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PROJECT UPDATE
EGYPT
Telecom Egypt has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with Nokia to introduce a 5G network and test
use cases. Collaboration between the two companies will focus
on 5G deployment as well as the evaluation of appropriate use
cases of 5G technology in the Egyptian market. The agreement
was signed by Adel Hamed, Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer of Telecom Egypt, and Amr K El Leithy,
head of the Middle East and Africa market, Nokia.
BAHRAIN
Batelco has announced the signing of an agreement with
Cogent Communications, one of the largest providers of
Internet services in the world. The agreement will support
the supply of Internet traffic for Batelco and accommodate
the company’s requirements as Internet usage continues to
grow in Bahrain. The project will create new interconnection
locations allowing Batelco’s customers to continue to
benefit from high-quality performance speeds.
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