Verizon, Corning agree to $1.05bn fiber dealVerizon Communications has agreed to buy optical fiber from Corning over the next three years with a minimum purchase commitment of $1.05 billion as the top US wireless provider aims to improve its broadband network. The agreement More… |
4G LTE to claim 81pc of Oman mobile market4G LTE-enabled devices will account for four out of five mobile subscriptions in Oman by 2020, according to new five-year forecasts by global analyst firm Ovum. The number of LTE mobile subscriptions in Oman will exceed GSM (2G) s More… |
Batelco boosts fiber optic network in BahrainBatelco, the leading telecom services operator in the kingdom, said it aims to reach more and more customers across the country through expansion of its fiber optic network. As part of its expansion programme, Batelco is now provi More… |
GBI announces Gulf-to-Europe network expansionGulf Bridge International (GBI), the Middle East's first privately-owned submarine cable operator, has announced a network expansion that will include the first ever terrestrial fiber optic link connecting all the countries of the Gulf regio More… |
R&M to unveil new cabling solutions at GitexReichle & De Massari (R&M), the Swiss structured cabling specialist, will unveil its new FTTx portfolio of modular and customizable fiber optic solutions at the upcoming Gitex Technology Week in Dubai. Gitex will run from October 9 More… |
Etisalat to expand phone, broadband reachEtisalat will also soon extend its fixed-line and broadband services to both individual and business customers who currently do not have access to Etisalat’s wide array of services. Etisalat will now be able to expand its reach within Duba More… |
Seacom, E-Marine in maintenance dealSeacom, a service provider of international fiber optic bandwidth along the East Coast of Africa, has entered into a maintenance and storage agreement with E-Marine, a submarine cable solutions provider. E-Marine will now take responsibili More… |