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A showcase of the Middle East’s emerging ICT
An important showcase of the Middle East’s emerging ICT sector, Jordan boasts a a burgeoning technology start up industry and a modern liberalised telecoms market. Privatised incumbent Jordan Telecom Group is majority owned by France Telecom and operates as Orange … Continue reading
Jordans’ Tech start up scene heats up
One of the standouts in the region for its burgeoning technology start up industry, Jordans’ also home to a modern liberalised telecoms market. Privatised incumbent Jordan Telecom Group is 51% owned by France Telecom and operates as OrangeJordan. Despite liberalisation … Continue reading
Livingsocial acquires Middle Eastern group buy portal GoNabIt
Global group buy portal Livingsocial has expanded into the Middle East through its acquisition of Gonabit, a Middle East group-buying website. Founded in 2010, Gonabit has operations in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE. Its … Continue reading
Mobile broadband growth outstrips expectations
Following the launch of mobile broadband services in February 2011, take up of Zain Jordan’s mobile broadband services has been rapid. Take up outstripped expectations fivefold in the first month alone. By May 2011 the number of subscribers had risen … Continue reading
Zain Jordan to launch 3G services
Zain Jordan has announced plans to launch its 3G network during early 2011. The operator is currently deploying 3G network infrastructure, with plans to extend coverage nationally. Downlink speeds offered range up to 42Mb/s, with the faster speeds available in … Continue reading
