The fifth generation of mobile networks has been “the talk of the town” and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future, constituting the basic element for the evolution of countries and communities, especially transforming cities into smart ones and digitizing societies. 5G comes after 4G, however, each network has its own characteristics regarding […]
Karim Husami
Journalist for 8 years in print media, with a bachelor degree in Political Science and International Affairs. Masters in Media communications.
Five Chinese university students are suing tech giant Apple for not including a charger with an iPhone 12 Pro Max, media reports said. EarPods and wall chargers were not being included with iPhones in 2020; only adding a USB-C to Lightning cable in its packaging. A decision taken by Apple to supposedly reduce carbon emissions […]
Argentinian operator Alvis has selected Finnish telecoms vendor Nokia on Thursday to deploy 4G/LTE and 5G-ready network boosting connectivity for underserved communities and businesses across the country, linking the digital divide and opening new revenue streams for the operators and citizens. “We are delighted to have chosen Nokia, as it gives us the technological and […]
Smart Communications, Inc. and Korea’s largest telecommunications company, KT Corp., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore and develop consumer 5G use cases in the Philippines. “Smart has long been at the forefront of innovation in the Philippines. These innovations have led to widespread social and economic development over the years. In order […]
A wide ranging cyberattack struck Iran on Tuesday, closing all gas stations across the country, while also shutting down a government system managing fuel subsidies, causing widespread disruption leaving angry motorists stranded in long lines. Several Iranian agencies published video clips showing electronic banners in some cities around the country subjected to a cyber-attack, showcasing […]
Mastercard Inc. is making it easier for banks to offer cryptocurrency rewards on their credit and debit cards, as part of the payment network’s recent embrace of digital currencies. Banks on Mastercard’s global payments network will be able to provide cryptocurrency rewards on credit and debit cards, for example, and reward points on purchases like […]
Vodafone unveiled plans to add nearly 7,000 software engineers to its expanding European-wide technical workforce by 2025, through a combination of recruitment, re-skilling existing employees and insourcing. The company said in a statement, that “Expanding its software capabilities will allow Vodafone to build differentiated products and services at lower cost and own the intellectual property […]
During GITEX 2021, Toshiba showcased its data storage solutions for interested parties participating in the event. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) were Toshiba’s leading regions to grow in various fields, particularly in cybersecurity storage regarding surveillance and gaming storage. Inside Telecom conducted a brief interview with Bastian James, Regional Manager-Products Storage: 1. Can […]
Neura Robotics, a high-tech robotics startup based in Germany demonstrated in its booth various robot models, with one taking all the attention, the world’s first cognitive robot, Maira.Maira mirrors the human experience with its sensory features as it can smell, feel, listen, and even see people in front of her. Inside telecom conducted a brief […]
The Singtel Group has released its sustainability-linked bond framework. The operator reports that this framework outlines individual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Sustainability Performance Targets (SPTs) for two different issuers, Singtel and its Australian unit Optus, and allows both to issue sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) under a single framework. Established as part of Singtel’s sustainable financing […]