optic cable, which is initially for a two year term, Prysmian will begin to supply it with optical cable for both underground and aerial applications ‘soon’. Commenting, James Thomas, Director of Supply Chain at CityFibre, was cited as saying: […]

Saturday Night Fiber: اتفاقية CityFibre مع Prysmian Group

The reason why Istanbul Airport can be securely digitized

As airports are counted among the most advanced and secure structures, they rely on the latest IT systems. A great deal of pioneering work in this field is being carried out by Istanbul Grand Airport (IGA), which finally became operational a short while ago. It is the largest airport in the world and, at the […]

A 20 Mbps Service Over Wireless Technology Pilot Project

In an endeavour to close the digital gap in the Sultanate of Oman, OMAN BROADBAND a state-owned company has signed a memorandum of understanding with OOREDOO OMAN on 2nd of May 2019 to conduct a wireless pilot project in rural and remote villages in Oman. The government of through the telecom service providers has always […]

FOLAN multi-tray plastic patch panels, innovation for installation

Designed to guarantee quick and easy installation, this plastic patch panel is equipped with a pre-positioning system and a clip and locking bolt for fixing the patch panel without cage nuts in less than 40 seconds. Its innovative design allows easy and intuitive implementation and fast subscriber connection. Advantages of FOLAN multi-tray plastic patch panels […]

NExsT Forum 2019, NYC: fibre is key to 5G network deployment

Telecommunications executives gathered for a day of brainstorming, roundtables and insight sharing at the second edition of NExsT in New York City on April 11, to strategize about how to fully realize the potential of fifth generation networks (5G) and the Internet of Things. These ultra-fast networks are already starting to roll out in 2019, and bring huge benefits beyond just […]

UAE’s Etisalat to invest $1bn in digital transformation in 2019

UAE-based telecoms giant Etisalat plans to invest AED4 billion ($1.09 billion) in digital transformation, mobile and fibre networks this year, according to a senior executive. Hatem Bamatraf, chief technology officer, Etisalat International, said the company’s “pioneering efforts” in 5G will pave the way for the “future of connectivity”. Bamatraf was speaking at 5G MENA 2019 […]

Sterlite Tech to create optical transport controller for Voyager and Cassini platforms in collaboration with the Telecom Infra Project

Sterlite Tech a global data network solutions company, today announced a collaboration with the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) to enhance data networks of the future. The collaboration will see the creation of an optical transport controller to manage and control Voyager and Cassini platforms developed by TIP members. TIP is a collaborative telecom community launched […]

FTTx for Installers and Technicians

The information learned in this class will provide students with a practical understanding of how fiber optics works and the specific needs for FTTx networks. The hands-on skills training will teach students how to properly prepare, install, test and maintain fiberto-the-home/building/curb (FTTx) physical networks. Attendees will work with PON and active Ethernet FTTx systems and […]

Field-Mountable FO Connectors now for Universal Use

R&M’s FO Field 2.0 connector now covers all cable types. Possible uses range from Fiber to the Home (FTTH) through FO cabling for offices, hospitals, malls, and industrial companies to infrastructures for Smart Buildings, Smart Cities and Internet of Things (IoT). With the mounting set from R&M, it will not take skilled installers more than […]

Sterlite Tech launches FTTx MANTRATM – a fully-integrated, ready-to-implement FTTx solution

Sterlite Tech a global data network solutions company, today announced the launch of its Fibre To The x (FTTx) solution – FTTx MANTRATM – at the FTTH Conference 2019 (#FTTH19) in Amsterdam. Built as an end-to-end solution, FTTx MANTRATM empowers communication service providers to swiftly roll out FTTx networks at massive scale, near-zero response time […]

UAE ranked as global leader in Fiber Optic Network for a third year in a row

The council published its annual report that showcases the countries with the highest fiber optic network penetration globally. The report highlighted UAE as the number one country globally with its fiber network coverage surpassing Singapore, China, South Korea, Hongkong and Japan. Etisalat’s network is a backbone to its long-term strategy to enable and drive digital […]

Copy of UAE: Number 1 in the FTTH Global ranking 2017!