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Dear Readers,
A consultative meeting was held between Federal Minister for Kashmir affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Chaudhry Barjees Tahir and Minister of state for IT and telecom Anusha Rehman to discuss various aspects of policy directive for provision of Next Generation Mobile services to AJK & GB. Telenor Pakistan posted an operating profit of NOK 584 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, up from NOK 260 a year earlier. Telenor reported fourth-quarter revenues of NOK 33.5 billion and organic revenue growth of 2%. As per the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Pakistan is the fourth country in the world where average monthly cost of running a mobile phone is quite reasonable as compared to rest of the world, regardless of being the eighth highest taxation telecom sector in the world. The PTCL Smart TV App is the first of its kind and has been recognized for integrating live TV with such handheld devices as mobile phones, laptops and tablets. Nomination of the Smart TV App at this level is an indication of the progress achieved by PTCL in internet and multimedia. Ufone has launched first time in Pakistan, Ufone U Watch, to give parents a complete piece of mind. It looks like a normal, trendy, digital watch. Using real-time tracking technology it helps you keep an eye on your child by connecting directly to the U Watch app on your smartphone.

Armenian mobile operator VivaCell, a subsidiary of the Russian mobile operator MTS, has introduced a promotion for new subscribers of its ‘Startphone’ tariff, offering the iPhone 6s smartphone for AMD 1. Mobile operator Sky Mobile, working under the Beeline Kyrgyzstan brand, has introduced its new ‘Earn With Beeline’ option. Beeline, a largest mobile communication operator in Uzbekistan, launched a programme of external education “Third Generation” within the global initiative of VimpelCom Make Your Mark in Uzbekistan. Mobile operator Megafon Tajikistan has upgraded its 3G network in the Sogd region. Data speeds have been doubled in the Pendzhakent and Dzhabor-Rasulov municipalities, with capacity now available of up to 21 Mbps. Broadband services from the operator are currently accessible in all municipal centres across the region. Mobile operator MTS Turkmenistan has launched a new ‘Help’ service enabling subscribers to perform outgoing on-net calls even with an empty handset balance. The service is accessible for subscribers of all retail tariffs.

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that Mary Gendron has joined the Company as senior vice president and chief information officer, reporting directly to George Davis, executive vice president and chief financial officer. Gendron will lead Qualcomm’s global IT organization, driving operational excellence within the IT function and across the enterprise, as well as collaborating with the executive and business unit leadership teams to ensure Qualcomm continues to incorporate the most advanced technology solutions to achieve Company business goals. Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has introduced a new virtual reality (VR) software development kit (SDK). The next generation of mobile virtual reality applications is complex, with extreme power consumption constraints and challenging performance requirements that must be met in order for the VR applications to become truly immersive.

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Industrial News

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Telenor Norway offers free calls, texts to and from Pakistan

Telenor Norway said it is offering free calls and SMS to and from Pakistan, following the attack in Lahore.
Source:Telecompaper
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Mobily launches 4G data charging voucher

Saudi-based telecom services operator Mobily has launched a new offer for charging voucher of 4G data SIM cards, which provides the customers 10 GB with 3 months validity for a fee of SR120 ($32).
Source:TradeArabia
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VivaCell offers iPhone 6s for AMD 1 with Startphone

Armenian mobile operator VivaCell, a subsidiary of the Russian mobile operator MTS, has introduced a promotion for new subscribers of its ‘Startphone’ tariff, offering the iPhone 6s smartphone for AMD 1.
Source: Telecompaper
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Sky Mobile offers credit

Mobile operator Sky Mobile, working under the Beeline Kyrgyzstan brand, has introduced its new ‘Earn with Beeline’ option.
Source:Telecompaper
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Beeline kicks off Make Your Mark

Beeline, a largest mobile communication operator in Uzbekistan, launched a programme of external education “Third Generation” within the global initiative of VimpelCom Make Your Mark in Uzbekistan
Source:Telecompaper
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VivaCell offers S7 for AMD 1 with Startphone

Armenian mobile operator VivaCell, a subsidiary of Russian mobile operator MTS, has introduced a promotion for customers connecting to the Startphone tariff for 24 months.
Source:Telecompaper
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Mobily, Ooredoo in free data roaming package

Saudi-based telecom services operator Mobily said it has added Kuwait Ooredoo company to its Raqi package list under which subscribers can use free data roaming service.
Source:TradeArabia
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UMS sales and service office opens in Tashkent

Universal Mobile Systems (UMS) launched a new sales and service office in Tashkent.New office will subscribe new users to UMS network, help to purchase of internet package, select tariff or other additional services, etc.
Source:Uzdaily
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Ucom to drop Orange Armenia

Armenian operator Ucom plans to re-brand the mobile operator Orange Armenia, reports Arka.am citing Aik Esayan, the CEO of the company.
Source:Telecompaper
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Du unveils LiFi technology in UAE

UAE-based telecom provider Du and UAE-born brand Zero1 recently demonstrated the capability of Light Fidelity (LiFi), the latest technology in data communication, in Dubai, UAE.
Source:TradeArabia
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Armentel refreshes mobile internet packeges

Mobile operator Armentel, working under the Beeline Armenia brand, has re-freshed its Mini, Midi and Maxi mobile internet packages, reports Arka.am. The monthly packages for prepaid subscribers offer respectively 50 MB for AMD 200, 250 MB for AMD 600 and 500 MB for AMD 800.
Source:Telecompaper
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Takom launches new daily, weekly packages

Mobile operator Takom, working under the Beeline Tajikistan brand, has introduced two new packages. The daily package includes unlimited on-net calls, 4 minutes of calls to other Tajikistan networks, 40 SMS to Tajikistan networks and Russian operator Beeline, as well as 40 MB mobile internet traffic for TJS 1.5.
Source:Telecompaper
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VivaCell launches new Viva tariff

Armenian mobile operator VivaCell, a subsidiary of Russian mobile operator MTS, has launched its new Viva tariff line. The line includes five tariffs.
Source:Telecompaper
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Altel increases prices on data bundle

Kazakhstan mobile operator Altel said it plans to modifiy its ‘Super Smart’, ‘Super Smart+’ and ‘Altel Web Unlim LTE’ broadband tariffs from 1 April. The monthly subscription rate will be raised from KZT 990 to KZT 1,190 under the Super Smart and Super Smart+ tariffs and a 30 GB monthly internet traffic bundle will be introduced instead of unlimited services.
Source:Telecompaper
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Megafon Tajikistan upgrades network in Sogd

Mobile operator Megafon Tajikistan has upgraded its 3G network in the Sogd region. Data speeds have been doubled in the Pendzhakent and Dzhabor-Rasulov municipalities, with capacity now available of up to 21 Mbps. Broadband services from the operator are currently accessible in all municipal centres across the region.
Source:Telecompaper
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VivaCell launches Samsung Galaxy S7, S7

Armenian mobile operator VivaCell, a subsidiary of the Russian mobile operator MTS, has introduced a promotion for customers booking the Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge smartphones during pre-sales. The customers will be offered the Samsung Gear VR and a AMD 24,000 nominal voucher for online gaming services from the company Oculus.
Source:Telecompaper
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MTS Turkmenistan launches new help service

Mobile operator MTS Turkmenistan has launched a new ‘Help’ service enabling subscribers to perform outgoing on-net calls even with an empty handset balance. The service is accessible for subscribers of all retail tariffs.
Source:Telecompaper
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UPCOMING EVENTS

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36th GITEX Technology Week 16 -20 Oct 2016

GITEX is hosting the most global startup movement in Dubai
The GITEX STARTUP MOVEMENT aims to bring together the world’s most exciting Startups, Corporates, Governments, Investors and change-makers to enable the success of entrepreneurs and the impact on our lives.
Please visit:http://www.gitex.com/startups/

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Next Generation Optical Networking

We are pleased to announce that we will be celebrating 18 years of Next Generation Optical Networking (NGON) in 2016. Having delivered YOY growth in both attendees and exhibitors we are expanding our footprint at the Nice Acropolis offering an exclusive Meeting Room Village for quiet private meetings and demos away from the busy exhibition floor.
Please visit:https://nextgenerationoptical.com/

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Connected Cars ’16

The one big question that continues to be on the minds of OEMs and Tier 1s is how to monetise the connected car effectively while capitalising on advanced technologies, now initial connected systems have been implemented. Defining how their business should be structured to make the most of developing technologies such as V2X and creating new knowledge from data, while maximising profitability is an ongoing topic of debate.
Please visit:https://connectedcarsworld.com/

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VSAT Latin America

The VSAT Latin America show offers an opportunity for the whole ecosystem to come together and discuss how changes in the industry and the wider economy are affecting the satellite business, and how companies can innovate to stay ahead of the curve.
Please visit:https://latinamerica.vsatevent.com/

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Broadband Latin America

Broadband Latin America 2016 brings together high-level executives from leading operators, vendors, broadcasters, governments, regulators, solution providers, analysts and OTT providers to shape the future of broadband in the region.
Please visit:https://latinamerica.broadbandworldforum.com/

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Smart Home World

Smart Home World 2016 once again provides the backdrop of one of the most influential senior level discussion groups dedicated to adding value in the connected home and effectively monetising smart living services.
Please visit:https://smarthomeworld2016.com/

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Cloud and DevOps World Forum

This year’s edition will no longer focus on Cloud implementation, but the strategies, business models and technologies which can activate the Cloud, and drive new opportunities for your organization. With case studies and thought leadership pieces from the likes of the HMRC, Betfair, HSBC, Google, Twitter, Airbus, Lufthansa, M&S, Sky, Lonely Planet, Hotels.com and many more, Cloud & DevOps World will give you the opportunity to drive your business into the digital economy, and realise the potential of Cloud Computing.
Please visit:https://cloudanddevopsworld.com/

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Future Edtech

The 2nd Future Ed Tech is the only event to bring together Institutional Leaders with technologies and academia to discuss best in class strategies and tools to elevate student experience and engagement on and off campus with the use of technology.
Please visit:https://futureedtech.com/.

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3G/4G DEVICE SECTION

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[/column] [column] Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM
SPECIFICATIONS
2G Network
Sim1 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Sim2 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network
HSDPA 900 / 2100
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth,A2DP,USB, WLAN,GPRS,EDGE,3G
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
CPU
1.2 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A7

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[/column] [column] Huawei Mate S
SPECIFICATIONS
2G Network
SIM1: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM2: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700
4G Network
LTE
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth, USB,NFC,WLAN,GPRS, EDGE,3G HSPA,4G LTE
Operating System
Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 935
CPU
2.2 GHz Quad-Core, 1.5 GHZ Quad-Core
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[/column] [column] QMobile Noir M99
SPECIFICATIONS
2G Network
SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network
HSPA
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth, infrared, USB ,WLAN, GPRS,EDGE,3G (HSPA)
Operating System
Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580
CPU
1.3 GHz Quad-Core Cortex-A7

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[/column] [column] Lenovo P70
SPECIFICATIONS
2G Network
SIM1: GSM 850/900 /1800 /1900
SIM2: GSM 850/900 /1800 /1900
3G Network
HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G Network
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800)
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth, USB , WLAN , GPRS, EDGE, 3G (HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps), 4G (LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps)
Operating System
Android OS, v4.4 (KitKat)
Chipset
Mediatek MT6752
CPU
1.7 GHz Octa-Core Cortex-A53
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VENDORS/OEM SECTION

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Thuraya launches M2M service in North America

Leading mobile satellite services operator Thuraya Telecommunications Company has launched a dedicated machine-to-machine (M2M) service and terminal that is available across its extensive coverage area and for the first time over North America.
Source:TradeArabia
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IPhone manufacturer Foxconn bets heavily on displays with $3.5 billion stake in Sharp

Giant Taiwanese tech manufacturer, which counts the Apple iPhone among its responsibilities, has finally concluded its prolonged courtship of Japanese consumer electronics company Sharp.
Source: Telecoms.com
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Telefónica and Ericsson team up for live LTE-U demo

The growing momentum over the use of unlicensed spectrum for cellular communication has been boosted by the announcement that Telefónica and Ericsson combined to demonstrate live delivery of LTE-U.
Source:Telecoms.com
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ZTE signs China Unicom deal for SDN, NFV, VoLTE development

Chinese kit vendor ZTE says it has signed an extensive agreement with China Unicom to develop working SDN and NFV practices, while trialling a new VoLTE solution.
Source:Telecoms.com
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Apple in talks over acquisition of graphics partner Imagination Technologies

Mobile device giant Apple has confirmed it has had discussions with UK mobile graphics chip designer Imagination technologies about potential acquisitions.
Source: Tradearabia
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Nokia claims 5G-ready IoT network in development in Dubai

Nokia Networks has claimed it is starting work on a 5G-ready IoT network infrastructure for critical communications and smart city applications in Dubai.
Source: Telecompaper
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Google shows telco ambition with Fiber Phone launch

Google has made a statement over its telco ambitions by announcing the launch of its fixed line residential phone offering, Fiber Phone.
Source:Telecoms.com
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Microsoft gives Skylake a one-year reprieve, will support Windows 7

Microsoft has backed down from its plans to kill Skylake support for Windows 7 by the middle of next year. Instead, it will continue to provide security updates through 2020 and will support shipping systems with Windows 7 until mid-2018.
Source: Extreamtech
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