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LTE deployments to rise and WiFi’s growing importance acknowledged

Wireless broadband will be an integral and essential part of any advanced digital infrastructure. The mobile broadband market is also fast becoming a major income revenue stream for the providers, having taken over the mobile voice sector. But increased usage … Continue reading

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A growing Middle Eastern online audience demands relevant content

The Middle East is no different from the rest of the world when it comes to digital media and broadband demand as the young and tech savvy are big consumers of content. Driving this usage pattern is demographics as an … Continue reading

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Prevalent broadband and a developing digital economy in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s market continues to grow at a steady pace, with mobile continuing to underpin domestic market growth as the fixed line market languishes. Fixed line incumbent operator STC is focusing on international expansion, broadband, financial performance and customer experience … Continue reading

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Demand for Arabic content increasing as broadband use extends

Telecoms and fixed-line Developing regulatory systems in the telecoms sector of the Middle East have improved conditions for competitors although in almost all markets the main competitors to fixed-line incumbents are mobile network operators. Cross-border co-operation is becoming increasingly evident … Continue reading

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Slowing growth underlines challenges ahead in The Middle East Mobile Market

The mobile markets of the Middle East are entering a new phase of development marked by slow growth, indicative of its mature market status. As with any mature market a number of trends have emerged that are likely to influence … Continue reading

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