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January 24, 2021

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R&M at the Virtual FTTH Conference 2020

R&M at the Virtual FTTH Conference 2020 is presenting a full bundle of exciting new products and solutions

Connectivity Is Becoming a Basic Need, Virtual Booth Visits, and Expert Meetings

STL to acquire Optotec S.p.A, a leading Optical Interconnect Company

Combination of a Highly Complementary Business

Strengthens European market footprint and expands optical portfolio

Milan, Italy November 2^nd 2020 STL (NSE: STLTECH), an industry leading integrator of digital networks, today announced the signing of definitive agreements to acquire Optotec S.p.A, a leading Optical Interconnect Products Company based in Italy.

Oman Broadband Company Signs an MoU with Nama Group to use Fiber Optic infrastructure.

In line with the successful partnerships between both the economic and development sectors within the Sultanate to achieve national objectives, Oman Broadband Company signs a strategic infrastructure agreement with Nama Group. The partnership will be carried through all the Electric Distribution Companies that belong to Nama Group. The success of this strategic partnership is a result of the ongoing collaboration between Nama Group, and Authority for Public Services Regulations from one end, and Oman Broadband Company, and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority from the other end.

Oman Broadband Adapts a New Technology for Rural Areas (USO Project) Broadband Coverage

In line with the ongoing efforts to ensure achieving the national broadband strategy that aims towards bridging the digital gap in the Sultanate of Oman, and towards enhancing broadband infrastructure to achieve the national Oman2040 Vision of eGovenment & eServices; Oman Broadband Company gained the trust to lead the implementation of a national initiative that was launched by the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority on April 2020. The TRA received the approval of the government on funding the initiative with a total amount of OMR15 million over 10 years.

Etisalat named ‘ Best Regional Wholesale Carrier ‘ at the 2020 Telecoms World Middle East Awards.

Etisalat announced it was recognised as ‘Best Regional Wholesale Carrier’ at the 2020 Telecoms World Middle East Awards virtual ceremony. It was shortlisted among top telecom companies for its success in the wholesale business. This marks a record 12th year that Etisalat has won this award.

Dura-Line is honored with Platinum Innovator Award

Dura-Line is being honoured with the Platinum Innovator Award from Cabling Installation & Maintenance for its work on the Seattle Sound Transit Authority Railway system.

Fiber to the Home Becoming a Basic Need

Fiber to the Home Becoming a Basic Need”, R&M reports on demands now being made of broadband networks, partly because of remote working.

The Middle East reaps the benefits of its high fibre diet

Juan Colina, regional director, Middle East, Corning Optical Communications’ interview in CommsMEA highlights how the region is leveraging the transformative power of full fibre connectivity and looks at the role mmWave spectrum has to play in 5G network development in the Middle East.

Corning celebrates 50 years of optical fibre innovation

Over the past 50 years, research and development of fibre optic technology has enabled the development of new technologies in data communications, video streaming, cloud computing and more.

The story of Oman BroadBand

Oman broadband has been leading in bringing Fiber Connectivity across Oman. They has been essential member for FTTH CouncilMENA bringing attention to the cause and contributing as a Thoughts Leader and role model for many to follow.

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Etisalat launches 5G FWA products for UAE subscribers

Etisalat subscribers in the UAE can now access super-fast speeds on 5G fixed networks from their homes enabling them to stream high bandwidth 4K videos, enjoy cloud based gaming and low latency to meet the accelerated need for immersive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality during the pandemic.

R&M launches 5G rollout information campaign

R&M, the global Swiss developer and provider of connectivity systems for high-quality, high-performance network infrastructures, is launching a campaign providing insights into preparing a fully integrated, flexible, and future-ready connectivity basis for 5G network infrastructures. Thomas Ritz, Market Manager of the Public Networks Business at R&M headquarters, is sharing the latest know-how and thoughts with an interested audience looking for information on infrastructure and network architecture related topics around 5G.

Etisalat offers free website building tools to its SME clients

SMEs can widen their online reach through 'e-Store' suite of services. Etisalat is extending a hand to small and medium enterprises through its e-Store suite. This will expand their web-facing capabilities.